I feel like I say this every month but this one SHOT by, I think because of the bank holidays, short weeks and school holidays – plus us going away twice, once to Jersey and a weekend with friends and BAM it’s practically June! Here’s what I’ve been enjoying this month… Read All these books had a female protagonist, and…
We’re currently away on holiday, having a lovely time and getting a little bit sunburnt! The past couple of weeks flew by, and I didn’t manage to get a ‘scrapbook’ post up last weekend either. Time always seems to fly on the countdown to a holiday when you have a hundred and one things to do, and then when you…
The Swallows Return is a country pub in a gorgeous converted barn just outside Worthing. We’ve done a fair few restaurant reviews but this is definitely the closest to home for us! The restaurant has been fully refurbished recently and has a cosy vibe with touches of local history dotted around on the walls. The barn is an ‘L’ shaped…
As Father’s Day quickly approaches, many of us are wondering how we can thank dad in style this year. How can we make him feel as special as he really is? That got me thinking – why are dads so wonderful? And why should we really be celebrating them all year round – not just on Father’s Day? I’ve listed…
Father’s Day is all about celebrating the important men in our lives and thanking them for everything they do throughout the year. However, if you’re on a bit of a shoestring budget this year, how can you make dad feel special but without breaking the bank? Here are some great ideas: Give Him an IOU If there’s something you want to…
A sideboard shouldn’t be an afterthought and it shouldn’t just be seen as storage. It’s also a piece of furniture was has earned a new lease of life in recent years. Indeed, whilst in the 60s and 70s this most ambitious of pieces was restricted to the dining room, they have now started showing up in bedrooms, hallways and living…
Whilst it might have a reputation as something of a ‘party island’ (and it certainly can live up to that reputation if you know where to look), Lanzarote is also an island that features a little bit of everything and could actually be the perfect family holiday. This is particularly true if you decide to rent a Villa Plus villa,…
What a beautiful few weeks it’s been since my last ‘Siblings‘ post! I’ve taken quite a lot of pictures of these two, especially over our long weekend in Norfolk for Easter – which is where this photo in the rapeseed field was taken. I know some people HATE lens flares but I think they’re awesome, and I purposefully have the…
When you’ve got a busy family life and a to-do list that just keeps growing, fashion is probably not your main concern. That’s why so many parents fall into a bit of a fashion rut and end up wearing the same outfits over and over. What you wear might not be the most important thing in the world but if…
With summer swiftly approaching it’s time to start thinking about something we haven’t really thought of in a while: sunlight. It’s a natural design tool you can use to really make a difference in your home. We can’t all have skylights or ceiling to floor windows, but this doesn’t matter. By following a few nifty tricks you can make your…
This week I had the privilege and joy of extending my Bank Holiday weekend by an extra day, because on Tuesday I was invited to the Solent Hotel for a spa day. There is nothing I enjoy more than a day being pampered, lounging around in a fluffy gown and chatting with friends. If you include a Caudalie facial and…
This week has flown by right? I know it was a shorter week but at this rate it’ll be Summer before we know it! I feel like I’ve barely seen the kids during the week, as I got away with not doing a school run till Friday this week! I was working in Brighton and London on Wednesday and Thursday…