Create the Look: Retro Design
What is Retro Design? The term retro is short for ‘retrospective’ – the definition of the word is to look…
A Family Visit to South Lakes Safari Zoo
During the Easter holidays, I took Aurelia to the South Lakes Safari Zoo located close to the Lake District. This…
Quick and Easy Rhubarb Crumble
I thought I’d try something a little different this week and tried my hand at making my own quick and…
Dried Fruit Recipes
I received a complimentary box of dried fruit from Whitworths. My daughter and I decided to do some baking and…
Aldi Sugar-Free Sweets
When I stopped smoking in 2012 I turned to sweets (mints in particular) to curb my cravings for cigarettes. They…
The Russian Whale Jail and the Sad Reality of Whaling
In October 2018, a news story broke of a ‘Whale jail’ in the Far East of Russia. The media threw…
Fun Online Games for Younger Kids
Like many others of her age, my 5-year-old daughter loves playing games on her tablet. When she first started to…
Easter Resources From Mrs Mactivity
Aurelia and I have been introduced to a most wonderful website – Mrs Mactivity. I honestly cannot praise this site…
Shopping for a Chaise Longue
I had a chaise longue many years ago and I absolutely adored it. Unfortunately, it became a place to store…
My Healthy Homemade Burgers #MeatMatters Challenge
This post is an entry for the #MeatMatters Challenge, sponsored by Simply Beef and Lamb. Learn more about the benefits…
Carpe Diem – Some Thoughts on this Philosophy
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Mr John Keating, played by Robin Williams in the 1989 film ‘Dead Poets Society’ famously…
How to Incorporate Tropical Design into Your Home
Whether you decide to go all-out tropical, or simply want to incorporate a little of the tropical theme into your…
English Heritage Bargains!
On our recent trip to Cumbria, we visited a number of English Heritage sites. For the past three years, we…
Interiors Trends: The Cosmos
I’ve been thinking about decorating my 5-year old’s bedroom this week. I have searched the internet for the current trends…
The Psychology of Colour: Using Colours in the Home
The psychology of colour has always fascinated me. I love to use different colours in the home to create different…
Shibui Teas – Tea Sensation!
I have been kindly sent a selection of delicious teas by Shibui Tea and wanted to tell my readers all…
Why Breast Wasn’t Best For Us – My Experience with Breastfeeding
First of all, I would like to thank Millenial Mom for sharing her experience of breastfeeding in her recent post:…
Unicorn Bathroom Accessories – Creating a Unicorn Space
Why Choose Unicorn Bathroom Accessories? Last year, we moved into a beautiful new home. We now have 2 bathrooms. Our…
