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 ...