On Sunday we celebrated a whole year of being Mr and Mrs Chessell! Well married, as I’ve yet to officially change my name (other than for the purpose of Rupert’s birth certificate). I asked Chris
Cottage Life
Lockdown Life with Rupert
In an ideal world, Rupert and I would be out visiting our loved ones, doing lots of cake tasting, National Trusting and spending more time outside. Yet we are in a time where the world
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Lifestyle
Something Special to Share
How I’ve managed to keep quiet until now is beyond me, as I’ve been bursting with excitement and happiness for months. The time now feels right to share with you that in March we will
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Lifestyle
Our Wedding in Pictures
Chris and I had often spoken of having our wedding reception at my Mothers, even before we got engaged. It’s a place we both love and a place that already held many fond memories for
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Lifestyle
Lordington Lavender Farm, Sussex
After visiting Mayfield and Cotswold Lavender fields last year, one of my favourite summer past times has since become visiting lavender fields. And this year I discovered we had one right here is Sussex! However
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Lifestyle
A Vintage Garden Tea Party – at Home Hen Do
After hosting a Gin & Tea Party which went down really well with the girls last year, I wanted to do something similar for my at home hen do, and decided on a vintage garden
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Lifestyle
Time on Tweed – Watches by Morris Richardson
I’m late, I’m late for a very important date!! Said the Mad Hatter (and myself frequently)! However my use of this phrase will be much less frequent from here on, and this is thanks to
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Travel
Romantic Getaway – Buxted Park Hotel
Earlier in the year I booked a surprise (for Chris) romantic night away for the two of us. It’s not often we go away without the Dals as we miss them too much! The night away came around
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Lifestyle
Playing in a Purple Paradise – Mayfield Lavender
Up until around 20 years ago, the highly versatile perfumed purple plant which was first introduced to Britain by the Romans, and once carpeted the English countryside during the summer months was in decline. This