A night at the Opera: the Magic Flute
Lights up at the Opera house. The last time I was at the opera was over ten years ago whenContinue Reading
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My wedding bouquet and what to do with it afterwards
I love love loved my bouquet. It really was the most exceptional bouquet I have ever seen. I didn’t thinkContinue Reading
What I am reading: Madam by Phoebe Wynne
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Gardening series Part one: Planning my garden for next year
I am thrilled with my garden but my decking is full of flowers and my beds are just green. IContinue Reading
Focusing on me
It’s sounds strange to say I am focusing on myself because you would think that as a jobless person IContinue Reading
Bringing the outside in
If you had asked me last year I would have told you that I don’t like flowers I prefer plant.Continue Reading
79 blog posts
I have written 79 blog posts in a row. I am really proud of myself. I may start cutting itContinue Reading
At some point you have to stop being unhappy and start making positive steps
At some point you have to stop being so unhappy and start making positive steps towards your body image. IContinue Reading
My trip to the Barbican conservatory
When I was writing the blog on places I wanted to go I had already tried to get tickets toContinue Reading
What is biophilic interior design? and how to incorporate it in your home
You may have heard this term popping up recently and as someone who cares about the environment and where materialsContinue Reading
Trends I love but are they here to stay?
It’s no secret that trends come and go, that we have seen our parents 70s brown shades reappear in bohoContinue Reading
Knowing your self worth is easy as pie
This is a tricky subject in world full of anxiety and low self esteem knowing your worth isn’t as easyContinue Reading
Everything I need, feeling grateful
I am lucky. I have a perfect little home. A husband who makes me laugh and smile everyday. A dogContinue Reading
As it turns out
I didn’t get into Uni. I was heartbroken. I am. There were tears and frustrations, I was ready to takeContinue Reading
Flower Shower, it’s not all for the gram
I do love flowers but I hate throwing them away. I hate maintaining them only to watch them shrivel andContinue Reading
In Case you didn’t know; My dog makes my home
As a cat person who just has a dog, it surprised me, How much I love my dog . HeContinue Reading
7 things I have loved in April
Last month I didn’t write “ 7 things I have enjoyed this month” not because there haven’t been seven thingsContinue Reading
In the garden: seeking advice
I talked before about creating a heritage garden filled with flowers that remind us of loved ones. Sue, Gavin’s mumContinue Reading
How are you feeling? lockdown easing
Lock down in the UK is easing, we have had a few weeks of more freedom. You are allowed toContinue Reading
A month of no spending: can I do it?
I set myself a goal of no spending for 30 days. This doesn’t include my food shop just nothing else.Continue Reading
Sitting room refresh and updates
It’s been a busy week. I have not stopped and feel really good for it. My sitting room is 95%Continue Reading
Self doubt is a loyal companion
I applied for my Masters this year. I now feel like I have a definite path I want to followContinue Reading
Easter weekend plans: home and garden updates
When I sit down to write, I try and do some different each time. I have come to realise thatContinue Reading
A moment in time: planning
We have been living in our home for 6 years now. It’s a lovely little Victorian/ Edwardian terrace house builtContinue Reading
Growing my own Pussywillow trees
Like most of us still stuck at home during lockdown I am falling back in love with my home andContinue Reading
My simple DIY spring wreath
When I bought my pussy willow branches I just knew I liked them. I didn’t know that I would getContinue Reading
A moment in time: The hypocrisy of us all
This week has been awful. This post is angry and I apologise if it is triggering. A 33 year womenContinue Reading
How I am choosing my Chloe bag
A few blogs back I mentioned I was buying a Chloe bag. I have wanted one for years, I lovedContinue Reading
A moment in time: running with the birds
I went for a run today. It was glorious, cold and sunny at the same time. A perfect winters dayContinue Reading
New spending habit: saving up for a Chloe bag
I have a big birthday this year I am buying my first Chloe bag. I am in love with theContinue Reading
A moment in time: snowy walks
Our days are filled with hot coffee, freshly washed blankets, snowy walks and evenings by the fire. With us stillContinue Reading
Current trends 2021 that I can get behind
I am not in love with trends for the home but you can’t help but be influenced when it isContinue Reading
Home items influenced by Instagram but do I need them? An introspective look at marketing.
We have all been there, looking at images and wanting them for yourself. They may not be to your taste…Continue Reading
A moment in time: crimes against democracy
A moment in time is supposed to capture a good moment but not this time. As soon as the WhiteContinue Reading
7 things I have loved this month: December
December 2020 has been a funny one and not in a good way. We have all experienced so much inContinue Reading
Duvet Days aplenty and new habits
#AD PR Product It’s been a tough old year so far. I have wanted to disappear under my duvet onContinue Reading
Art therapy art class and opening up
I had my first art therapy art class today and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I had no expectations and noContinue Reading
I want to talk about kindness again
Because we as collective human race are becoming trolls. I thinks it’s time to remind us about kindness again. IContinue Reading
Between a Rock and a White Place
Like lots of you I am a wash with shame right now. Whitewashing over racism on so many levels thatContinue Reading
Engaged: Heartbreak and The Long Wait
So I am engaged. I am so happy. I wanted to share the journey and tears of getting here. IContinue Reading
Mirror Mirror: a bit of self reflection
It’s not a secret I have been feeling a little low in myself. I think that not working makes meContinue Reading
Wrapping Up
Frank loves nothing more than wrapping up and snuggles. Before I had a dog I thought it was just catsContinue Reading
Autumn Daze: walks runs and bringing the outside in
The air is cooler, fresher. We just took Frank for a walk in the night air and I was tooContinue Reading
Stillness
When the house is clean and the sun is casting beautiful shadows on the wall I appreciate the stillness inContinue Reading
A moment in time: Heart of the home
Most people would say the heart of their home is their kitchen but not for me. I love our wholeContinue Reading
Snug as a bug
Layers are truly important this time of year. Gloves hats and scarves can turn a thin coat into a cosyContinue Reading
Best foot forward: Autumn porch update
My porch isn’t big, just a bit bigger than the door but I love it. A porch offers shelter fromContinue Reading
You’ve been framed, feminism
My husbands late step grandmother was a feminist, activist and all round cool arse silver surfer. If there was aContinue Reading
Book it: online book club
I have mentioned before that I joined a book club. It was a way to engage with other women butContinue Reading
