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Category Archives: CF Lifestyle
CF Weekend: a tale of two weather fronts
I was secretly chuffed to bits that it was freezing cold on Friday night as it gave us the excuse to fire up our new woodburner for the first time. Here is the OH, channeling his inner caveman (what is … Continue reading
Checking in
I just wanted to update you all as I’ve been overwhelmed by the personal emails I’ve received from readers after my last difficult post. Daddy passed away, bravely and with me holding his hand, at Exeter Hospice Care on 24 … Continue reading
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The big C and a little pause…
My daddy knocked cancer for six, over 10 years ago, but last week, when admitted to the local hospital for what we thought was acute pneumonia, was in fact diagnosed with inoperable, late-stage lung cancer and subsequently, bowel cancer. There … Continue reading
Treasured possessions: my charm necklace
I thought I’d start a series of posts, introducing you to a couple of my treasured possessions. Rather than posts that encourage rabid consumerism (guilty as charged), I want this series to be a bit less ‘BUY! BUY! BUY!’ and … Continue reading
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Tagged astley clarke, charm, gold, jewellery, necklace, silver
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Snapshot: a week or two on Countryfille.com
Hello stranger. I know, it’s been a while. Forgive me. You wouldn’t believe me if I told you that in the last 10 days we have had two deaths, a stroke and some heart surgery in our immediate family. Crazy, … Continue reading
Posted in CF Eats, CF Lifestyle
Tagged Cote, DIY, Exeter, headboard, ideas, rusty pig, sheepskin slippers
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My Wardrobe sale bargain: Ash Wedge Trainers
So, I finally succumbed to the siren calls of the Wedge Trainer and splashed out on this gorgeous pair from the originators of the sport luxe trend – ASH. My justification? They were a much less eye-watering £87, compared to … Continue reading
A taste of summer… in February
This was my view on Saturday afternoon… That readers, is why I live by the sea: a pot of organic clotted cream and blackcurrant ice cream, sat staring out across the English Channel whilst the OH and Country Bebe throw … Continue reading
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Whistles and COS Sales haul
I’m not 100% sure what’s come over me – in some sort of frenzied, out of body (and certainly out of my mind) fashion binge I’ve clocked up: 3 new dresses, a pair of boots, a scarf and a washed … Continue reading


