So, what is popular this season? Well the fashion trends for Winter 2018 are animal prints, glossy metallics, tweed and checks.  If you are a follower of fashion, I guess those are the materials you should be looking for when shopping!  Personally, I only wear what suits me. I want clothes that are practical andRead more

Eventually I will have three bathrooms in our house.  At the moment two have been ripped out ready to be started from scratch.  The final one we are making do until the others are done.  As we are starting from the very beginning, we have a lot of scope to design the bathrooms however weRead more

I was sent a selection of Baylis & Harding products to showcase their Autumn and Winter 18 range.  As always, the products look fantastic and are a real treat for the senses.  The fragrances Midnight Fig & Pomegranate, Prosecco Fizz, Mulberry & Mistletoe and Frosted Christmas Tree in particular are perfect for helping me feelRead more

I love writing these board game reviews in the run up to Christmas.  As I think it’s useful for you guys to have some inspiration for presents!  Catan is a resource building game that the creator Klaus Teuber said was inspired by the story of Vikings.  It’s a classic game that has sold millions uponRead more

Online catalogue shopping is one of the simplest ways to get your favourite stuff from the comfort of your homes. This is one of those unique options where you no longer have to wait in your local departmental store or sort through piles of things, only to be disappointed in the end. But despite theRead more

Our last car, a brand-new Skoda Octavia we used to pay monthly to cover the cost.  At the end of the three years of payments we had the choice of an optional final payment to keep the car.  Yes, it’s great we have the car at the end (I guess!).  But we still have aRead more

This year I turn 40 and I seem to have had a revelation of sorts and decided to go on a bit of a health kick!  I really want to slim down my tummy and generally be a bit healthier.  I don’t like the wobble and miss the leaner tummy I had when I wasRead more

My husband has just embarked on a study course through his work as a practise manager at a GP surgery.  Starting it has had a such a positive impact on how he feels about his job.  This in turn has made him more productive as he feels valued and appreciated.  All because his employer wantsRead more

We have had our house almost five years and although progress is being made, we still have a far way to go!  Last night I heard an almighty clank and it transpired a small part of the ceiling had fallen onto the staircase!  So, I think I need to focus on the landing and staircaseRead more