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Party at Home!

Party at Home!

  Hello… Happy Nearly Christmas!…. Well I think this Christmas is going to be very different all round. I can’t believe it was a year ago that we were on our way to Thailand… Whether you are able to eat out, have family with you or just enjoying a quiet time some of us still love to dress up! I will be making an effort even though our large family Christmas is slightly smaller this year. I will still get up and ready as if I am going out. I think the main difference will be slippers rather than heels!!. Comfort is key when we are at home I realise that, so not everything here will be appropriate. I have found some great occasion wear…

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Gift Guide – Teen girls

Gift Guide – Teen girls

Hello! Its been a while since I added to the blog and so much has happened since then in the crazy world of ours. Christmas is around the corner and I honestly can’t believe it. Last year we were in Thailand and it really doesn’t seem that long ago. I absolutely love giving presents but don’t normally start my Christmas shopping until December. Charlie’s birthday is Dec 1st so its all systems go afterwards! Each year I start with family presents. The cousins, friends etc. My mum, sister and along the way if I see something for the children I grab it. We aren’t going mad this year and I will be honest as the children get older they receive less. It is now a… View Post
Adding a little luxury

Adding a little luxury

  I thought I would document a few changes we have made to our kitchen during lockdown. It may not be for everyone but I love mixing things up on the blog and interiors is very much a passion of mine. Mixing old and new primarily I love an individual look that shows personality and is both luxurious and comfortable. I am definitely not an Interior designer but I love property and we have always renovated rather awful ugly houses! I think a lot of us are a little nosey too when it comes to looking at peoples homes!   A little bit of background… We built our house about 7 years ago where a 1970’s bungalow originally stood. We are located in a conservation… View Post
Summer loving …

Summer loving …

  Hello I hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine, it certainly makes these strange times easier doesn’t it Yesterday I was talking to a gorgeous resort wear brand about their new SS20 collection so I thought I would put a post together of a few of my favourite small brands that I have worn over the years. I really wanted to include jewellery because I think this is a big part of resort wear and certainly when I am away I stack up the bracelets! I will leave that for another time. If you follow me on Instagram you may be aware of most of these fab brands but I always think its great to document them on the blog too. All links will take… View Post
Happy home additions ..

Happy home additions ..

  Hello.. This week I thought I would talk about a few really simple things that are making me happy during this crazy time. As you probably know we built our house about 6 years ago and had recently decided to look for our next big project. I started saving ideas and pictures into ‘House Files” and was getting really excited to take on the Project Manager role again! I do love a hard hat!! Like so many things this is currently on hold so we have been looking to change a few things around the house. Jamie and I have fairly similar tastes when it comes to Interiors but he really has no interest at all in a cushion or a candle!! This week… View Post
Lockdown life!

Lockdown life!

  ***This blog post contains some affiliate links*** Hello…. It has been a while. Where shall I begin?… Everything seems so very surreal at the moment and I have to admit I have woken up a few mornings wondering if this all a dream. Like everyone we have our good and bad days here. Jamie has been working from home for about six weeks now and tends to use the whole house as his office! Very much someone that walks around whilst on the phone… It has been so lovely having him here. The kids love his cooking (far far better than me) and he does help around the house most days.. The children as you know are teenagers so things are very different on… View Post
ICON at The O2

ICON at The O2

  * This is a sponsored post in collaboration with ICON at The O2 *   ICON Outlet Last week I visited ICON Outlet at The O2. Somewhere that I have to be honest I was completely unaware of and so very intrigued to find out more especially if it involved shopping! As I am sure you know The O2 opened in 2007 and is the worlds most popular music and leisure venue. It hosts over 200 events a year and its hidden gem is the premium outlet  ICON. With over 60 brands offering up to 70% off retail prices including Nike, Adidas, Ted Baker, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and many more it is just 15 minutes from central London. It actually only took me… View Post
Time for coats!

Time for coats!

  * This blog post contains affiliate links * Hello! Well it has been a while….I have no excuse other than I think lost my mojo over the past few weeks. Instagram can be such an amazing place for small and new businesses, for making friends, raising your profile, earning income and doing what you love. It can also play with your mind…. Self doubt can creep in… Are you good enough? Why are some people getting 1000 likes for not great content? How is it that my account isn’t growing? (I know I am a bit of a loner so that doesn’t help) I personally need to take a step back every so often so reassess and realise that all of the above doesn’t… View Post
Summer Gold with Annie Haak Designs

Summer Gold with Annie Haak Designs

    *** This is sponsored post written in collaboration Annie Haak Designs ****   Hi everyone. I hope you are enjoying this gorgeous weather! We have been on ‘slow mo’ here today which actually has been rather lovely! I do find myself clearing up constantly though, I think that is the joy of beloved teenagers who do NOT seem to stop eating!! Lets talk jewellery… ! As you hopefully know by now I only ever collaborate with brands that I really feel are a good fit for me and you too. When Annie Haak Designs approached me I instantly knew that their products were both affordable and very much my style! Annie Haak is the founder and Managing Director and her designs are worn by… View Post
Dress for the occasion!

Dress for the occasion!

  **Some affiliate links have been used in this post ** Hello everyone I hope you are all well I was recently invited to preview the new By Invitation Collection at Hobbs London The collection was inspired by the gardens at Kenwood House and is hand painted floral prints and luxurious silks. To be honest I haven’t shopped in Hobbs for years. When I worked in the city I bought suits and sensible court shoes from there but they had most definitely gone from my radar. As you know I like to make purchases that are versatile. Clothes that can be worn on more than one occasion and dressed up and down. How often do we hear that on Instagram!! I am aware that this… View Post