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Life is full of boxes

And it’s much worse if you forgot to label them. Our life is still surrounded by boxes. It’s a bit chaotic and I am not sure what we will do about Christmas. As we plan on having the house renovated next year we are reluctant to unpack and properly move in. We do need to…
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Moving tips: maybe you can learn from all my mistakes

Our move was hectic. I am writing this on day two of the move. My legs ache, I haven’t eaten a proper meal in a few days. I miss vegetables and salad ( salad?! I must be ill) I have cried countless times of the overwhelming task of packing up a house, with let’s face…
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So it’s been a while

Sorry. It has been a while. A lot has been going on. We have been on holiday. Completed on our house. Lost a family member. And now have to clear the house by Thursday. It’s all been a lot. I have lots to write about but it will start next week if that okay. Hope…
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Should I give up the bath?

Me and Gavin have been debating this for a while now. Should I give up the bath and have an amazing massive shower instead? I do use the bath but it’s usually only a few times a year. So should I give it up? We will be installing a butlers sink downstairs so the dog…
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Tate Modern: Singing in the rain

I saw that there was an incredible installation at the Tate involving lots of what look like paper birds and at 7pm a choir. I decided that it wasn’t something I was prepared to miss. This incredible sculpture/ singing dome was created by artist Es Devlin and was commissioned by Cartier. The last night it…
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I am obsessed with booktok!

I love TikTok, it’s not like Instagram which I also love I am learning to navigate social media and all that it offers, the good the informed and the nonsense . It’s fresh, full of information and fast. I love the still images of Instagram and if I am being totally honest I think they…
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A moment in time: London is a magical place
Marylebone is like no where in London It’s quiet, clean and hearty. The buildings are stunning and it is just like Hogwarts.
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Repurposing our dining room table

We are moving into a house that already has a beautiful mid century modern table in perfect condition that really suits the house. But we also have our gorgeous dining table that I absolutely adore. I don’t want to get rid of either but we don’t have room for both so I am thinking of…
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Autumn feels: it getting colder

The temperature has dropped and autumn feels like it has taken root. The coats have come out, the duvets are now on the beds. We are contemplating putting the heating on but we will wait for now. I dug all my hoodies out so we can layer up and the sofa blanket is going in…
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Moment in time: End of an Era

Today is our Queens funeral. She sacrificed so much for this country. She was a mother. A grandmother And a great grandmother. She meant different things to everyone. I just wanted to thank her for her service. Thank you, your majesty.
