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Cherrypicked

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 10:02:24 GMT

For me, the ritual of getting the house ready for Christmas far exceeds the joy of the day itself. It’s the tingle of excitement about surprises yet to come, the nostalgia of years gone by, the utter magic of it all. London is just coming out of another long Lockdown, and I don’t know about […]

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Black Friday 2020

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 10:38:54 GMT

A much requested post today, strictly for the savvy bargain hunters among us. If you’re not one for sales, scroll on by! Rather than an exhaustive list, I thought I’d share a few favourites from each of the biggest sales this year, along with any codes you’ll need to bag the discounts. Luxury Fashion Net-A-Porter […]

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DIY Scented Christmas Decorations

Sat, 14 Nov 2020 18:41:16 GMT

There’s something special about homemade Christmas decorations. Perhaps, like people, it’s their imperfections that make them all the more loveable. There’s so much joy in the making, and even more in the hanging and gifting of these simple little baubles, I thoroughly suggest tree-ting yourself to an afternoon of making a few! You’ll need: Air […]

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Just A Phase

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 17:13:30 GMT

Now don’t get me wrong, babies are wonderful. Squidgy, cuddly, delicious little things that just want to be loved. And rocked and shushed, bounced, burped, fed every hour, changed even more often, and at the end of a long day you’re treated to a long night of the same. Ok, I guess it’s fair to […]

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Joy, Notting Hill

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 21:28:22 GMT

Joy. Complete and utter joy. It so perfectly sums up what we felt on this particular autumn day. One that wasn’t particularly special, apart from being a rare day off for my husband who has been working too hard. We took a walk through our neighbourhood. Catching up, chewing the fat, shooting the breeze. And […]

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Memory Lane

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 23:03:36 GMT

If you want to drink in all of London’s autumnal flavours, you truly can’t beat a stroll around Kensington. Wander through the Palace Gardens, peer through the gilt gates at the royal hunting dogs loping on the lawns, warm your hands on cups of steaming coffee, while getting lost among the hundred year old oaks, […]

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Autumn Knits

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 11:28:28 GMT

I can’t say I was thrilled by the prospect of Autumn arriving on our doorstep. It’s been a bit of a soggy summer and I just didn’t feel ready to move on just yet. But I’ve decided to pull myself together and dive headfirst into the leaves, the knitwear, the never ending cups of tea, […]

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Beach Day, Norfolk

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:54:15 GMT

We have adventured out of our cocoon for a little British staycation, in Norfolk. This time last week the weather forecast was promising 30°C sunny days… the moment we arrived, it laughed an evil cackle and changed to nothing but rain for the duration of our trip. Thankfully we’re hunkered down in a little farmhouse […]

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Once Upon A Summertime

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 07:35:43 GMT

Orange blossoms have been associated with love for centuries. In ancient China they were seen as a symbol of purity, innocence and chastity so were often associated with young brides. In Victorian England they were seen as being symbolic of pure love and fertility as the tree both flowers and fruits simultaneously. At their engagement, […]

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Foolproof Chocolate Fudge Cake

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 14:48:06 GMT

This particular recipe is especially for those who haven’t baked before, those who feel a bit intimidated by the whole thing, those who have no gear and no idea where to start! You don’t need a cake tin, you don’t need butter or eggs, just a few basics and you’ll be flying. This is the […]

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Super Simple Scones

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 11:15:06 GMT

You just can’t beat a cream tea, it’s one of the greatest pleasures offered up in the British countryside. You simply won’t find an old English town without a tea shop with scones in the window and clotted cream ready to go. While we’re all home for a while, why not make your own? This […]

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Mini Me

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 16:25:58 GMT

Spring seems set to burst in the British countryside. The days are getting longer and warmer, the trees are beginning to blossom and despite everything that’s going on in the world, there’s a glimmer of hope dancing in on the breeze. We’ve been isolated for a while now and like everyone we have our highs […]

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Foraged Nettle Soup

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 17:41:22 GMT

Stinging nettles may not spring to mind as being particularly good for you, particularly should you stumble through a patch barefoot. But when foraged and cooked just right they are the most incredible (free!) superfood, filled with nutrients they’re high in iron, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, silica, chlorophyll, vitamin C and D. They also happen to […]

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Farm to Table – Alternative Grocery Delivery Ideas

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 18:51:05 GMT

If this whole mess has shown us one thing, it’s how much we took daily life for granted. Popping to the supermarket, wriggling into an armchair at your local coffee shop, long lunches on café pavements at the first hint of spring, picnics, pubs, parties, all of it. I never even imagined sitting down to […]

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3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 13:14:26 GMT

These cracking little cookies are ideal when you don’t have much in the house, or should you find yourself need a quick midnight snack. View this post on Instagram A little video of today’s blog recipe! An easy one for even the newest of bakers… crumb on, give ‘em a go! 🍪🥛 {Outfit […]

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Lily’s House

Sat, 21 Mar 2020 17:02:57 GMT

Don’t mind us. Custard and I are just having a tea break having just built (well, project managed) Lily’s new house. Which she will be presented with when she wakes up from her nap, but for now is my quiet little spot to write from! Believe it or not, the weather is actually better here […]

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Home Again

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 18:48:49 GMT

You blinked and I’m home again. Never have I felt so grateful to see England’s green and soggy hills! We had been self isolating in LA for a little while, anxiously absorbing the news and trying to get an idea of where things were going, weighing up what we should do, and in the end […]

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Rainbow Marble Cake

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 19:30:11 GMT

This is a great showstopper for birthdays whether the guest of honour is a kid or just young at heart. It may look refined from the outside, but on the inside it’s completely mad. Like all of the best people. Mum used to make it for our birthdays when we were little. She would top […]

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33

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 18:53:50 GMT

When I was 22, turning 33 felt terrifying. The end of the world. A steady decline into old age and obscurity. I so hated the idea of getting older, my university friends and I would sit together and say “you know life will never be better than it is right now? It’s all down hill […]

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Homemade Starbucks Egg Bites

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 18:15:24 GMT

I stumbled upon the egg bites at Starbucks when I arrived in LA, because it was the only place open when I fancied breakfast at 5am. We don’t have “sous vide egg bites” in the UK, we just have under-filled rather floppy paninis and sugary muffins, so my expectations were pretty low. Let me tell […]

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