Good Foundations {In praise of pretty lingerie}

One of the things that will stay with me to the grave, is my mum (when I was about 12 or 13) occasionally saying, before I went anywhere. ‘I hope you’ve got clean pants on? You never know when you’ll be hit by a bus’. It’s SUCH a weird thing to say but really really… Read More

12th October 2017

The Discovery Adventures | Featuring the Land Rover Discovery Sport Part 2

The Discovery Sport HSE LUX might look like a total babe but it doesn’t just have a pretty face; it definitely has a lot more going on than just it’s looks. 4-wheel-drive’s have really come on over recent years. Our Freelander is pretty basic in comparison to the Discovery Sport; which is it’s successor. The car we… Read More

11th October 201712th October 2017

The Discovery Adventures | Featuring the Land Rover Discovery Sport Part 1

My blog has been the bearer of much happiness over the years. It’s brought a change in career, amazing friendships and good fortune. Plus extraordinary opportunities that have made my head spin. Too many to list but most notably: The message that asked if I’d like to become a member of the GLTC testing team.… Read More

11th October 201710th October 2017

Home Etc #120

Aaaah happy Home Etc day! We’ve seen some lovely new bloggers linking in over the last few weeks. My cohost Lins has been on a real mission to bring fresh blood into our little community. And, as a result, we’ve been treated to some fab posts; both linking in here, and over on Instagram. I… Read More

9th October 20179th October 2017

Happiness is: {The perfect faux suede biker jacket}

This time of year is a bit challenging weather-wise isn’t it? Too warm to wear a winter coat, too cold not to. And here-in lies the problem. What is a girl to do? I’m definitely not wanting to give in totally and dig out my winter woolies just yet. The weather has only just turned… Read More

3rd October 20174th October 2017

Seasonal Skincare featuring Green People

Aaah autumn. The leaves changing colour and falling. A nip in the air. The transition from light, summery clothes to heavy knits and boots. And dry skin caused by central heating. Yep. The changing seasons play havoc with my skin. Seasonal skincare certainly wasn’t on my radar when I was younger (nor eye-cream for that… Read More

29th September 201729th September 2017

237 weeks and 2 days | A colourful bedroom makeover

Amazing how quickly the summer has passed. It seems that no sooner as the first snowdrops appear — and we joyfully wave goodbye to the cold and grey — that we we have the longest day, the nights begin to draw in and, in the blink of an eye, autumn is here again. It’s so… Read More

27th September 201726th September 2017

Home Etc #118

Things are starting to calm a little now the boys are doing full days at school. I’m ploughing through my enormous to do list and beginning to feel as though I’m getting on top of things. It’s a good feeling. And I’ve been so distracted, that the fact the leaves have been turning — and… Read More

21st September 201726th September 2017

Just So Festival {the best family festival for first timers}

A question that I’m often asked is; ‘Of all the festivals you’ve been to, which is the best family festival for first timers?’ It’s a tricky question to answer; depending on the kind of thing that would suit you. Are you seasoned campers — happy in large crowds — or would you prefer something on… Read More

20th September 201722nd September 2017

Liberty for Anthropologie {up a tree, K I S S I N G}

You know how certain things are made for each other; jam and cream, black and white, Liz and Richard etc etc Well there is currently the most amazing collaboration happening — like two planets colliding — it’s a spectacular pairing. Basically, my two very favourite brands have put their heads together and created the most… Read More

15th September 201722nd September 2017

235 weeks and 2 days | Our cool caravans are in print!

Exciting news! Dolly 1 and Dolly Too (that isn’t a spelling error, by the way, she is Dolly ‘also’) have been featured in this month’s issue of Reloved magazine! SO amazing to see our cool caravans immortalised in print. I was expecting a little mention but incredibly there’s a 4 page article on the two… Read More

13th September 201726th September 2017

Home Etc #116

I can’t believe I’ve only managed to write one post since the last Home Etc two week’s ago!! *face palm* I’m so behind, it’s ridiculous. I was struggling with all the plate spinning even then, but I feel as though it’s got even worse over the last week. Throughout the chaos, I’ve still managed to… Read More

8th September 2017

Colour Your World | #24 Pink Yarrow

I’ve not done a Pantone post for so long!! The last one was back in April, so I thought it was high time for another. Colour is such a tonic isn’t it? It brightens up the dullest of days and definitely forms the largest part of my wardrobe. I’ve never been one of the chic,… Read More

30th August 201729th August 2017

Home Etc #114

Morning everyone! Life feels very odd to be honest; almost as though someone has moved the floor from underneath my feet. I found out last week that last Thursday was the boys’ last ever day at nursery — *sobs* — so this week has been a little bit upside down. Plus we’ve done two weekends… Read More

20th August 201721st August 2017

Looking as young as you feel | Sanctuary Spa Products Review

I’ve spoken before about my beauty regime and how it’s changed over time. Much as I still like acting like an overgrown child — cavorting around a festival field wearing a glitterball on my head — my body and skin (annoyingly) are definitely not still in the first flush of youth. These days, I need a… Read More

17th August 201718th August 2017

New Tiles and Wenge Worktops {A brand new look for our old kitchen}

Anyone who reads my blog regularly will know that I have a love/hate relationship with our kitchen. I loved the AGA and pretty much hated everything else about it. When we moved to our current home, 6 years ago, the kitchen was top of the ‘things to change’ list. But a kitchen makeover is expensive… Read More

16th August 201729th August 2017

Home Etc #112

I had an interesting conversation the other day via Facebook. With a friend who asked what hashtags were for and — essentially — whether they were a load of old rubbish. The majority of her friends said yes — they were useless. One said that they were really useful on Twitter and it was a… Read More

smart storage — The Abbeville Storage Bench from GLTC

10th August 2017

The GLTC Abbeville Storage Bench {The smartest smart storage}

Smart storage. Does the ‘smart’ mean clever? Or does it mean dapper and debonair? Well in the case of the Abbeville Storage Bench from GLTC it means both of those things. This is one bit of furniture that’s as clever as is it good looking. The Perfect Reading Nook. When we first bought the Abbeville… Read More

9th August 201710th August 2017

7 More Sleeps to Just So Festival 2017

So whilst Camp Bestival may be over for another year, festival season is still in full swing — hurrah — and the boys and I are now counting the days until Just So Festival, which is on the 18th-20th of this month. We’ve never been before and I am beyond excited!! It’s now in it’s… Read More

4th August 20179th August 2017

229 weeks and 2 days | Camp Bestival 2017

What makes Camp Bestival 2017 stand out from any other year we’ve been? It rained. And rained and rained and rained. But as a very wise man, called Gilbert K. Chesterton, once said; ‘When it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow.’ And I think that perfectly sums up… Read More