Home Comforts – A Finishing Touch From Dartington Crystal
If you follow me on Instagram, you might already know that towards the end of last year we made some great progress in our master bedroom makeover. The walls received a fresh lick of paint, the grotty carpet was removed and the floorboards were stripped and sanded. We...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up as Jesse clambered into bed beside me. Creeping downstairs to make myself a cup of tea. Snuggling on the sofa while we waited for the others to emerge. Making hot drinks for my sister and her boyfriend. Slowly serving breakfast. Coaxing the kids into their...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up as the Ocado van pulled up outside. Wondering why I had booked our delivery for before 7am on a Saturday morning. Dragging myself downstairs. Making tea while Mr L.A. brought the shopping bags into the kitchen. Slowly filling the fridge with fresh produce....
Dressing for the Weather
One of the many reasons I could never be a fully fledged fashion blogger is that nothing on this earth can persuade me to part with my winter coat unless I'm safely tucked behind closed doors and enveloped in the comforting warmth of a central heating system. As much...
The Perils of Perfectionism
'Perfectionism is not a quest for the best. It is the pursuit of the worst in ourselves, the part that tells us that nothing we do will ever be good enough - that we should try harder.' - Julia Cameron I have always been a perfectionist. As a child, I discarded...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Dozing in bed with Jesse until the sun came up. Creeping downstairs for a cup of tea. Snuggling beneath a blanket on the sofa. Waiting for Izzy to emerge. She's definitely mastered the art of sleeping in at weekends. We just need Jess to follow suit! Missing Mr L.A....
Hello 2016
I don't think I've ever waited so long to publish a blog post at the beginning of a new year. I can usually be found at my laptop on January 1st, raring to go and desperate to document my hopes and dreams for the coming months, but this year was different. As much as...
The Perfect Cheese Board and a John Lewis Christmas Hamper
I have become something of a cheese board obsessive. Inspired by Pinterest and a life-long love of fromage, I've been known to spend hours curating the perfect platter for a dinner party or gathering. Christmas, and the abundance of cheese-eating opportunities that...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up as Jesse quietly clambered into our bed. Heading downstairs for a cup of tea. Not feeling very well. To tell you the truth, I've been a little under the weather all weekend and it's been pretty boring. Getting cosy beneath a blanket on the sofa. Enjoying the...
Baked Fish with Rainbow Roasted Vegetables and Cauli Rice
As a general rule, I tend to avoid trendy food like the plague. You won't find a spiralizer in my kitchen, I have no interest in juicing and I've never tried a kale chip. So, as you can probably imagine, I was initially skeptical about Cauli Rice. The first long life,...
List Making and Meal Planning for Christmas
Although I've prepared Christmas dinner a few times now, this year is only the second time we've hosted guests. There will be nine of us eating on the 25th and more arriving for a buffet on Boxing Day. The need to get the Christmas decs up and prepare the house for...
Colourful, Comfy Children’s Clothing From Animal
My kids have a nasty habit of synchronising their sudden growth spurts. This, combined with the recent dip in temperature, left both of them in desperate need of new clothes. I love discovering new places to shop for their wardrobe, so an email from UK action sports...
Hotel Chocolat Festive White Chocolate and Raspberry Layer Cake
I've declared my love for Hotel Chocolat's Cocoa Cuisine collection on the pages of this blog before. Last year, I rustled up a delicious marble cake using their Salted Caramel, Pecan and Chocolate Spread. I was left thoroughly impressed, so when they asked me to get...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up as Jesse clambered into bed a little after 4am. Drifting in and out of sleep as he tossed and turned beside me. Finally giving up and heading downstairs. Curling up beneath a blanket on the sofa. Nursing a huge mug of tea. Peering out the kitchen window and...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up and wondering if the events of the previous evening were some kind of horrible dream. Drifting off to sleep again. Creeping downstairs to join the others. Whispering about the news while Jesse watched cartoons. Struggling to make sense of it all. Sipping tea...
Home Comforts ~ Jesse’s Room: An Update with Mister Peebles
Jesse's bedroom was one of the first spaces we tackled when we purchased our Bristol home. Just over two years later, it remains one of my favourite projects to date. We crammed so much colour into that tiny box room, it's impossible to feel anything other than...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Luxuriating in bed. Mr L.A. let me sleep in until well after 9am. Such a treat! Heading downstairs for a cup of tea. Cuddling the kids. Hunkering down beneath a blanket on the sofa. Eating scrambled eggs on toast. Stealing a couple of hours to write. Listening to the...
My Current Recipe Book Obsessions
While my five favourite recipe books remain unchanged, I'm always dipping in and out of a wide variety of titles. Searching for inspiration and adding new dishes to my repertoire is vital for warding off the boredom that can so easily set in when you're cooking daily...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up from an incredibly comfortable night's sleep. Although our bedroom is far from finished and we're yet to assemble our bed, we have unwrapped our new mattress, pillows and duvet. Heaven. Snuggling with Jesse in the dark. Missing Izzy. She spent the entire...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up to find it was still dark outside. Longing for a little more sleep. Snuggling with Jesse beneath the bed covers. Creeping downstairs for a cup of tea. Letting Izzy sleep in for as long as possible. Sending Mr L.A. out for eggs. Making breakfast while the...
