by franky-loveaudrey | Dec 5, 2014 | Creative Living
Although I’ve sampled many of the sweet treats on offer at Hotel Chocolat, I had somehow managed to overlook their intriguing Cocoa Cuisine collection. A celebration of what cocoa and chocolate can contribute in the kitchen, the range includes everything from...
by franky-loveaudrey | Dec 2, 2014 | Creative Living
This time last year, we had just finished painting our hallway. It took an entire weekend and three coats of Little Greene’s Slaked Lime to cover the insipid peach walls we had inherited upon purchasing our house. I had grand plans to rip up carpets, sand...
by franky-loveaudrey | Nov 30, 2014 | Creative Weekends
Waking up as Jesse slid into bed with us. Longing for a little more sleep. Reluctantly heading downstairs. Sipping tea on the sofa. Making porridge for the children’s breakfast. Tucking into a fried egg sandwich. Agonising over the final layout for our family...
by franky-loveaudrey | Nov 27, 2014 | Creative Living
Truth be told, I barely spend any money on my own wardrobe these days. The children grow like weeds and I’ve developed something of an addiction to expensive home accessories. Luckily, I bought enough shoes in my 20s to see me through until retirement. I’m...
by franky-loveaudrey | Nov 23, 2014 | Creative Weekends
Begrudgingly allowing Jesse into our bed before 6am. Desperately trying to persuade him to go back to sleep. Listening to him cough and splutter. The poor child has another cold. Creeping downstairs to find my sister was already awake and drinking tea in the kitchen....
