Saturday is ‘Caption Day’ over at Mammasaurus’ blog. Here is my picture and all you have to do is caption it! Why not pop over to Mammasaurus’ blog and have a go at some others.
Bathroom Revamp – Top tips for small spaces
I would like to say that our bathroom is small but perfectly formed, realistically though is it just small. Like the rest of our house it needs some attention. After doing some research, with the task of revamping this room in mind. I have put together a few tips to help those of us with small bathrooms make the most …
Word of the week #10
Friday means it’s time to link up with Jocelyn from The Reading Residence for Word of the week #WOTW. The word of my week is; This week has been a week of achievement for Baby. She has learned two new things within a day of each other. On Wednesday she decided that she wanted to crawl properly and not commando …
What Matters Most
I recently came across a competition being organised by John Lewis. The challenge was to post a picture of your most treasured possession with a six word story. I thought long and hard about the possessions I couldn’t live without. I found this quite difficult. Everything I thought of, I realised I would not be distraught if I no longer …
Bedroom Make Over Wish List
Our house is getting a little tired. All of the rooms were decorated quite some time ago and I feel the decor doesn’t really reflect us. I would love our space to feel more personal. We have had some good news though. It looks likely that our landlords will be ripping out our coal fire central heating system and putting …
Little Sweet Designs Print Review
I was recently asked to review a print from Little Sweet Designs an award winning boutique, specialising in stunning nursery prints and children’s gifts. Little Sweet Designs website is a collection of such pretty things, canvases, prints, door plaques, bean bags…everything to make your little one’s nursery or playroom beautiful. I especially love the hangers, so pretty! Most of the …
Mother’s Day hamper review
This year will be my first Mother’s Day. I am really looking forward to it and I was thrilled when Spicers of Hythe contacted me to ask if I would like to be sent a hamper to enjoy. Obviously I was delighted. I received the Tea Time Tray, which is priced at £28 including VAT and delivery. Spicers was established …
Family Matters
Photographs were not a big part of my childhood. I think it was the era though, more than something lacking in our particular family. I wasn’t given any photo’s and as I have grown up, my family has dwindled. I found myself wishing for some concrete history. Pictures that would give me a sense of history, family and maybe belonging. …
Living Arrows / The 52 Project 11/52
It is time for me to link up with ‘The 52 Project’ (Practising Simplicity) and the Living Arrows (I Heart Snapping). The objective is to take a picture that captures the beauty and magic of childhood in our eyes. ‘You are the bows from your children as living arrows are sent forth’ Kahul Gibran. 11/52
Our week that was captured #11
What lovely weather we have had! I love feeling the sun on my face and being able to go out without a coat. I am getting excited at the prospect of longer spells of good weather, playing in the garden with Baby and family adventures. This week we didn’t do anything earth shatteringly exciting, but we had a lovely week. …
Mums’ List #1
I love making lists. Sometimes I must admit I enjoy writing the lists more than doing the tasks on the list. The lovely Hannah over at Mums’ Days has started a new linky, in which we can share our weeks highlights covering our personal lives and also our blogs. REAL LIFE This week Baby has decided she can pull …
Saturday is caption day #8
Saturday is ‘Caption Day’ over at Mammasaurus’ blog. Here is my picture and all you have to do is caption it! Why not pop over to Mammasaurus’ blog and have a go at some others.
Word of the week #9
Friday means it’s time to link up with Jocelyn from The Reading Residence for Word of the week #WOTW. The word of my week is; When Baby was born, Mr Hubby and I decided that she would be an only child. We came to this decision for a number of reasons. If I am honest it was more Mr Hubby’s …
Let’s have an adventure link up
This week I am co-hosting the wonderful ‘Let’s have an adventure’ linky, which is the baby of Gingerlillytea and All of my days with you. I am so pleased to be co-hosting with these beautiful blogs, as we love going on adventures. After a week blighted by illness, we were all desperate to get out in the beautiful sunshine and have …
Nowhere is safe anymore
For a few weeks now Baby has been standing up if she has something to hold onto. Although she has been fairly reluctant to try pulling herself up or do much cruising. Well, as of last Sunday morning about 4am, that all changed. I was doing her nappy and she pulled herself up on my dressing gown and hasn’t stopped …
The Theme Game – Our child friendly garden plan
Baby will turn one at the end of the month and as I have blogged about previously we are going to buy her a play house. I love the idea of her having something long lasting for her first birthday. Well yesterday, after much deliberation, we placed the order and it will be delivered a few days before her birthday. …
8 Great Party Dresses
Party Dresses for a 1st Birthday With Baby’s first birthday in a matter of weeks, I have started to think about her dress. She does have a few dresses that she hasn’t worn yet, but I think it would be nice for her to have a special dress just for her party. I have scoured the internet in my quest …
Living Arrows / The 52 Project 10/52
Monday means it is time to link up again with ‘The 52 Project’ (Practising Simplicity) and the Living Arrows (I Heart Snapping). Taking a picture that captures the beauty and magic of childhood in our eyes. ‘You are the bows from your children as living arrows are sent forth’ Kahul Gibran. 10/52 (This is the first time she has actually …
Our week that was captured #10
This week on the whole has been utterly rubbish! Baby has been ill, very sick for most of the week and we had to have a trip to A&E. Mr Hubby and myself were also ill and it took until Friday night to start to feel vaguely normal. Anyhoo…, here is our week in pictures. 1. Sunday – We went …
Saturday is Caption Day #7
Saturday is ‘Caption Day’ over at Mammasaurus’ blog. Here is my picture and all you have to do is caption it! Why not pop over to Mammasaurus’ blog and have a go at some others. If you enjoy reading my blog and would like to make my day please nominate me (I have been nominated in the Best Baby Blog/Best …
Word of the week #8
Friday means it’s time to link up with Jocelyn from The Reading Residence for Word of the week #WOTW. This week has been awful, Baby and I have been really sick and last night Baby started being sick again. She had been crying on and off all day and just wasn’t herself at all. She developed a small pin prick …
Mother’s Day Wish List
This year will be my first Mother’s Day as a Mummy. Last year I missed out by 20 days! (not that I am bitter!). Therefore, I intend to make the most of it. Earlier in the week I blogged about homemade Mother’s Day ideas. However, Mr Hubby is not crafty, so I thought a spot of online window shopping was …
Wednesday words #8
I am linking up again with Crazy With Twins Wednesday Words feature. This feature give’s us license to find a quote, lyric, poem, whatever we fancy that we identify with, or that helps to tell our story.. I found this quote recently and I really associated with it. So far this week has been challenging to say the least. After …
Homemade for Mother’s Day
I love making things. Granted some homemade stuff can look a bit dodgy, but if you select the right item I think homemade creations can be unbeatable. With this in mind I have started to think about Mother’s Day and what I could create for my mum. Mum lives over 250 miles away, so I don’t get to see her …
Luscious Lemon Drizzle, Lemon Curd & Cream Layer Cake
This is one of my favourite cakes. O.K, it is quite rustic, but it does look quite special even though it lacks perfect piping. The bonus to this cake is it is not difficult. I make my own Lemon Curd, but you can buy a jar to make it easier. The result is maybe the best cake you’ll ever have, …
Our Wonderful Weekend
This weekend has been ordinary and magical in equal measure. I often find the most magical moments can be found in the most ordinary of situations. We are always so happy to wake up on Saturday morning and know we have Mr Hubby with us. Baby’s face is a picture when she first see’s him, as during the week he …
Living Arrows/The 52 Project 9/52
I am linking up again with ‘The 52 Project’ (Practising Simplicity) and the Living Arrows (I Heart Snapping). Taking a picture that captures the beauty and magic of childhood in our eyes. ‘You are the bows from your children as living arrows are sent forth’ Kahul Gibran This was taken at her friend’s 1st birthday party, it will be her’s …
Our week that was captured #9
This week was a bit of a slow starter for us, but ended in a fabulous party. Some steps forward for me in trying to get back to my old self, in a Doctor’s referral and some new clothes! Here is our week in pictures. 1. Sunday – We had a little trip to Winchester to visit the Farmer’s Market …