The Boy is now of an age where what we watch on the television together is mostly of interest to all of us. Here's a short list of shows that we have enjoyed recently, should you be curious. The Rig | Amazon Prime | Sci-Fi/Fantasy is not my usual thing, but I'm surprised to find … Continue reading Around Here | What We Have Watched Recently
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The dramatisation of Daisy Jones & The Six goes live on Amazon Prime on 3 March in the UK The dramatisation of The Flatshare is live on Paramount +. I watched it via the seven day free trial I am booked for New York City! Suggestions for my itinerary welcome Tilly has been a part … Continue reading Four Fun Things
Scrapbooking | Favourite Layouts of 2022
During 2022, I created a fair amount of traditional 12×12 scrapbook pages. Out of that number, three designs were standout favourites. The above layout was slipped into the post about what scrapbooking has given me over the years and is my absolute favourite of last year. I absolutely love the grid design above and used … Continue reading Scrapbooking | Favourite Layouts of 2022
Happy Merry Everything
I’m taking this opportunity to wish you all a wonderful and love-filled festive season. I’m also taking the opportunity to thank you for reading and commenting this year – I never, ever take your support for granted. Happy merry everything! The next scheduled post will appear on Wednesday, 28th December.
Things He Says | The Harsh But Probably True Edition
Me | "Ooh, I like that necklace. It's like a Christmas bauble, do you think it will suit me?" Him | "No, Mum, it’s for young people!”
Four Fun Things | Christmas Gifts I Would Like To Receive
Covent Garden Have squared away the majority of my Christmas gift buying, I've given some thought as to what I might like to find under the tree ... This tee would be fun and perfect for me Chocolate from here is always welcome This chair would look right at home in the library The latest … Continue reading Four Fun Things | Christmas Gifts I Would Like To Receive
For the Love of Books | What’s Your Favourite Cozy Read During December?
Do you have a favourite read that you pick up every December? One that can only be described as cozy? Is it Christmas-themed or is December simply a plot starting point? I re-read One Day in December by Josie Silver and have done so since 2019 (when I read it twice). This page-turner tells the … Continue reading For the Love of Books | What’s Your Favourite Cozy Read During December?
Four Things I’m Doing In November To Prep For Christmas
A few days ago, I saw someone on Instagram mention that this feels like the best two weeks of the year – there’s all the fun anticipation of the holidays but it’s not quite go-time yet. Here are some of the things I’m doing right now to prep for the festive season so I can … Continue reading Four Things I’m Doing In November To Prep For Christmas
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Late afternoon sky Constantly comparing prices for grocery shopping and utilities – the rise in the cost of living and inflation is worrying Wondering how long the current government can remain in office, given the farce that is currently playing out Watching Chicago Med on Netflix and waiting for the new series of The Crown … Continue reading Right Now | Around Here
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A glimpse of the house I would like to be my next home ... The filming of Beth O'Leary's debut novel, The Flatshare is complete. Now we just need a release date I have my eye on this skirt from Boden, perfect for Autumn After reading this review, I want to go for Afternoon Tea … Continue reading Four Fun Things