5 Things that made me smile this week: 1.) MUM IT’S RALPH LAUREN Cousin Robert came for lunch the other day and – like every year prior to this one – brought a big bag of Christmas joy. For Maia, this beautiful Ralph Lauren dress. I squealed a little when I saw it – it’s… Continue reading This Week’s 5 Things
“Life is an awful, ugly place to not have a best friend.” ― Sarah Dessen, Someone Like You Just when I thought Christmas was just about done; Aimy, Beth and Ems come over and correct me. I was spoilt once again with some lovely little surprises, including a You are my sunshine mug – the song… Continue reading This Week’s 5 Things
“Love is, above all, the gift of oneself.” – Jean Anouilh So here is a list of my favourites – of all Maia’s presents. Maia’s actual favourite presents were simply not all that photogenic. – They were her little plastic Shopkins toys (not the kind of crap I’d want to showcase), her doctors set (which… Continue reading Maia’s 5 Favourite Presents
“You take away all the other luxuries in life, and if you can make someone smile and laugh, you have given the most special gift: happiness.” – Brad Garrett I was absolutely spoilt present-wise this year. It was marvellous. All the usual things – books, perfume, socks – but also some delightful little surprises –… Continue reading My 10 Favourite Christmas Presents
“I’ve always loved the idea of changing myself, wearing costumes and disguises. It takes you back to being a kid, to dressing up.” -Vincent Cassel I have to admit, it is fun dressing a little girl. The options are endless and at this point, she’ll pretty much wear whatever I put on her. My favourite… Continue reading 6 Reasons I Love Dressing a Little Princess
“A home furnished with nothing but a handful of beautiful, absolutely essential things is a haven of peace. Cherish it, clean it and inhabit it with care and respect – it is a protective shell for your greatest treasure: your own self.” – Dominique Loreau Maia and I live in a reasonably-sized cottage with my… Continue reading Happiness By Design: L’art de la Simplicité
Winnie the Pooh framed illustrations found in Hospice UK 5 Reasons to shop in Charity Shops: *Because people should take a wander in their local charity shops more often… 1. YOU’RE GIVING TO CHARITY The only shops where the more you buy, the better. You’re giving to a good cause, you can feel good about… Continue reading 5 Things: Why I Love Charity Shops
