Happiness is: {My Favourite 5 Pilates Exercises}

5 pilates exercises for beginners

I’m pretty evangelical about Pilates — in fact, I’d go as far as saying Pilates changed my life! And I’m not overexaggerating! So, with that in mind, I thought I’d share my favourite 5 Pilates exercises with you.

Christmas Party Games to Sleigh the Night

Christmas party games — decorating cookies

Planning a memorable Christmas party involves more than just decking the halls and preparing delicious treats. One essential element to make or break your festive gathering is the selection of Christmas party games.

Looking Forward To The Blenheim Palace Christmas Lights Trail

There’s nothing lovelier, in the run-up to Christmas, than going to fetch the Christmas tree or visiting a Christmas market. But if you want an extra special treat, why not book a trip to Blenheim Palace Christmas Lights trail. We went for the first time in December 2020. It was the first time we’d been out of our village as a family …

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Childish Ways To Improve Mental Health

Perhaps if more adults took up childish pastimes — building Lego, doing jigsaws, colouring in, playing board games, making pom-poms — 'adulting' might be a little easier; the world might be a gentler, nicer place.

Perhaps if more adults took up childish pastimes — building Lego, colouring in, playing board games, making pom-poms — ‘adulting’ might be a little easier; the world might be a gentler, nicer place.

Me Time & Breathing Space

me time and breathing space

A recent study showed that most modern mothers get just 17 minutes of ‘me time’ to themselves each day. How do you spend yours?

Is There a New Star Sign?

is there a new star sign? crystals and tarot cards.

Every once in a while, a zodiac story does the rounds, suggesting that NASA ‘discovered’ a 13th zodiac sign. As the new star sign sits between Scorpio and Sagittarius, the ‘discovery’ meant the entire astrology chart would shift to accommodate the new zodiac sign. If this was the case, Scorpio’s reign would last just seven …

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What is Torticollis? Symptoms & Treatment

Torticollis in infants - before and after photos

Torticollis is a common complaint with many babies. And more often with multiples; in fact, around 1 in 250 babies will show symptoms. Here’s how we got our son diagnosed and treated.

Our Cool Caravans in Print!

Our cool caravans —Dolly 1 & 2— were featured in Reloved magazine! A full 4 page article talking about my caravan makeover ideas!

Everyday Luxuries: Gifts For Her

AD | I have been (or could be if you click on a link in this post) compensated via a cash payment, gift or something else of value for writing this post. See the full disclosure policy and privacy policy for more details. I haven’t done a round up post for so long! But as the shops are now …

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How to Make Pretty Simple Decoupage Pumpkins (No Carve Pumpkin Idea)

Looking for a no carve pumpkins idea? With Halloween is just around the corner, some of us want something a little more chic than the average orange carved pumpkin (!); I thought I’d share my method for simple decoupage pumpkins. These do it yourself pumpkin decorations are so simple to make — and look really …

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Is Hibiscus Tea Good For You? Here are 7 Surprising Health Benefits…

Is Hibiscus tea good for you? If you’re looking for a healthy tipple to balance out all the excesses of the upcoming festive season? Forget the cocktails — here are seven health benefits of Hibiscus tea. Health Giving Hibiscus Humans have enjoyed the health-giving properties of Hibiscus for many years, but it’s a relatively new …

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Inspiring Young Readers with Julia Donaldson Books

When our boys were born the house went from magazine-worthy to mega-mess almost overnight. Our wonky little cottage — that seemed roomy for two grown adults — felt like a bit of a squash. The kitchen went from clear to cluttered, just hours after bringing them home. It’s single meagre work surface housed an extra kettle, bottle …

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The Listed Home: Disclosure Policy

This blog accepts forms of cash advertising, sponsorship, paid insertions or other forms of compensation and this is always disclosed to the reader. This blog is a personal blog written and/or edited by me Caro Davies of The Listed Home. For questions about this blog, please contact caro@thelistedhome.co.uk The compensation received will never influence the …

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A Recipe for Homemade Mini Milk Ice Lollies

Looking for a recipe for homemade Mini Milk Ice Lollies? This variation is so like the real thing — but the great thing is, you can make them as big as you like! There is not a great deal nicer in life than an ice lolly on a hot day is there? When I was …

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Little Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

With Mother’s day fast approaching, I thought I’d stick a little list in here — just in-case (dear husband are you reading ;) ? ) someone might like some Mother’s Day gift ideas! This little round up contains the usual — flowers and chocolates — but also a couple of curve balls because, well let’s …

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Tiger T Shirts With My Free Tiger Striped Font SVG PNG Files

I thought I’d celebrate the Year of the Tiger by making the boys some t-shirts! I have designed a free tiger striped font for you to download and use on your own projects. Striped Fonts — Tiger or Zebra Alphabet Letters If you put an orange background behind this free striped font, as I’ve done …

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Sustainable Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Sustainable Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Looking for something a little different to give to the love of your life on Saint Valentine’s this year? These sustainable Valentine’s day gift ideas offer something a little more thoughtful than traditional flowers or chocolates; and will last longer too. What Can I Send Instead of Flowers For Valentines Day? There are so many …

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Look As Young As You Feel {Sanctuary Spa Products Review}

AD | I have been (or could be if you click on a link in this post) compensated via a cash payment, gift or something else of value for writing this post. See the full disclosure policy and privacy policy for more details. I’ve spoken before about my beauty regime and how it’s changed over time. Much as I …

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Introducing The Playmobil VW Camper Van | AD

We were given the Playmobil Camper Van for the purposes of this review. All thoughts, words and images — as ever — are entirely my own. I always wanted a VW Camper Van when I was younger. They always seemed so much cooler than boring, beige caravans; and the hippy in me was desperate for …

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Work From Home Fashion from Femme Luxe | AD

working from home clothes

This is a paid partnership with Femme Luxe. I was gifted these comfy clothes for working from home for the purposes of styling this post. All thoughts, words and images — as ever — are entirely my own. Working from home is the new normal for a lot of people, since Covid struck last year. Home …

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Do We Celebrate Grandparents Day In The UK?

Have you ever wondered if we celebrate Grandparents Day in the UK? It’s on the national day calendar, but it’s not something we generally celebrate in our family. It’s the kind of thing that I feel is an American marketeer’s creation; a ‘Hallmark holiday’ if you like. But, when we were given a Land Rover …

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Summer in Lockdown 2020

Disclosure: My summer in lockdown post contains gifted items from Lighthouse Clothing. A big thanks to the lovely folk at Lighthouse Clothing for the boys fabulous shirts and my beautiful dress and bag. This is not the post I’d planned to write. Initially when Lighthouse Clothing got in touch, to ask if we’d like to share some of …

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Have The Star Signs Changed?

How the star signs have changed

So today I read something which made me almost spit my tea out!  The star signs have changed! WTF?! Initially I thought it was an April fool’s joke. After all, the whole Covid Lockdown has messed with my time clock. I genuinely haven’t known what day it is for the last few months. But I’m …

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Our family road trip from LA to San Fran

This time last year we were preparing for our long awaited, family road trip from LA to San Fran. Mr D grew up in San Francisco and — even though we’ve spent loads of time in the USA as a couple — we’d never gone to the west coast together. We’d planned our holiday for …

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Thoughtful Valentine’s Gifts (To give you Brownie Points!) | AD

‘This is a paid partnership with Panasonic’ CLAXON SOUNDING! It’s nearly that time of year folks. ‘V-day’ is just around the corner and in just two weeks time you can bet your life there’ll be a queue at every garage in the country, for overpriced roses. But if you’re quick and fancy spoiling your lover …

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Life Lately | Britmums and the Brilliance in Blogging Awards 2019

A week ago I had some really REALLY exciting news — I’ve only been nominated in the Britmums Brilliance in Blogging Awards 2019!!! *cue clapping of hands and high pitched squealing* Amazingly, The Listed Home has been shortlisted in the Lifestyle category; along with four other blogs. I say ‘amazingly’ as the blogosphere is absolutely …

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Back to School {Featuring Start-Rite} | AD

Unbelievable to think that the boys will be back to school again next week. Our hotly anticipated lazy, six-week holiday has been gobbled up, Gone in a merry-go-round of festivals, camping trips, days out and sports camp. It feels as though it’s ending just as soon as it began. I don’t want it to be …

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The Queens Head Troutbeck | Cumbria

Occasionally, you go somewhere and for whatever reason — sometimes good, sometimes bad — it sticks in your head and you can’t shake the memory of it. I’ve had this with The Queens Head Troutbeck for the last twenty years. My boy and I had gone up to the Lake District for a wedding and …

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Calling All Revellers!! 6 Sleeps until Kendal Calling 2019!

It’s that time of year again; festival season is in full swing folks! And just 6 sleeps until Kendal Calling 2019! We’ve been maniacally checking the weather report, planning multiple outfits; for rain, sun (and everything in between) and getting generally over-excited about the prospect of hanging out in a field with likeminded people — …

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The Modius Review {Part 3 — Does Modius Work?}

‘This is a paid partnership with Modius’ So, in the third part of my Modius review, I answer the question that I’ve been asked — countless times — since I started testing it. Does Modius work? Since I began trialling the Modius device back in March, and wrote my initial thoughts, I’ve had lots of people …

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The Modius Review {Part 2 — How To Use the Modius Headset}

‘This is a paid partnership with Modius’ It’s been 7 and a half weeks since I began trialling the Modius weight-loss headset. I’ve had lots of interest from friends and family — and readers of my blog — asking for updates. So I thought I’d share my recent thoughts. Plus a step by step guide …

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Colour Your World | #31 Mango Mojito

Oh spring! How I love you! The light, the heat. The newness, growth and greenery. This is — unquestionably — my favourite time of year. Although, the cold temperatures and grey skies of last week (and also this morning, as I write this) combined with the fact that we’ve already had our family ‘summer holiday’ …

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The Modius Review {Is this a Weightloss Miracle?}

Disclosure: I was asked to conduct this Modius review as part of a paid partnership with Modius. All words, thoughts and images are — as ever — my own. I have struggled with my weight my whole adult life. Granted, I’m not the biggest woman on the planet — 12 on the top and 14 …

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Can Spas Reduce Stress { a semi-scientific experiment!}

Can spas reduce stress? Or are they an overpriced gimmick? I generally feel that Pilates is the best thing for helping me; but even simple things like colouring in have definitely helped me to relax over the years. How are you at coping with stress? Are you impervious to it? Do you take it in …

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Bringing London Fashion Week Home

Ever since I was a teen, I’ve had love/hate relationship with fashion. In some respects I love it. I love the creativity, the drama. Seeing the models stomping down the catwalk at London Fashion Week is a joy to behold. Particularly when they’re wearing something weird and wonderful. But that’s it, isn’t it? The majority …

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Boys, Cars and Toy Trains { An Honest Ford Kuga Review}

‘This honest ford Kuga review is in paid partnership with Vertu Motors. However all thoughts, words and images are entirely my own.’ Although we’ve never pushed gender specific toys on the twins — always offering them a choice — like an inherent magnet, they’re inexplicably drawn to cars and trains. Ever since they were very …

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Some thoughts on ageing: State of mind and ID

UK Lifestyle Blog — Caro Davies

So today, the clock rolled over once again and I’m celebrating yet another year. Age is a funny old thing, isn’t it? When we’re young, we’re desperate to look older. We want to sashay past the bouncer in a club, without being confronted and asked if we’re old enough to be admitted. We want to stand …

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The Best Living Room Storage for Toys

Looking for smart living room storage for toys? Toys literally seem to be taking over our home. We’ve gone from having the ubiquitous Jumperoo — in duplicate — sitting in the corner of our sitting room; to mounds of Lego, a giant play festival food van, and loads of teeny tiny Playmobil accessories. I wrote …

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The Style at Home Christmas Tree Challenge

Ever heard of The Style at Home Christmas Tree Challenge? I hadn’t either until a couple of weeks ago. Occasionally life throws us a curve-ball doesn’t it? Sometimes it’s bad, sometimes good and every once in a while it’s downright extraordinary. Picture this: you’re heading off in one direction, only to find that — at …

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Turning our back on The Throw-Away Society {#BuyWoodBuyOnce}

There has been so much in the news about ‘sustainability’ in the last few months hasn’t there? Documentaries like Blue Planet II, showing sickening images of plastic pollution; closely followed by Stacey Dooley with her hard hitting report on cotton production and the fashion industry. I feel as though there’s been a real shift in …

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Colour Your World | #29 Pantone Terrarium Moss

Terrarium Moss. Whilst it’s an odd name for a colour — without even seeing it — you can imagine exactly what shade it is from those two words. I was given a lovely terrarium a few years ago. I’d intended to fill it with tiny plants — succulents or cacti — but I ended up cramming …

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Going Radio Gaga | VQ Lark Review

Looking for an honest review of the VQ Lark? You’ve come to the right place! Working from home is something that I’m so grateful I’m able to do. I’ve been freelance for 11 years now and there’s not a day that goes by where I don’t feel thankful that I’m able to do what I …

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The McDonald’s Effect {Family Time and McDonald’s Character Visits} | AD

This is a paid post with McDonalds to promote the McDonald’s character visits. Although this is a collaborative post all thoughts, words and images — as ever — are entirely my own.  Through the mists of time (OK — I’m exaggerating — throughout my lifetime) there has been an unequivocal link between children’s happiness and McDonald’s. Our family …

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Could You Go Plastic Free For a Week? {The Family Sustainability Challenge}

Would you ever consider taking part in a family sustainability challenge? There’s such a buzz around ‘sustainability’ at the moment, isn’t there? Everything from banning single use plastics, to reducing meat production; saving energy to recycling. It seems to be everywhere you look.  I think we humans are starting to become increasingly more aware of …

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My New Sleeping Partner: The Nora Mattress from Wayfair

AD | I have been (or could be if you click on a link in this post) compensated via a cash payment, gift or something else of value for writing this post. See the full disclosure policy and privacy policy for more details. I’ve spoken before about my love of our bed. My boy and I bought it for …

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273 weeks and 2 days | White Stuff Press Show AW18

A couple of week’s ago I left the confines of my desk — I know, amazing right. It’s been a while ;) — to go into London and catch up with a couple of my girlfriends; Heledd from Running In Lavender and Bonnie from the blog Mama’s VIB for the White Stuff Press Show. The …

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Snow, The Beast of The East and Seasonal Affective Disorder

This is the longest, coldest season I can ever remember. Just as I think we’re turning a corner — and spring tries to make an appearance — the cold bites back and we’re in the throes of winter once more. I thought we’d seen the last of the ‘Beast of The East’ but more snow …

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How Pilates Changed my Life

‘Pilates changed my life‘ — sounds a bit extreme and sensationalist doesn’t it? But never a truer word was written. It really has. I’ve written about my love for Pilates before. In all the chaos that life presents; the constant merry-go-round of juggling work with motherhood — being a wife, a homeowner, a responsible adult …

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Colour Your World | #26 Pantone Blooming Dahlia

Just as I think we’ve finally turned the corner — and winter seems to be making an exit — Mother Nature chucks us another curve ball. Although it was still light at almost 6 o’clock yesterday (a couple of weeks’ ago it was dark at 4pm so a vast improvement) we’ve had yet another sprinkling of …

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A Night at The Wood Norton Hotel

We went away for a night at the Wood Norton Hotel and it made me think… every once in a while, getting away with your significant other and rediscovering ‘why’ you got together in the first place is a wonderful thing. And before you get carried away with the smutty references; I wasn’t *necessarily* referring …

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Introducing The Breville Curve Toaster and Kettle

Happy, happy new year! I thought I’d kick off the year by introducing my new Breville Curve Toaster and Kettle. Although — as we’re exactly two weeks into January — is it appropriate to say happy new year still?! It’s been a slow start for me. I’ve been taking my time and easing myself into …

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Is Lapland UK Worth The Money? Our Lapland UK Review

Is Lapland UK worth the money? I thought I’d write my Lapland review for any parents looking to book tickets. There’s no denying that it’s expensive — but is it worth it? Read on… ‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house,Every creature was stirring,As they’d all been kept awake by two very …

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Is It a Bird? Is It a Plane? {Play Kitchen Review-AD}

The first week of December has given us a bitter wind and the clearest, bluest skies. As you know, I’m not keen on the short dark days but I make an exception for the final month of the year. I love December. From the very first day — to the very last — it’s a month …

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All Things Bright & Beautiful {Bosinver Farm Cottages}

When you think of Cornish holiday cottages, what’s the first thing that springs to mind when it comes to decor? Blue. Whitewashed wood. Seaside themed accessories. Certainly not punchy brights, designer prints and funky furniture then? No. Me either. I must admit, they certainly wouldn’t be top of my ‘Cornish cottage decor’ list. So when …

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A Walk in Joules autumn collection

I am not a fan of the cold, I think it’s fair to say but a walk in Joules autumn collection will put a smile on my face and some roses in my cheeks. Hibernating for six months of the year just isn’t an option, with two very active little twin boys to entertain. Embracing …

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A Very British Hygge

Why are we Brits so obsessed with all things Scandinavian? We seem to love Scandi design; type ‘Scandi’ into Google and every major high street brand has a listing on the first page. Each one trying to tempt us to come and check out their Scandinavian inspired offerings. Plus there’s a very well known blue …

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Letting sleeping dogs (bears) lie | A Sleepbear mattress review

I’ve gone to great lengths in the past to make sure our guests have a good night’s sleep when they come to stay. We’re lucky that the basics are already covered. Our guest rooms are on the back of the house so there’s very little traffic noise; visitors won’t be woken by lorries rumbling by in …

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The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning

I read something last week about Swedish Death Cleaning. Huh?? Yes quite. I thought Marie Kondo’s decluttering method was a bit full on but this new practice makes that look fairly tame! What is The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning? This new craze is based around a book called The Gentle Art of Swedish …

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Good Foundations & 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 …

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Is the land rover discovery sport a good family car?

‘This is an unpaid Land Rover Discovery Sport Review. Disclosure: we were given a Discovery Sport HSE LUX to test-drive for a long weekend, in order to give an honest review. The Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE LUX might look like a total babe but it doesn’t just have a pretty face; it definitely has a …

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A Day Out at The Chiltern Open Air Museum

On Saturday, as part of our Landrover Discovery Adventures, we took the boys to The Chiltern Open Air Museum for the afternoon. It’s a really fascinating family day out I’d highly recommend it, if you’re looking for something a little different to do. Founded in 1976, with the aim of rescuing threatened buildings; more than …

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A Colourful Bedroom Makeover

Disclosure: I received a set of Tetbury bedding from Bluebellgrey and paint from Farrow and Ball to style this 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 …

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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 …

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Colour Your World | #24 Pantone Pink Yarrow

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, black brigade; I’ve tried — in vain — to be dark and interesting. But it’s just not me; I always end up feeling drab and …

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The GLTC Abbeville Storage Bench {The smartest smart storage}

smart storage — The Abbeville Storage Bench from GLTC

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 …

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The soggiest Camp Bestival ever — summer 2017

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 …

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A week at Bosinver Farm Cottages in Cornwall

After our St Mawes adventure in February, we followed it up with another trip down to Cornwall in May. This time to Bosinver, near St Austell. I wrote a little post saying that we’d booked to go, back in September of last year, and we’d been looking forward to it for the best part of 8 …

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Regaining my mum style and my sense of self

Mum style. It’s a term that gets bandied around a lot these days doesn’t it? Women pushing against the ‘frumpy mummy’ stigma and trying to remain cool and fashionable, with little ones in tow. Personally, I don’t feel as though I’ve ever been particularly ‘fashionable’ — even when I was in my teens and twenties. I …

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Bringing Up Men and Positive Body Image

Over on Instagram last week there was a flurry of inspiring posts on ‘positive body image’— one of my favourite being from my blogging buddy Alison who posted a pic of herself and her daughter in matching swimming costumes. When I saw it I literally did a double take and thought— ‘Wow — she’s so brave’ — and …

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A night at the Bath Spa Hotel

I thought I’d write down my thoughts about our stay at the Bath Spa Hotel, whilst I remembered. Last Friday evening, my boys and I had just checked in there; courtesy of our lovely friends at Joules. We’d had such a fun day with them at Badminton Horse Trials and they’d kindly arranged for us …

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A date with Joules at Badminton Horse Trials

I think it’s fair to say that — for me — the last eight weeks have been tinged with frustration and a little bit of boredom. It’s unlike me too; I don’t get bored easily. If I ever feel my attention waning — and inertia setting in — I tend to just change direction and do something else. But …

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Our Review of The Hotel Aiguille Percee in Tignes

Looking for a review of the Hotel Aiguille Percee in Tignes? Here’s what we thought. Our Trip to Tignes With Mark Warner For someone — like me — who’s never been to the mountains before, the coach journey from Grenoble airport to the ski resort of Tignes was pretty spectacular. Winding through the French Alps, looking …

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Colour Your World | #23 Pantone Lilac Gray

The next in my Colour Your World series is Pantone Lilac Gray. Of all the colours I’ve showcased so far,  it has been the most difficult to source products for. Slightly more red than standard ‘grey’, this warmed up shade has definitely more than just a hint of lavender. It’s such a beautiful, restful colour — and I found …

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Packing for a long weekend away

Even before I had the boys I was never one for packing light. I used to pore over the pages of Red and Grazia, marvelling over glossy pages of chic capsule wardrobes. Then when it came to packing in ‘real’ life, I’d panic and cram in clothes for every eventuality. I’ve never been too good at …

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207 weeks and 2 days | Me and Mine {February} featuring Joules

February. A very short and very memorable month for me and mine. We’ve done some decorating. Been  planning and getting very excited for our upcoming ski trip with Mark Warner. And, of course, we celebrated our wedding anniversary down in Cornwall; at lovely Dreamcatchers; courtesy of St Mawes Retreats. It is definitely one of the most …

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Celebrating our 16th wedding anniversary at St Mawes Retreats

At around twenty past two on the third of this month my boy and I had been married for sixteen years. The happiest times of my life have happened with — and as a result of — this amazing man. I love him more than words can say. I’ve written about our wedding day before. It’s bizarre that it was …

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Family Ski-wear essentials

There’s a LOT of excitement in our home at the mo, as we’ve been getting ready for our first family ski holiday with Mark Warner!! I thought I’d put together a list of Family Ski-wear essentials. The little boys are so excited about the snow; much chat about this. I’m not convinced that they quite know …

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A Beautiful Home | Dreamcatchers at St Mawes Retreats

This is an unpaid post for Dreamcatchers at St Mawes Retreats but all thoughts, words and images — as ever — are entirely my own. Many thanks to Amanda and the team at St Mawes Retreats for generously allowing us to come and stay and sample the delights of Dreamcatchers for the purposes of this review; …

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Dark Grey Walls & Life in General

Ever considered dark grey walls in your home? It’s a bold choice and not to everyone’s taste but I’d decided late on Friday night that I was going to repaint the snug. Again. I’d only painted it just before Christmas but the colour just didn’t suit. And hey. It’s only paint at the end of the …

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The best baby changing bag? Meet the PacaPod Firenze

When I was pregnant I spent a lot of time Googling things. How do you breastfeed two babies at once? What’s the best baby changing bag for twins?  The best white-noise app/bottle steriliser/pushchair? You know the kind of thing. I’m not quite sure what we used to do before the days of the internet but these days, …

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Golden Anniversary Weekend at Center Parcs Sherwood Forest

Back in October we celebrated my mum and dad’s golden anniversary weekend at Center Parcs Sherwood Forest FIFTY YEARS!!! Such a huge milestone! They had decided ages ago that they wanted to take us all away for the weekend. We wanted somewhere that would appeal to all ages and — as my heavily pregnant sister wasn’t able to fly …

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The GLTC Fix It Workbench | {Siblings November}

Recently, as part of their Great Little Trading Testing Team duties (literally the BEST job ever!) my little man-cubs were asked to try out the GLTC Fix It Workbench. A cool bit of kit for handy little boys and girls; especially ones like mine who regularly see their daddy using a big grown up version. The …

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Colour Your World | #21 Pantone Buttercup

I think anyone who knows me — or reads my blog — will have a good idea what my favourite colour is. It hasn’t always been that colour though. It’s changed throughout my life. In my teens it was purple. I wore purple dungarees and lavender suede desert boots — with purple ribbons for laces — I had violet streaks …

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Laura Ashley Press Show SS17

One of the loveliest things about my job is being invited along to the press shows of the amazing brands I work with, so when an invite to the Laura Ashley Press Show SS17 pinged into my inbox I was very excited indeed. It’s a real treat to see the product before it hits the shops and …

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Day of The Dead Halloween Party | Me and Mine {October}

A couple of weeks’ ago I mentioned that we were planning to throw a Halloween party. We’d decided to make it a bit of a village affair — invite all the neighbours and their children — and decorate the house and garden in a suitably spooky manner. Although we spent hours scouring Pinterest for games and …

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Colour Your World | #20 Pantone Snorkel Blue

There’s been so much going on recently though, it’s hardly surprising. We’ve barely been at home and the couple of free days that I do have — during the week when the boys are at nursery — seem to be over in a flash. I certainly don’t seem to be able to fit as much in as I’d like. But hey. Better …

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Planning a Halloween Party

Well, summer is definitely over for another year, which gives me the perfect excuse to begin planning a Halloween party.  I’ve desperately been trying to hold on to the warmer days — refusing to wear proper shoes in favour of my flip flops — but, try as I might, autumn is upon us once more. …

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Thoughts on the Siemens Avantgarde iSensoric Washing Machine

I thought I’d share my thoughts on the Siemens Avantgarde iSensoric Washing Machine. As a twin mum, I seem to be washing all the time! They’re double the love, the work, the fun, the stress, the smiles, shoes, toys, clothes… double practically everything. But quadruple the washing load. Oh the washing — no-one told me about …

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A Little Slice of Heaven | Introducing Bosinver Farm Cottages

Since we’ve been a family of four, all of our holidays — apart from our amazing first family abroad to Sardinia in July — have been in and around the UK. Luckily, Britain is such a beautiful island and, arguably, there’s nowhere more picturesque than Cornwall. So much to do — sweet little fishing villages to explore …

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In Pursuit of My Youth { Boots Botanics Skin Care Review } AD

Boots Botanics beauty skincare review

When we reach a certain age *ahem* the beauty products that we used throughout our twenties and *coughs* (sorry — I seem to have something stuck in my throat) thirties, may not be be doing us any favours anymore. Don’t admit defeat. Don’t accept old age gracefully. Try a new regime. Introducing Boots Botanics Skin Care …

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181 weeks and 6 days | Dust {& a dining room makeover moodboard}

Whenever I hear the word ‘dust’ I immediately think of the Little Britain sketch with the irrepressible Fat-Fighting Marjorie Dawes; ‘Dust. Anybody? No?   Dust.’ But over the last couple of months ‘Dust’ has taken on a totally new meaning. There seems to be dust everywhere. My she-shed is still full of dust. It’s certainly looking more room-like …

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181 weeks and 2 days | Camp Bestival 2016 — Out Of This World

Camp Bestival 2016. What an epic adventure. Unbelievably it was a few weekends ago now that we were packing up Dolly The Caravan; to make the journey down to Lulworth in Dorset. I took almost 1000 pictures over the 4 days that we were there (!). And have been ploughing through them, trying to work out what to write about …

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178 weeks and 6 days | An ode to IKEA

My name is Caro and I have a bit of a thing for IKEA. There. I said it. It’s been one of my favourite places to shop for the last 25 years, ever since the first time, when I joyfully accompanied my mum to choose stuff for university. But when you find yourself suggest the IKEA café for a date-night with your …

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Styling The Seasons — July (plus a mini greenhouse from Rose & Grey)

Well, we’re very nearly reaching the close of this month and I’ve only just got around to writing my styling the seasons post. But hey. I’m consoling myself with the fact that at least I’ve done one this month!! I missed June’s completely!! I was recently sent a mini greenhouse from the lovely interiors company Rose & Grey and asked …

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Our holiday at the Mark Warner Perdepera Resort in Sardinia

Disclosure: We’ve been working with Mark Warner this year as part of their ambassador programme. We were sent to review the Perdepera Resort in Sardinia. This is a collaborative post but all thoughts, words and lifestyle images are entirely my own. I love my blog; this little tiny corner of the internet. Since I began writing my …

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Caravanserai at Camp Bestival

Caravanserai at Camp Bestival

Caravanserai. Now there’s a word you don’t hear very often. Initially, I thought it was a name made up by those clever bods who brought us Camp Bestival – but it really, really does exist! CARAVANSERAI /ˌkarəˈvansərʌɪ,-ri/ noun historical an inn with a central courtyard for travellers in the desert regions of Asia or North Africa. a group …

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Have bed will travel… GLTC Bed in a Bag Review

I thought I’d post a GLTC Bed in a Bag review; our findings might help another family. Since the boys were born, we’ve never had a proper travel cot. I hate how big and clumsy traditional travel cots are and decided to look for an alternative. So after a lot of research, we bought a …

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Colour Your World | #18 Pantone Peach Echo

Peach. It’s not a shade that I’m immediately drawn to — either in fashion or interiors — if I’m honest. For me, the colour ‘peach’ is straight out of the 1980s. It conjures up satin bridesmaids dresses with puffed sleeves, dubiously coloured bathroom suites and fussy, festoon blinds. It certainly doesn’t bring to mind the punchy coral shade in …

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Welcome Home | The GLTC Showroom Launch Party

On Saturday, my three boys and I hotfooted it down to London for a very special housewarming party. Our friends at the Great Little Trading Company have just created the very first GLTC showroom and we were very privileged to get a sneak preview before the doors open to the public. It’s in Wandsworth, south London, so was …

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Top Tips For Keeping White Sofas Looking Nice

Since the boys were born we’ve had quite a few friends and family remark that we’re ‘brave’ to have white sofas. I’m not sure if it’s brave or foolhardy but I’ve always loved pale coloured sofas. Plus, but I’ve got some top tips for keeping white sofas looking nice! I love white sofas as they work well with …

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The stylish pegboard | A master of disguise

Disclosure: I was given this stylish pegboard by The Great Little Trading Company; to style for the purposes of this post. All thoughts, words and images — as ever — are entirely my own. I’ve already mentioned in a previous post. This year our family are fortunate enough to be part of the testing team for the Great …

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Styling The Seasons — April

April been a hectic month already; the tiny boys have started pre-school — and we’ve upped their days to 4 long mornings a week — plus my in-laws are moving house. They’re downsizing from their large 5 bedroom family home to a 3 bed penthouse apartment. Contracts have already been exchanged, the removal men were in yesterday, the cleaners tomorrow …

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Creating a Gin Bar at Home

Ever wondered how to set up a gin bar at home? These days there are gazillions of Pinterest boards full of gin bar inspiration. Mine is a little more humble, but it is really lovely to have my favourite tipple in one place! Mother’s Ruin Aaah gin. They call it ‘Mother’s Ruin’ don’t they? In …

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Flower Magic | Faux florals by Jane Packer

Faux florals by Jane Packer are not words that naturally sit together.  But last Tuesday I visited the London shop of the world renowned florist; to have a look at the new range of faux florals that she’s created exclusively for Sainsbury’s Home. Now I’ve spoken about my love for faux florals before but these were something else entirely. The …

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Pictures of a Pirate Birthday Party | Siblings March

Looking for pictures of a pirate birthday party? I took more than 400 images of the twins’ third birthday at the weekend! I’ve managed to cut them down as much as I can, but you’ll still see what we got up to in the pics below. As quick as a flash, the not so ‘terrible …

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Room For a Little One Campaign with Silentnight

Disclosure: This is an unpaid collaboration. I was given two sets of children’s bedding for the Room For a Little One Campaign with Silentnight. Now, the boys’ room hasn’t really changed a great deal since they were born. I shared a little nursery tour last year. And apart from a couple of new bits and …

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She’s Electric | Nissan Leaf Review

Disclosure: This is an unpaid review with Nissan. We were given a Nissan Leaf to try out for a weekend, for the purposes of this Nissan Leaf review. All words, thoughts, and images — as ever — are all mine. When we think about buying a new car, there are certain things that are on the check list …

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Styling The Seasons — February

I had the very best of intentions for this month’s styling the seasons post. I’d bought some beautiful Muscari (otherwise known as Grape Hyacinths) — in a glorious sky blue shade — and popped them in a cheerful turquoise glazed pot, in readiness. I’d envisaged them sitting on my kitchen table on a stack of …

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Behind The Scenes at The George Home

Disclosure: This is an unpaid post with George Home. We were invited to a birthday party at the George Home but all thoughts and words, as ever, are entirely my own. Every once in a while, my blog presents an opportunity that makes me really grateful to be part of this lovely industry. And leaves me a …

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The perfect family holiday | #MarkWarnerMum

What makes the perfect family holiday? Even though the boys will be 3 years old, in less than a month’s time, I don’t have much to reference in terms of our ‘perfect family holiday’ as we haven’t actually had one yet. And don’t get me wrong, this isn’t a pity party, we’ve had some lovely, lovely weekends …

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Review of The Hare & Hounds, Tetbury

Review of The Hare and Hounds, Tetbury

Are you looking for an honest and independent review of The Hare & Hounds, Tetbury? We stayed here for our 15th wedding anniversary and I was so impressed, I thought I’d share my thoughts.

Watercolour Flowers (And The Art of Brush Lettering)

This year I promised myself that I was going to learn how to write properly. I don’t mean stringing works and sentences together either; I do that regularly on my blog, in typed form. But more the ‘art’ of handwriting. Brush lettering in particular. You’d think that this is a skill that I’d have perfected by …

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Styling The Seasons January

So we’re almost at the end of the first month of the year — January is nearly at a close. What does this month mean to me? Well, in a few days time it will be my birthday. It’s funny, I’ve always moaned about being born a month after Christmas. As a child I felt sad — …

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New bedding and lazy mornings

I’ll be the first to admit, I have really struggled over the last couple of weeks. I’m not naturally a ‘morning person’ and having to drag myself out of a cosy warm bed is hard for me on most days. However, on wintery mornings — when there’s a chill in the air and frosty patterns …

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Sea-green brogues and a modern vintage rug

Shortly after I began taking these photographs, it became clear that I wasn’t sure what I was focussing on, to be honest. Initially it was the beautiful sea-green brogues, that my boy bought me for Christmas. Just look how gorgeous they are! Sea-green brogues of dreams… They are from Seasalt Cornwall and I am totally and utterly in love …

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Colour Your World | #16 Pantone Lavender Herb

So funny to think that, when I started, I had no idea that it would take me nearly a full year to complete the 2015 palette. I’m really looking forward to exploring the SS16 Pantone colour report and looking at all the new shades that have been selected for next year. It’s been so lovely …

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Beefayre Candles (It’s Beginning to Smell a Lot Like Christmas)

Disclosure: This is an unpaid post that was written in collaboration with Beefayre Candles. All thoughts, words and images are my own. As well as decorating the house for Christmas, I’ve been burning some amazing scented candles recently so, as well as looking festive, it’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas too. Orange, nutmeg, cinnamon, clove — these are …

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The ultimate Christmas Gift-Guide for the hard to buy for…

The festive season is in full swing and unsurprisingly there’s been much chat between my friends and I about presents — or to be precise — Christmas gifts for the hard to buy for. We all have them, don’t we? The father who has everything, the mum who doesn’t want anything and various other relatives — and friends — who …

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Preparing the home for Christmas | A visitors welcome basket

I love having friends and family come to stay and, throughout the year, our house can be so busy — and full of people — it sometimes resembles a B&B. A visitors welcome basket is a lovely thing to welcome guests with. It’s easy to put together but really makes guests feel looked after. We …

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143 weeks and 6 days | Welford Christmas Tree Farm

Last weekend we revelled in the most wonderful of family traditions. We went Christmas tree shopping at Welford Christmas Tree Farm. As Andy Williams immortalised in song ‘it’s the most wonderful time of the year’ and — for me it really is — the lead up to Christmas is magical. I can’t quite put into words just how much I enjoy this little …

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An Emma Bridgewater Polkadot Radio

In the days when I was art-directing, my working days were busy and full of noise and laughter. I spent 15 years in a location or studio environment and the teams I surrounded myself with — made up of photographers and stylists — soon became friends off set as well as on. There was always plenty of catching up and …

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142 weeks | Matalan SS16 Press Show

Last Thursday I spent the afternoon at Somerset House, in London. It’s a glorious place, which is a feast for the eyes, in every sense of the word. A neo-classical building — of epic proportions — that sits between the Strand and the Thames. For years, Somerset House was the national archive for birth, marriage and death …

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141 weeks and 5 days | Mumsnet Blogfest 2015

So this weekend I trundled off down to Kings Cross; to Mumsnet Blogfest 2015! My third — and final — blogging conference for this year.  Blogfest — run by Mumsnet — is where a number of my blogging buddies had all met for the first time last year but it was my first time. Unlike Britmums and …

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A Night At The MADS Awards 2015

A couple of Fridays ago I was lucky enough to go to the MADS Awards 2015. A real case of – ‘Yes Cinderella — you shall go to the ball!’ The finalists were announced earlier in the year. And when I saw my blog’s name in that list — I absolutely couldn’t believe my eyes. Such a shock …

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How to Find your Seasonal Style

As autumn takes a hold, I always feel a little sad; especially to be packing my summer dresses away for another year. My seasonal style has always taken on a much ‘heavier’ feel through the colder months. And whilst it’s nice to wrap up and get cosy — in chunky knits and warm woollens — …

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Colour Your World | #15 Pantone Sandstone

Since I began this series, although I’ve created home and womens’ fashion collections — based on the Pantone shades — I haven’t focussed on kids’ fashion at all. I guess, when you think of fashion for little ones, brights spring to mind or — at the very least — the stereotypical ‘pink for a girl, blue for a boy’. A colour that I certainly …

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A Fishermans Table Lamp

I just wanted to share my new fishermans table lamp from Iconic Lights. They’ve got a fabulous selection of lighting. Modern, vintage, industrial, plus incredible design led reproductions which, as their name suggests, are utterly iconic. Our amazing geometric lights in the bedroom are from there. Adding light to dark rooms is a fine art …

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Family Fun at Shambala Festival

August has been the month of festivals for us! As July gave way to August, we were at Camp Bestival, then my boys and I have just seen the summer out with a bang at our last festival of the year — Shambala Festival in Northamptonshire. Funnily enough, last year’s Me and Mine post in August was also based …

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2015 Camp Bestival Review With Video

Disclosure: I was an official Camp Bestival blogger for 2015. My family and I were given tickets in return for our coverage and honest opinions of the festival. As ever, all thoughts, words and pictures are my own. So there we are. All the excitement, planning, packing and anticipation has been and gone. And my head …

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Colour Your World | #13 Pantone Treetop

It feels like an age — 2 months in fact — since the last Pantone post in this series. I’d hoped  to have the full series finished by now but the year has been rolling on and life has been so busy, I just haven’t had a chance. We have just 5 colours left in the Pantone spring/summer …

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121 weeks and 5 days | Camp Bestival 2015 here we come!

I *might* (OK, totally did — and on more than one occasion too) have mentioned that a couple of weeks ago my boy and I left our littles, for almost a week, and headed off to the biggest and best garden party in the world. The Pilton Pop Festival. Or — as it is now more commonly known as — Glastonbury Festival. Hanging …

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118 weeks and 5 days | Britmums Live 2015

I mentioned recently that this weekend I was going to one of the biggest conferences in the blogging calendar. Fuelled by the excitement of meeting up with some of my blogging buddies at the Birmingham Blog Camp, earlier in the year, I booked my tickets to Britmums Live 2015 straight after and was so looking forward …

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Scenes from Laura Ashley Press Show 2015

Last week I left the boys with their daddy for the day. I toddled off down to London for a little adventure; to the Laura Ashley press show 2015. I am big fan of Laura Ashley products — there are always such beautiful things to see each season. Often the brand is associated with more traditional home …

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116 weeks and 5 days | 2015 MAD Blog Awards

Something amazing happened last week. I read on Facebook that the finalists for the 2015 MAD Blog Awards had been announced, so popped along to the TOTS 100 site to have a look to see if any of my friends had made the final cut. Totally delighted to see the blogs of some of my very favourites …

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116 weeks and 2 days | Baby milestones

Since the twins have arrived, I’ve been using my blog to chart their progress and I’ve often noted that they are developing in totally different ways and hitting their baby milestones at totally different speeds. Cosmo-Bear has been a real conversationist from a tiny age. Even before he could form words that any regular person …

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The One and Only Adult Colouring Books

Disclosure: This is an unpaid partnership with Phoenix Yard Books. I received The One and Only Adult Colouring Books to review. All thoughts, words and images — as ever — are entirely my own. There are some things in life that I still enjoy; now I’m an adult, just as much as I did when …

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Nursery Inspiration in Green White and Yellow

Very recently, my friend Louise had a baby girl. Throughout her entire pregnancy people had said she was having a boy and — given the fact she already has a little boy — it wasn’t beyond the realms of probability! 50/50 in fact ;) But when the announcement came that my lovely friend was the proud mother …

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I’m Going to BritMums Live!

Last year I watched, with interest, as my Twitter feed went absolutely mad around the time time of Britmums Live. Established bloggers, that I had followed for a while, getting really excited and making plans with their blogging buddies. Newby bloggers tweeting about how frightened they felt, at the prospect of attending such  a big event …

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Home is Wherever We Are Together

Home. A little tiny word with enormous meaning. What feelings and emotions does the word ‘home’ evoke? What does it mean to you? I’ve been thinking about this long and hard and I can’t think of a single straight answer. Home means so many different things to me. I can’t narrow it down to just one …

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112 weeks and 5 days | The MADS awards 2015

So Saturday morning I woke up as usual, stretched our my arm to grab my phone, squinted at the time then  went to check my Twitter feed. And LOOK what I saw!! I’ve been nominated for the The MADS awards 2015! To say I was thrilled is an understatement! I think my reply — You …

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112 weeks | Working from home

I’ve been working from home for around 8 years now — something that I’m incredibly grateful for and don’t ever take for granted. Only last week, in fact, I was reading the blog of another mama who — as she’s a doctor by profession — is struggling to decide on whether she can even afford to go back to …

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The Twinterview | Tracey from the blog ‘All About Twins’

The eighth interview in the Twinterview series is with newbie blogger, Tracey, who has started a blog called All About Twins, to compile her tips and advice on all things twin related. The twin parenting community is really supportive and it’s always lovely to see another mama of multiples sharing her twin life hacks! How did you feel when you first found out you were having twins? …

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Blog Camp Birmingham

On Saturday I did something really exciting! Almost 2 and a half years after writing my very first blog post, I went to my very first blogging conference. Blog Camp Birmingham. When I started my blog I didn’t anticipate that I’d be writing it more than 2 years later. I was anxious about my pregnancy and wanted an …

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Colour Your World | #11 Pantone Glacier Grey

I can’t believe that we’re over the halfway mark now! Since I started looking at the Pantone Spring/Summer report, we’ve seen some great colours; Aquamarine, Lucite Green and Custard to name a few. This week is the turn of Pantone Glacier Grey. Now anyone who knows me, knows I’m partial to a little bit of grey …

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Easter Bonnets and Cake!

The Easter weekend was so much fun, I wish we had more four day bank holidays! It was all about Easter bonnets and cake this weekend. Those extra couple of days — tagged on to the weekend — give us so much more time to make, do, relax, socialise and generally catch up on life. I feel as though I did so much …

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108 weeks and 1 day | A day out at Folly Farm

A couple of weeks ago we visited the Bluestone Resort in Pembrokeshire and whilst we were there, had a day out at an amazing tourist attraction called Folly Farm. It’s located close to Tenby so brilliantly close to Bluestone and a must-see if you’re ever down in that neck of the woods. Whilst it’s name would suggest …

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The Twinterview | Hayley from the blog ‘Hayley From Home’

  My seventh Twinterview in the series is with my lovely friend Hayley,  who writes a fabulous parenting and lifestyle blog called Hayley From Home. I remember so clearly when her twins were born and it’s been so lovely to see her three boys growing up together. Her answers to the Twinterview questions are really fantastic. Any …

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Our Bluestone Review 2 | Getting Around

Disclosure: We were given a complimentary 4 night stay in return for an honest Bluestone review. All photos, thoughts and words are my own. The Bluestone National Park Resort is set over 500 acres of amazing Pembrokeshire countryside with some breathtaking views and gorgeous fresh Welsh country air. Needless to say the site is pretty …

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The Twinterview | Amber from Meet The Wildes

My sixth guest post in the Twinterview series is with Amber from Meet The Wildes. She and her partner Kirsty have beautiful twin boys — Balthazar and Lysander — plus their first child (of the furry-faced variety) a little dog called Posy! Their blog is a visual treat; beautiful photography often teamed with very lovely kid’s fashion. She’s given some really …

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Colour Your World | #9 Pantone Custard

I was really torn with this colour post! Usually I pick a collection of either fashion or homes pieces but I absolutely LOVE yellow!! I have found it so difficult to choose, so as a result, the post for Pantone Custard will showcase both. ‘Custard’ is a bright, sunny yellow shade. In my mind it’s …

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The Twinterview | Beth from Twinderelmo

My fifth guest post Twinterview is with the fabulous Beth who blogs over at  ‘Twinderelmo‘.  She’s given some fantastic insights into what it’s like to be a mama of twins; with some lovely positive thoughts on her birth experience plus top tips — and advice — for any new mum (or dad) of multiples.  How did you feel when you first found out you …

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My Perfume Has Been Discontinued!

Something awful has happened. My perfume has been discontinued!! Even though I know it happened a while ago — I am still really struggling to come to terms with it. My favourite perfume has been discontinued. This may sound a bit dramatic (OK, I know, very dramatic. This is very much a first world problem and …

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Dolly The Caravan Goes Camping

These captured moments were taken last year. It was July and we’d taken Dolly The Vintage Caravan to a farm nearby our home; for a camping weekend with a couple of other families. It was a baking hot weekend and our friends were due to arrive,  from London,  later on in the day. We’d finished setting up …

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The Twinterview | Karen from Mini Travellers

  Our third Twinterview guest post is with Karen who founded the amazing  kids travel blog ‘Mini Travellers‘. She’s bravely stepped up to the plate and has agreed to answer the questions that every new parent of twins would love to know! How did you feel when you first found out you were having twins? Absolutely horrified initially! Lily was only 5 months …

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Alternative Valentines Gifts

Looking for some ideas for alternative Valentines Gifts? You’ve come to the right place! I went to our village shop this morning to get the papers and some milk. There was a queue of about six men — waiting to be served — all clutching gaudy black and red cards and boxes of chocolates or bunches of overpriced cheap flowers, wrapped in …

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Colour Your World | #6 Pantone Toasted Almond

So I’ve decided to mix things up a little; this time we’re looking at Pantone Toasted Almond. And having concentrated on home-ware for the last 5 weeks, I suddenly had a burning desire to look at some fashion! I LOVE how this colour has evolved over the years. This spring it’s ‘Toasted Almond’, although over the …

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The Twinterview | Kat — Beau Twins

  Our second Twinterview guest post is with the gorgeous Kat who writes over at the UK lifestyle blog ‘Beau Twins’. She’s given some brilliant, frank, answers to the questions all new mamas (and papas!) of twins would love to know.   How did you feel when you first found out you were having twins? OK, this is going to sound very odd …

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The Twinterview | Jess — Mummy Of Girl and Boy Twins

My first Twinterview guest post is with the lovely Jess who blogs over at ‘Mummy Of Boy Girl Twins’. She’s kindly put herself in the spotlight and has agreed to answer a few questions that any new (or expectant) parent of twins is dying to ask…  over to you Jess!   How did you feel when you first found …

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Planning a Non Religious Naming Ceremony

Are you planning a non religious naming ceremony? As my boy and I are not religious, we would have felt hypocritical to have our sons Christened in a church. That said, what do you do, when you would like to mark a child’s arrival in a significant way but want something more than a party? …

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The Twins Naming Day Celebration

Back in May of this year, we marked the birth of our baby boys with the twins naming day celebration. I’ve mentioned it a couple of times over the summer. I wrote about the naming ceremony invitations that I designed, months after the event happened. But up until now have not had the time to sit and write …

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Me and Mine August 2014 | Scenes from Shambala Festival

This month’s ‘Me and Mine photos will certainly be some of the most memorable in years to come. This August — having been to SO many festivals as a couple — we took our children to Shambala Festival for the very first time. Many would balk at the idea of taking two tiny people to a 4 day festival but this is …

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Bertie’s Egg Allergy (& The Egg Allergy Test)

After ‘Bertie’s Egg Allergy‘ episode happened, we had been quickly referred for an appointment at Birmingham City Hospital. For Bertie’s immunology testing. Odd — seeing as Leicester (which is closer) has a reportedly amazing immunology department . But hey, we dance to the beat of the NHS drum. So we went along with it and …

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34 weeks and 2 days | An allergic reaction to egg.

What a crazy week. Health visitors, new routines and Bertie having an allergic reaction to egg. Wednesday started off brilliantly. The health visitor came for a home visit — the first since The Twinkles were four months old — and I was so excited to find out how much they both weighed. Historically, there has …

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9 Twin Mom To Be Tips

Today I stumbled across a blog written by a girl who has just been given the news she’s expecting twins — well, a week ago, but that’s not very long at all to get your head around something so enormous. She had written a list of questions, similar to the kind of things I would …

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26 weeks and 5 days | The Twinkles are 6 months old!

I cannot believe how quickly time seems to be going. It’s as though someone has pressed the fast forward button on my life and everything is double the speed. The Twinkles are 6 months old! It certainly doesn’t feel like half a year has passed since they were born. The days have gone by in …

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25 weeks old today | 6 month routine

Twin baby 6 month routine

My beautiful Twinkles — where has the time gone? It seems like yesterday that we were being taken down to the delivery suite, to welcome you to the world and now you are very nearly half a year old and we’re trying a new 6 month routine. I can’t believe half a year has almost …

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Our 4 Month Twin Baby Routine

a blog post on our 4 month twin baby routine

So. I tried the new twin baby routine. As predicted, the Twinkles are really not keen on sleeping from 3pm until 5pm in the afternoon. This part of the schedule is an epic fail… I tried the new routine for a couple of days, but on each day either one — or both — twins woke at around …

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15 weeks and 6 days | 15 Week Baby Routine

So today I’ve decided to pluck up the courage to try out a new 15 week baby routine Since they were born, we’ve had the twins in a really good routine; and — as a result — they’ve been such good babies. They have been feeding every 3 hours; but, as a lot of the …

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10 weeks and 6 days | A routine for newborn twins

Time has absolutely flown… tomorrow my boys will be 11 weeks old! I can’t believe how much they’ve grown and how things are changing, literally, day by day. I’m so grateful to the midwife who stressed the importance of a routine for newborn twins. I don’t know where I’d have been without it, if I’m honest. …

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My twin pregnancy — 36 weeks pregnant with twins

36 weeks pregnant with twins

Today I am 36 weeks pregnant with twins. Although not for much longer; we were given some crazy new yesterday. My darling Twinkles, I’m 36 weeks and 2 days pregnant and tomorrow — 13.03.2013 — will be your birthday and the day that your Daddy and I will meet you for the first time. A bit …

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The Best Double Stroller

The Best Double Stroller

I’m 35 weeks pregnant with twins and — at this stage — I had hoped I would be full of news about the beautiful nursery; how it is totally finished and ready for the babies impending arrival. Tumbleweed… To be fair, it’s nearly there. It doesn’t actually contain any nursery furniture yet but it is …

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My Twin Pregnancy — 34 Weeks Pregnant With Twins

I am now 34 weeks pregnant with twins. We had the 34 week scan on Monday. The babies had both grown another half a pound; making the pair of them just one ounce under a chunky 5lb each!!! Well done! Your mama is proud of you… KEEP GROWING!!!! (Poor babies! If they grown much more, …

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My Twin Pregnancy — 33 Weeks Pregnant With Twins

I’m 33 weeks pregnant with twins and desperately trying to get my work tied up before the babies come along. My maternity leave is getting shorter by the day. At the start of every working week, I tell myself it’s going to be the last one before they arrive, but every Friday I seem to …

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My Twin Pregnancy — 30 Weeks Pregnant With Twins

What a weekend!! I am now 30 weeks pregnant with twins. And not only that — this mama to be is now forty years of age!!!! Forty and pregnant! Ohmygod — how did this happen??? When did I turn into a middle aged woman??? In my head I am still 28. I seem to have …

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My Twin Pregnancy — 28 Weeks Pregnant With Twins

I'm 28 weeks pregnant with twins and this is my 4D scan pic!

I’m now 28 weeks pregnant with twins! And yesterday we had the 28 week scan. What a great day! Such a milestone as it now means that these precious babies have a 90% chance of survival, if they were born! I was holding my breath when the sonographer started the scan… as I haven’t felt the …

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My Twin Pregnancy Diary — 27 Weeks Pregnant with Twins

Where, oh where has the time gone??? I’m 27 weeks pregnant with twins; and my babies are officially ‘viable’!! Wooo-hoooo!!! I have been desperate to get to the point of viability. The doctors use that term as though it were some magic charm. And I suppose it is. It means that if the twins were …

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My Twin Pregnancy Diary — 22 Weeks Pregnant With Twins

22 Weeks Pregnant With Twins

Hurray! I’m 22 weeks pregnant with twins and life is feeling really good. I think this is the first time I’ve really relaxed since my pregnancy started. The babies have been really busy over the last week or so; I’ve felt much more movement than before! Last night when their daddy put his hand on …

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My Twin Pregnancy Diary — 21 Weeks Pregnant With Twins

21 weeks pregnant with twins

Not sure what happened there… I seem to have skipped a week!! I am now 21 weeks pregnant with twins!! YAY! :) My Twinkles are starting to become a little more active… or should I say, I am starting to feel them more! Having seen them furiously moving about on the sonographer’s screen from 9 …

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My Twin Pregnancy Diary — 20 Weeks Pregnant With Twins

I’m 20 weeks pregnant with twins. Unbelievable that I’m finally at the halfway stage. I’ve almost been holding my breath for the last couple of months. A midwife told me that once you get past the 20 week scan, you’re pretty much there. We had the 20 weeks scan on Friday. I was quite nervous …

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My twin pregnancy diary — 18 weeks pregnant with twins

I’m 18 weeks pregnant with twins — almost at the halfway mark in my twin pregnancy. When I first did that pregnancy test, all those weeks ago, it felt like we’d never get past the first trimester. And here we are, almost ready for the 20 week scan. This is the most exciting time of …

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17 weeks pregnant with Twins… Hello from the Mothership!

Welcome to The Listed Home! This is my very first post of my pregnancy diary and today I am 17 weeks pregnant with twins. Or 17 weeks and 6 days pregnant with fraternal twins — if you want to be pedantic. Our darling Twinkles. It’s been a long, long journey to get to this point, …

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