Festival Drinks
We’re off to a festival this weekend. And it’s my favourite kind of festival because it’s local, meaning I get to soak up the atmosphere and still collapse into my own bed at the end of it.
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Spitting Image
I was away working in London all last week and after two rain-sodden weeks of school holidays, it felt like something of a mini-break.
Here comes the sun
I’ve spent much of this week trying to keep kids off screens despite the rain/without spending a small fortune doing so.
Mini Break
The kids don’t break up until later but we’ve already broken out the Mini Eggs in this house. I bought them to put on top of my sister’s birthday cake (it’s tomorrow.
Spring Clean
Spring is officially here. Not that you’d know it: I spent the day wearing two jumpers and a cardigan. But today the sky was blue and the chill in the air not quite as beastly as before.
Gin & Tonic
Last week, one lovely reader asked about gin. She’d walked into a bar, ordered a gin & tonic, was asked which gin and panicked.
Mother’s Day Booze
When it comes to Mother’s Day, I don’t ask for much. Which is just as well because the Husband would pass out if he knew how much my favourite bubble bath cost (Elemis Muscle Soak, as it happens).
Let It Snow
So, as I write this, everywhere is blanketed in the white stuff. But like a foot sticking out from the edge of the duvet, where we live (in the New Forest) is cold but uncovered.
Aprés Ski
This time last week I was sitting in an alpine restaurant with a plate of macaroni covered in melted swiss cheese and a glass of crisp white swiss wine in front of me.
Win A Spa Day For Two!
Honestly, I never used to get the whole self-care thing. In my twenties, I was too busy. In my thirties, too tired.
Blue Moon
After what feels like 782 days, January is finally over. Even the universe seemed pleased to see the back of it, sticking a beautiful blue moon in the sky to celebrate.
