Category Archives: kids

never too early for PJs

The Smalls have definitely inherited from me a love of pjs, duvets and all things sleep related.  In my world, if we’re home and not planning to leave the house again before bedtime, then it’s never too early to switch … Continue reading

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Sweet Things & Sew Much Fun

A Saturday afternoon free from our male housemates, Mini and I needed a plan.  Her brief was a tough one – she wanted to try something she had never done before.  Suggestions such as painting pottery, market shopping and making … Continue reading

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Halloween 2012: channeling Chanel, sweet Lola and a shipless pirate

Spooks day is upon us.  While I just go with the flow, The Smalls have been up since 6am with excitement.  Bombarded by PR agencies begging me to mention their Halloween-themed this or that, I only conceded to post when … Continue reading

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The Orchard: Natasha Abraham’s Movable Feast

A religious reader of Sunday Telegraph’s Stella magazine, I recently read an interview with Ruth Rodgers (of River Café fame).  Ruth recommended The recently-opened Orchard, founded by a previous River Café chef, Natasha Abraham. Googling frantically didn’t shed much light … Continue reading

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