Our upcoming move is giving me the perfect excuse for some window shopping. This week I’ve been pondering our dream bedroom. What would I want if I was starting with a blank canvas? Somewhere grown up and not full of toys Somewhere calm and serene, not too busy Some feminine touches but not too girly […]
Laundry: Tame that pile today
One thing I hadn’t prepared myself for when I became a parent was the amount of laundry that seem to appear from nowhere. Not to worry, I thought to myself, once I’m past that ‘baby vomit and pureed veg on everything’ stage there won’t be so much but seven years into parenthood it still hasn’t […]
Mini Cherry and Almond Bundt Cakes with Lemon Icing
This year I’ll be joining in with the Great Blogger Bake Off which essentially involves baking along with the series each week. This week I’ve made mini Cherry and Almond cakes, little moist bundt cakes full of sweet glace cherries topped with a lemon icing with cherries and toasted almonds. I’m hoping the lovely […]
Plan Your London Theatre Break
London’s West End is one of the world’s most famous theatre districts, and with the sheer scale and quality of the shows on offer, it’s easy to see why. Unfortunately seeing a top rate musical or play in the West End can come with a price tag to match, so here’s how to enjoy your […]
My Favourite Childrens Watches
I’m quite excited that E is starting to get to grips with telling the time. It’s a big milestone for little ones. The best way to mark it is of course to get him a special watch of his own. I’ve got a few criteria for picking great childrens watches: Choosing Childrens Watches Don’t spend […]
My Favourite Fathers Day Cards
With Father’s Day on the horizon I’m back to that annual dilemma of what to get Hubs. We don’t normally make much of a fuss about special occasions but for Father’s Day the boys and I do our best to find that perfect card and gift. Here’s a run down of some of my favourite […]




