Opera in the Gardens at Chiswick House

 

Here at The Amazing Blog  we love to find fun things to do with our summer nights! Despite being in the heart of London, we suffer from the typical ‘been there done that’ Londoner mentality. So when we heard about Garden Opera, a chance to try something brand new, we had to investigate.

 Focus Opera was founded in 2009 and aspires to tailor its productions to site specific locations using the physical space to create an arena in which the concept, drama, music and performers come together perfectly. Focus Opera have performed almost everywhere, from country houses to caverns, but this summer they will treat audiences to two evenings of spectacular opera in the beautiful gardens of Chiswick House. A fabulous way to make the most of the sun, the group are performing on Wednesday 2^nd July, with a performance of the French play Barber of Seville, and then on Thursday 3^rd July with the Italian opera Cosi Fan Tutte.

This is the second year the folks from Focus Opera will be serenading audiences at Chiswick House. It also happens to be the 10^th anniversary of Opera in the Gardens at the Chiswick House, making it the perfect summertime celebration. Bring your blanket, chairs, and refreshments for a wonderful, opera filled picnic or come al fresco and purchase beer and wine on location. Both performances start at 7.30pm but guests can set up their chairs and picnics from 6pm, and enjoy a magical evening celebrating summer with friends!

Tickets are priced at £30 for adults, and £15 for children aged 5-15 are available here. 

Zephorium - Aura Sprays and Body Oils

Here at The Amazing Blog  we like to follow the 'Mind over Matter' motto and that is why we love the Zephorium line of Aura Sprays and Body Oils. The motto over at Zephorium is “Change your thoughts… Change your life” and what a better way to start your journey to a better life than with positive thoughts and delicious scents?

Packaged in coloured crystal bottles to match the specific chakras, the Zephorium line is just heavenly. Each bottle,  whether it is the Aura Spray or the Body Oil is matched to a specific chakra point and comes with an uplifting affirmation. Over here at The Amazing Blog we liked the Clarity Vision Aura Spray which contains Frankincense and Patchouli,  for a sharp and soothing scent. It definitely helps to bring clarity to the senses when sprayed in your immediate environment. There are 7 other different varieties to pick from based on colour, chakra, properties, and aromatherapy. All of the various scents use the highest quality aromatherapy oils and are blended with vitamin e, sunflower, sweet almond and grape-seed oils, making them great for the skin too!

The Clarity Vision Aura Spray  and the other varieties can be purchased for £15 or you can get the whole set here  for £120.

Queen Cosmetics - Eye Restore Cream

They say that the eyes are the windows to the soul... We here at The Amazing Blog like to keep those windows shining and wrinkle free for the neighbours! While looking for a proper eye cream to keep our peepers fresh, we were lucky to find Queen Cosmetics Eye Restore Cream.

Queen Cosmetics was started by 3 dermatologists in the 1920’s to address the lack of hypoallergenic products for women with sensitive skin. This company has the know how to create a product that can solve skin problems, rather than exacerbate them. Since its start, the company has not turned their backs on products for sensitive skin, have also embraced environment friendly practices and kept their local ties to the community. Although the products themselves are not natural or organic, we did find that they are made with care and feel good on our sensitive skin.

We like that the eye cream is very light but at the same time silky and moisturizing to the eye area, it is unscented and absorbs into the skin almost instantly. It is supposed to be used twice a day to ensure the best wrinkle reducing and de-puffing effects. We felt that the gel-like cream was just the right formulation to be used twice daily on our sensitive eye area without any irritation.

On the website for Queen Cosmetics you have the choice of a 5ml for £5.95 or a 25ml for £24.50here.

Aloe Clear - Roll on gel

 

Summer has arrived! And here at The Amazing Blog, we cannot stop thinking about beach wear. When the time comes to get out the bathing suits, we also have to think about those pesky bikini areas and shaving snafus that can abound.

However, rest assured your problems are solved because we have found out about Aloe Clear. This roll on lotion is exactly what the doctor ordered if you have any issues with skin irritation attributed to hair removal. This handy lotion roll on soothes the skin and can stop ingrown hairs within 48 hours. Suitable for use by both men and women, this product can have you bathing suit ready in no time. Aloe vera, menthol piperita oil, and multi-fruit active ingredients calm redness and soothe immediately. The product feels and smells cool and refreshing, and the free travel size bottle that comes with the purchase of the 120ml roll on is perfect to go into our beach totes.

Developed in the UK and saddled with a 100%, 7 day guarantee, this bikini zone product is very nice for those of us who shave on a regular basis. The 120ml bottle is available here for £17.95 and comes with a free travel size bottle!

Quest Protein - Cookies & Cream

What happens when you are supposed to be on a diet but you suddenly get a sweet tooth? Well, here at The Amazing Blog , we were desperate to find a solution, and we finally did. When we received samples of the Quest Protein Cookies & Cream bars,  they really did the trick!

The real cookie crumbles and delicious cream immediately satisfied our cravings. These delicious protein bars have 21 grams of protein (a mix of Whey Protein Isolate and Milk Protein Isolate), tons of fibre in the form of  Almonds, Cocoa Butter and plant extracts, and also no added sugar, using only Sucralose, which is an artificial sweetener. What better way to “cheat clean?” as Quest Protein would say. In addition to the company’s fueling growth from the invention of their protein bars, they focus on quality and nutritional efficacy. Because of this, Quest Nutrition has earned the recommendation of trainers, nutritionists and other health professionals that are on their own “quest” to turn the tide against obesity and all of its associated ailments - a fight that Quest Nutrition is proud to be involved in. Their customers range from everyday active, health-conscious consumers to top fitness competitors, bodybuilders, yoga enthusiasts, low carb dieters, and professional athletes.

Get your Quest Nutrition Cookies & Cream bar from their UK distributor here  for only £2.79, or a box of 12 bars here for £24.99.