When was I contacted by Bloom & Wild recently to see if I'd like to be involved in their Mother's Day campaign, I was both delighted and extremely touched. Obviously I jumped at the chance. However, when they asked me what 'my favourite thing about being a Mum' was
Read MoreOn Saturday, whilst away with friends, I stood in an independent bookshop with the following book in my hands and goosebumps on my arms. The cover of the book, a clear nativity scene but with an unusual title, caught my eye from outside the window.
Read MoreNovember has flown, hasn't it?! Our month has been busy, with birthday celebrations, weekends away, delicious suppers in the company of best friends and the busiest period in my shop to date.
Read MoreIn November 1840 my husband's Great Great Great Grandfather stepped aboard a ship in England and set sail for the Falkland Islands. His name was George Markham Dean. Little did George know at the time that his voyage would create a deep and special bond between the
Read MoreModern Calligraphy is something that I've fancied trying for such a long time. I've always loved handwriting and love the swirls and free style that modern calligraphy has. So when I knew I was going to be in London the same weekend that a workshop by Quill London was being held,
Read MoreYesterday I managed to steal myself away for an indulgent half hour of flower fiddling and photography. Two of my favourite things. Armed with a vase of wildflowers we picked in the afternoon I unexpectedly took the following photos. They represent a snapshot of what August
Read MoreLast Thursday, whilst we staying down in Sussex with Sam's parents ahead of a wedding, I took a little trip. A trip to London, on my own. I realise that might not sound like a big deal to some of you but with two small children (almost constantly within a few feet of me), a solo trip to Morrisons is quite an achievement!
Read MoreAll of our week last week was a breaktime for us as we were 'holiday at home' and enjoying (half) day trips out and lots of lazing about in front of Wimbledon in the afternoons. It was good to slow the pace down a bit, spend some quality time together and go to local places that we never normally have the time for.
Read MoreThis weekend I've been in London staying with my sister. Yesterday, along with our Mum and some of our best friends (and their Mum's) we celebrated a wonderful friend who is getting married in a few weeks. A MAD hen as it's become known, that's Mother's and Daughters MAD, not getting arrested MAD.
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