My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up with a teeny tiny hangover. Mr. LA and I spent our Friday evening watching episodes of Nurse Jackie and drinking Cosmopolitans. Cuddling up to Jesse in bed. Dragging myself downstairs. Drinking tea and reading Little Women on the sofa. Tucking into a...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up in a hurry. A run of house viewings on Saturday meant a mad hour of tidying before bundling everyone out of the house for the day. Braving Clarks. Shopping for the children's shoes is the only kind of shoe shopping I dislike. Inwardly cursing Isabel and...
25 Books to Begin a Child’s Library ~ Part 2
In honour of World Book Day I've compiled a list of 25 books I think you need to build a child's library, whether you have children of your own or simply like buying literary gifts for friends! Be sure to take a peek at the first 15 here. Now, on with the final 10......
25 Books to Begin a Child’s Library ~ Part 1
Creating a library for my children has taken years. As they will pass from one stage of reading to the next, it's a project that will never be completed. For me, surrounding Izzy and Jesse with a variety of books, comics and other printed material is incredibly...
Let’s Dream a New Dream
We've scrubbed, polished, dusted and swept. The clutter has been cleared and I have filled the house with fresh flowers and other homely items designed to entice prospective buyers. Last Tuesday we sought refuge in my favourite vegetarian cafe while the inaugural...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Being woken up before 6am. Cuddling Jesse. Trying to fall back to sleep. Giving up and going downstairs. Drinking tea on the sofa. Eating omelet for breakfast. Enjoying a long, hot shower. Reclining on my unmade bed in my bath towel, desperately trying to find the...
Love Audrey Adores ~ February Beauty
I'm back with a handful of beauty favourites from the last month. As February itself is short and sweet, I'll keep this blog post brief and to the point. Speed reviews are very much the order of the day. 1. Vampish Nail Polish ~ Spring may have almost sprung, but I'm...
Monochrome ~ Oasis Ria Spot Dress
Dress, Oasis | Shoes, Office My new favourite frock. Nipped in waist, full skirt, cute capped sleeves and a monochrome print that makes me feel like a walking Magic Eye picture. Love it. Generally speaking, I find one dress a season in Oasis that I simply cannot walk...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Spooning with Jesse, talking about the previous night's dreams and trying to persuade him to stay in bed a little longer. Sipping tea and lounging on the sofa. Feeling sleepy. Half term really took it's toll. Looking after the children alone and cramming work in while...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up in my Mum's flat in London. Making myself a cup of tea. Enjoying a hot shower. Slipping on a favourite dress. Getting cosy in a pair of thick tights and my beloved shearling boots. Carefully applying my makeup. Waking my sister up so I could use her...
Less Like Winter, Not Quite Spring
Wordpress had other ideas when I sat down to write my usual Sunday evening post a few days ago. I became more and more frustrated as my photos refused to upload, particularly as I knew there would be very little time for blogging later in the week. I eventually gave...
Reading Lately #1
I read a lot. More so since I made a conscious decision to make time for the things I really love. I'm always on the lookout for book recommendations. I miss the prescribed reading lists that accompanied the start of a new module at Uni. They held so much promise. The...
A Story Book Party for Izzy
I feel I should begin this post with the following confession: Party planning sends me a little crazy. It's a good kind of crazy, but crazy nonetheless. It's partly my Mother's fault. The birthday parties she threw my sister and I as children were epic. She thought up...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Craving a lie-in. Watching Izzy bubble with excitement as we prepared for her birthday party. Sipping tea and going over my 'to do' list for the day. Icing cupcakes. I baked two flavours, chocolate and lemon. Eating breakfast. Madly clearing and tidying the downstairs...
Birthday Letters for Isabel
Dear Izzy, You are 8. Wow! I never imagined being a mother to an eight year old. I used to marvel at the fact my own body grew a baby. Now I look at the way your tiny limbs have unfurled to reveal long, willowy arms and legs, and can hardly believe you're real. Dear...
Love Audrey Adores ~ January Beauty
I love reading 'monthly favourites' on other blogs, but have always lacked the discipline to commit to a similar series myself. Perhaps 2013 will be year? I'll never know until I try. So, here are a few of the beauty products I've been reaching for, and loving, over...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Letting Mr. LA sleep in. Jesse came down with a virus on Thursday evening {yes, another one} so I tended to the invalid downstairs while he caught up on a little sleep. Cuddling on the sofa under a blanket. Drinking tea and watching The Wizard of Oz. Brewing coffee...
A Story Book Party for Izzy ~ The Invitations
Totally unplanned literary theme on Love Audrey this week. As terrifying as it is to admit, Izzy is turning 8 at the end of this month. EIGHT! *Insert generic comment about how quickly they grow up.* We decided to throw a little soiree for her and a few friends. After...
Re-Reading Childhood
My collection of vintage books was started for me by my beloved Great Aunt Liz. While my parents certainly encouraged my love of reading, it was GAL {for that was what we all called her} that truly nurtured it. Her passion for literature {and art and music and...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Getting up early to work while Mr. LA and the children slept. Finishing my first Wedding Report. Cannot wait to hear what the clients think. I really hope they love it! Sipping tea and eating fried eggs and baked beans. Feeling like the only people without snow in the...
