I thought I’d start a new weekly post, linking in to countryfille.com’s Pinterest page with a theme, and new board, each time. First up: tattoos. We are rather tattoo-happy in the Mansi household. I got my first, aged 19, just off Camden Lock Market (I downed a triple Jack Daniels…
New Year’s resolutions
Yes, it’s that time of year again. New Year’s Resolutions. This year I’m keeping it simple. And positive. Rather than trying to give something up, or feel guilty about something I ‘shouldn’t be doing’, I’ve decided to set myself a New Year’s Goal instead. To learn Italian. The OH and…
Great ‘go-to’ UK sites for last-minute present buying
This year I’ve tried to buy all our presents in our local town and from surrounding markets and farm shops. Becoming shop owners this year, it has become even more important to us to support local enterprise and make it our everyday standpoint rather than a token gesture as a…
A quick guide to making Christmas presents
Every year in the 10 days or so leading up to Christmas I try and add a little sparkle to my shop-bought gifts by adding a little ‘extra’ that I’ve made myself. I’m neither a saint, nor Kirstie Allsopp, so I keep it pretty simple. A bundle of parmesan cheese…
The boy turns one. A mother’s anxious post
So, next week is Country Bebe’s first birthday. I know, this year has flown by. While we’re not throwing him a big party, there will be a few of his little friends, doting grandparents and general well-wishers dropping by and I thought I’d make a cake. Cue a quick Pinterest…