I love buying presents for new babies. It's a chance to buy something really special. People always say that you don't need to buy much for a new baby, and I have to say that I agree. Everyone's different, of course, but tiny babies really don't need very much other than warmth, love and clothes ...
Simple things I love about September
Hello, September. It's not really Autumn yet, but it doesn't exactly feel like summer anymore either. It's still hot, but it's subtly different. The days are shorter, and sweeter – everything is suffused with a gentle, golden mellowness. It's an inspiring time of the year: ideas ripen as quickly ...
My Autumn Resolutions: looking back and looking forward
September always feels like a great time for fresh starts and new ideas. Unlike January, which can feel a bit bleak, it's a time for optimism. There's a fresh feeling in the air – new shoes, sharpened pencils and the sense of things slowly getting back on track after the languid days of ...
#OnePerfectThing in August
#OnePerfectThing is a community I'm growing over on Instagram. It's all about sharing photos which capture a little bit of perfection in amongst the everyday. Life can't always be perfect: our houses are messy, our children whinge and sometimes the glass can feel permanently half-empty. But why not ...
Free postage in the shop this weekend, plus some new arrivals!
To celebrate the arrival of the August bank holiday weekend there's free postage off everything in the shop this weekend, including sale items. Just use the code AUGHOLIDAY at the checkout. I'm currently enjoying expanding our children's and baby range and I'm particularly excited to now ...
Short but sweet: a couple of days on the Isle of Man
A few weeks ago we spent a couple of days on the Isle of Man. It was a short stop-over before our main holiday in Derbyshire, allowing us to catch up with ourselves and enjoy some reviving sea air. We arrived late in the evening and fell into bed, walking the next day to the sound of the sea. As ...
Three more things I’m loving this summer…
Lazy, hazy picnic days... I love a picnic at any time of year, but it's always going to be particularly lovely in the summer. Lolling on the picnic rug, sausage roll in hand, the sun on your face...it doesn't get much better in my opinion. Except maybe if someone brings a packet of Cherry Bakewells ...
Summer sale now on!
Over in the shop, the summer sale is now open. There are some fantastic bargains – from scarves and candles to beautiful jewellery. Treat yourself – or stock up on lovely presents! Here are some of my favourite picks: Urn candle £6 (was £10), Bertie the dog decoration £3 (was £4), block ...
What to pack for British holiday
I refuse to call it a staycation. Surely that would imply staying at home? Holidaying in Britain is every bit as exiting as going abroad – so much variety packed into one island. But packing for a British holiday does present its own set of rules. The good old British weather presents a bit of ...
How to save money this summer
In the school holidays it's hard to keep track of money. It's not so much the big days out and holidays away – you can plan for them – it's all the little things that quickly add up: trips to the cafe, ice creams, little treats here and there... and that's before we've even thought about new school ...
#OnePerfectThing in July
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. It's been a beautiful month, hasn't it? For the most part, July has been warm, sunny and pretty mellow. Just ...
Three things I’m loving this summer…
I'm sure it hasn't escaped your notice that summer is finally here! And isn't it all the sweeter for the long wait? Here are some things I'm loving so far... My garden... We've worked particularly hard on it this year and it's really paying off. The rose arch is already looking beautiful, and my ...