Friends and Family

Posts labelled Friends and Family on Florence and Mary.

An aerial view shows brown agricultural fields nestled between dark green mountains and nearby urban areas. — illustrating “Bloglovin from my BFF” on Florence and Mary
Blogging

Bloglovin from my BFF

My BFF and fellow blogger Rose did a lovely post today on our blogging history and more scarily sharing our friendship history in photos! If you want to see some fun snaps from our…

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A white bowl of shredded beef, lettuce, salsa, sour cream, and guacamole sits on a floral restaurant plate. — illustrating “Miller & Carter Steak Night, Epping Essex” on Florence and Mary
Lifestyle

Miller & Carter Steak Night, Epping Essex

Last night the BFF and I decided a night of steak of red wine was needed. Not wanting to travel too far from home we went to our local Miller & Carter restaurant. I chose the 8oz f…

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An elderly woman in a vegan beanie holds an anti-fur protest sign with foxes on a night street. — illustrating “An Easter Egg from Prada” on Florence and Mary
Friends and Family

An Easter Egg from Prada

Easter Monday I took myself on a trip to Selfridges and treated myself to a new bag from Prada. I have lusted after this bag for some time as it's likely to be the closest I'll eve…

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A rustic wooden cabin with open doors sits beside a lily-pad pond amid lush green foliage. — illustrating “You're having a Giraffe” on Florence and Mary
Food and Recipes

You're having a Giraffe

When my brother suggested lunch at Giraffe for my birthday I jumped at the chance especially with these two for company (and he was paying!) They do the best sweet potato fries whi…

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A woman in a grey Crew Four sweatshirt smiles while holding a small object inside a spacecraft storage module. — illustrating “Birthday Gifts - Part 1” on Florence and Mary
Friends and Family

Birthday Gifts - Part 1

I was lucky enough to receive two of my birthday presents this weekend ahead of my birthday tomorrow. The first a much lusted after Michael Kors watch from my parents. As my dad is…

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A young girl in a red cap and striped top sits in a wheelchair holding a plush toy. — illustrating “Birthday Days Out” on Florence and Mary
Days Out

Birthday Days Out

With the threatened onset of snow I wasn't sure how this weekend would turn out but I'm pleased to say that all proposed plans were able to continue as normal without any interfere…

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An older woman in vibrant purple clothing and a fringed headscarf reads a book on a patterned rug by plants. — illustrating “Fat Friends!” on Florence and Mary
Friends and Family

Fat Friends!

A few weeks before Christmas my friend Ben discussed wanting to lose some weight in the new year and the next moment he was announcing his intentions to lose 5 stone by 1st Septemb…

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High-resolution Saturn with atmospheric bands, thin rings, and a small moon against black space. — illustrating “The Impossible” on Florence and Mary
Days Out

The Impossible

Last night my friend and I went to see The Impossible, a film based on a real life families survival of the 2004 tsunami in Thailand and oh my was it traumatic! I am not one for cr…

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Multiple bright lightning bolts illuminate a dark rural horizon under a dramatic deep purple stormy night sky. — illustrating “Happy New Year” on Florence and Mary
Christmas

Happy New Year

and hello 2013 For someone who usually hates New Years Eve celebrations I gave in and agreed to join Ben for the evening for a takeaway and drinks.... a last minute call from a fri…

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Masked people sit in a cobblestone courtyard for a presentation with pink floral banners and filming equipment. — illustrating “Festive Festivities” on Florence and Mary
Christmas

Festive Festivities

I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas, it really feels like this years went by in a blur - especially as I was back to work today! I didn't post much over Christmas instead prefe…

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