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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Playing in a Purple Paradise
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
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Log House Holidays – Part 1
After reading Steph & The Spaniels glowing review of Log House Holidays, it was not long before I was on the phone booking us in for a summer staycation. Since booking, I had been counting down the
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Sparkling Rose Petal Wine
We have an abundance of roses in our garden over the summer months, and each year I enjoy not only looking at them and taking in their scent, I also enjoy making treats out of
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Elderflower & Lemon Cordial
As many of you will know I made elderflower wine in the autumn, and this spring I was keen to make my first batch of elderflower cordial. My first attempt last spring had been quite unsuccessful,
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Winter Warmer Walks – Leave Your Boots at the Door
Well hello and Happy New Year! I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and that 2018 has so far treated you kindly. Ours has not gone so well thus far with the sudden loss
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Plodding around Polesden
Last Friday I started my weekend early by taking the day off to spend a little time with my mother. Oh and what a perfect time we spent together, blessed with a bright crisp autumn
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Dog Friendly Bodmin Moor
As you know back in October we took a mini break with Shiva and Bunter to Bodmin Moor, this was Bunters first holiday! We booked a four night stay at the lovely Poets Hideaway nestled deep in Bodmin
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Burghley Beginners
I am a bit behind in writing this post – better late than never! My current location for writing is not my usual cosy spot in the cottage as I am away on business this