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This post features affiliate links It's the last time I'll be doing an end of summer countdown as Jenson starts Big School in a mere four sleeps! Fortunately for him, we'll still be hanging out with his bestie, even though they're at different schools (we've got a lunch date planned for tomorrow) and we've still… Continue reading A few of my favourite things #102
I'm loving sharing some of my favourite places in Cornwall with you as part of my blog's fifth birthday and I'm so grateful that they've all offered something to you lucky readers. Today's giveaway is the ultimate embodiment of Cornish geekery. A few weeks ago I shared my new favourite tearoom - Curiouser Creations Cupcake… Continue reading WIN afternoon tea for two at Curiouser Creations
Recently I went to Dolly's Tea Room & Wine Bar in Falmouth for my friend's hen do. The venue was so beautiful and the food so tasty that I just had to photograph everything and post a review. If you like a traditional afternoon tea, gin served in teapots and labradors wearing pearls, this is… Continue reading Exploring Cornwall: Dolly’s Tea Room & Wine Bar
Spring is finally here! There have been the obligatory photos of daffodils and blossoms and a sense of being outdoors more, which is always awesome. This is when summer starts to arrive in Cornwall - I've been known to spend a day on the beach in February because as soon as the sun appears we… Continue reading My life in photos: March 2017
We made it! We survived the most depressing month of the year. I might not have done too well on the old resolutions (does one bath cut short by a screaming baby count as self-care?) but there's still 11 months to go. Here's a look at my month in photos. 1. I was gutted when… Continue reading My life in photos: January 2017
It was my mum's birthday last week and I treated her to afternoon tea at the St Ives Harbour Hotel and Spa. It was lovely to spend some time relaxing on our own. In fact, it was only when I was sat in the restaurant gazing out to sea that I realised it was the… Continue reading Exploring Cornwall: Afternoon tea at the St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa
I'm sitting down to write this post at 9.30pm on Thursday* and it's the first time I've lifted the lid on my laptop all week (thank you, scheduled posts!) and, as of two hours ago, this is the first bit of time I've had to myself this week. Jenson has had a cold and hasn't… Continue reading Friday Favourites #31
I was very lucky to be invited to The Alverton, the only four-star hotel in Truro, to sample their afternoon tea* and Friday's National Cream Tea Day seemed like the perfect opportunity. I was able to bring a guest and thought I'd treat my mum to thank her for all the help since Jenson has… Continue reading #NationalCreamTeaDay at The Alverton
Plenty of recipes to try this week, along with blogging tips and days out in Cornwall. Lifestyle Pastel bedroom - Not on the High Street Chocolate Lego is made to make your mouth water - Creative Bloq I believe in you - Sailboat Thoughts :: On Being A Product Of My Family - She &… Continue reading Highlights of the week