Creating a peaceful bedroom

This post is in conjunction with TEMPUR®, but as always, thoughts are my own.   Spending so much time at home during three months of lockdown has meant that I’ve been noticing all the little jobs that needed doing around the house. One of those jobs was our bedroom. We had redecorated the room in… View Post

Lockdown birthday

Lockdown birthday was, for me, one of the most wonderful days – helped by the fact that restrictions were eased in such a way that I was able to hug my mum for the first time in three months. A reminder that the simple life really is the best life. The day started with a… View Post

The best gingham dress on the high street

I’ve always loved gingham, probably because it’s such a summer staple and I just love summer style. For me, gingham conjures up images of freshly mowed lawns, picnics with egg sandwiches and strawberries, of huge white roses blooming and smelling sweet after a summer thunderstorm. What can I say? It’s the daydreamer in me. Despite… View Post

Upgrading the patio on a budget

We have lived in our house for 12 years this month and, over that time, we’ve generally tried to keep it well maintained and looked after, upgrading things here and there while living within our means. While I’ve taken more of an interest inside the house, the garden has mostly been looked after by Kris.… View Post

Courgette and Walnut Loaf

I don’t know about you, but this lockdown I have spent a lot of time eating and drinking more than I normally would. Savoury or sweet, red or white – you name it, I’ve inhaled it. For the past week I have chosen healthier options, and I’ve been tracking my calorie intake so that I… View Post