A lifestyle blog
Anyone who knows me, knows that I am fairly relaxed. One of my dearest friends described me as “Half man, half duvet” many years ago, and I’ve spent a lot of time aspiring to that goal. I like to slow down from time to time. It’s nice to see that hygge is allowing more and more people to see the benefits of a slightly dialled-back approach, so I thought
Getting a new car I have a car that I like. I don’t love it, but it does what I need it to do Like get me from A to B without any complaints And the boot gives me a space to store the 976 carrier bags and bags for life I seem to have accumulated. But, and here’s the thing, for all its positives it is still brown.
Window Wednesday today comes from Collioure, a sleep seaside village in France that feels like it’s a big secret. Except it turns out it isnt in our family! I might be 48 this year but when my parents tell me I have to do something, well, I do it. Over lunch earlier this month they asked about our upcoming trip to France as it is a country they know
Chez Bebelle It’s easy to say that you have a new favourite restaurant. Or a place that you remember for all the wrong reasons. We had a shocking lunch just before we went to France, and equally today I have had quite possibly the best fish and chips I have ever had. At the time they are cemented in your mind as ones to remember, or avoid. In a
I knew nothing about this medieval village just down the road from Maison de la Roche, expect that we were told we had to visit because it was one of the most beautiful villages in France. An honour it holds along with 150 other villages who have been deemed Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (less than 2000 inhabitants, a rural character and at least two heritage sites are needed
Summer might not instantly conjure up thoughts of jackets, but when living in Britain it’s a good idea to be prepared for anything the weather might throw at you. After all, a weekend BBQ at the local park can quickly turn cold and soggy or you might walk into work in bright sunshine and leave in the midst of a torrential downpour. And so, it’s a good idea to stay
Narbonne is another town in the south of France that is steeped in history. Full of gorgeous buildings, wide pavements and plane trees, the canal, coffee shops and little sun drenched squares. Sadly I sort of glossed over all of that on our recent trip because, well two words: “food” and “hall”. The Halles de Narbonne had been recommended to us as a must do on our trip to Narbonne, with
Carcassonne Every time we got close to anything vaguely resembling a bridge in this town I turned to Mr B and started singing “Sur le pont, Carcasonne” last week. Yes, I know it should be Avignon but where is the fun in that when you are in Carcassonne and not Avignon. I did the same on the way through Perpignan too Oh and in Narbonne It didn’t work with Lagrasse but that didn’t
Simple Ways to Brighten Up Your Home This is a partnered post The sun is getting brighter, the days are getting longer and the smell of freshly cut grass is in the air – spring is finally here! It is surprising how much happier you feel when things are a bit brighter, lighter and warmer, isn’t it? So, to coincide with sunlight pouring through an open window, why not
There isn’t a sign announcing Maison de la Roche but the directions say “if you get to the bins, you have gone too far, the wooden gates are just before it”. Wooden gates that simply say “27” on the Rue de Carcasonne in the pretty Languedoc village of Ferrals de Corbieres. Not wishing to knock on the wrong gates I jumped out of our hire car (picked up
Tips and Trends for Plus-Size Fashion Every year trends change, looks evolve and in comes a wave of fresh fashion. Here are some of the best fashion tips and tricks for plus size dresses, accessories and looks for 2017. Play with Bright colours The latest trend is bright colours, plus size clothes are now available in wide range of bright colours and patterns. With fashion shows witnessing different shades and
The perfect Caribbean Adventure The Caribbean Islands have always been an extremely popular destination for holidaymakers and adventurers alike, and it’s not hard to guess why. Known for the stretches of pearly white sands and crystal clear oceans, and of course, the history of pirates and treasure hunters of legend add to the beauty and mystery of the island nation. The beaches, coves, reefs, and rich history of the
