Mothers’ Day has been creeping up on me and suddenly it’s almost here! A day for giving, I should really be thinking about wrapping shouldn’t I? Maybe it’s because my own mother died 4 years ago that I don’t get swept along with the gift choosing. Maybe it’s because my own children are quite determined [...] Read more »
Wrapping up in Autumn
I recently took a trip to Paris (as one can quite easily when living in the south east of England) and had a fabulous few days with a girl friend. The main reason was to visit the amazing Maison et Objet trade show which I had wanted to visit for years, but yes, there was [...] Read more »
Holiday Inspiration
I am lucky enough to have just spent 12 days in Sicily. We just wanted to go somewhere warm and sunny with a bit of culture and great food and this island hit the spot. The Italians know how to relax and indulge their senses (though perhaps not in Naples). First we stayed in an [...] Read more »