For some reason I’ve been craving a coffee cake for months now but I’ve held-off making one as I didn’t think anyone else in my family would eat it. Then came a weekend of rain, football and one boy isolating and I thought now was the time. It also just so happened that I bought … Continue reading Coffee, Chocolate and Walnut Cake (GF)
The moment we reached Baslow in the Peak District, we started questioning why we had never been to this area of the U.K. before; it really is the most beautiful place. So beautiful that we’re going again this Summer as we just didn’t have time to see everything we wanted. Baslow itself (where we were … Continue reading The Peak District 🇬🇧
I can’t believe it’s that time of year again after what seemed like a never-ending Winter. As I keep my clothes in storage, I always take great pleasure in getting my dresses out and seeing all the colours and prints again. I am always on the lookout for lovely day-dresses as I think they are … Continue reading Summer Dresses 2021
Our first staycation of the year was to the Peak District; somewhere in the U.K. we had never been before and somewhere we will definitely return to. We stayed in the idyllic village of Baslow, a short walk away from Chatsworth House (I’ll do a separate post on the area itself.) I am constantly looking … Continue reading Cottage Inspo, Peak District 🇬🇧
With the U.K. now out of lockdown, there is hope (and some trepidation) in the air. The sun has been making an appearance and the shops and restaurants are open (something that I will never take for granted again). I, for one, am hoping never to see tracksuits in the shops again. I was fortunate … Continue reading Spring Buys (2021)
Due to the pandemic we have not left the U.K. for over a year now. This has been tough as we, like so many other people, love to travel. When we stayed in the Cotswolds last year we visited the magical house and gardens of Sezincote. It is understandably known as ‘India in the Cotswolds’ … Continue reading Sezincote House and Gardens 🇬🇧
I have to admit, I’ve had a few baking disasters recently so I was so pleased when this turned out. This tart is absolutely delicious and rather decadent. Yes, there are 3 components; the pastry case, the caramel layer and then the dark chocolate layer but this tart is quite rich and lasts well; in … Continue reading Millionaire’s Pear Tart (GF)
As I haven’t been spending much on fashion lately, I thought I’d share what else I’ve been buying. The first two lockdowns I bought things like leggings, loungewear and decorative objects for the home. This lockdown it’s been a real mix of clothing essentials (things that need replacing), makeup and a few electrical items. For … Continue reading Lockdown Buys
Yes, we’re back in lockdown in the U.K. and I think this is the hardest yet, bearing in mind it’s Winter and we’ve all got lockdown fatigue. After overindulging at Christmas, I realised that I had to approach this 3rd lockdown as a personal challenge, otherwise I was just going to come out the other … Continue reading Lockdown #3
Well, this is going to be a bit different from last year! Spending so much time at home, I have obviously not been travelling as much as normal and have barely gone out, so no super glam outfit or accessory purchases this year. So here goes! Skincare Favourite new find: https://www.cowshed.com/products/ha-intensifier-30ml/S2064700 I have probably spent … Continue reading 2020 Favourites
