OUR WEEKEND IN LONDON (AND ELSIE’S FIRST TIME IN THE CAPITAL!)
TWO days after Elsie started school, we made a flying visit to London. To show her some of the sights and catch up with family and friends.
MEET OUR NEW ADDITION!
IF you’re expecting baby news, you’re going to be disappointed. But if you love animals, then you’re in a for a winner today folks! ;-) Ladies and gents, may I introduce you to the new member of our little family, Busta the dog. A 13 week golden cockapoo whom arrived in our lives this weekend and has already turned them upside down!
FIVE THINGS TO THINK ABOUT THIS CHRISTMAS
IT’s nearly here. The big day! The day every child in the land is excitedly waiting for. The day that comes with all the expectations, all the hopes and all the stress. The day that many people are longing for. The day that many other people will be dreading. Christmas Day. For most of us there will be presents, a turkey dinner, booze and plenty of it. (If we’re lucky.) However
AFTERNOON TEA AT BETTYS WITH MY MUM
I ENJOYED an incredible afternoon tea at Bettys the other week. On a cold yet beautiful winter’s Day, I travelled to the historic city of York with my lovely Mum and we experienced the most delicious champagne afternoon tea, as Bettys‘ guests. Quite frankly, if there’s a finer way to spend a few precious hours with your Mum, well I’d be amazed because this really was quite something. I often talk
A MAGICAL, WINTERY EVENING AT DISNEY ON ICE
IT all started with a dress. This dress. A special Frozen dress (which lights up and has a magical brooch and everything!) Yep, Elsie would go to…Disney On Ice Presents World Of Enchantment, courtesy of the kind people at Sheffield Motorpoint Arena who invited me, Elsie and two guests (my sister Sal and niece Ella) as their VIPs on the front row. A reminder, if ever there was one, that
LIVING ‘LA DOLCE VITA’ AT A BOOKINGS FOR YOU VILLA
BEFORE we get cracking with today’s post, I just want to take a moment to say I’m sorry… That my blog posts have been a bit sporadic of late. I’m a poorly lady you see at the moment, having had flu for the last week or so, so bar on odd post, I’ve spent most of my time lying in bed or watching endless rounds of children’s TV with little
FIVE QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF ABOUT ANYONE
A FEW weeks ago I wrote a post about walking away from people. From those who make you miserable, treat you shoddily or fill your world with negativity. The post received quite the response (thanks everyone!) and is still attracting comments, even as I type. So today, I thought I’d carry on the ‘walking away’ theme and give us all some food for thought on this sunny Friday. Myself totally
A SNEAK PEEK AT MY LIFE RECENTLY
I’M GOING through one of those fabulous phases in life at the moment. You know, the ones when life seems to be a little more exciting and jam packed than usual. So here’s a quick sneak peek of what I’ve been up to recently… New additions to the family Ok, let’s start with the most exciting news first! We have two new additions to the family and nope I’m