My Bath Mini Break

Mini break in the beautiful city of Bath, Somerset in England.

Every year my friend and I go on a mini hotel Spa break. This year we decided to explore Bath in Somerset, England. Bath is named after its ancient Roman Baths. It is the only natural thermal hot springs in Britain you can bathe in.


Bath Abbey
Bath Abbey & The Pump House
The Roman Baths
The Roman Baths
The Raven – Time for a refreshment
Canals and Waterways in Bath
Canals and Waterways in Bath

A room with a view

Time for dinner – Cheers! 🍸🍹

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Happy Tuesday my friends! ❤️

Shopping Spree Wishlist: Art, Tools, and Shoes

Where would you go on a shopping spree?

Where would I like to go on a shopping spree…

Art materials are not cheap. If I had the funds, I would spend a whole day in an art materials store. I would buy a variety of brushes in all shapes, materials and sizes. I would wander along taking in all the vibrant, richly pigmented paint and pastel colours. I would purchase rolls of fine canvas and handmade watercolour paper. What a dream… 🎨🖌️🖼️👩🏻‍🎨

Secondly, I would go on a ‘power tool’ shopping spree – I just love them!

Finally, a lady never has too many pairs of shoes! 🥿👠🥾👢👡💃

Happy Sunday! ❤️

My Middle Name

What is your middle name? Does it carry any special meaning/significance?

My middle name…

I don’t know if my middle name carries any significance regarding my family.

Apparently, my middle name means petite woman, strong and virile!

My middle name is Christian Jewish and its origin is French German. It is the feminine version of Charles, which means ‘free man’.

Yay…that means I’m a ‘free woman’ 🤗💃

Happy Saturday my friends! ❤️

Opening Lines of My Autobiography

You’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence?

Opening Lines of My Autobiography

If I were to write my autobiography, my first sentence would be…

I had always planned to attend my father’s funeral when he dies. I knew I wouldn’t be invited but I had every intention to attend. He died in November 2011 of esophageal cancer.

My Ultimate DIY Garden Project: Building a Retreat

Describe the most ambitious DIY project you’ve ever taken on.

My most ambitious DIY project has to be my garden structure. I knew nothing about woodwork, joints, suitable materials etc. but hey ho… I enjoy a challenge. 🤪

Initially, I just wanted a cover for my inflatable hot tub. I built a wooden frame. I placed a canvas roof on top, which I already had from an old metal gazebo I once had. Great…but then I decided to lay decking for my hot tub to sit on.

Perfect…it looked pretty and done the job. Until the canvas roof collapsed in high winds. Hence, I decided to construct a roof. Yes, I could have put a sloping roof on, but no, I wanted an apex roof.

Spending many hours researching different roof types, angles, shapes, materials, and so forth. I painstakingly constructed my little garden sanctuary. ‘Sara’s Schloss’

My perfect garden retreat…’Sara’s Schloss’

Hmm….what will my next DIY project be? 🤔

Happy Hump Day!

Inna Turmoil

My Teenage Self

What advice would you give to your teenage self?

What advice would I give to my teenage self…

I would tell myself:

You are a human being with feelings.

Allow yourself to grieve, to feel anger, sad, disappointed, hurt, used…

You are not guilty!

You are worthy!

Be kind to yourself.

‘Inna Turmoil’ (Acrylic and acrylic ink on canvas)

Acrylic & acrylic ink painting
‘Inna Turmoil’ Painted by Sara Allwright/All rights reserved.

I would tell myself: Don’t internalise the pain and the belief.

Happy Sunday! ❤️

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Top Drinks to Enjoy While Traveling

What is your favourite drink?

Well, that depends on where I am… 🤔

When in Wales, Beer is the national drink – but a tot of Penderyn Whiskey goes down a treat. A good Scotch Whiskey when in bonnie Scotland. A pint of the dark ruby-red ‘Guinness’ in Ireland.

When I’m in France a Pastis cocktail or Green Chartreuse liqueur, followed by some beautiful French bubbles; Champagne.

When in Cuba I’ll sip the classic Mojito. A couple of shots of Tequila or Mezcal in Mexico. Clink glasses topped with Raki in Turkey.

I like to sample a variety of cocktails whilst exploring the Caribbean Islands.

When in Spain I’m partial to the perfect Spanish cocktail of Rioja, sugar and freshly chopped fruits (Sangria).

There is nothing more decadent than a Ginjinha; a cherry Brandy served in a tiny chocolate cup when visiting Lisbon.

A Campari or a refreshing Negroni or Manhattan cocktail in Italy.

Tea or a revitalising, chilled glass of lemonade with lots of mint leaves whilst in Egypt.

In the UK, a freshly brewed pot of tea is UK’s magic potion. It is often said, “what you need is a nice cup of tea”. ☕️🫖

But I’m rather partial to a glass of full bodied red wine, no matter what Country I’m in. 🍷😁😋

Happy Friday my friends. ❤️🤪