This simple little set-up makes the easiest and tastiest breakfast, lunch or dinner. It's a sweet/savoury joy! Toast a slice of sourdough bread and top with:soft goat's cheese a ripe fig, sliceda few pieces of very thinly sliced red oniona drizzle of honey lots of salt and pepper I love ...
Things to do in September: go blackberry picking
A day spent picking and cooking blackberries will always be a day well spent! In September the hedgerows are heavy with sweet, ripe blackberries ready for the picking. Now is the perfect time to get out and enjoy them while they're at their best. Head for your nearest footpath armed with a ...
Eco-friendly beauty products I love
Weleda Almond Soothing Cleansing Lotion Weleda are a well established company with excellent eco-friendly and ethical credentials. Their products are full of natural ingredients and come in at a great price point. I've been using their almond cleansing lotion (£11.95) and I'm impressed. I massage ...
What I’m wearing this month: it’s all about the investment pieces
I'm loving these late summer days. The sunshine is golden and mellow – and on stormy days there's a faint chill in the air, reminding me of all the pleasures of autumn still to come. My wardrobe is in a good place too. I've reached my summer stride fashion-wise and certain items have really proved ...
The summer plateful
It's the summer holidays. Routines have been merrily thrown out of the window and I barely know what the day of the week it is anymore. After a fun day out, or a less fun day of juggling childcare and work, I'm ready to flop. Yet, every evening all eyes still turn to me and ask: whats for tea? I ...
My month in books
Stoner by John Williams A quiet masterpiece. On the opening page we're introduced to William Stoner. He enrols at the University of Missouri is 1910 and stays on to teach until his death in 1956. He's a mid-ranking professor with few ambitions and his students quickly forget him. It might sound ...
My summer saviours
Summer days are here again. And it's lovely. Except when you feel like you're going to melt into a puddle on the floor. In which case, you need my simple summer saviours. Ever wondered how to make iced coffee? I've always been a real stick-in-the-mud with my coffee. I have it hot, or not at ...
How to make a rented house feel like home
Making your rented place feel like home is easier than you think. New homes are a black canvas, just waiting to be filled with life and colour. Small changes make a big difference and these easy tips will have you settled in before you know it! Choosing the right neighbourhood A big part of ...
Kid’s summer holiday activities!
Summer holidays ahoy! Tomorrow's the last day of term for my boys. Now feels like the perfect time to gather together some of my previous posts about children's activities. I've got four year's worth of content, so it'll be nice to give it some love! How to save money this summer The summer ...
The simple weekend edit
The best weekends don't have to be complicated. Here are some super simple ideas for things to do, eat and wear. Sow some radish seeds I am enormously proud to have grown my first ever radishes. And I can't get over how INCREDIBLY easy it is to grow them. All you need is a large to medium ...
My midsummer fashion favourites
I'm feeling inspired by the beautiful and bold colours of summer – from golden yellow and burnished gold, to deep blues and vivid greens. This inspiration is working its magic in my wardrobe and I'm reaching for rich hues, classic shapes and grown-up jewellery. Here's what I'm loving right ...
How to find your mid-year motivation
July marks the year's half-way point. Does that idea scare you or excite you? I think it's probably helpful and healthy to feel a bit of both. Here are three super-simple ways to find some perspective. Think about them while you're in the bath, on the bus, or walking to work. It's ...