Pear & Ginger Sparkling Tonic Fresh, fizzy, citrus‑lifted, and wellness‑forward — classic Love & Lemons energy. Prep 5 minCook 0 minServes 2 Ingredients 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced 1–2 tsp freshly grated ginger 1 tbsp lemon juice 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup Sparkling water Ice Optional: mint, thin lemon slices Instructions Add pear slices, ginger, lemon juice,Continue reading “Love & Lemons Inspired Pear & Ginger Sparkling Tonic”
Author Archives: Stacey Hobbs
Beauty Recipe Series: Pumpkin Overnight Renewal Serum
Pumpkin Overnight Renewal Serum is a lightweight, nutrient‑rich overnight serum that supports cell turnover, hydrates deeply, and delivers a soft, rested glow by morning. Perfect for cooler weather when the skin needs extra nourishment. Ingredients 1 tbsp pumpkin water (Simmer 1 tbsp pumpkin purée in ½ cup water for 5 minutes, strain, cool) 1 tsp aloeContinue reading “Beauty Recipe Series: Pumpkin Overnight Renewal Serum”
Dior Forever Skin Collection
The Dior Forever Skin Collection has become one of the most recognizable complexion lines in modern beauty because it is a well-made foundation that perfectly glides onto the complexion seamlessly and effortlessly, all the while providing the correct amount of coverage leaving a natural-looking finish. Dior understands that complexion is the foundation of every beautyContinue reading “Dior Forever Skin Collection”
Anne Boleyn: Beauty, Power and the Rituals of a Tudor Court Lady
Anne Boleyn’s beauty was never the soft, powdered ideal of later centuries — it was sharper, more intentional and deeply political. In Henry VIII’s court, appearance was currency, and Anne understood how to wield it with precision. Her vanity table, though modest by modern standards, was a curated collection of oils, distillations, pigments and preciousContinue reading “Anne Boleyn: Beauty, Power and the Rituals of a Tudor Court Lady”
Mary, Queen of Scots —A Portrait in Beauty, Power & Tragedy
Mary, Queen of Scots embodied a very different aesthetic from Anne Boleyn — softer, romantic and deeply tied to her French upbringing. Her beauty was described as luminous, delicate, and almost ethereal, yet her political life was anything but. Her French Court Polish Raised in France, Mary adopted: milk‑and‑honey skin treatments orange blossom water lightContinue reading “Mary, Queen of Scots —A Portrait in Beauty, Power & Tragedy”
What’s on My Autumn/Winter Reading List for 2026? (Memoirs and Biographies Edition)
I couldn’t resist as someone who is a writer and avid reader since I was a girl I just had to disclose my Autumn reading list. I love to dive deep (jumping right into the deep end) into a good book whether it be a classic, psychological thriller, suspense, literacy, historical fiction or non-fiction (history,Continue reading “What’s on My Autumn/Winter Reading List for 2026? (Memoirs and Biographies Edition)”
