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 Sachertorte in the Sacher café and soaked up all the wonderful old-world elegance. And we were so lucky with the sunshine!

I will be sharing an article on the website soon, but in the meantime, I did shared a few more photos on Instagram.

Have you been to Vienna? Please hit reply and let me know what should I add to our must- see list for our next visit!

Easy Seasonal Entertaining

With Easter just around the corner, I thought I would share a few ideas to inspire some easy entertaining.

Easter Afternoon Tea

A selection of recipes - most of which can be prepared ahead - for a relaxed Easter celebration.

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Simnel Cake

Simnel Cake, traditionally served in the UK for Easter and Mother's Day, is a light fruit cake, with a marzipan filling and topping that is surprisingly easy to make.

Simnel Cake Recipe

Easter Brunch Ideas

Bring the family around the table for a traditional Easter brunch with these easy ideas and recipes.

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Egg Salad Sandwiches

My Mom's famous egg salad sandwich recipe with crunchy veggies is great served as a canapé too!

Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe

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This week I'm...

Reading - American Housewife*, a novel by Anita Abriel

Watching - Still watching the new series of Scrubs.

Listening to - The Compound Effect* by Darren Hardy

Looking forward to - a one day beginner's floristry course at Green Parlour - just for fun. I have a beautiful cutting garden and would love to feel more confident arranging the flowers I harvest.

Recommending - This Oxo Good Grips Classic Quick Release Ice Cream Scoop*. I use it for baking - it portions muffins perfectly - even more than to scoop ice cream, but it's great for both! (And with ice cream season fast approaching, a good ice cream scoop is a must-have!)

That's all for now. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead - and sending warmest wishes for a beautiful Passover and Easter season.

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Warmly,

April x