Fujifilm have made the no. 1 skincare product in Japan. Say what? If I’d told you Hunter wellies were doing a line in mascara or Mr. Kipling was launching a handbag collection you’d scoff right? These brands, trying to get their fingers in all the pies… tut. Well, it’s not…
Snapshot: the nursery
I have done a series of posts on snapshots from around our new home. As little corners emerge I thought I’d share them with you; my style finds in context. Next up – the nursery. Built in the 60s our new home is a conventional layout for family life. A…
A little pause and some news
I am literally writing this whilst putting my shoes on, eating a crumpet and singing ‘Old McDonald’ to my son. Things are rather hectic right now, you might have guessed. I just wanted to check in to say, bear with me. I haven’t been able to write about it as…
Things other people do: Making elderflower cordial
So, I still have a pretty long list of things I want to do, now we’re living back in the country. Go mackerel fishing, learn to windsurf, get a dog…. and make elderflower cordial! I have been whipping down the country lanes of late, keeping my eyes peeled for the…
10 things I love about: Bedruthan Steps, Mawgan Porth Cornwall
I *could* write a long rambling post, extolling the virtues and successes of the family-owned Bedruthan Steps Hotel in Mawgan Porth, North Cornwall. I could go into the minutiae of our three day trip – the highs (getting drunk by a log fire with my husband) and the lows…
Object of Desire: Narciss dresses
With two very important nuptials on the horizon, I’ve been rather frantically scouting around the internet for some new dresses for the Wedding Season. As this time last year I was heavily pregnant and not in the market for a pretty dress, this year I thought I’d celebrate my regained…
Knitwear in June – yes really
I know it’s a little bit wrong to be browsing A/W12 lookbooks already, I should be knee-deep in bikinis and sunhats, but these cosy knits have been filtering into my inbox, and my personal shopping list, this week. I’m loving the burnt oranges and forest greens for a splash of…
Living by the sea in Devon
When we decided to take the plunge and pack up our London lives and move back to my childhood home in Devon it was the vision of the picture above that kept me going through the 2am neurosis (Why would we throw away careers we love? Will I ever eat…
Beauty travel essentials: a CF edit
In the last few months we have been between London, Somerset and Cornwall, with half a house to pack up each time (highchair, travel cot, baby monitors, toys etc) my own packing has had to become super quick, efficient and minimal. To that end I have edited my travel toiletries…
Birthday celebrations: pizza ovens, Cornwall and babies
Today is the OH’s 30th birthday. He was thoroughly chuffed with all his presents (especially the MASSIVE chocolate cake above) and we’re all looking forward to heading down to Bedruthan Steps tomorrow. The surprise element of the trip is the two-day Cob Oven building course I have booked him onto,…
Buying gifts for men: a CF guide
So next week is the OH’s 30th AND his first ever Father’s Day. No pressure in the present department then. We are going down to Cornwall for the big event, but I figured he needs a few things to open on the day. So here’s my shortlist of ideas for…
Grown-up friendship bracelets: a CF edit
I’m sure I’m not the only one that, ever summer of our youth, dutifully brought back colourful pieces of string, masquerading as friendship bracelets for our BFFs at home. They were worn solemnly as a signifier to our undying friendship, until the stroppy house master made us chop them off…