 I
always forget how much I enjoy taking
a weekend break during the year,
especially a spur of the moment one. Most
people have just about had enough of the
long winter we've had so it was lovely
to feel some real warmth in the sun this
week.
 Taking
advantage of the spring sunshine we popped
off to the beautiful Welsh coat last weekend
and I can honestly say it was just what
we needed to recharge and re-energies.
Standing on the Great Orme gazing out
to sea on a wonderfully calm day I could
really feel a great sense of wellbeing.
And shopping in beautiful Betwsy-Coed
was an absolute treat, as was the fantastic
welcome and service at our hotel.
 If
you're anything like me then shopping
outside your hometown always seems much
more exciting - the shops seem to have
everything you want and plenty of it,
as my empty purse will testify! I fell
in love with the fabulous Lazy Jacks range
of casual clothes that are sailing inspired
but can be work equally well by landlubbers
like me.
It's often difficult to find good quality
smart/casuals in interesting colours and
designs, all too often we reach for the
same old t-shirts and sweat pants that
have seen better days.
 Sometimes
when we shop we end up focusing on the
gorgeous dress to go out in or the perfect
heels to go with that fab dress.
In actual fact I love dressing down at
weekends but don't want to look scruffy
so Lazy Jacks and Seasalt are two brands
I really love. Both brands originate in
Cornwall, I think, but plenty of lovely
shops in Wales had stock so I came home
with lots of goodies. I also love Seasalts
bags and accessories, really relaxed and
fun, such a change from my 'serious' handbags.
I'm sure I can find a place for one somewhere
in my collection! If you've got room for
some casual clothing in your wardrobe
then take a look on the web to find your
nearest stockists.
 If
you're looking for an impromptu break
then it needn't cost a fortune
- take a look at Premier Inn's website,
they have masses of really great quality
accommodation at fantastic prices and
are spread pretty far and wide throughout
the country.
There's bound to be one near where you
want to be. If you're looking for a touch
more luxury then a Best Western maybe
more you're cup of tea.
We have some wonderful countryside in
Britain, excellent architecture and history
and breathtaking coastal locations.
Taking a short break can really recharge
your batteries and give you a fresh new
look at life, and you may just add a few
new items to your wardrobe!
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