• Pretty in pink – statement shoes and accessories for summer dressing

    As summer takes hold and the UK braces for an impending heatwave, my attention has …

  • Celebrating Father’s Day with Boots

    I’m not sure where I’d be without my Dad.  I’m 39 this year, …

  • Managing toddler snack demands: trying the Division of Responsibility method

    As we approach Alba’s 3rd birthday, I’d describe her as fun, independent, kind…. …

  • Mindful Parenting: My tips for staying present in the moment with your …

    As a parent, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle …

  • Christmas snaps

    Christmas snaps

    Just a few snaps now I am home with the parents and feeling very Christmassy.  Now that me and the other half have added out presents to the ones already under my parents’ tree there really are so many presents…

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    De-stressing

    De-stressing

    Yesterday was my last day in the office until January the 4th.  I have to specify ‘not being in the office’ as the definition of being on my Christmas holidays as I actually am on call for a few days…

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    Bad blogger and snowy scenes

    Bad blogger and snowy scenes

    I was a very bad blogger last week and managed a measly one post! To my new readers, let me assure you that I normally blog far more frequently than this!  Last week was a hell of a week –…

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    I bought a house

    I bought a house

    My intention today was to blog about all of the lovely things I have found on Etsy lately; a sort of dream Etsy shopping list if you will, but I have some other exciting news that I wanted to share…

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    Owl versus shark

    Owl versus shark

    After worrying that I would never develop any crafty talent in my last post, I had a few comments from people urging me to carry on trying and that practice would make perfect.  With this in mind I had a…

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