Countryside, Hotels

A staycation and Mother’s Day retreat in the heart of England

Spending a mini-break away in the heart of England at the stunning Coombe Abbey Hotel with Jonathan has been a fabulous way to melt away those winter blues that inevitably come after Christmas. We set off from our cottage in the early hours of the morning whilst it was still dark outside, eager to arrive… Continue reading A staycation and Mother’s Day retreat in the heart of England

Countryside

Snowman Christmas cookies

I’ve been making these cute little guys for a few years now since seeing them on an Instagram post. I shared these on my own Instagram and was requested the recipe a few times so am sharing below! The ones I make are vegetarian and the marshmallows are vegan. I get my marshmallows in a… Continue reading Snowman Christmas cookies

Countryside, winter

Christmas cottage

It’s been a while as I’ve been busy moving, renovating a cottage, having a baby and getting married (yep a busy few months!). It’s cold in our cottage today, 16 degrees as our radiator has broken in the living room, so me and Tabitha (my daughter) are snuggled under a blanket. I am hoping this… Continue reading Christmas cottage

hygge, lifestyle

Candles and Cottages: Why I choose Parks London

I’ve been a fan of candles ever since I can remember. Some of my earliest memories are of candles my Mother used to burn in our house in Avebury Wiltshire during the summer months to bring the freshness of the outdoors inside and in the winter to bring a feeling of coziness and relaxation to… Continue reading Candles and Cottages: Why I choose Parks London

Baking with Lucy

Norwegian waffles with cherry blossom jam

I’ve been making these since 2010 when I first visited Norway and experienced these delicious things at my university friends in Oslo. Mine are slightly adapted and made lactose free. You will need to buy a waffle maker for this recipe. I’d suggest the same as mine which is relatively inexpensive (under £20, you can… Continue reading Norwegian waffles with cherry blossom jam

Baking with Lucy

Wisteria Jam Fairy Cakes

Wisteria is a well known beautiful flower that often grows across the side of houses and walls. It can also be grown as a tree and if you didn’t know already, be used (in part) to make a very floral jam! Whilst the majority of the plant is toxic and it should be handled with… Continue reading Wisteria Jam Fairy Cakes