Hello! Happy June! How are things in your corner of the world? My birthday is in June, so I'm a bit biased, but I have always loved this month. The days are longer, the weather is generally getting a bit warmer, and roses and peonies - my favourite flowers - are in season. I'm thinking about days spent exploring, relaxed entertaining, and afternoons in the shade with a good book and a glass of ice tea. And of course my birthday, which I still get very excited about. One thing I know for sure...
about 6 hours ago • 3 min read
Hello! Can you believe we are over 100 days into 2026? Time seems to be moving at such a pace, it has me thinking about the importance of slowing down and finding joy in the simple, everyday moments. Whether it's taking the time for a few minutes with the book you really don't want to put down, having a quick cup of tea in the garden or simply smelling the flowers, it is almost always the smallest moments that can make us feel more grounded. Oh, and I have a question for you. Are you someone...
28 days ago • 3 min read
Hello! How are things in your corner of the world? These are certainly strange times we are going through, and I hope that wherever you are, you are safe and well. Life seems to get busier and busier, so today I have some recipes to help you answer the 'what's for dinner?' question more easily. I'm also sharing things that are making me smile - in the hope they will make you smile too - as well as an explanation of how I managed to get to Canada from the UK without getting on a plane. But...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hello! Here in the south of England, spring has truly arrived and I am making the most of that fresh seasonal energy at home, in the kitchen and as we get ready for our next family travel adventure. How are things going in your corner of the world? If you'd like to share, please just tap reply. I love hearing from you all. Fresh Spring Energy I always like to refresh my home a little for spring with a good spring clean and a few spring decorating updates. Since our 2023 home renovation, my...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hello! How are you doing? Spring has definitely sprung here in the south of England. Flowers are blooming, the mornings are brighter, and the clocks sprang forward this weekend, so we should be enjoying much longer days very soon. Behind The Scenes My husband Guy and I took a little trip to Vienna last week - 24 hours in an unforgettable city we both hope to return to very soon. We walked over 20 km in just 24 hours through beautiful streets, toured the Vienna Opera House, enjoyed authentic...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello! How are things in your corner of the world? My husband and I are just settling in at home after three weeks away in the US - but I'm delighted to announce there's more travel on the horizon soon! There's more on that below, as well as three books I hope will inspire you as much as they have inspired me over the years. Plus I've got some delicious treats - including a brand new recipe on the blog. But first, a little peak behind the scenes. Behind The Scenes My family and I took a road...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Hello! How are things in your corner of the world? My husband Guy and I arrived home yesterday after whirlwind 3 weeks away in the US, a trip that combined work meetings for Guy and catching up with friends along with some time together to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. The grey weather here in England may be a sharp contrast to the sunshine we've been enjoying in Arizona, California and Hawaii, but I have come home to a garden in full bloom. My flowering cherry tree is heavy with...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hello! When I was a little girl, afternoon tea meant those wonderful occasions when Mom would get out her Brown Betty teapot, let me choose one of the vintage china teacups from her collection and we would sit down and spend some time together. Mom showed me how to warm the teapot and pour the just boiled water carefully over the teabags. Then we would add just a bit of milk to the china teacups so that the tea didn't cause them to crack. After stirring in just a sprinkle of sugar, we would...
3 months ago • 4 min read
Hello! How are things in your corner of the world? I read recently that it has rained every day in the UK since 1 January. I'm not sure if this is entirely true but it certainly feels like it might be! In books and movies, the weather often suits the mood of the characters or what might be about to happen. It is pretty rare for something amazing to happen in a rainstorm. However, in my experience, some of the best days can be days when the weather is less than perfect. Although my heart sank...
4 months ago • 3 min read