I have always been a dreamer, and today all I can dream of is Paris. My only visit was with Neil the weekend before we moved into our first house. Or rather I helped Neil move into his first house and never left. A minor detail. We stayed at a tiny hotel in a windy…
So this is what happened…
In approximately a week’s time my beloved and I were set to pack our lives into suitcases, give our house keys to some select strangers in return for rent money, and move to the United States of America. Boston, in fact. One however can not always foresee the visa application process not following its intended…
Making sense of it all
Sometimes it is just a bit too difficult to explain. Sometimes you just need to draw a line underneath it and put it down to experience. Here I am, and a belated Happy New Year.
What happened next
Someone asked me a little while ago what are my interests. To be honest I don’t have very many that are consistent. I quite enjoyed swimming for a while until a German Speedo wearer started regularly attending the same sessions as me and proved far too much of a distraction to attempt anything cardio-vascular. Unfortunately…
If life could be
If life could be a short walk to Barbara’s… For a bargain or two… I would be very happy. Of course if there was an offer of lunch… I’d know where to go… Then I’d walk it off with a pleasant stroll And put the world to right with my Old Man… Yes, I’d like…
I love
A cup of tea and a biscuit on a rainy afternoon. My new blue shoes for £8 Adopted succulents (thank you Emma!) on my windowsill Spent another great day with the girls at the Potting Shed and then Lainston House Hotel which is the most stunning of wedding venues! The talented Mr Whitmore also kindly joined us –…
Fortunately, Unfortunately
Those who have ever watched Outnumbered will be familiar with the game ‘Fortunately, Unfortunately’ in which players take turns to tell a story using these prefixes. Today has very much felt like one of those days. I’m going for the one player version. Fortunately the sun was shining! Unfortunately only long enough for me…
Playing in the Potting Shed
I am at the moment very privileged to be working with the extremely talented Emma Lappin, and despite being the subject of much renovation, last weekend I was allowed in the ‘Potting Shed’ to see where the magic happens! Emma is quite cutting edge in her approach to floristry and occasionally employs the services of resident stunt…
Guest post
The one who normally writes the blog claims to be otherwise occupied, so I’ve been asked to fill in with some kind of ‘interest piece’. Not sure what she’s expecting, and I wasn’t told this was a working holiday, so you’ll make do. I’m with ‘the daughter’ this week for reasons unknown, though at least…
The dangers of being home alone
There are certain dangers associated with being left in one’s house on ones own. This includes (although please note this list is not exhaustive) : 1) The potential for severe dehydration due to absence of resident tea maker 2) Chronic delay in the removal of nightwear 3) The potential for an extended period in the…