Planning a trip to my alma mater – 7 things to do in Newcastle
I’ve always found “alma mater” a strange phrase, but when I decided to write a post about how I’m planning to head back up to…
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Fun ways to travel to and around Germany
Ah, Germany. A country famous for its beer, meat, and wearing funny outfits at the Oktoberfest. But deep down, there’s a lot more to Deutschland…
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Cotswolds Minimoon Day 1: Travel Day & Hook Norton Airbnb
Have you heard of a “minimoon”? Prior to getting engaged, I think I would have rolled my eyes at people who talked about minimoons, just…
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Time for a Master Bedroom Upgrade
A few months ago, Ben started hinting at me that he might like to upgrade our bed. When we moved into this house, we bought…
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5 things I wish I’d known before I got married
I’m only 2 and a half weeks into married life, but it already feels like it was SO long ago. I think it helped that…
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Mango 1930s Floral Dress
Up until recently, I’d have described my perfect fashion era as the 1950s. I love everything full-skirted, cinch-waisted and colourfully cute. That style and silhouette…
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Mini Book Reviews: May 2018
After a very successful reading month in April, I’d kidded myself that May would be just as good. I thought the time off pre-wedding (for…
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The hungry wedding guest: Shake up your wedding food with these ideas!
We’re all familiar with the traditional wedding sit down meal. Usually three courses, followed by the speeches and then the evening party. But if your…
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We got married!
It’s been a week and a half and I’m still not sure where to start this post! There are so many things that I want…
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5 reasons why Aruba is the destination for relaxation
Hello everyone! By the time this post goes out, I’ll be away on our minimoon in the Cotswolds and (eek!) married!! See you all when I’m…
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Outfit: Yellow Blooms
When I was younger, I wouldn’t hesitate to tell you that I was allergic to these fields of gold. Oilseed rape was the thing that…
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Florals at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
Ben and I were discussing memory at the weekend as we drove into the entrance to Fountains Abbey. This National Trust property is one that…
