Our snug is one of the rooms that had the biggest transformation and I had such a strong vision of what it would like that I couldn’t wait to get started. It was referred to as The Snug before work even began on it as we knew it was going […]
For those who need some last minute gift ideas, there’s still time to do some shopping to ensure everyone’s stockings are filled this year. All of the below picks are under £50 or $50 so you don’t have to sift through shopping pages and budgeting. I love all these picks […]
Wrapping presents really puts me in a Christmas mood and this year I’m starting a little earlier, so that we can put all the presents under the tree. Nothing completes the festive look quite like it. Usually it’s a frantic Christmas Eve rush to wrap everything between Honor’s bedtime and […]
It’s not just the children who get excited for Father Christmas to arrive- I love opening stockings on Christmas mornings. It’s always been a Christmas Day highlight for me and I love seeing how excited Honor gets when she realises that Santa has been in the night! So here is […]
Men are notoriously difficult to buy for so I find I’m constantly buying Mackenzie things like socks. This year I’m over ordering on the lotions and potions so he stops stealing mine; looking at the latest Kitchen gadgets and stockpiling trusty pyjamas, sleek stationery and things for the at-home bar. […]
Honor has been preparing her letter to Father Christmas for ages and it’s been a great opportunity for me to steal a glance at her list of favourites. I love the dolls house in particular- I remember getting one for Christmas when I was little and I still have it. […]
Bringing you the first of my 2020 Holiday Gift Guides with my very own wishlist! A sparkly heel for New Year, a cosy coat for country walks and some classic gold jewellery to add to my trinket collection. Click on the items to shop them directly and add […]
Thanksgiving is my favourite holiday ever. Even though I’d never celebrated it before moving to LA, some of my happiest memories of living there took place around Thanksgiving and so it’s the one American tradition that we’ve brought home. We call it Friendsgiving to remind us of our get togethers […]
I’ve often thought that rooms have seasons and our Dining Room is definitely the room that’s made for winter. We’re definitely going to carry on our LA love of Thanksgiving and I’m hoping we can enjoy some raucous dinner parties as well as a big family Christmas lunch in here […]