I love decorating throughout the year, tinkering with shelves and moving things around depending on the season. The arrival of Spring gives me a chance to bring colour into the house again, with spring flowers a plenty, how can you resist daffodils when they're 30p a bunch?!
Read MoreOur beautiful, feisty, adventurous daughter turns two today. Getting to know her personality over the last two years has been such a joy (and a challenge in recent times!) Her strength of character and sunny personality constantly leaves Sam and I smirking at each other, trying not to laugh,
Read MoreThis weekend, thanks to the amazing Spring weather, we had two family trips down to the allotment. One good, one not so good. Yesterday (Saturday) we loaded the car up - kids, dog, scooters, flasks, cookies, wetwipes, wellies all got thrown in, not the kids (or dog).
Read MoreYou know when you discover a hidden treasure, somewhere that has a touch of luxury and style to it but yet instantly feels like home? Well, this weekend I had the pleasure of staying in such a place.
Read MoreOne of my words for this year is 'care'. I picked it out in January, resolving that in the months ahead I would make more time to take care of ME. Our life is busy. There's always something happening - work commitments, two young children and fun filled weekends around every corner, it's all good stuff. But
Read MoreWhen 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 MoreSo, just before I jump two feet first into an exciting launch with Not On The High Street, I thought I would take a little look back over the most carefree, wonderful days that January had to offer. I've been meaning to write up this post for weeks but it seemed
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.
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