1. Jersey Dresses. I live in these all summer. They're cool and comfortable, but hold their shape and don't crease. This is essential for me as a busy mum - smart, crisp cotton only lasts for a few minutes with children around and I don't want to look like a crumpled paper bag all day! My favourite ...
Dreams of loft living
When we bought our second house four years ago it was a practical decision, rather than love at first sight. We were happy in our cosy little cottage, but with a toddler and a new baby, we badly needed the extra space. The house appeared on the market - period features, good location and bags of ...
My Week
Finally it's the summer holidays! The first half of this week was dominated by the build up to the end of term. Tying up loose ends. Getting teacher presents ready... The last day of term was an emotional rollercoaster. It was Tom's last ever morning in nursery and the lovely hugs he gave ...
My Little Road Trip Box
It's that time of the month again when a little box of French loveliness falls through my letterbox...this month the theme was travel. First out of the box was a lovely little print - I am getting quite a collection of these now and need to find somewhere to put them! Next out was this ...
Deckchair Love
Lolling in a deckchair on a summer's day is one of life's simple pleasures. One of my birthday presents this year was a pair of deckchairs. I'd been dropping hints for a while and James was clever enough to pick up on them! They're made by Southsea Deckchairs, a company who pride ...
What we really eat #5
Welcome to back to my occasional series which should really be called: What we really eat on the days when I remember to get out my camera. Monday: Pizza and chips Plus some fish fingers for Tom. What can I say? It's not amazing is it. James was away and we needed an easy ...
Melford Hall: a perfect National Trust property
There are some places that just feel special – that beguile and surprise in equal measure. Melford Hall is one of them. Melford Hall is a beautiful red-brick manor house in Suffolk that overlooks a pretty village green. We arrived – four slightly car-weary travellers – and were transported ...
Children’s crafts: how to make a miniature garden
Do you remember making these as a child? It's a little world in miniature - made from things gathered from your garden or a park. You will need: A big tray - ones with high sides from garden centres are ideal, although a kitchen one works fine. Some cardboard, glue, scissors, sellotape and ...
My Week
Last weekend was my birthday weekend. My actual birthday was on Sunday, but we decided to have a day out on the Saturday as the weather looked better. Nobody wants a rainy birthday. We drove over to Melford Hall, in Suffolk, and the sunshine lasted all day. Melford Hall is a beautiful Tudor manor ...
A HomeSense shopping trip…
Last month I was lucky enough to be chosen as the monthly winner of the HomeEtc Link-up, hosted by Caro and Jess. The prize was a £20 voucher for HomeSense. Last weekend, armed with my voucher, I headed over to their Cambridge store. HomeSense offers a huge variety of branded homewares at up to ...
Love/Hate Blogger Challenge
Catherine from Pushing the Moon has kindly nominated me for the Love/Hate Blogger challenge. I love reading these lists as they're a great way to get to know someone a little better. I really enjoyed reading Catherine's list and I agree with all of it - especially the bit about putting away ...
My Week
It's a week and half till the school summer holidays. Can you believe it? Everything at school is gearing up for the end of term and there's been lots on. The week got off to a bad start when I cut my finger open on our new bread knife. James and I have a poor track record with sharp knives (he ...