The colder weather seems to have well and truly arrived. I’m sat, writing this, tucked under a wonderful wool blanket, with the heating on and a cup of tea by my side, while I think of ideas to help make this place feel a little bit cosier. Now I totally admit if I had my…
Let me open this post by admitting to one thing; I cannot cook, I can bake but I cannot cook and since I find it very painful to stand for long, I normally spend as little time in the kitchen as possible. That said I never say no to trying something new and quick meals…
Remembrance Sunday will soon be upon us, this year it is the 13th of November and of course, as with many years before this one, much of the nation will come together to remember the fallen. Last year I spoke about the 2015 Poppy Sparkle Brooch and this year I am following it up with this…
Remember, remember the 5th of November, gunpowder, treason and… lots of delicious food to warm you up after being out in the cold watching fireworks. Okay, so it doesn’t have quite the same ring to it as the famous poem, but having some tasty treats to serve on bonfire night is sure to make your…
So here we are at another month’s end, it hard to believe there is only two months left of 2016 and that we will soon be hitting a brand new year. However for now here are a few things I have loved this October. Chambers & Co Balm for Active Hands – £8.00 I can…
We are most definitely heading into party season and while we all might be thinking about what we could be wearing, the hosts might be thinking about those little finishing touches they can add to make their party have that little something special that will have everyone remembering it at the end of the night….
When it comes to selling your home, there are a number of things you need to keep in mind. While it’s vital that you choose the right estate agent and decide on a reasonable asking price, it’s also important that your property is appealing on the inside – especially when it comes to storage. Prospective…
I recently got to try out the Olverum Bath Oil Travel Set. I love warm baths, or perhaps that should be I loved baths, with decreased mobility there are few and far between. In the old flat I took to adding bath bombs and oils to the bath and I would sit on the bath board swirling my…
I love subscription boxes and I think it is great that they have grown so much since the early days of beauty boxes, these days you seem to be able to get everything from socks, to those that treat your pet. One which happens to be new to me however is Beer52. Beer 52 is…
A few months back an email popped into my inbox and I got so excited about it. It invited Ash and I to head down to Devon and spend a weekend at the Hawkchurch Resort & Spa. Something which sounded, very much like a weekend of luxury. Set in the beautiful countryside of Devon and…
