CNY | YEAR OF THE OX
Chinese New Year (CNY) is round the corner and there’s no better way than celebrating the new calendar with some positivity. I’m more excited this year, maybe it’s because I’m desperate to get something to look forward to, even if it’s a small celebration. This year, 2021 is the year of the Ox which falls…
LET’S INTRODUCE MYSELF
Hello there, welcome to my blog! If this is the first time we’ve met, let me introduce myself properly. Hi, my name is Naomi and I’m a 28 years old girl women female living in London, five feet and two inches tall, Chinese and still trying to find my feet in this big world especially…
YOUTUBERS I’M WATCHING
YouTube is an amazing platform, you never know who you’ll find. Lockdown has given me time to wonder and discover new content creators to help me spark some creativity. So I’d thought I’ll list my current favourite channels whom continue to surprise, educate and of course, make me laugh. LIFESTYLE/ BEAUTY Weylie Hoang & WahlieTVAn…
TOP PODCASTS ON MY LIST
Besides watching YouTube and scrolling endlessly on Instagram and Twitter, listening to podcasts has helped me consume content whatever is going on around me. I listen to podcasts when I drive, on the train (when I once did that back in the days) or when I want some audio in the background, besides blasting the…
MY FAVOURITE CHRISTMAS RECIPES
Less than a week til Christmas! Decorated the Christmas tree, check. Wrapped presents, check. Plan the ultimate Christmas dinner, still in progress. With food on my brain, I thought I’d share some dinner ideas, recipes and must haves nibbles for whenever you’re hungry. SAVOURY RECIPES FOR THE BIG DAY Nigella’s Toasted Brie, Parma Ham, and…
SELF-CARE | FACIAL
Self-care comes in many forms but this is by far the most satisfying of all, facials. FACIAL BENEFITS Early this year, I was gifted a voucher to visit one of Facegym studio’s in London King’s Cross, Coal Drop Yard. Facegym says it’s not a facial, it’s a workout! And it truly is. It’s a gym…
FEEL-GOOD MOVIES
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s November and Christmas is just round the corner so it only means one thing, time for some feel-good movies. Get your best pyjamas out, softest blankets and snuggle up on the sofa with a large cup of your favourite beverage and begin! The Holiday Never thought…
BASIL PESTO PASTA | RECIPE
Pasta obsessed! You can never go wrong with pasta so for Mark’s birthday (last week), we decided to make fresh pasta ourselves. We took inspiration from multiple chefs; Samin from Salt, Fat, Acid and Heat on Netflix, Massimo Bottura and Yotam Ottolenghi from Masterclass. Now here’s our turn… Serves: 4-6Time: Sauce 5 minutes + Make…
WINTER | SKINCARE ROUTINE
Our skin is an organ and now that the weather is turning colder and with little to no sunshine during the day, we all need a little TLC to get that summer glow again. I am constantly changing skincare products throughout the year. I’ve recently signed up for Beauty Pie so right now it’s mainly…
GLAMPING| ELMLEY NATURE RESERVE
Traditional Shepherd’s Hut Little Owl An independent farm in Isle of Sheppey, an hour away from London, we found a hideaway retreat a few years back, perfect to engulf ourselves in the wilderness. I wouldn’t say I’m a nature lover but I do like long walks and rugged countryside. We found this in November a…
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ABOUT ME
Hi and welcome, I’m Naomi. Twenty-something year old, spending most of my time at home nowadays. This blog is for my love of beauty, food and everything in-between to share with you!
Naomi Hua 