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
Cottage Life
Rupert’s First Birthday
Celebrating Rupert’s first birthday has left me feeling extremely emotional. It was something that once felt so far away and then suddenly the day had arrived last Friday. Where did that year go? It seems
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Lifestyle
Christmas Eve Boxes – Our Family’s
It was only a couple of years ago when my cousin Amy asked our Grandad (dab hand at making things out of wood), if he could make a couple of Christmas Eve Boxes for her
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Pregnancy
Group B Strep in Pregnancy
Upon reaching 21 weeks of pregnancy I noticed I had a little bleeding and discussed this with my midwife. I was called in that same afternoon to have some investigatory tests carried out. One of
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Pregnancy
Luxury Lavender Bath Blend
Since the start of my second trimester of pregnancy I’ve been using essential lavender oil to act as an anchor to trigger relaxation and confidence. If you have followed the blog for a while you
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Cottage Life
Slow Cooker Non Alcoholic Mulled Wine
Just a short post today for those who are looking for an alternative to the booze this Christmas. On cold December nights there is nothing that I enjoy more than snuggling down on the sofa
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Travel
Memoirs of Knight Inlet Lodge, British Columbia
We started our Canadian honeymoon with a four-night all-inclusive stay at the very special floating lodge that is Knight Inlet in Glendale Cove, British Columbia. It was here at Knight Inlet Lodge that our most
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Lifestyle
Barbour – Jackets to Stand the Test of Time
A Barbour jacket will stand the test of time, not only for it’s timeless, classic and effortless style, (be it in the countryside or in the city) but also as a jacket which is made to last, and last they do with a longevity like no other I’ve ever known.
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Lifestyle
Hounds & Hers – Subscription Boxes for You & Your Dog
This month the Dals and I were generously sent a gift from Emma the Director of Hounds & Hers. Hounds & Hers is a new luxurious canine subscription box which is tailored half for you