Almost immediately after I posted my sparkly engagement news on Instagram I was astounded by the amount of likes and lovely comments of congratulations that came flooding in. The picture has proven to be my
Lifestyle
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 2
With the weather being so wonderful on the lead up to our road trip it had Chris and I praying that the sun would continue to shine for us during our stay. We were very
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Gin & Tea Garden Party
On a warm summer’s day what could be a better way to while away a few hours with girlfriends than getting together over afternoon tea? The answer….. add gin! After visiting Silent Pool Distillery one
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A Very Ginteresting Evening – Silent Pool Distillery
Perspectives have changed and gin is in! The drink that was once associated with grandparents has transformed itself, especially when it comes to luxury end of the gin spectrum. In the UK over the last
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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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The Poet’s Hideaway
“Getting away from it all” a phrase that Chris and I clearly have very different ideas on. My idea is that of a rural escape in the middle of know where with the dogs in
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The Dogs Dinner
I want to share with you a topic I am very passionate about, Shiva and Bunters diet. The phrase ‘you are what you eat’ coined by Gillian McKeith, for me extends past us mere humans and is something
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All Aboard – A Day Out at The Bluebell Railway
Chris and I took a much needed week off over the Bank Holiday, as Bunter was recovering from his castration we took time to simply be at home with the dogs and get on with home improvements.