So, as part of the ongoing mission to transform myself from city girl to country bumpkin (yeah right - don't hold your breath!) prepare yourself for the next shocking revelation: I GROW THINGS NOW!! I know! ME!! Me who has never really accomplished anything more green fingered than having a couple of orchids and a … Continue reading Reasons to be Cheerful – My Growing Garden
It's been a pretty sad week by all accounts. Tuesday brought us the terrible news that Kate Spade had taken her own life, and before we'd had time to get our heads around that, on Friday it transpired that Anthony Bourdain had done the same. Of course the tributes on social media started pouring in … Continue reading I’m Crying For Kate – And I’m Not Sorry About It
Whoops. I allowed a li'l bit of radio silence to creep in there, didn't I?? It's been quite a while since I let it go that long without posting, but honestly? Posting every day while having a full time job is not the easiest - or at least not if you also want to have … Continue reading 10 Ways to Celebrate World Gin Day
When we first got the hot tub, I obviously knew I was going to enjoy it. I mean, it's a hot tub. Come on. We had originally had concerns that maybe we wouldn't use it as much as we thought we would, and some people do seem to have a bit of a snooty perception … Continue reading Reasons to be Cheerful – Happy, Happy Hot Tub
May - it's been pretty darn beautiful, I have to say. And thankfully, my luck with the weather, overcoming travel disruptions and generally getting far more than usual time of work extended to shopping too, because I've been absolutely over the moon with my purchases this month! So both the weather gods and the shopping gods … Continue reading Moments of Weakness – May
Whilst I've always been a little fickle and excitable when it comes to fashion, frequently changing my style depending on my mood at the time, in some ways I definitely stick to what I know. As much as I love window shopping and poring over glossy style blogs to get inspiration, I'm not what you … Continue reading Outfit: All Hail the Midi Dress
