Outfit: Spring Pastels and Yellow Brogues
It's the last day proper of the Easter holidays, so my children and I headed out for an alfresco lunch at Buffers Coffee Shop which lies within the beautiful Bolton Abbey Estate just outside of...
View ArticleOutfit: Stripes and Florals With a Bright Umbrella
After a week of beautiful spring sunshine, I was rudely awakened by the wind and rain yesterday morning. But every cloud has a silver lining and it meant I could use my new umbrella which was a...
View ArticleOutfit: Navy Broderie Anglaise Jacket and Union Jack Shoes
Both of my children are now back at school following their Easter holiday, so it's business as usual. I started off with a meeting about fifteen miles from here in the pretty little market town of...
View ArticleBeauty: Skincare- Vichy Liftactiv Supreme
As a blogger I spend a lot of time looking objectively at photographs of myself. Naturally, I want to present the best image of myself I can, so I choose which photographs I publish very carefully.I...
View ArticleOutfit: Peter Pan Collar Top, Turned Up Jeans and Yellow Brogues
I spent a lovely few hours with my friend Ruth today. We met in our first year at secondary school almost 30 years ago and have been friends ever since. She lives in Cheshire and I live in North...
View ArticleOutfit: Sixties Style Lace Shift Dress with Mary Janes
As days go, yesterday was another lovely one- bright and sunny and as productive as it was enjoyable. The morning was spent washing, ironing, mopping, writing and catching up on admin. After that I met...
View ArticleDays Out: Malham Cove, North Yorkshire
Yesterday we spent the morning at Malham Cove. It's not far from where I live so I visit frequently. The weather was perfect for taking in the incredible views, beautiful scenery and a picnic.From the...
View ArticleRestaurant Review: Hetties Cafe Bistro, Skipton
As part of my role as writer and editor for Aspire Magazine, I was invited to review local Cafe-Bistro Hettie, here in Skipton for the May issue. As perks of the job go, it's hard to beat. The magazine...
View ArticleOutfit:Turned Up Skinnies With Nude Ballerinas and Roses Scarf
I was in and out today, both working and running errands. It was another beautifully bright spring day, although a little cold when out of the sun, so I added a pretty roses scarf from my boutique....
View ArticleOutfit: Breton Stripes, Yellow Brogues and Gold Jewellery
It's been a busy but thoroughly enjoyable two days. Yesterday was my son's 12th birthday, which of course meant an earlier than usual start to the day. My daughter was off school because of a teacher...
View ArticleOutfit: Grey Roses Top, Coated Jeans and Glitter Shoes
Yesterday was another busy productive day, with more editing and writing for Aspire plus more shelf putting-up. I fear it's becoming an addiction and I'm running out of walls.I spent a fabulous few...
View ArticleOutfit: Sixties Style Striped Shift with Leopard Shoes
Today was my son's family birthday celebration and the weather was once again beautiful. This sixties style dress is one of my favourites from last year, so much so that I also bought it in a vibrant...
View ArticleHome: Boujies Pink Pomelo Candle
I know I'm not alone in my love of scented candles. I have always them in my bedroom and in the living room and I light them each evening. I choose the fragrance depending on the time of year and my...
View ArticleOutfit: Pussy Bow Blouse, Skinny Jeans, Yellow Heels
These photographs were taken between sleet showers yesterday morning. I can't believe how cold it was. It was a day spent indoors thankfully, working from home, but one rather nicely punctuated by...
View ArticleOutfit: Accessorisising Jeans and a White Tee
Most of my outfits, especially those "every day" ones are very simple and today was quite typical. I started off with a white tee and jeans and I added colour with my yellow cardigan and pattern, (and...
View ArticleOutfit: Striped Breton and Floral Roses Scarf
A lot of my friends are mums who work part-time and have Friday off, so we arranged to meet first thing this morning for coffee and then for a walk through Skipton Woods, hence today's chosen...
View ArticleHome: My Dressing Room, Walk In Closet
I've mentioned my trips to Ikea a few times now, as well as my new found love of putting up shelves and the quest to house my shoes in a space-efficient way. In short, I have been turning the spare...
View ArticleOutfit: Breton Top, Statement Necklace, Turquoise Ballerinas.
Yesterday was a lovely leisurely day spent mostly at home with my children. It was so cold and windy and the rain started as we took these photographs. I wore a statement necklace with my breton...
View ArticleOutfit: Little Navy Dress, Leopard Shoes and Striped Trench.
Yesterday was my nephew's First Holy Communion, so another happy Sunday spent with my family.It was another rainy morning, hence the umbrella, although it the sun did put in an appearance later. I love...
View ArticleOutfit: Bank Holiday Pastels, Yellow Brogues and the Cutest Coffee
Yesterday, here in the UK, was the May Day Bank Holiday and most unusually for a Bank Holiday, the sun shone and it was beautiful. My brother came for the day with his baby daughter. His wife is a busy...
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