The Best Cheese Board – yes, of course you (don’t) need one.
Nov12

The Best Cheese Board – yes, of course you (don’t) need one.

I’m a sucker for a perfect cheese board. Of course we don’t get it out every week. But everyone loves sitting around at the end of a meal, nibbling on the cheese and accompaniments as you ‘fill up the corners’, finish up the wine and relax in the glow of a few hours spent in lovely company.And of course at Christmas, nothing beats it – and not just for when you’re entertaining. In the odd quietness...

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LOVE this Platform Bed on Wayfair!
Dec07

LOVE this Platform Bed on Wayfair!

I have absolutely totally decided that THIS will be the year that we finally really definitely get round to the bedroom makeover. A while back I wrote about my dream bedroom plans – and this will be the year I finally lose the 90’s blue wallpaper and make that cool welcoming elegance of a retreat a reality. So I already have my eye on the things I’ll be looking for; and one of them is definitely a new bed to replace...

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10 Easy Steps To A Welcoming & Cosy Guest Bedroom
Dec05

10 Easy Steps To A Welcoming & Cosy Guest Bedroom

Christmas is the time more than any other that you’re likely to have guests to stay – and you’ll be thinking about creating a cosy guest bedroom. We’ll have intermittent guests throughout the year for odd weekends, but for Christmas the house is always full. Since boy no.3 was born (just two days before Christmas) we have put our foot down and refused to go away ourselves (two cars, three children, all the...

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Fig & Ginger Scented Candle | Pre-Christmas Shopping
Nov29

Fig & Ginger Scented Candle | Pre-Christmas Shopping

Nothing like filling your home in the winter months with a beautiful seasonal scented candle. The scent is wonderful and the glow of the candle is so homely, it really is a win win. We love this fabulous offering from Sophie Allport and we think it will be a very welcome addition to your home this winter time. Fig & Ginger Scented Candle These luxury hand-poured candles are made in England and have been specially developed to...

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Sprout Pout Apron | Pre-Christmas Shopping
Nov27

Sprout Pout Apron | Pre-Christmas Shopping

We love this fab offering from Next – I’m totally wearing my Sprout Pout Apron to cook Christmas dinner! Not only am I loving the brussel sprout – look at the frill! CUTE! Sprout Pout Apron A Pout sprout apron to make you smile this Christmas. Comes in one size and is 100% cotton and machine washable. Oh and if you love the sprout pout as much as we do we you, can add to the set. Also available with a pouty Sprouty...

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Gift Ideas for the One who has Everything
Nov27

Gift Ideas for the One who has Everything

Christmas is coming and it’s time to start thinking of what to buy for everyone. The chances are, you know exactly what you’re getting most of the people in your life, from the shaving kit for your dad to the new sleepwear for your little sister. Presents and Gifts under Christmas Tree By Prostock-studio – Shutterstock However, don’t you find that there’s always that one person who has you stumped? There’s the best friend who...

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