Are you the kind of person who enjoys spring cleaning their house from top to bottom? I'm not. But a tidy house does make me happy. Rather than spend hours and hours cleaning I like to break things down into manageable little jobs. Things that take minimal time and effort, but reward me with maximum ...
Hello blossom!
What is it about blossom? Every year I forget how great it is. I'm busy gushing over daffodils and snowdrops, and then I open my front door and get the biggest surprise – nature has thrown a bag of confetti over everything. It starts with a small smattering of blossom, and before you know it ...
Why I miss the baby bubble
What do I mean by the baby bubble? Think of it as the first few years of a child's life. The pre-school days. That period in your life where you live in a cocoon of damp curls, sticky little hands and wooden toys. The relentless, but joyful, time when your children look to you for their every need. ...
Say hello to spring with a new blouse
Blouses are having a bit of thing at the moment. And we're definitely talking blouses, not shirts. They're high-necked, feminine and lacy – maybe with a few ruffles or some broderie anglaise. I normally steer clear of pretty, frothy, clothes, but I can resist no longer. Maybe it's the feeling ...
#OnePerfectThing in February
Perfection often feels out of reach. But however imperfect you’re finding life, you can make an effort to find #OnePerfectThing. Something which makes you pause, smile and feel thankful. #OnePerfectThing is a community I started on Instagram last year. I've loved looking at your photos during ...
Dreaming of worktops
The other night I had a dream about a kitchen. It was pale, light-filled and elegant. The cupboards were painted soft grey and there was a beautiful sweeping marble worktop. I think it might just be my dream kitchen. Of course, when I came down to make breakfast in the morning the reality ...
Blogging for beginners: how to get your ideas
I was going to start this post with the phrase I'm not an expert... but then I remembered one of the best things about blogs: everyone who writes one gets to be an expert in their own field. Sometimes, though, every expert gets a bit insecure. Which is why I thought it would be great to start ...
Saying goodbye to my shop and making new plans
I've decided to close my online shop. It wasn't an easy decision, but in the end I felt that moving on was the most positive option. Over the last year I've learnt a lot. The best thing was choosing the stock. I sourced things from small, independent producers, plus a few larger wholesalers. It ...
Get creative with IKEA picture ledges
I love arranging things. And re-arranging them. Faffing about with flowers and pretty things makes me happy. I like the idea of an ever-changing seasonal display. A bit like one of those inspiring pegboards, but with a bit more versatility. On a recent trip to IKEA I decided to invest in a few ...
Half-term, snowdrops and Paddington
Hello! I'm back after a half-term break with my boys. I always mean to be a blogging superstar and schedule lots of posts in...but it never quite happens. Real life gets in the way, which is just as it should be. But I'm so pleased to be back here in my happy little space . Half-term with two ...
Our sitting room: a modern vintage update
Last month I wrote about some changes I was planning for our sitting room. I'm now delighted to be able to show you the results. What did we want to achieve? Two things. James wanted to set up a better sound system. I wanted to freshen the room up, whilst retaining its cosiness. Over the last ...
The long sleeved dress
The long sleeved dress is having a moment. Grazia even gave it a double page spread last week. Which is funny because long sleeved dresses are nothing new. They've always been a staple in my wardrobe because they're pretty, warm and practical. Right now I love them with tights, knits and brogues. ...