A blanket for my Goddaughter – Part Two
I’ve been meaning to post this for a while but what with moving house, finally learning to drive at the ripe old age of 30 and holding down the day job, I’ve been a bit lax. But I am pleased … Continue reading
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A Wedding Sampler for my Sister
Some months ago my darling sister became engaged and I obviously immediately started plotting about what would make the perfect wedding present. I’ve always loved antique cross stitch samplers so decided to make a more modern piece of needlework which … Continue reading
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Paint dipped spoons
If your wooden spoons are looking a little forlorn, this is an easy way to make them shiny and happy again. Plus they make really pretty presents or you could just customise them for your own kitchen. HOURS of fun… … Continue reading
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So much to covet, so little time…
I’m pretty excited about Christmas which is rather surprising given, like most people working in PR, I’ve been working on Christmas stories since about June – sending off mince pies to monthly magazines and talking turkey timings with our chefs. … Continue reading
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Homecoming Chicken Pie
I can make a good pie. It was one of the first things I cooked when I was trying to woo my husband (it must have worked) so when deciding what the poor exhausted man might appreciate most for his … Continue reading
The Perfect Getaway: Catherine’s Cottages, Vertes Forest, Hungary
I came across this gorgeous little collection of eco cottages whilst scouring the internet for somewhere to disappear to for a rather overdue week long summer break with Mr T. Unless you are really pushing the boat out, I find … Continue reading
Cool trainer alert
It seems fitting that I should post about a pair of trainers during the Olympics and let’s face it these aren’t your average trainers, we’ve come a long way since Green flash and PE plimsolls… American brand Be&D have come … Continue reading
A wedding cake for my sister… Part II (adventures in Victoria Sponge)
Last weekend the oldest of the Brunt sister clan was married to her love on a perfect English summer’s day at a tiny church on the banks of the River Stour in Constable country. She asked around a dozen of … Continue reading
Italian picnic on a windowsill
Trying to buy your first home in London, when you’re not a zillionaire is really quite hard. James and I have been spending every spare weekend and most evenings traipsing round roads, doing viewings and taking constant calls from dopey … Continue reading
The Perfect Wedding Guest Outfit
Anyone who knows me will know that I do love a dress. I’m rarely seen out of one, so given it’s wedding season and I have my sister’s wedding and two best friends’ weddings to plan outfits for AND the … Continue reading
