Books are really the foundation of my life. Some of my earliest memories revolve around certain stories and I have friendships that have been forged through a shared love of reading. The books are also deep personal things. Whilst I could read a story and fall in love with a […]
Even when the sun is shining outside if the house get’s too full of ‘stuff’ I can’t help but feel like we’re just dragged down by it all. Dust gathers, surfaces disappear and the kids descend into cries that they are bored with ‘nothing to play with’. Whilst that’s decidedly […]
As the days are beginning to get warmer and we’re having actual glimpses of the sun, my thoughts have begun to turn to our garden. Our living room and kitchen both look out on this space so I’d really being able to pull the garden into the house. The living […]
We are currently living in an in-between phase with the kids – some nights Thomas braves the bottom bunk whereas other nights he wants to return to his cot bed. Obviously this is fine and any transition takes time but it has meant we’re rather short of space in the […]
I’m delighted that some of my friends are celebrating new arrivals this year, and it’s incredible to see them blossom into motherhood. So naturally, my thoughts are with them as Mother’s Day approaches. Whilst we can write it off as more consumerism, I can’t see any harm in it. Yes, […]
Do you like your job? I’m generally very happy in mine but I’m very glad to have the creative outlet of blogging. I think everyone naturally feels restless at times in life though. There’s times that I imagine going back to university, others when I imagine moving to the country […]
In lots of ways my kids are brilliant at saying no. When I expect them to go to bed. When I’m attempting to coax them into trying ‘new’ foods. When I’m in a rush and they don’t want to go anyway. It feels like a skill that they really excel […]
Over Christmas, I think the kid’s have been required to reflect on a lot of things. Many have been lucky enough to be asked repeatedly ‘What do you want do you want Father Christmas to bring?’ resulting in much pondering about what items should make the ‘list’. But actually, even […]
Have you started wrapping your Christmas presents yet? If you’re anything like me, the answer will be no but it will be on a very long to-do list! I generally follow the same formula each year; opting to shun the garish shiny paper and attempting to find some style by using that well […]
Have you started decorating your home for Christmas yet? We’re just getting started, and are loving discovering all of our old decorations again. However, getting the tree decorated is just one aspect of getting the house Christmas ready, so today, I’m delighted to share a post from wonderful (Edinburgh based), […]
