On Instagram I get asked more about beauty and how I do my make-up, than anything else, so finally I have decided to write up a beauty blog post and do a beauty tutorial.
 *Disclaimer - I am certainly NOT a professional make-up artist, nor have I trained as one, but in my previous life before singing full-time I worked at the House of Fraser head office as a beauty buyer and through this I was introduced to lots of brands, techniques and products. I also had to learn how to do my make-up myself when I was touring the country performing as budgets and time often didn’t allow for a professional... so I researched and learned through trial and error (Yes, I had some major disasters!).  I'd like to think I have now become quite good at it and picked up a few useful tricks along the way, which I can share with you here.
 
 
I will discuss the products and why I love them below and you can and then watch the video to see how I apply them:

What I have discovered is that the key to good eye shadow is that as you get older the shade should get lighter. When I was in my 20’s I wore very dark eye shadow (and it aged me) whereas now I tend to go for browns, oranges, gold and pinks which look better and 'open' your eyes.

Eye Shadow:  Bobbi Brown and Luxe Eye Shadow Bobbi Brown
Blush: rstyle.me/+XiuNXvjKCgJSGZd-b9phTg
 Goldie: rstyle.me/+SOjMqQI30HYWBo_Tw0JcrA

​​Disclosure, if you purchase any of the products I will get a VERY small percentage of the sale.  

​We travelled to Budapest with British Airways which was quick and easy and only took 2hrs 30mins.  We (my husband) organised a car to collect us on arrival - which I always recommend when arriving in a new city as it takes the stress off especially when you have never been there and you don’t speak the language.
We had booked to stay at the Corinthia in Budapest, the atrium was beautiful, spacious and had a huge Christmas tree which I appreciated immensely. . I would say the rooms were absolutely fine but perhaps not quite "5 star" (a little tired) but perfect for a city break.

​We decided, after lots of food, that we would need to have a long walk and discover the city, the streets are filled with cafes and restaurants,  and eventually we made it to St Stephen's Basilica which reaches up to an impressive 96m high!! They had a light show projected on the Cathedral so we watched it and then tried to go in for a look around but found it had just closed (check your timings in Budapest). We wandered the large market outside the Basilica before venturing on to two other Christmas markets and decided we would return to get dinner from the Basilica market stalls. It was soon time to head back to the hotel for a much-needed drink and sit down!

After luxuriating in the baths for long enough we decided to go back to the hotel and have a proper shower and then go back out from there.  Personally I find that there is nothing worse than feeling slightly soggy and smelly!   We got a taxi to Buda (Budapest is split into two with the river in the middle, Buda is the old part) which is absolutely beautiful. We got some mulled wine outside the Fisherman’s Bastion and then ventured into Matyas Church which features  mind blowing architecture and design - it was renovated in 1968, after WW2. 
            We then walked around the fisherman’s Bastion where you can take in stunning views of the city and parliament which is the most beautiful building in Budapest. Be warned if you want to get the perfect Instagram shot make sure you get there early in the morning as it was incredibly busy.
            From here we wandered the short distance to the Castle Hills Funicular tram which takes you down the hill, it has been in service since 1870 and is definitely lots of fun. 
 
After returning to our hotel for a drink and some down-time, it was time to head out for dinner (my favourite!).  Every time we go away we always try and book one fancy dinner and tonight I picked Baraka which is contemporary in style, had a great tasting menu and great food. (Highly recommend)

​I love Ice Skating and when I read that Budapest has the largest ice-skating rink in Europe (maybe the world?!) I knew I needed to go see it for myself, so we got up early and ventured to the rink - which I can now confirm is HUGE.  It was literally the best experience, firstly ... who knew but basically every Budapest person can ice-skate really well which means you can actually skate around and not worry about someone falling down and taking you out! Secondly because it was so large it was dreamy and let us imagine skating out in the open like they once would have... it also had a couple of stalls and cafes where you could get drinks and snacks.

​​We then ventured to Vajdahunyad Castle which was built in 1896 to showcase the architectural evolution through the centuries and styles in Hungary. It was sadly having renovations done and so was closed when we visited, but it usually is a museum. By this time it had started raining hard and felt time to get inside.  We had been desperate to get into the houses of parliament so we ventured there unfortunately we did not book in advance and a lot of the tours had sold out (they are divided up and operated by different languages).  We decided to go on the French tour and pray our French GCSE / A-Level's would help lol. (You have to go on a guided tour but to be honest its worth going on in any language tour it’s not very long and incredibly beautiful. I had the top 10 Budapest book and just read that while going around). Touring Parliament was definitely my favourite interior, it is so beautiful and the architecture is breathtaking. It was also interesting seeing the crown jewels especially since the crown & sceptre were only released in 1978 from Fort Knox (they had been held there for safe keeping following the Nazi occupation of Budapest).
            As it was so cold and wet we got a taxi back to the hotel had a shower and got ready for dinner at a local, relaxed restaurant called Hilda, that we had been recommended by a friend. It was an enjoyable trendy relaxed local hang out. The food was delicious and the espresso cocktails were to die for. 

​After a quick lunch we wanted to go back to St Stephens Basilica and try and get inside and I am so glad we did!  The inside is absolutely breathtaking and all four of us just sat down and looked around in amazement. It has to be one of the most beautiful churches in the world. 
 
It was then nearly time to go home but we had enough time to have a quick walk around the market and get some food, I became obsessed with the amazing (unhealthy) fried bread topped with cheese which was unreal and some chimney cake.
 
It was however now time to go home…….

Many people ask me what it’s like to sing at Wembley Stadium and how I prepare myself to perform to 90,000 football fans and a  tv audience of a couple of million and I often have asked myself the same question - Ha Ha!
I get a lot of messages from fellow singers and new singers alike who want advice regarding performing so I figured it might be helpful to write a blog post about performing in front of A LOT of people!

Firstly, to be invited to sing the National Anthem for a national event in our country's most iconic stadium is a huge privilege and incredibly exciting. I remember every time I have been asked, where I was and the feeling of complete exhilaration at having been asked to perform. That said, I must admit there is always a sense of fear though this can be managed - as proper preparation is the key to every performance. (There is no easy route just hard work!)
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How to prepare….
 
The very first thing I do is to learn the words 'forwards & backwards', and this is how I do it... 

• Type up the words, print them out and put them around the house and on my phone.
• I then rewrite the words by hand many times.
• I then read the words out loud like poetry and do hand gestures, which seems very odd but it helps me learn the words quickly. (My neighbours must think I’m nuts)

Regarding the National Anthem - it is generally requested that you sing it quite straight (as it was written) so we work on making a pure, rounded, sound which is fully supported because - as you can imagine, singing to 90,000 people is rather daunting. In order to make for slightly more realistic rehearsals, my vocal coach Kathy also pretends we are doing the performance by shoving a camera in my face and recording it so that on the day this is not such a distraction. Earlier this year I was back at Wembley for my 10th stadium performance and I remember watching back the first time I did it and my face looked like I had seen a ghost lol. So we worked a lot on my facial expressions, smiling is key!

Being fit and Healthy

It sounds obvious but not getting ill before a big performance is SO important and sometimes a nightmare to manage, especially during the Winter!  Here is a list of things I do to try and keep healthy:

• Don’t drink alcohol
• Exercise regularly (good for both body & mind)
• Drink a lot of water and tea (I have a VocalZone every time I sing)
• Eat lots of vegetables
• Take vitamin supplements (if you need to)
• Have a regular sleep pattern
• During the Winter I try and avoid public transport as so many people are coughing & sneezing etc
• Avoid being out in crowded bars/places where you might strain your voice
• Wrap up like an Eskimo (always!)

Being mentally fit is also really important for me.  Making sure I am prepared (over-prepared generally) helps with keeping calm, I have learnt from therapy that going for a walk with my dog, watching a movie, taking time out or exercise works for me and avoiding stress and negative people but everyone is different so find what works best for you.

​The Day
 
I prefer to get to the venue basically 95% ready with hair & make-up done so I only have to put my dress on and lipstick.  You never know what will happen onsite, sometimes before a show or performance it can be rather stressful if the soundcheck is delayed or sound equipment is not working properly.  So, I have a rather dull porridge before I arrive which I know will give me energy and not upset my stomach, my hair is done by the very-talented Nina and I do my own make-up.  Many of you may not know that years ago I actually worked as a beauty buyer so have some knowledge of how to do my make-up - although I had some very questionable results at university! ;-)
 
Although you are only singing for exactly 46 secs when it comes time for the Anthem performance - a Wembley Stadium performance day is actually very long day as you have to arrive super-early for the soundcheck and then remain there all day until kick-off.  For my last performance there, earlier this year, the call time was at 8.45am and no sooner had I arrived and put my things in the changing room but I found things had changed and they needed me on-pitch earlier than anticipated for sound check and I hadn't even warmed up!  The sound check typically takes about 20 mins we run through the song, work out where I will be standing to perform, check the levels are all ok etc.  It’s such a surreal experience to perform in an empty stadium and it sounds completely different than it does once you fill the stands with 90,000 screaming fans. Once that is done we take a wonder around the pitch and hubby takes some pictures of me for the 'Gram ha ha….
 
After this is all done, my vocal coach (if she has come) and I do a small warm up and then there’s a 4 hour wait which feels like the longest 4 hours imaginable! It mostly consists of resting my voice, staying calm, breathing exercises and gentle warm ups. I am called to the players tunnel (which for all you fans is just a carpeted corridor really) and at this point there is an odd sense of calm - all the players are quiet and everyone just wants to get on with it. 
 
We stand at the side of the pitch and then I am instructed to go on the pitch it all happens so fast yet so slowly at the same time and then the drum roll begins tralallalalalla
 
 
The roar of 90,000 screaming fans after you finish is deafening and the wave of relief and happiness that all went well makes everything worth it.
 
Time to watch the game.

 Final Thoughts
 
I want to make it clear that having a career in music is not easy.  Not one of the other students who studied music with me at university is still pursuing a career in music, it’s ruthless and while yes it can appear on Instagram that it’s all ball gowns, events and glamour glamour glamour... 99% of my time is spent just sitting alone in a rehearsal room studying music. The rejection is constant and relentless but if it’s the only thing you want to do and that 1% makes you happy enough then follow your dreams and GOOD LUCK!

​What is Garden Day?
 
Garden Day is a nationwide community benefit project, taking place on Sunday 12 May 2019 which celebrates the joy and benefits that gardens bring to us all year round.

How can you get involved?
 
The great thing about the Garden Day initiative is that everyone can get involved, even if you are in a busy city - get down to your local park and enjoy being outside. Other ideas could include making a teacake, making a flower crown (check out my floral crown above), have some friends over for a BBQ, plant some plants or just enjoy a simple glass of wine in your garden.

What am I doing?
 
As you know, I love food and from a young age I have always been curious about growing my own fruit & vegetables.  It's easier than you might think and it's important to me to try and be environmentally aware - I try to avoid waste and lots of processed food. Growing your own vegetables is super easy - there are so many websites you can even order organic seeds or fully grown veg from!  I love it because you know exactly what you are putting in your food and it also cuts down on rubbish which is great for the environment.  I love to use the vegetables I have grown and while I don't have a big garden it's perfect for growing herbs... and they are perfect for making this salad - my favourite summer dish:-

Method​

• I make the dressing separately and mix it at the very end so the salad is not soggy
• Chop the parsley and mint
• Chop the lettuce, scallions, tomatoes
• Chop the cucumber in half and scoop the soft middle out before chopping it up to the same size as everything else
• Add sweetcorn
• Grill the Halloumi (till it’s a little golden) and then chop
• Mix everything together

​When inviting friends over I always make Mary Berry’s Lemon Drizzle cake which is super easy.  However, instead of just using plain sugar I use my home-made lavender-infused sugar.  This couldn't be easier to make yourself - just put caster sugar with some of the lavender cut from the garden, mix it together and leave for a week or longer.  Table decorations don't have to be expensive either, I always was & reuse old jam-jars and go to the local market and buy 1 bouquet that I can split up to make several smaller arrangements. 
 
All that’s left to do is to hope for a little sunshine on the 12th of May!
 
 
Happy Garden Day
​xxx
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​Performing at the Royal Albert Hall marks a pinnacle of success for many musicians as it is certainly one of the most iconic venues in the UK and among the most famous in the world.  It has been my dream to perform there as a soloist for as long as I can remember. Early in my career I had the fortune to perform at the Albert Hall several times with the Royal Choral Society and also as a backing singer for Il Divo at The Classic Brit Awards - although this was many years ago now. 
 
On arriving at the venue for the big event, it wasn’t just me who was excited to perform there - Matthew Morrison and I discovered we were both realising a career-first and shared a mutual dream - making our debuts at The Royal Albert Hall.  It really is quite a special feeling when you realise that someone else is going to share the same moment as you… 

Bloodwise is the UK’s leading blood cancer charity and raises thousands of pounds each year for blood cancer research and supports patients and families affected by the disease which include leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. It is important to me that when I decide to get involved with a charity that it means something to me. My dear friend George Norton is an ambassador for Bloodwise he has kicked blood cancer's butt not once but twice - he truly is an inspiration. We met 17 years ago when he was my team leader when we took disabled people to Lourdes he encouraged (made) me join his choir and pushed a rather nervous teenager to do a solo. At the Albert Hall, I requested that he should introduce me on stage and it was an incredibly special moment for both of us. George has a  wonderful blog which you can find by clicking the link below to have a read……
​betterfools.com/category/blog/

​I arrived at The Royal Albert Hall and was shown to my dressing room which, I was excited to discover, was next to Matthew Morrison's and across the hall from Tony Christie's, there was a palpable buzz in the air as we all introduced ourselves to each other and chatted about life, future goals and how excited we were to be there.
After unpacking my things and settling into the small but cosy dressing room, I was shown to the stage where the orchestra and choir were already set up and working through music for the night.  As I gazed up and looked around I was overawed by the magnitude and beauty of this historic venue... still pinching myself that I would soon be performing on that stage as I had dreamed for so many years.
My saviour, aka my vocal coach - Kathy Taylor-Jones, arrived on the scene soon after and we went through a warm-up together running through the song a few times before I was collected by the lovely charity team to do my soundcheck on stage...  On stage!  At this point I hadn't yet met the conductor and I hadn't even heard the arrangement of the song however you do always prepare for this as a performer.  The most important piece of advice I was ever given and that I can offer to anyone going through this for the first time themselves is to listen, Listen to the orchestra as everyone is working towards the same thing…. a great performance.

My hubby recorded the sound check / rehearsal and afterwards we scurried back to my dressing room and ripped the performance apart to work out what could be better (I have been doing this since I started singing professionally as I always want to make every performance the best)
After this was all done, we had a lot of down time so enjoyed some dinner, though looking through my suitcase I realised I had forgotten my bananas!!! (Eating before a performance is a bit of a nightmare and I avoid anything like cheese, chocolate, fish or anything that will bloat me, I basically live on Bananas).  Luckily the Bloodwise team saved the day and got me 10 which I then shared out with the other performers who were delighted as we watched our teams eat sandwiches, salads and cheese.  They made for a great ice-breaker too!

In the final hour before the show began I did a couple of interviews and posed for some backstage photos for Bloodwise and discussed things with my vocal coach. She always helps me put on my dress which, for this performance I was kindly loaned by a stunning brand called Kruszynska Couture. The dress was beyond beautiful having been stitched entirely by  hand and fitted like a glove... though still allowing enough breathing room to let me sing with ease.
About 10 mins before my performance time I was called to the side of the stage where my friend George was standing.  He had his own nerves to calm as he would be introducing me with TV presenter Ore Oduba who was hosting the whole event.  For me, the final moments before a performance are very quiet (can you believe it) and calm.  As soon as I walk on the stage I am filled with excitement my name is called and here we go…… 

I have always dreamed about going to Versailles - the land of palaces, gardens and of course cake. After long discussions, my sisters and I decided to treat our mother for her birthday with a trip to this magical city (yes Versailles is classified as a city).
 
As many of you have asked "how", "what" and "where"; I thought I would let you know what I believe to be the ingredients to create the most perfect weekend...

 Travelling to Versailles from London is super easy! We took the Eurostar straight to Paris and then booked an Uber to take us straight to our hotel. You can also get there by taking two trains, however after taking too many suitcases we decided we would go with the direct & lazy option.  To get cheap tickets on Eurostar you often have to book 6 months in advance. Follow the link below:
www.eurostar.com/uk-en/trains

If you are like me, you will spend hours looking for the perfect hotel. My go-to hotel finder is Instagram which I find gives you a better insight into a hotel... and it didnt fail me, because I found Hôtel Le Louis Versailles Château which is where we stayed. It's the closest hotel to the Versailles Palace and it is stunning. The hotel has recently been renovated with emerald greens and gold and suits the city perfectly.  They kindly upgraded us to a suite which was spacious and even had my favourite music playing when I arrived which made us feel so welcomed. Most importantly the beds were a dream, breakfast was delicious and the staff were so helpful. Follow the link below:
www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-1300-hotel-le-louis-versailles-chateau-mgallery-by-sofitel/index.shtml

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​We arrived in Versailles in the early afternoon, unpacked and decided to wander around the city which is split into two districts - the Notre Dame area and Louis area. First we went around Notre Dame district which has the food market (this is open before 1pm), antique shops lining the cobbled streets, cathedral and a very nice hat shop called Falbalas St Junien. (Where I got my hat in the pictures below). We then visited Le Louis area, where I slightly preferred the architecture, and visited a much bigger but very similar cathedral.  After visiting so many churches, my younger sister and I decided it was time for a much-needed drink and we settled into a lovely little bar called No Water which is located on Rue De Sactory.  Later on, we walked back to our hotel and got ready for dinner at our hotel - the food was outstanding!

Morning
After a fantastic sleep, in my very comfy bed, we were off to visit the palace which is unimaginably beautiful!  I really did wonder how on earth they lived here... the whole place is ginormous! I will let the photos do the talking.......

​Afternoon
 
After stopping at Ladurée, which is conveniently located within the Palace, we had a couple of macarons and much needed water because the sun had come out after months of hiding!  The temperature hit 30c and we decided to venture out into the garden and catch a little train to The Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon and Marie- Antoinette’s estate which features a small palace, farm and her country house (my favourite building of the visit). We then hopped back on the train and went back to the Palace, Versailles is vast and I highly recommend hopping on this little train or you won’t have enough time to see everything.  It cost 8 Euros.

​Today was the day we were going to conquer the gardens - all 800 hectares and over 200,000 trees - so we decided to rent a golf buggy. I fully recommend spending the money, it cost us 35 euros an hour and 8 euros for each 15 mins after that.  It was perfect as we drove around to the gardens we wanted to see and then just wandered around at our own leisure. The gardens that I found personally worth going to were The Kings Garden, Mirror Fountain and Collande Grove. During the summer they have the fountains on at certain times of the day with accompanying music, you really do get the scale of how over-the-top the gardens are but also appreciate that they were!
 
After conquering the garden and on the hottest weekend of the year, we definitely deserved a well-earned drink and found just outside the gates there is a lovely café with nice simple French food where we had a crêpe and enjoyed a lot of Aperol spritz.  laflottille.fr/en/
 
It was time to end this magical adventure and go home.

​Day 1
 
A direct flight to St. Petersburg will only take 3hr 15mins. It is a good idea to get your hotel to organise a taxi to meet you at the airport when you arrive.  Even in a heavy downpour of snow it took us 40 mins to get into the centre of the city and arrive at our hotel - the magnificent Four Seasons.
We unpacked our bags and quickly headed down to the Xander Bar for a celebratory tipple. I ordered an off-the-menu cocktail (I don’t often drink but with Russia being famous for vodka it would be rude not too)!
St. Petersburg has an outstanding history and reputation for the calibre of music performed with many concerts, ballets and operas on every night which are well worth a visit if you can.  I was lucky to find that by a complete coincidence, my wonderful friend and old mentor Jesus Leon happened to be performing in the main hall of the Shostakovich Philharmonic - one of the top concert venues in St Petersburg.  It was a joy to see him on stage and especially so given our surroundings.
After the concert, we walked to Tsar Restaurant to experience some traditional Russian cuisine. It was incredibly delicious and exactly what we needed given the sub-zero temperatures outside!  (Insider tip - Make sure you check out the loo)!

Day 2
 
Waking up in the Four Seasons Hotel, a converted palace, you do feel like a princess as everything is so perfect, espeically the enormous breakfast! You'll be relieved you indulged though if you head out to St Isaac's Cathedral (next door) and climb the stairs to the dome! The view is sensational and we got our first glimpse far across a snow covered city. After venturing to the top we went back down and inside, the Cathedral certainly did not disappoint with its' multitude of emerald coloured columns, the cathedral is filled with marble and 40 types of semi-precious stones. Possibly the most beautiful church I have ever visited.
Given the freezing cold and slight time pressure with all we wanted to fit in, we werent super-keen to spend too long outside! As we left the cathedral we stumbled upon a City Bus just about to depart - it takes an hour or so and gives you a fantastic guided tour of the city, covering all the main sights and providing fantastic insight to the history and stories behind these iconic places. It's definetly worthwhile as you see so much!
Once we got off the bus it was time to stretch our legs so we walked to the river which had completely frozen. St. Petersburg is completely flat and although it was very cold (-5 celsius) with lots of buildings it doesn’t feel too bad.
We ventured The Hermitage – the former residence of the Tsar which contains one of the world's largest art collections. After this the Winter Palace, which you can’t miss, with it being painted bright green and very ornate - you are immediately drawn to it. Now you can spend hours in this building but after 3 we'd reached our limit and it was time for us to move on.  My favourite room is the Pavilion Hall with a beautiful Peacock Clock.
After a long day of exploring, we went back to our hotel for a quick change and headed out to the renowned & historic L’Europe Restaurant at Belmond Grand Hotel. The food was divine and we each sampled the Traditional Russian Tasting menu. The staff were extremely accommodating when I asked for something to be changed dueto an allergy. The restaurant is known for a special performance night and the evening featured live opera singers, pianist and wonderful ballet.  The only shame was to find this once bustling venue only had booked 6 tables on this Friday night - it would appear that the historical restaurant has fallen out of fashion. However, it was still a wonderful experience.

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​Day 3
 
We headed off down the streets alongside the canal to the Church of Spilled Blood - a traditional Russian church. It obtained its' name as it was built as a memorial to Alexander II on the site of his assassination. The mosaic designed walls are one of a kind artworks covering & spreading over 75,000sq ft. of the church.
As you leave the church there is a small market outside, this was the only one I saw where you could buy traditionally designed little Christmas gifts and Russian dolls. Across from the church there is Mikhayloyskiy Gardens which are incredibly beautiful and look onto the Russian Museum. We walked down the main street – Nevskiy Prospekt taking in some of the sights and ounds along one of St Petersburg's busest streets and the centre of local tourist activity. It is worth popping into the Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, across the road from a Starbucks and if you are travelling at winter time there is nothing better than a hot & familiar coffee!
We ventured further and found the Fabergé Museum and given its' historic rooting in this city we decided to go in, Take note - this was probably the most expensive museum we went into over our short stay (not sure why they charge so much) however the collection was absolutely beautiful.
After a tiring day, we retired to our hotel to relax for a bit before heading downstairs to the Four Seasons' own flagship restaurant -  Percorso -  voted one of the best restaurants in St. Petersburg!  It certainly did not disappoint especially as it was white truffle season... we definitely overindulged before being rolled back to our room to retire.

​Day 4
 
Our final day in St Petersburg, we decided to travel to Peter and Paul Fortress which was a short 10 min drive from our hotel. Thankfully Uber is very reliable in the city making it relatively cheap and easy to get around town. The fortress sits on an island and was built to protect the city. The island fortress is filled with a cathedral, prison, beach and various museums. If like me, you grew up with stories about Anastacia then you ill be pleased to know that this is where the Royal family were buried, in the beautiful cathedral. Make sure you find the Neva Gate which once you have gone through has amazing views of the city, a great way to finish our beautiful weekend in Russia.

​As many of you know, I love to travel and lots of you ask me where I go when I visit these incredible places. Well, my big sister got married in Iceland last November and we had a whirlwind of weekend there so here is my round-up for the best things to do in Iceland:

​The Golden Circle Tour
 
Taking in the 'Golden Circle' is a must in Iceland as it will demonstrate to you how truly beautiful and unique this small country is.   The location and volcanic activity make Iceland unlike any other place on earth. The first place we visited was Pingvellir National Park where you can see the tectonic plates boundary.  This is literally where North America and Europe join each other. The outstanding views took my breath away - especially the pool Drekkingarhylur.

The second stop was at Gullfoss Waterfall which is the most famous waterfall in Iceland with a dramatic 32m drop.  With some of it frozen solid it looked like a dramatic winter wonderland or scene from Frozen! On a sunny day a rainbow will often form across the waterfall... sadly we didn't have the benefit of sunshine on our particularly cold and misty visit so thi treat escaped us.
 
We carried on our adventure to the famous geysers of Iceland where a geyser erupts roughly every 5 mins. Top tip:- if you arrive and see no–one standing in a certain spot, this is not an opportunity to get a great view, it’s the area to avoid as you will get wet!!

For me personally I feel passionately about working with charities and singing but I do find it overwhelming about where charities are spending the money and get frustrated about the cold callings but what I love about TOMS their are no gimics. Its simple! You are directly helping someone.

Here are my favourite styles this season:

TOMS also does other fantastic things as well: When you buy sunglasses they give sight to someone. A handbag provides a birthing kit. So without rambling anymore you can check out their website. Happy Shopping 

http://www.toms.co.uk

Merry  Christmas to all my wonderful fans, friends, followers and family. 

Thank you to everyone who has supported me over the past year it has been very much appreciated and I look forward to seeing you all next year for more exciting performances.

One of you sent me this video of me singing "What A Wonderful World" so I have decided to share it as my Christmas gift to you: