The kitchens were huge and were situated in an outbuilding with high ceilings and large open fires. The chefs would regularly cook for 600 people - and could even cater for banquets of up to 1,200 people - so it's not surprising that the kitchens were so large! 

We then decided to stop off for some lunch at the cafe, and ate in Queen Elizabeth I's privy. She intentionally had her kitchen and privy away from her living area so that she would not be able to hear or smell the food cooking! We both had baked potatoes; my bf had chilli con carne and cheese and I had ratatouille and cheese!

A French horn recital was taking part in the Chapel so we decided to sit and watch the performance. Unfortunately I wasn't allowed to take photos, sad times!

This room was designed by Henry VIII for Jane Seymore. Henry VIII was very keen on architecture and every time he married, he would add their family crest to the brickwork somewhere in the building.

How to play Fox & Geese:

The game is played by two unequal sides. The first player is in control of the FOX , trying to destroy the geese, while the second player controls thirteen GEESE trying to trap the fox so that it cannot move. The FOX can move one space forward, back, left or right (but not diagonally) and can KILL a goose by jumping over it if the space behind the goose in empty. The GEESE can only move one space forward or to either side but cannot jump.

I'm the same height as the mannequin on the left, which is quite tall for a female in those days!

After we left the house we decided to trek around the infamous Hampton Court maze and take a stroll around the gardens. As it's January it was quite cold and so we didn't stay for too long!

The palace is located right next to the River Thames.

The box itself is baby pink in colour with a simple black logo on the lid. When you open the box, you are greeted by such beautiful and perfect ribbon-wrapped tissue paper. It was so beautiful that it seemed a shame to open it! Anyway, after carefully pulling at the strings of the bow and peeling back the tissue paper, the goodies inside were revealed. This month's box contained a face mask, eyeshadow, cell repairing serum, lipstick and a beauty blender. As with most subscription boxes there is also a handy little guide, telling you all about your new products.

The first item in the box is a dermo defense face mask by Unani. This is a herbal based mask that cares and protects for your skin. It's also great for sensitive skin! It's a clear jelly that is designed to be used once per week for approximately 10 minutes.



This product is probably my favourite in this month's box. This is a cellular repair serum by Madara, which claims to plump and hydrate the skin. The fact that it's slightly green in colour really helps to even out red patches and leaves the skin glowing. It's quite a watery formula, but leaves my skin feeling really soft.


Glossybox have included one of their own products in this month's box in the form of an eyeshadow in the shade 'Glossy Mauve'. I don't usually go for berry coloured eyeshadows but this is great for creating a smokey eye with wine coloured lipstick! The pigmentation isn't very strong but it leaves behind a lovely silvery shimmer.