Link Love #2

All new pictures of Pluto and the discovery of a planet that's almost identical to Earth? The news these past few weeks sure has been out of this world. *wink*. Ha, I know, terrible pun, but it really was too good of an opportunity to miss. On the small screen however, right now you shouldn't be missing out on:

1. It's Nicole Kidman's turn to answer 73 questions (I am obsessed with these things!) {via Vogue.com}


2. I hope I'm as badass as the Queen when I'm her age {via Mashable}


3. Want to feel better about some of those guilty pleasure foods you eat? Find out some of the great health benefits found in coffee, popcorn and more {via MyDomaine}


4. A wedding sponsored by Burger King? Well, it seems only appropriate for this couple... {via Food World News}


5. Ten of the most bizarre 999 calls received in one day {via Mashable}


6. The uplifting story of a foundation set up to place elderly dogs, who would otherwise be euthanised, into loving foster homes. Tears, everywhere. {via YouTube}


7. The most surprising reaction to a guy who sent out résumés detailing his failures. Now that takes some balls. {via The Independent}


8. Six questions to ask during your job interview - it's always good to have these up your sleeve! {via Chapter Friday}


9. Tailored just for you; read about Spotify's new 'discover weekly' playlist. I love what's popped up on mine! {via Gizmodo}


10. Did our obsession with kale just appear out of thin air? Nope, it was all a PR set up {via Self}

~ Eleanor xo

Saturday Brunch at Bill's

Address: Bill's Restaurant, 1 Angel Gate, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4AE

I feel like writing this post now means I am officially a blogger. Visiting a Bill's is kind of like a rite of passage, or at least, that's kind of how it looks. So, am I officially in the club? Should I keep an eye out for the postman who's going to secretly deliver me a cool t-shirt and snapback to wear because that's how this thing works? Like Fight Club, nobody is allowed to talk about it, but you know it's true.

Surprisingly, it was my mum who suggested we try out our local Bill's restaurant for a Saturday morning breakfast extravaganza. This Bill's is a Martha Stewart-esque delight; it fills the entire first floor of an old coaching inn so the decor is a dream; with exposed brick walls, wooden floors, low lighting and steel framed windows (that had me recreating the heart-eye emoji) so it has a really wholesome atmosphere. It's somewhere I could definitely see myself spending endless autumnal hours. Even though the place was packed, the service was speedy so it wasn't long before I was sipping on a warm latte and tucking into a fresh plate of eggs royale. Everyone else at the table chose variations of the Bill's breakfast, which they seemed to enjoy, but there's something about eggs and salmon that just speaks to me on a spiritual level, so my mind was set.

I totally get the hype about this place; it's charismatic, it's friendly and the food is super tasty. We all left feeling suitably well-fed and headed off to the High Street to delve into the remnants of the sales racks. I'm already planning my next trip and I can't wait to try more of the menu. As they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day!

~ Eleanor xo

A sisterly shopping day at Gunwharf Quays

Hands up all the party people out there who love a fabulous bargain and also a super fun day out! *frantically waves all hands in the air*. I'm not sure why that says 'all hands' when it should definitely say 'both hands'. I only have two hands, just to clear that up...

Outlet centres, I believe, are gifts sent from the Gods above. Zeus, the bearded babe that he is, gathered all his wildly powerful gal pals together and decided it was time to treat the humans below to unbelievable discounts and too-good-to-believe prices. And so, the outlet centre was born. My nearest outlet centre is 'Gunwharf Quays' in Portsmouth - an outdoor retail metropolis right on the harbour, offering marked down items from loads of high street and high-end stores. So when my sister asked me if I wanted to come along on her 'holiday shopping' trip, how could I resist?

We got some insanely good deals from All Saints, Fossil, Superdry, Jack Wills and Gap, with most stores offering an extra 30% off the already marked down ticket price. Rejoice! Oh the damage I could've done in Gap - give me all the ripped-up boyfriend jeans, am I right? 

Once our arms began hurting from carrying all the shopping, and our jaws became permanently locked in a shocked expression over just how much we managed to save during what we presumed to be a very pricey expedition (All Saints, I'm looking at you), we decided to take a lunch break at Zizzi's, one of the many restaurants located right on the waterfront. Sure, it was rather 'breezy', shall we say, but the sun was shining and I enjoyed a warm bowl of tomatoey pasta with a chunk of mozzarella cheese. Mmmm, cheese. (Most of the eateries here are the regular chain restaurants which mean they suit all appetites - my favourites places to visit are: Loch Fyne, La Tasca, Slug & Lettuce and Zizzi's).

After lunch we finished our circuit of the outlet and paid one final stop into, of course, the Cadbury store, where we had to pick up a pack of Crunchies for our dad and watched as the array of tourists picked up bars of Dairy Milk and held them as though they were prized treasure. I think we were both grateful when we had a short escalator ride down to the underground parking as our legs couldn't possibly walk any further.

We had a relaxing day meandering through the shopping streets, soaking in the various cultures, as well as the vitamin D from above us (and feeling hugely jealous of the university graduates strolling around in their robes as I still have over three months until my own ceremony. Boo!)

~ Eleanor xo