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The Bottom of the Ironing Basket
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A lifestyle blog about life & style, food & travel, London life, parenting, house & home.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 260 )
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House & Home : Adding Colour with Graham & Brown.
As part of my ongoing collaboration with wallpaper designer Graham Brown, I will be featuring a different design trend each month....this month is "Popsicle". Read more
Posted on 16 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL -
Right Now.
listening : to The Beatles "Love" album, my son bowling balls at his cricket wickets, the hum of my neighbours eating dinner in their gardenreading : "Wild",... Read more
Posted on 12 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL -
Happy Weekend. Make It An Al Fresco One.
r The weather is unpredictable in England, especially at this time of year....you learn to get outside make the most of any sunshine that you get. Read more
Posted on 30 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL -
Football Dreams : A Visit to Wembley.
One of the undoubted perks of blogging is that, occasionally, you get invited to do some very cool things.A few weeks ago my son my husband were guests of... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL -
Travel : Weekend in Europe with Kid and Coe.
For the first time in some years, I haven't yet booked our summer holiday.We will probably do something very last minute....sunshine a beach are all I we... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL -
Inspiration : 5 Pins & 5 Links.
there are a million photos of the Eiffel Tower but I love this image which perfectly captures the scale of the tower the beauty of the design.indeed.....is... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL -
House & Home : Workspace Inspiration with Graham & Brown Wallpaper.
I was recently delighted to be invited to be a "brand ambassador" for Graham Brown, a company who have been producing wallpapers since 1946. Read more
Posted on 27 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL -
Just Keep Swimming.
helena bonham carter - via pinterestthose days when your mind your thoughts keep getting in the way....distracting you, waylaying you, reminding you ... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL -
Sponsored Post : World Baking Day - Who Will You Bake For?
I wrote earlier in the week about World Baking Day which is taking place today and, having replenished my store cupboard yesterday, today I spent several happy... Read more
Posted on 17 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL -
House & Home : Farrow & Ball, A Painting Project.
via PinterestOne of the things that I am learning about house renovations is just how many "projects" it involves. Yesterday I thought it might be both fun ... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL -
Sponsored Post : World Baking Day - Who Will You Bake For?
I never really need a reason to bake but as May 17 is World Baking Day, I thought that instead of baking my regular tried tested recipes, I would try somethin... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL -
House & Home : Affordable Artwork Under £100.
As most of our home is currently or is going to be or painted white or grey, I am planning to add colour to the rooms with artwork. Read more
Posted on 04 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL -
Happy May 1st!
Happy May 1st....here's to sunshine, blue skies, holidays, eating al fresco (is that too optimistic for Britain?!) getting outside for all those summer... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL -
GSD Aka Getting Stuff Done.
via Apartment Therapy Starting the week as I mean to go on....ORGANISED!!Like many people, I suspect, I have a running to-do list in my head, not of the urgent... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL -
Here I Am!
So the Easter holidays came went both of my children have been back at school for one whole week now.The return to school is always somewhat bittersweet.... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL -
Five Recipes : Easter Baking.
Easter Basket Cake For this week's five recipe series, I've chosen some fabulously delicious pretty cakes which would grace any Easter tea table... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL -
Beauty : A Little Online Shopping with Chemist Direct
I love a good beauty product when I was asked recently if I would be interested in trying out the Chemist Direct website, I didn't have to be asked twice! Read more
Posted on 02 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL -
Well, Hello April!
In the days when I worked full time in an office, January lasted forever spring took an eternity to arrive....how then is it already April, how did that... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL -
Five Recipes : Salted Caramel
salted caramel banoffee eclairsI've only made choux pastry a few times but each time it's gone spectacularly right so every time I see a recipe that calls for... Read more
Posted on 16 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL -
Sponsored Video : A2 Milk
Following a conversation with friends last week, I was reminded once again how fortunate I am that my children don't have any food allergies or intolerances. Read more
Posted on 16 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL