To round up 2019 I've decided to collect all of my favourite things of the year in one post. This includes places I've been as well as cultural experiences, clothes, makeup & skincare I've bought and loved this year. Travel 1. Favourite hotel: The Newt, Somerset, UK. ...and budget/family friendly hotel; Mollies, Oxford, UK. 2. … Continue reading 2019 Favourites
This is a great dessert for sharing as it feeds 10-12; perfect for this busy time of year. I think it's a more interesting take on the classic pavlova as it features chocolate meringue and amazing velvety chocolate creme patissiere. I cannot take the credit for this recipe as it's my gluten-free adaptation of Nigella's … Continue reading Chocolate Pavlova (GF)
Eeek, I can't believe it's that time of year already. I am desperately trying to finish what seems like never-ending Christmas shopping and I guess for some lucky people the Net-a-Porter sale could be a good opportunity to buy some gifts; either for your other half, a great friend, family member or yourself. Every year … Continue reading The Net-a-Porter Sale
Continuing on from our beautiful stop at the Marqueyssac Gardens we headed to our bed & breakfast just outside the medieval town of Sarlat-la-Canada. La Belle Plane is based in a former winery and is run by the lovely husband and wife team; Claude and Martine. They only have 4 rooms and offer bed and … Continue reading The Dordogne 🇫🇷
The first thing we did when we drove from the Lot-et-Garonne into the Dordogne was to stop (for quite a few hours) at the most magical garden; the Marqueyssac Gardens in Vezac, just south of Sarlat. I knew from having seen photos, that it was going to be special but wow, it is such a … Continue reading The Marqueyssac Gardens, Dordogne
First of all I have to apologise for not writing a recipe post for a while. In all honesty, I mainly tend to bake in the Autumn/Winter as it's the time of year when all I want is comfort food. There's something really relaxing about getting out the mixing bowl and having something beautifully aromatic … Continue reading GF Roasted Plum Cake
Well there's no denying it's officially sweater weather (in the U.K. anyway) and after getting all of my heavier knits out of storage and reviving those that I could, (with the de-bobbler) I have ended up buying a few new pieces. Chunky knits and cardi-coats are my go-to at this time of year. Here are … Continue reading The Knitwear Edit ’19
There's actually something rather comforting going through Summer photos whilst you're in the midst of a rainy Autumn. Our Summer holiday this year was a 3-centre mix consisting of the Lot-et-Garonne, the Dordogne and Bordeaux. It was basically a huge French love-in that completely blew me away, so if you're beginning to think about your holidays … Continue reading The Lot-et-Garonne 🇫🇷
It would seem that we have had the final hurrah of Summer, so it's time to put those amazing Summer dresses away (unless they can be paired with a knit and ankle boots) and reach for the warmer items at the back of the closet (or bunged in another room, as is in my case!). … Continue reading Autumn Fashion Staples
Staying at the Newt hotel (more pics on my previous post) allows you access to this wonderful garden out-of-hours, however if you can't stay, it's worth a visit in its own right. I'm not a keen gardener but here there is something for everyone; a cider press, shop, bakery, butcher and cafe are all on site. … Continue reading The Garden at The Newt, Somerset 🇬🇧
