What we got up to in Oxfordshire

First and foremost, we go to Oxford to visit our family so it’s not really a tourist-y trip for us; the main goal of the week is to spend time with Kris’ parents and sister, and our nephew. Usually, we’re there over a week that covers three family birthdays. Now that Nathan’s starting school we… View Post

A family day at the Cotswold Wildlife Park

After many years of visiting our family in the Oxford countryside, last week we finally visited the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens. It was a great day out for all the family, including my sister-in-law and our fifteen-year-old nephew. We arrived in separate cars at 10.20am, about twenty minutes after opening time. Parking was fine… View Post

Coastal stripes by the sea

I’m a sucker for a themed outfit, so twinning with my kids in stripes while having fun at the seaside seemed too good an opportunity to miss. This Albaray sundress* has been a godsend on sweltering summer days like today. Easy, breezy, chic… sartorially speaking, what more do you need in 27 degrees? Aside from… View Post

The Big 4-0

They say life begins at forty, and I’d be inclined to agree with them. I have no complaints at all and I know that makes me very lucky; my good fortune is not lost on me, and I’m grateful every day for this lovely life I have. More so now than ever. I won’t make… View Post

A toast to friendship

What is it about the sunshine that makes a glass of wine with friends taste even better? One of my most anticipated moments of the start of summer is being able to sit outside and share a chilled bottle of wine with girls who just get me. We’re different, but the same too, and that… View Post