A Fish & Chip Supper at the Seaside and Rupert’s First Time in the Sea

Last night along with our good friends and Rupert’s godparents Jill and Paul, as well as our pack of dogs we visited the seaside. I had packed some gin for Jill and I and beers

Our Second Wedding Anniversary

June 2, 2021June 3, 2021

A good number of years ago, Chris and I vowed never to venture out again on a bank holiday after a very unsuccessful trip out. A few years down the line, we ended up picking

An Eggcellent Easter Egg Hunt in the Garden

April 4, 2021April 5, 2021

While Rupert was was taking an afternoon nap yesterday, I made my way out in to the garden to set up an eggcellent Easter egg hunt for when he woke up. It turned out to

Lordington Lavender Farm, Sussex

July 13, 2019July 13, 2019

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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A Blustery Birthday Breakfast at the Beach

March 10, 2019April 5, 2021

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

Travel

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

Lifestyle

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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