Countryside

Lucy’s festive mince pies

The only little hands I let near a freshly baked mince pie before asking are Tabitha’s. These mince pies are absolutely gorgeous, a little boozy (just remove if baking for little ones or use less, it mostly cooks off in the oven) and absolutely packed with the flavours of Christmas! ✨ My ultimate Christmas mince… Continue reading Lucy’s festive mince pies

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PTSD birth trauma and motherhood.

Hello, it’s been a while. I’m sorry I’ve been away. Things have been hectic over here the last few months with a new baby, wedding, house move and unfortunately severe illnesses. This time last year I almost died and I’m going to share that story with you now. We’ve lived in our little thatched cottage… Continue reading PTSD birth trauma and motherhood.

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

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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

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Welcoming Spring

This month we are welcoming the first day of spring on the 21st which is a Saturday, a day which I am sure I’m not alone in welcoming with open arms! There have already been lots of signs that it is well on its way with the abundance of snowdrops and crocuses poking their heads… Continue reading Welcoming Spring