A Blustery Birthday Breakfast at the Beach

March 10, 2019March 11, 2019

For my birthday this weekend I could think of nothing I would rather do than put the dogs in the car and head to the coast. And so we made our way to Ferring beach

Romantic Getaway – Buxted Park Hotel

September 11, 2018April 30, 2019

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

Playing in a Purple Paradise – Mayfield Lavender

July 20, 2018April 30, 2019

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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Searching for Snowdrops

February 21, 2018June 26, 2018

Last Saturday in the South East was a blissfully sunny and warm winter’s day. The promise of springtime was well and truly in the air making it perfect weather to enjoy a sunny morning stroll

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Plodding around Polesden

November 17, 2017June 26, 2018

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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Slindon Pumpkins & The Bridle Road to Bignor

November 7, 2017June 26, 2018

Monday week Chris and I took a day out of the office so that we could keep to an annual Halloween time tradition which has developed over the last few years. The tradition being that

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Leith Nothing other than Footprints

November 2, 2017June 26, 2018

Honestly where do the weeks disappear to?! I can’t believe that it’s Friday again. Last Friday was a man free one and offered a great opportunity to invite a couple of the girls over (Jill

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Winkworth Wanders

October 23, 2017June 26, 2018

Autumn really does for me, provide the best backdrop for a walk in the English countryside. Over the coming weeks I will be posting a selection of our favourite autumn countryside walks in Sussex and

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Burghley Beginners

September 13, 2017June 26, 2018

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

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