You never too old to learn...

Yesterday's post in hysteria, tiredness and sheer lack of being a google friendly person so early in the mornng had my friend and I with seriously crossed wires.

Yes, I learnt and love Pinterest this weekend, but I did not go venturing to Zara. My dear friend had her names mixed up and we in fact met at Java. Simple mistake as the place where Java is now, used to be called Zara coffee shop.

I should have checked google ( as I usually do) before blogging but it was a Sunday morning and sheer exhaustion and excitement had overtaken my brain.
So you are never too old to learn something new everyday. Or google it.

In other thoughts, tomorrow my real live Pinterest will be up and running. For those of you who don't know, I have decided to make a real pin board for our house. Somewhere the boyfriend and I can leave ideas, things we love, notes are subtle hints about the gifts we would like.
Just to add some creativity to our already busy but little flat.

I will keep you posted....oh and dont forget about the giveaway here. Only a few days left to enter!!!

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Pinterest and Zara!!!!

Yes, Pinterest and Zara seem to be a wierd combo but they are two "firsts" for me that I will be experiencing this weekend.

I was introduced to Pinterest yesterday and I love it! When I had my first picture repinned I was like a little girl getting a present...it was so exciting.
I think this is an amazing platform to launch any type of business or marketing idea off.
Go follow my pin board here

Now, as for Zara, I am meeting friends for breakfast and then a little store visit to Zara. Excitement cannot be contained and when I got her message at am this morning I was instantly awake! Although, I will never be able too buy anything at Zara due to my terrible salary, I am hoping I will be able to one day when I am big....

I will let you know how it goes.
Have a good Sunday

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Post Valentines day

I hope those of you who boycotted or celebrated V-day enjoyed it whatever you decided to do?

I got spoilt with coffee and banana french toast in bed and then he got spoilt with a sushi and champers picnic that evening.
Simple, at home, cheap and just us. Aaaah!

However, now that the celebrations for the week are done, I must get back to studying. Yes, for those of you that don't know, I have decided to start a BCOM marketing management degree through UNISA this year. Oh dear! Well, they say you never too old to learn so I thought why not?

There will be some exciting thing to come as I'm planning to do awesome mood boards every 2 or 4 weeks so keep reading....

And don't forget the GIVEAWAY

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Valentine Spoil # 5 - Dial a picnic

Imagine a company that magically sets up your Valentines surprise picnic and all you and your partner have to do is arrive at the venue?
How clever and stress free is that?

Dial-a-picnic is a company that offers just that. Whether you go and picnic at one of your favorite special spots or try out a new highly recommended picnic spot, Dial-a-picnic goes out of their way to ensure you have a memorable experience while enjoying the romance of a picnic.

Beautiful cushions, soft cosy blankets, delectable foods and tempting sweet treats are laid out for you. While the cushions and blanket are on loan, the roses and chocolate truffles for the romantic rendezvous are for you and your partner to indulge in.

For more information or to arrange a picnic have a look here

have a happy valentines day!

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** Giveaway** Valentine Spoil # 4 - Go shopping at The Bedroom

The Bedroom has an incredibly wide variety of gifts, spoils and pamper products which are very suitable for this Valentines day. Something sexy with lingerie, something pampering with The Bedroom bathroom range or something naughty from the Playthings room.
With stores situated in Umhlanga, Hillcrest and Parkhurst as well as online orders with postage or delivery, The Bedroom is a brilliant concept allowing people of all ages and sexes to get in touch with their sensual and sexy side.

Pic courtesy of The Bedroom

*** GIVEAWAY***

In conjunction with The Bedroom, Culture Concepts is doing a giveaway of a Valentines Hamper for the month of February valued over R500.

How to enter:

* Follow the Culture Concepts blog

* Like the Culture Concepts facebook page here

* Tweet: I have just entered the Culture Concepts giveaway from @laurenleigh_cc and @The_Bedroom.

Each of the above is considered an entry.

Do all three and stand a better chance of winning this awesome hamper.

The hamper will be delivered or posted to you if you reside withing South Africa.

Competition open to South African residents only.

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Valentine Spoil # 3 - Picnic and South African Music at Botanical Gardens

For some reason, romantics always love the idea of cheese, wine, dim light and music. Maybe it is the media or magazines we read or maybe it is from the hopeful love films we watch as young adolescents.

But Durban ( and South Africa) have some wonderful musical talent. Good old Botanical Gardens is doing a music by the lake on Valentines day with Arno Carstens and Lousie Carver.
It truly is a wonderful idea for valentines day if these artists and picnic by the lake are your thing.
I have been to a few of these concerts and they are loads of fun and relaxing at the same time.
But if you not a fan of crowds and would like a bit more privacy on this day of love then it may not be for you.

Ticket can be bought here

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Valentine Spoil #2 - Pamper yourself and your partner

How amazing is this special that is being offered at Awesym Skin and Body Salon in Ballito?
This is my salon I visit whenever I can and they offer professional treatments and a great retail range of products.

Call them and book a treatment or three quick as their bookings are filling up!
Visit their website for more information here

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