My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up as Jesse clambered in beside me. Drifting back to sleep while Mr L.A. took him downstairs. Eventually dragging myself out of bed. Making myself a strong cup of tea. Curling up on the sofa. Listening to the rain. Missing summer already. Jumping in the shower....
10 Things I’ll Miss About Summer
It's the first day of September, and in this household, the last day of the summer holidays. Tomorrow, Izzy begins a new chapter at secondary school and on Monday, Jesse will follow suit, moving up to the big, scary junior school all by himself. This year, as the...
My {bank holiday} weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up at my in-laws' house near Derby. Racing downstairs to see the children properly after a week apart. Mr L.A. and I arrived very late on Friday night when the children really should have been asleep, but weren't, so our initial greeting had been one of mixed...
4 Cleansers I Never Want To Be Without
While I don't blog about beauty as much as I did in the early days of Love Audrey, my passion for lipstick, powder and paint remains as strong as ever. Skincare has always been my biggest weakness. It's also an area of my life in which I simply cannot embrace...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up in West London. Months ago, I took advantage of Kids Week and booked some theatre tickets for the summer holidays. After a long 9-day run of solo parenting, the children and I finally made it to my mum's flat on Friday evening where we were reunited with Mr...
My Favourite Summer Recipe Books
My recipe book obsession is already well documented on this blog {here and here}, but I've never written about this subject from a seasonal perspective. As the food I cook and eat changes quite dramatically with the seasons, this really is a gross oversight on my...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up at my aunt and uncle's house in Wiltshire. Snuggling with Jesse beneath the bed covers. Heading downstairs for a mug of tea. Watching Jesse play with my cousin's old Lego sets. Tucking into a steaming hot bowl of porridge topped with a generous drizzle of...
The National Dahlia Collection at Varfell Farm, Penzance
One of the many highlights of our recent holiday in Cornwall was a trip to Varfell Farm near Penzance. Home to the National Dahlia Collection since 1998, the current custodians, Winchester Growers, have created a two acre display garden that features over 1600...
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...
