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
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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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The Hen Do – Unique Home Stays Florin
My big sister, and MOH Hannah was left in Complete control of my away hen do, and what an unforgettable few days away she created, not just for myself but all the ladies who were
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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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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
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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