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…
Last week the three of us (and our dog, Alfie) had a little staycation at Piperdam Golf & Leisure Resort in Dundee. Was it a little strange going on a mini break to somewhere I previously lived for over 5 years? Not really, apart from a quick shopping trip to…
Today is officially the first day of autumn and I’m celebrating with a beautiful new header designed by Emmy at Emmy Writes About. Isn’t it perfect? This is the time of year I dust off my copies of Harry Potter and use the words ‘hygge’ and ‘autumnal’ like they are going…
I’m an anxious person. Always have been, always will be. I’m a natural pessimist who worries about hypothetical situations and agonises over the past, even though I know I can’t do anything to change it. I can panic over simple everyday tasks such as giving the bus driver the right change, entering…
At the end of the day, once all the bills have been paid and Penny has a big smile on her face, there are four things that my spare cash is usually spent on: new makeup, the latest skincare, mountains of chocolate and cute stationery. There’s something about writing on…
So, it appears to be baby fever on my Facebook timeline right now. Two of my friends are expecting in November and I couldn’t wait to do some shopping and buy a few adorable tiny things. When UnCommonGoods.com got in touch to ask if I could put a little gift guide…
A few weeks ago Penny and I were very kindly invited to a tea party on behalf of Contact the Elderly. Contact the Elderly is a UK-wide charity that has been making an immeasurable difference to the lives of older people for more than 50 years. It has been operational in…
As much as I adore family days out with the little one, I do love planning a date night (or day depending on our schedule and childcare) for just the two of us. It gives us the chance to hold hands without having to steer a buggy, chat about something…
