FANCY SOME WEEKEND INSPIRATION? HERE’S MY LIST OF THINGS TO DO, SEE, WEAR AND EAT… Put the clocks forward This is the weekend we spring forward into British Summer Time! Put your clocks forward by one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night. I always feel slightly cheated by losing that ...
Easy peasy spring outfits
I like my everyday spring outfits to be pretty simple. Or maybe I should say pretty and simple? When I open my wardrobe every morning I'm looking for clothes that'll feel light and delicate, but that can withstand the daily grind of motherhood, work and everything in between. Here are three ...
Spring beauty favourites
Spring is a great time to shake up your skincare and beauty routine. Changing temperatures, plus the difference in the light, mean it's time to freshen things up. I've been trying some new products out that I can't wait to share with you... A fresh new toner I'm a big fan of the ...
A few hours in St Ives
St Ives is a little Cambridgeshire market town with bags of timeless charm. It's full of quirky independent shops and cafés – and the riverside area is beautiful. We spent a happy few hours in St Ives last week and I was reminded why I love it. It's not far from Ely and Cambridge, yet has a very ...
The Weekend Edit
FANCY SOME WEEKEND INSPIRATION? HERE’S MY LIST OF THINGS TO DO, SEE, WEAR AND EAT… Take your elevenses outside Spring has officially sprung, so make the most of it and go outside! I love throwing open our kitchen doors and heading out into the garden with a cup of coffee and a sticky Swedish ...
My favourite curry recipe
I cook this comforting butternut squash, sweet potato and chickpea curry all the time. It's cheap, easy and very good for you. My kids like it too, which is a big win. It's completely vegan too if that's your thing. I make no claims that this curry is any way an authentic recipe – but we like it ...
Wear your pretty dresses every day
Spring fashion is looking particularly elegant this year. Especially the dresses, with sweeping long lengths and proper sleeves. They owe a lot to the stylish silhouettes of the past, especially the 1930s and the 70s. It's a cross between tea-on-the-lawn prettiness and dinner parties with Margo and ...
The Weekend Edit
FANCY SOME WEEKEND INSPIRATION? HERE’S MY LIST OF THINGS TO DO, SEE, WEAR AND EAT… Gather some blossom The blossom came early this year and, thanks to Storm Gareth, most of it will blow away soon. Get out this weekend and forage a little bit for your home. It'll smell like honey and remind you ...
Almost veggie
Over the last six months our family has become about 80% vegetarian. The change has felt very natural and positive. This way of life is becoming incredibly normal for many of us, and the benefits are huge. Let me tell you my story... Benefits for you and benefits for the environment No one ...
A coffee with…Full Circle Cambridge
My work as a writer and blogger puts me in touch with lots of interesting people. This week I want to introduce you to the team behind Full Circle, a new zero-waste shopping concept based in Cambridge. This clever new company was launched last autumn by ecologist Emma, engineer Paul and ...
The Weekend Edit
FANCY SOME WEEKEND INSPIRATION? HERE’S MY LIST OF THINGS TO DO, SEE, WEAR AND EAT… Go on a magnolia hunt The magnolia trees are blooming a month earlier than last year. Some trees are already in full bloom, others are just on the cusp. Search for them in your local park, or in front gardens as ...
Home Notes for March
March is full of promise. It might sometimes feel like we've still got one foot in winter, but spring is firmly on the horizon. Just those few extra hours of daylight make you view your home and garden in a wonderful new light. It's time to bring your home out of hibernation, make new plans, and ...