With less than a week to go until half term the kids are more than ready for a holiday. It doesn’t feel like all that long ago since we were off for Christmas, yet the kids and I are both in much-need of a well-earned rest. We haven’t a huge amount planned for the half term, I’ve a few appointments written in the diary but other than that, I’m trying to keep our schedule fairly clear. Our Little Lego Lover Having watched the Lego Movie 2 over the weekend, J is now set upon adding to his ever-growing Lego collection with…
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Happy New Year! Rather than sitting and writing a list of resolutions for the year ahead, I decided to do things my own way by switching resolutions for a wish list or sorts. With the new year comes a whole new bucket list filled with wishes, goals and hopes for the year ahead. So without further waffle or wittering, here is my bucket list for 2019: Replace the bay windows in the living room. Replace the windows in J’s room. Complete the front of the house by replacing the windows in the office. To find and book a summer holiday for…
I cannot express how much of a life-changing year 2018 has been for us all. Having sat and taken a peak through my diary last night I couldn’t believe how much we have done and how much has changed. So without further ado, here is a quick list of some of the many things which we have done throughout the past year. Updating The Living Room We began the year by updating the living room furniture. Paul and I spent days out and about around the country collecting Dakota TV cabinets, tallboys, coffee tables and all kinds of beautiful bits…
This weekend my husband and I travelled ‘up north’ to collect our rather marvellous Mini. I could barely sleep for the excitement and despite having next to no rest, I woke bright as a button ready and raring to go! To celebrate our purchase, I’d spent time baking mince pies the evening before we were due to leave; it may not be Christmas just quite yet – but I feel as if all my christmas’s have come at once so mince pies were a must. I have always dreamt of having a Mini but never really believed that it would…