Imagine a house, perched high up above a beach, with views down to the sand and across the horizon. Imagine it’s a 1930s home, lovingly restored by an interior designer, who has kept the...
In the Buff
“Can I have a Buff?” “No, what’s wrong with a scarf?” “But look what you can do with them – you can wear them as a neckerchief, a headband, a beanie, a bandana –...
Mum’s gone to Oxburgh Hall
After the great success of our day at Burghley House over Easter, Dougie and I have been inspired to continue with our new game of ‘where to go within an hour of Holbeach.’ It...
A grand day out at Burghley House
Why is it we often neglect to appreciate the things of wonder which are right on our doorstep? Burghley House, near Stamford in Lincolnshire, is the most beautiful 16th century house set in glorious...
A day in Dawlish in pictures
When we first knew that Rory would be spending three years in Exeter at University, all I imagined were long car journeys back and forth. It never occurred to me that this would be the...
Backing up your computer files if you aren’t good at that sort of thing…
For someone who spends a lot of time on the computer, I really am quite a technophobe. I’m also not very sensible. Documents and photos have...
Can you spot the Easter Bunny?
He’s hiding behind that tree… One of the many sculptures spotted at Burghley House, near Stamford in Lincolnshire, which we visited on a glorious Good Friday. I’ll do a separate post about the gardens in...
Mum’s gone to Colorado: There’s more to Steamboat than skiing.
Visitors can’t get enough of Steamboat in winter or summer as there is so much to do in the mountains whatever the weather. The town is geared up for tourists with ample accommodation and restaurants...