Teacup Kitchen Manchester

cafe
Hi lovelies!

 I've never written a blog post on a cafe or restaurant before, but I felt this place needed a mention. I went to Teacup Kitchen in Manchester (Northern Quarter) with a friend earlier this week as we wanted to try somewhere new, preferably an independent cafe. Teacup are more than just a cafe though, they serve food and drinks too, as well as some of the most delicious freshly baked cakes!

 Their ambiance was great - vintage yet contemporary. Service was even better - all of the staff were so friendly and helpful! I hate places that have really rude staff - being kind and polite to your customers reflects well on the business. Teacup though, I can assure you are lovely. My friend and I took a ridiculous amount of time to decide what to get; there were so many choices and I'm indecisive! They were very patient though and actually helped haha :P 

By the way, I'm not being sponsored for this post if you think that's why I'm raving so much about them! Haha. I did genuinely like this place and I want to go back soon. I need to try their brunch and have some more heavenly mocha! Oh and maybe more cake.. *cough*
They had a little sand timer so we knew when the tea was ready!
THIS MOCHA IS LIFE.

 Did those photos tempt you? Can you SEE the brightness of the rainbow cake?! My goodness, take me back please. I sound a little obsessed, but, I love to eat :P Not even ashamed! Have any of you been there? Do you know of any other nice places in Manchester that I should check out? But yeah, if you're ever in Manchester check them out! :D

 Eat lots of yummy things and stay happy,
Ayesha xxx

 P.s. good food is the key to my heart. Literally.

Sharing positivity

Floral
Hi lovelies,

 There are times in our lives and times in lives of people we love when things get really difficult. Sometimes it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But I promise you, the sun is always shining behind the grey clouds. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason - even what we may not like is for the best.. we just don't always know it.. 

 I'm writing this post to share a quote I read today:

"You're going to go through tough times - that's life. But I say, 'Nothing happens to you, it happens for you.' See the positive in negative events." 
- Joel Osteen

A photo I took! Just because you only see one rose coloured pink, doesn't mean that the actual colour (and value) of the other roses is any less. Sometimes it is just a matter of perspective (I feel like a philosopher haha).

Obviously adhering to this quote's message is so much more easily said than done. But maybe if we try to be more optimistic and keep an open mind, things may seem easier and more bearable. We should allow life to take its course, and with due time we should hopefully realise that what negative happened before, has provided the opportunity for something more positive to come out of it.

That is all. Stay happy,
Ayesha xxx

Flowers make me happy :)

Floral
Hey beauties!

 Hope you are all doing well :) The weather is looking a little nicer recently, with the sun shining while it is still cold. Spring is.. coming! Maybe! Haha. You can't really trust British weather though..

 For me, I love to have a vase full of flowers in my room - it just brightens up my mood and makes my room feel beautiful. It's so nice to just wake up in the morning and have pretty flowers to look at! And no, it's not necessary that someone buys you flowers - you can just buy some yourself when you do your regular shop at Tesco (or Sainsbury's/Morrisons/Asda.. haha). Buy them from anywhere you want, I'm just saying that it's not hard to find a good bunch of flowers :P

 I do love all flowers pretty much. I think probably because I love nature. Currently I have some divine white roses on my desk. White roses have to be my favourite type of rose.. ah.. they are charismatic and yet so understated at the same time. I could go on more about them to be honest.. I really appreciate white roses way too much! But to sum up how they make me feel - they make me smile and feel happy!


 If you love flowers as much as I do (or even if you don't), buy some! Try it :) You don't even need a big bouquet, just anything simple will do! I personally prefer simpler things (and flowers) rather than a lot of clutter. You never need too much to be able to express yourself. I think I am going to get some daffodils soon as I've seen them around, and they remind me of spring :)

You don't even need to invest in a vase if you don't want to - just use a glass :) Make sure you cut off the stems at the bottom diagonally and add plant food (but that normally comes with the bouquet) to make them last longer. Keep the water topped up throughout. Cut off any excess leaves as sometimes there can be loads! And be careful not to prick yourself on the sharp thorns that some roses have! I'm guilty of doing that (ouch!)

 Lots of floral love,
Ayesha xxx