BOOKS & DOUGHNUTS

Oct 21, 2013 | Blog

Before leaving for our Oregon trip, we asked the experts what we should do whilst in Portland. You know how there are always certain hotspots every city is renowned for. Well, from everybody, and I mean EVERYBODY, there were two Portland destinations we must not miss...

UNPACKING OREGON

Oct 17, 2013 | Blog

I’ve spent the last couple of days unpacking… not just the physical stuff from our Oregon adventure (how can 4 people possibly create so much dirty laundry in 5 days?), but also the “unphysical” stuff I absorbed and brought home to chew on. If you’ve ever...

Fabulous Fridays: PUMPKIN PASSION

Oct 4, 2013 | Blog

Nothing says “fall’ or “autumn” like a pumpkin.  The smell in a candle, the smooth texture in baking, the perfect seasonal color… it’s an all round winner. Even if you’re not a fan of eating it, you have to admit it looks bulbously beautiful in fields and outside...

Fabulous Fridays: RAISE YOUR GLASSES!

Sep 27, 2013 | Blog

Yes, I’m a little pumped. Spectacular spectacles, four-eyes, bins, goggles, rims, call them what you like, but I’m rather excited about becoming a glasses person. Well, a part-time one at least. My lovely optometrist (optician for you Brits) told me about 5 years ago...

Fabulous Fridays: BREAD & WINE!

Sep 20, 2013 | Blog

BOOK REVIEW: My top pick of the year! Bread & Wine: A Love Letter to Life Around the Table with Recipes By Shauna Niequist If there’s one book I could recommend you should read this year, this it the one. If you crave an all-round feast to nourish you physically,...

Editing Life.

Sep 19, 2013 | Blog

I’m all for change- as long as it’s easy, painless, and doesn’t bring stress! Since last December, I have been writing short stories for Vida Yum, a children’s online magazine, and last week they asked me to spread my net a little. I was only too pleased. As well as...