Review: The Village Hotel, Nottingham

by Stacey // October 26, 2018 // No Comments

As a joint birthday treat over the Summer, Mr M and I decided it might be nice to book a nice meal and a night away in a hotel. Back in the day when we were a two-income household and... Continue reading →

Life Through a Lens || January 2018

by Stacey // February 5, 2018 // No Comments

Monthly round-up posts are always some of my favourites to write, but they sometimes run the risk of getting a little samey. In an effort to stop myself (and my readers) getting bored, I do try and mix up the... Continue reading →

Theatre Review: The Play That Goes Wrong @ Theatre Royal, Nottingham

by Stacey // July 11, 2017 // 2 Comments

Normally, I book my theatre trips months in advance. My tickets for The Addams Family, for example, were booked about a year before I went to watch the show. So it was a very different experience for me when my... Continue reading →

Chatsworth 2017 Season: Brunch at The Flying Childers, Chatsworth House

by Stacey // July 5, 2017 // 11 Comments

Last year, Mr Mess and I treated ourselves to a Wedgwood afternoon tea at The Flying Childers restaurant at Chatsworth House. The afternoon tea earned it’s place as the best I’ve ever had, EVER, so when I was invited to... Continue reading →

Theatre Review: Funny Girl @ Theatre Royal, Nottingham

by Stacey // June 14, 2017 // 10 Comments

There hasn’t been a theatre review on A Mess In A Dress recently, mainly due to the fact that I haven’t, well, been to the theatre. It’s been an age! I’m suffering withdrawal symptoms! Luckily I’m making up for it... Continue reading →

Chatsworth House 2017 Season | House Style Exhibition

by Stacey // April 23, 2017 // 12 Comments

Regular readers will be more than familiar with my family’s obsession with Chatsworth House in Derbyshire. We are frequent visitors there, have held Gold Friend membership for almost 10 years and our adventures around the estate often feature on this blog.... Continue reading →

Film | Beauty and the Beast Live Action Review

by Stacey // April 21, 2017 // 1 Comment

Over the Easter holidays I finally, finally got to see the new live-action Beauty and the Beast film at the cinemas. I went with Mr Mess and the kids, plus my mum and dad. Overall I think we all really enjoyed... Continue reading →

Beauty Review | Lush The Golden Egg Bath Bomb

by Stacey // April 1, 2017 // 15 Comments

I was first introduced to Lush over 12 years ago by Mr Mess (back when he was just my new suitor!). We went for a shopping day out and he suggested we go into Lush and pick out some goodies.... Continue reading →

Life Lately: The March Edition

by Stacey // March 31, 2017 // 13 Comments

Wait? What? Where did March go? Did I blink and miss it? I know it’s a massive cliche, and all bloggers say it, but time is passing so fast at the moment. I can’t believe we’re already creeping up to... Continue reading →

Theatre Review: La Cage Aux Folles @ Theatre Royal, Nottingham

by Stacey // February 15, 2017 // 17 Comments

Last night I went to see La Cage Aux Folles with my Mum and Dad at the Theatre Royal in Nottingham. Perhaps not the most conventional way to celebrate your 12 year Valentine’s anniversary with your husband, but I think... Continue reading →