I've always overlooked blazers. It's easy to do. They're a bit unassuming aren't they? Always in the shadows, they were never going to win the popularity contest to be my best friend. That's a bit mean though, isn't it? I've decided it's time we made friends. My fear has always been that blazers ...
Home Notes for June
Every summer I fall in love with my home all over again. As the days get warmer it takes on a new lease of life. A fresh personality. Every time I throw open a door or window a bit of magic happens. It's like the house is stretching out its limbs and letting out a big breath it's been holding ...
A very clever dress
It's June, which means it's time to get ready for the Great British summer of events and occasions. Like most things in Britain, it's complicated. Whether you're going to a wedding, a garden party or the races you'll face a few challenges. Not least of which is the notorious Great British summer ...
#OnePerfectThing in May
Our #OnePerfectThing community is one year old this month! That's one whole year of spotting the little moments of perfection in our days. Life can't always be perfect, but we can always look for something small that makes us happy. It may only be a fleeting moment, but it's precious. This ...
Get your taste buds in a twist with NEW Super Sour Yoyos from BEAR!
This year we’re part of BEAR’s Happy by Nature team. So far, it’s been a blast. My boys have loved BEAR goodies ever since they were toddlers – especially the pure fruit Yoyos. So being part of the team is basically their most favourite job in the whole world, and mine too. There was much ...
My bank holiday manifesto
It's been a week of two halves. On the one hand, we've had the hottest weather of the year so far. We've unpacked our favourite summer clothes, lit our barbecues and enjoyed the happy-making feeling of warm sunshine. But, in the background there's been a lot of sadness too. On a personal level, ...
Low-key denim for sunny days
Do you wear denim all year round? Denim on hot days always reminds me of being a teenager – sweltering in thick jeans because you couldn't imagine being seen in anything else. Too hot, too tight, too stiff. These days my jeans get pushed to the back of the wardrobe in summer time. I like ...
Beauty favourites for May
Now I'm in my thirties my beauty routine needs an extra helping hand. I used to wear hardly any makeup, but motherhood and age have taken their toll. Barely there now looks barely decent! But that doesn't mean I don't still crave the fresh-faced look. I've never liked lots of foundation, and I'm ...
Three things I’m loving this week
The second week of May has been a bit hit and miss, hasn't it? At the start of the week the weather was still disappointingly chilly, and the news is so hopelessly gloomy (the image of Teresa May driving the country over a cliff springs to mind). Anyway, you have to find your happiness where you ...
After school clubs – what’s your magic number?
Our children spend at least six hours every day in school. We expect them to sit down in a classroom from an early age and learn. And once the school day finishes, the clubs begin. Why do we do it? To put it simply, it’s about getting their bums off seats. Sports activities allow our children ...
How to be a hothouse flower: your guide to the tropical trend
The tropical trend is huge right now. Look carefully and you'll see it everywhere – on cushions, prints and even trousers! Worried it's all a bit naff? Think again. The time around the tropical trend is very grown up. It's all leafy palms, rich greens, hot house flowers and luxurious gold ...
The pleated skirt of dreams revisited
A month ago I wrote a post about the pink pleated skirt of my dreams. It's so good, I've since bought it in two more colours! It's probably breaking some kind of blogger etiquette to write about the same thing twice, but I can't resist sharing this skirt with you again. Simply because it's ...