When we first received planning to convert the woodland office into a dwelling, our home - it was September 2013, Autumn was setting in so our plans to start creating a garden were put on hold until the Spring. By Spring 2014 w[...]
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Outdoor Lifestyle
Over the past few weeks we have been enjoying a daily assault on our senses here in the woods. Each morning as we opened our garden door, the scent of bluebells filled the air. A short wander into the woods and we were greeted by[...]
As a child growing up in London, I remember regularly climbing trees in Richmond Park as well as in our own garden. I'd climb the beautiful Eucalyptus tree at the edge of the garden with my sisters, as well as my favourite baby do[...]
I have often written about the lifestyle choice my husband and I have made, both as individuals, and then as we coupled up in living 'off the beaten track', not subscribing to the fast paced 'London Life'. For us, living away from[...]
Recently I set up a poll on Instagram stories asking what people would like to see more of on my feed as well as here; more nature posts or more about us around our home. The result was pretty much 50/50, I did however pick up[...]
With Winter fast approaching (sorry for the reminder folks!) the vegetable garden is in a dreadful state, the willow fence that I made for the sweet peas the first year I grew them has fallen apart and the planters, raised bed[...]
As a mother there have been times when a small bribe is the only way to see 'results'; my daughter's thumb sucking had reached new levels and with the start of school looming something substantial was needed to break the habit, th[...]
I have been a fan of Little Cotton Clothes for some time now, my daughter wears clothing from their beautiful seasonal collections, as well as some other independent children's clothes makers. With the launch of Little Cotton C[...]
We have happily enjoyed our woodland together for nearly 10 years now; it is where Paul's oak framing business has always been, where we spent most weekends when renting various properties throughout our relationship. It was i[...]
My little bird follows me around our home and outdoors as children do, however in doing this, she often adopts my pace and takes on small jobs that I need a hand with. This is wonderful in many respects, as seeing myself and her[...]