I cannot believe it is 2015 tomorrow! This year has flown by and has seen me start this blog along the way, I know - what would you do without this blog aye? As a newbie to the blogging community I have really found it rewarding seeing my views go up and being active on social media to chat with all of you! We pretty much all use Google Analytics to stay caught up on what is popular on our blogs and what the readers are enjoying, as well as the controversial blogger stats, and so it is here that I love reviewing what has been popular this year. I thought I would put together a Best of Ellie Kathleen list to see just exactly what you have been reading and maybe what you will want to see more of in 2015.
Number 5... Annie's Burger Shack, Nottingham A mixed review of a popular American style burger shack that has recently opened in Nottingham due to the popularity of the owner, Annie. The menu is huge and there should be something for everyone but I wasn't very convinced.
Number 4... What I'm Loving ... Gin-Gins! These sweet and slightly spicy ginger sweets were a big hit on my blog earlier this year when I reviewed them. Read this post and I am sure you will be heading out or searching the internet to get some yourself.
Number 3... Christmas Wish List / Gift Guide 2014 Everyone loves a good wish list or gift guide at this time of year and you all seemed to enjoy what was on mine! Christmas might be over but the sales are here so why not treat yourself to something of here.
Number 2... Dinner, Drinks and a Movie - Yamas, Nottingham A bit of Greek cuisine in the form of Meze and Tapas. This is one of my favourite restaurants in Nottingham and is an independent family owned house of amazing food that should be at the top of everyone's list if they are in or visiting Nottingham. It almost made number 1 but not quite!
Number 1... * wait for it* My First Time At Bill's, Nottingham Here we are the number one post of 2014! A lot of you know Bill's and this was my post of the first time I visited the newly opened restaurant in Nottingham. It is a chain but I couldn't help myself from going in and tasting the amazing food. I will definitely be returning.
Let me know what your favourite post has been from Ellie Kathleen this year or any recommendations for 2015! I hope you have been loving my blog so far and thank you for all the support I am receiving. I am planning more reviews and also a couple of interviews so it all looks exciting, hope you enjoy!
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Well, it is Christmas Eve and I always enjoy reading a romantic festive book at this time of year, so I thought I would share with you some of my favourites. They can all be bought online from Amazon at reasonable prices - why not treat yourself and get lost in a book this Christmas? Here are my Top 8 for you to take a pick from and enjoy on your Kindle's next to a twinkling Christmas tree and with a glass of Mulled Wine.
1 - Not Quite Dating by Catherine Bybee
2 - The Undomesticated Goddess by Sophie Kinsella
3 - The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult
4 - Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan
5 - P.s. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern
6 - The Other Woman by Jane Green
7 - Cupcakes at Carrington's by Alexandra Brown
8 - A Little Love by Amanda Prowse
I hope you all have a lovely Christmas Day, what ever you are doing! Let me know what you will be reading this Christmas and if you have any recommendations! xx
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It has been just over a week since I visited Clothes Show Live in Birmingham and I thought I would share with you the pictures of the Alcatel Fashion Show for those of you who may not have gone.
If you don't already know what the Clothes Show Live is, it is almost like a trade fair but for the public. It is held at the NEC in Birmingham and is an exhibition for fashion, beauty and hair brands to showcase their products and for people to buy them. There are usually goody bags and a few celebrities dotted about too. This year bloggers/vloggers were given a 'celebrity' status as well known YouTubers were listed as attending. I'm sure you all know Jim Chapman, Alfie Deyes and Fleur De Force!?
All attendees are given a seat for one of the 45 minute shows that are held throughout the day and this showcases high street, couture and also items by university fashion students. It is a high speed almost dance version of a fashion show and is always fun to watch and see the clothes at the same time. I did my best to get clear images with all the dancing but hopefully you enjoy!
Let me know if you went to the Clothes Show Live or if you are thinking of going in the future! xx
(All images from Amazon)
1. Elf - The classic Christmas movie. I think this is the number 1 on everyones list and is probably the funniest film ever made. If you only watch one Christmas film this December it has to be this one.
2. Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas - A lot of people only know the original Beauty and the Beast (Number 11) however, there is a Christmas version that is even more magical and was a childhood favourite of mine.
3. Home Alone 2 - I am not a big fan of Home Alone when it comes to Christmas movies but I definitely enjoy watching the sequel in the series which leaves me wanting to go to NYC even more!
4. A Christmas Story - This film is a popular American Christmas movie and I have come to realise over the years that my family may be the only people in England that have seen it (this may be an exaggeration however, no one we have asked has seen it). It is a black comedy about a boy who wants a BB gun for Christmas but everyone keeps saying he 'will shoot his eye out'. If you haven't seen it then watch it and you will love it.
5. How The Grinch Stole Christmas - Jim Carrey as The Grinch is a Christmas must in December. His character and acting is 100% perfect and I love watching this film every year.
6. The Holiday - A rom com that is necessary at Christmas. Who else wants to swap their house for a festive romance after this film?
7. Santa Clause 2 - Again, like Home Alone, I am not a big fan of the original Santa Clause but number 2 is a big favourite of mine and the love story behind it is really heartwarming this time of year and even features The Tooth Fairy and Mother Nature!
8. Santa Clause 3 - If you like number 2 then play number 3 after. A film all about trying to save Christmas (the usual theme of Santa Clause movies) with the evil Jack Frost trying to take over the North Pole.
9. The Family Stone - A family classic for Christmas all about the different personalities and festive cheer that all families experience when we all get together for a family meal. It has some ups and downs but as always, it ends well and you will enjoy it time and time again.
10. While You Were Sleeping - Another rom com (you can never get too many this time of year) starring Sandra Bullock who tries to pretend she is the fiancé of an unconscious man. It sounds vague but trust me you will love it.
11. Beauty and the Beast - The classic Christmas Disney film that children and adults love to watch. You may see this as a romantic film of a girl falling for a beast as she see's the true him inside or a woman falling in love with her kidnapper - either way its romantic and should be on your TV, Computer or Tablet this Christmas.
12. Batman Returns - An unlikely film featuring on my list but this has to be my favourite Batman film (and I am a big Batman fan) with an amazing cast and set at Christmas this is a film all girls can get away with watching with their partners.
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