We are moving house in just over a week and I’ve been searching for some candles, photo frames and accessories to brighten up the place to make it feel welcoming and more like a home. The first thing I notice when walking into someone’s house is the smell. I used to…
I was recently sent some goodies perfect for Father’s Day and I couldn’t wait to share them with you. I find that Father’s Day is perhaps the most difficult occasion to shop for. The men in my family are impossible to please and give you absolutely no inclination on what…
“Experience the luxury, opulence and style of the golden age of travel at The Grand Hotel & Spa, housed in the iconic former headquarters of the North Eastern Railway Company. History and heritage combine with everything a modern traveller could wish for in this iconic Edwardian building.” To celebrate the…
Sorry for the upcoming ramble, I guess I just needed a chat. Basically, balancing mama and blogger life is becoming overwhelming. I continuously feel like I should be doing something, whether it’s playing with Penny, nesting and organising for the new baba, preparing to move house, writing reviews, taking photos,…
Inside every blogger is a stationery lover waiting to come out. When it comes to Instagram-worthy planners, enamel pins, mugs and greeting cards, look no further than the Old English Company. The Old English Company is a stationery and giftware brand that creates unique and stylish products embellished with beautiful calligraphy and…
We’re currently in the process of moving house and as I was clearing out my huge drawer of blog props, it dawned on me that sharing the contents might actually help a newbie blogger out. I’m under no illusion that my photography game still needs a hell of a lot of…
Unfortunately, I am working tomorrow and was invited to a wedding on Saturday so we had to squeeze all our Easter celebrations into one day. We had so much fun running around the garden finding Easter eggs today. We stuffed our faces with the first ever roast I’ve cooked and spent the…
If you’ve read my previous post you probably already know that things have been really difficult and stressful lately. I am definitely in need of some relaxation and a good old pamper session. So you can imagine how loudly I squealed with delight when I found out I had won a giveaway…
I thought I’d take a second away from beauty reviews to write something a bit more personal. I know I’ve not been posting as much as I usually do or been as active on social media. There’s been a lot of changes in my life; some amazing and some devastating. All in…
For my birthday I got a bundle of cosy night-in goodies including a box chocolates, Lush bath treats and a curious looking package that clearly my husband had no part in wrapping. My gift was wrapped in brown paper, tied together with red bakers twine and a tag with the words…
Shopping for my little girl is one of my favourite things to do. For some reason, as much as I adore River Island* for my own wardrobe, I always overlook their selection of girls shoes and clothes for Penelope. Whilst browsing through their beautiful collection of girls coats and jackets,…
My house is very small and, since Christmas, the mountain of toys in my living room has left it feeling even tinier. I do all my blogging chores curled up in a tiny ball on my sofa the moment my baby’s head hits her pillow. My absolute dream would be to move…
I think it’s the finishing touches that make Christmas extra special and magical. It’s the lingering scent of cinnamon in the air, the salt dough decorations on the tree, the personalised stockings and the dusting of icing sugar on top of a mountain of festive rocky road. That’s why I couldn’t…
When it comes to home decor, autumn to me means two things: salted caramel scented candles and cosy new bedding. I have such a small bedroom and my bed takes up 90% of the floor space, so transforming my room into an autumnal haven comes down to choosing the bedding.…
Recently I was very kindly sent a box full of natural pet food and treats from Webbox, so what better time to introduce you to my two furbabies: Alfie, my cheeky 5-year-old labrador and Molly, my beautiful and sassy 6-year-old black and white cat. Both are a huge part of my…
