My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up in Cornwall on the last morning of our week-long holiday. Wishing we didn't have to leave. Sipping tea in the kitchen with my mum and Mr L.A. Nipping into the shower before the children woke up. Pulling on skinny jeans and my favourite grey sweater. Packing...
Our Devon Holiday – Half Term in Hope Cove
When I was discharged from hospital in May, one of the first things I did was book a family mini-break. In terms of our finances, it felt like a pretty risky decision. After all, there's no sick pay when you're freelance! Deep down, I knew that a holiday, however...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up early. Brimming with excitement. We were off to visit my best friend from Uni and her three-week-old baby. WhatsApping Izzy. She's currently in Paris with my mum on the first leg of an incredible European adventure. Making myself a cup of tea before jumping...
Margarita Creams with Linea at House of Fraser
There are few things I enjoy more than having friends over for dinner. I'm happiest when my dining table is surrounded by friendly faces and I adore evenings filled with good food, great conversation and plenty of cocktails. While I relish the opportunity to prepare a...
My Mum’s 60th Birthday Party at Bridport Electric Palace
Last month, we celebrated my mum's 60th birthday with an entire weekend of festivities. There was dinner out on Friday evening, a lunch party at my parents' house the following day and finally a big glamorous party with dinner and dancing on Saturday night. The latter...
Current Obsessions {Shoes and Beauty}
I've spent a large proportion of the last few months living in my pyjamas. As someone who's always taken a great deal of pride in their appearance, finding myself suddenly without the energy to take a shower, wash my hair or apply even the most minimal makeup has been...
Pizza Making and Personalised Gifting With I Just Love It
Way back in February, just before I fell ill, I was invited to attend a fabulous blogger event hosted by personalised gifting company, I Just Love It. Held at La Cucina Caldesi, an open-plan, Italian-style kitchen in central London, we spent the evening making pizzas...
My {bank holiday} weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up at 5.30am. We couldn't even blame the children; they didn't emerge for another two hours. Creeping downstairs for a cup of tea. Watching The Chelsea Flower Show on iPlayer while we waited for the kids to join us. Tucking into fried egg sandwiches for...
Influenza and Other Tales of Woe
Hey, long time no blog. Last time I published a post, I certainly didn't expect to spend two months away from you all. If you follow me on Facebook, twitter or Instagram, you'll probably have some sense of what's been going on, but just in case it's completely passed...
Homemade Thai Green Curry Paste and My Super Simple Sweet Potato Soup
Clas Ohlson is a brand that's been on my radar for a while. I first came across them around 18 months ago while searching for a waffle maker. The company is committed to providing products and services that solve small everyday practical problems. As well as making a...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up as Jesse clambered into bed beside me. Drifting back to sleep. Creeping downstairs for a cup of tea. Curling up on the sofa while we waited for the others to join us. Eating Marmite on toast for breakfast. Swallowing antibiotics. I'm recovering from a rather...
Nasi Goreng and Memories of a Perfect Family Holiday
It's been almost six years since we had a proper sun-soaked family holiday abroad. Jesse was a fully fledged toddler, unsteady on the Balinese sand and still amenable to afternoon naps in his stroller. Izzy was five and full of wonder, mesmerised by the sights and...
Home Comforts – A Finishing Touch From Dartington Crystal
If you follow me on Instagram, you might already know that towards the end of last year we made some great progress in our master bedroom makeover. The walls received a fresh lick of paint, the grotty carpet was removed and the floorboards were stripped and sanded. We...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up as Jesse clambered into bed beside me. Creeping downstairs to make myself a cup of tea. Snuggling on the sofa while we waited for the others to emerge. Making hot drinks for my sister and her boyfriend. Slowly serving breakfast. Coaxing the kids into their...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up as the Ocado van pulled up outside. Wondering why I had booked our delivery for before 7am on a Saturday morning. Dragging myself downstairs. Making tea while Mr L.A. brought the shopping bags into the kitchen. Slowly filling the fridge with fresh produce....
Dressing for the Weather
One of the many reasons I could never be a fully fledged fashion blogger is that nothing on this earth can persuade me to part with my winter coat unless I'm safely tucked behind closed doors and enveloped in the comforting warmth of a central heating system. As much...
The Perils of Perfectionism
'Perfectionism is not a quest for the best. It is the pursuit of the worst in ourselves, the part that tells us that nothing we do will ever be good enough - that we should try harder.' - Julia Cameron I have always been a perfectionist. As a child, I discarded...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Dozing in bed with Jesse until the sun came up. Creeping downstairs for a cup of tea. Snuggling beneath a blanket on the sofa. Waiting for Izzy to emerge. She's definitely mastered the art of sleeping in at weekends. We just need Jess to follow suit! Missing Mr L.A....
Hello 2016
I don't think I've ever waited so long to publish a blog post at the beginning of a new year. I can usually be found at my laptop on January 1st, raring to go and desperate to document my hopes and dreams for the coming months, but this year was different. As much as...
The Perfect Cheese Board and a John Lewis Christmas Hamper
I have become something of a cheese board obsessive. Inspired by Pinterest and a life-long love of fromage, I've been known to spend hours curating the perfect platter for a dinner party or gathering. Christmas, and the abundance of cheese-eating opportunities that...
