IF you’re in need of some fabulous bunting for a wedding, party or baby’s nursery, then listen up folks because this is THE post for you. Here’s how to make the easiest bunting in the world. And I promise you, there is absolutely no needle and thread in sight. Ready? You will need: Fabric – ideally at least three different designs. For my bunting I used five. Pinking shears –
JUST a few weeks ago I was sat on a beach in beautiful Cornwall, listening to the waves and thinking, this is the life. Our little break definitely did us all the world of good and weather wise, well folks, we got pretty lucky. Not quite Carribean temperatures but perfectly pleasant indeed. For Elsie it was a week of firsts – her first touch of sand, her first ‘swim’ in
IF you’ve got a christening coming up and are stuck for present ideas, then fear not. Here are five lovely christening gifts, that will cost you less than £20 and are a little bit different to the norm. After all, there are only so many silver spoons and egg cups a child can have ;-) * Name a star Yes folks for the un-princely sum of £20, you can name
AS a HUGE book fan (I will NEVER own a kindle) it’s perhaps no surprise to learn that I’m passionate about getting my little Elsie interested in books. Admittedly, she is very young still, however I’m already introducing her to all kinds of books from soft ones to squeaky ones, ‘baby’ ones to more grown up children’s ones. Two children’s books that have become firm favourites with Elsie (and myself)
SOMETIMES when I occasionally lose my blogging mojo, I wonder why I am spending so much time beavering away, when I could be sat with my feet up relaxing. And the incredible thing, is that, usually, just when I’m feeling especially fed up, something amazing happens and my blogging joy returns. Something, just like this. Yes folks, I’m not going to deny that I’m as pleased as punch to tell
IT’S rare that I post family images but Elsie’s christening was such a special day, that I’ve made an unusual exception to the rule. Here are some of my favourite images taken from Elsie’s big day. I hope you’ll all get a sense of what a magical day it was in our lives. It certainly was a day to remember! Dress: Elsie wore an antique ivory christening gown with tambour lace
IT’S always good to show some gratitude and celebrate the fabulousness which is all around us. So taking a little time to reflect on what I’ve loved this week, here is today’s Friday Five! * Cocktails and chatter with an inspiring pal On Wednesday night I spent a few wonderful hours catching up with a lovely friend over a cocktail – a cosmopolitan, my absolute favourite. The evening reminded me
THE other day I was looking after Elsie, doing my best as always to make sure she is happy and comfortable, when a question popped into my head. When do we start to become afraid of asking for our needs to be met? From the mind-blowing minute she came into the world, Elsie has always been a brilliant communicator, helping me to easily figure out what it is that she
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