A lifestyle blog
I often struggle with whether I need to define a year before it has begun. Should we put that expectation on the following 363 days on day three? Or should we do that at the end of the year, retrospectively? In previous years I have done it by way of a word of the year, such as the year of enough in 2018, or hope. This year I am going
As we bid farewell to 2023 and embrace the possibilities that a new year holds, it’s only fitting to take a moment to reflect on the journey we’ve navigated over the past twelve months. I wasn’t going to write a post like this because despite over 15,000 taken last year when I think about it I dont think we did, or achieved an awful lot. 2023, for our family, was
This post contains affiliate links which means if you click on them I might get a few pence, it costs you nothing I always give books at Christmas, and love to receive them too. In fact in previous years I have wanted to adopt the Icelandic tradition of giving books on Christmas Eve that is known as “Book Flood”. People give new books along with something like hot cocoa or
Please note that some of the items in this gift guide have been sent for the purposes of inclusion in these gift guides. The majority have also now been donated to two local schools for their fund raising Christmas raffles Foldable Scooter The Commuter Foldable Scooter is fabulous and suitable for aged 8 and above but actually can be used by adults up to 100kgs. The Easy-Fold system means it can
Please note that some of the items in this gift guide have been sent for the purposes of inclusion in these gift guides. The majority have also now been donated to two local schools for their fund raising Christmas raffles Wines of Spain and Portugal Jigsaw Starting with something that isnt actually booze but perfect for the wine lover in your life. This Wines of Spain and Portugal Jigsaw is
Please note that some of the items in this gift guide have been sent for the purposes of inclusion in these gift guides. The majority have also now been donated to two local schools for their fund raising Christmas raffles Connetix The Pastel Creative pack from Connetix is designed to encourage learning through play. Aimed at children aged 3+ this set helps children develop both their fine and large motor
I finally managed to get to the point where I am ready to explain out loud why I am leaving Twitter. A notion I never ever thought possible. Twitter was always my happy place, the place I felt able to just hang out, barge into somebody else’s conversation, chat to a celeb like I we had been best friends forever, and spout what was on my mind knowing somebody would
Chester, a historic city in northwest England, is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, Roman walls, and charming riverside setting. It is also the capital city of Cheshire, the county my husband was born in so it seems daft I have never visited before! We went recently as guests of the Hotel Indigo Chester and so I finally had the opportunity to explore. Various school trips over the years all
Over breakfast (perfect eggs Benedict, thank you for asking) Bruce asked me “Where do you think the best hotel we have ever stayed is?” We discussed it for a while, wondering if it was that one in Paphos, or the one near the beach in Malta, or maybe it was the one in the middle of a country park near Heathrow where we celebrated Bruce’s birthday during a break in
The Bush Hotel in Farnham feels like a secret that those of us who know about it don’t really want to share with the rest of the world. And even if you are local and drive through Farnham regularly you would be forgiven for not knowing this little peaceful haven was there despite the fact it has been welcoming guests since 1618. Step off the pavement in onto it’s cobbled
Nestled along the captivating coastline of Guernsey, a charming gem in the Channel Islands, lie a collection of exquisite bathing pools. These picturesque havens, carved into the rocky shores, offer visitors an idyllic setting for relaxation, tranquility, and rejuvenation. They have recently seen a huge investment and now make for a must visit attraction. A Natural Oasis of Serenity: Guernsey’s bathing pools are a hidden treasure, secluded spots where the
You might not realise it but Guernsey, a picturesque island nestled in the English Channel, holds a significant place in literary history as the sanctuary that inspired one of the greatest writers of all time—Victor Hugo. We had been to the island a few times before we finally visited Victor Hugo’s house and as we prepare to visit the island again we have already booked a revisit to the House