The kitchen is the hub of any home. It’s where the whole family gathers in the morning to get breakfast and where they all congregate in the evening to sort the evening meal and talk about their days. It is little wonder, therefore, that this is the room that matters most to prospective buyers when they come to view your…
I have to admit I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with maxi dresses. Somehow they always tend to make me look like a sack of potatoes, so when I was offered the chance to review a Maxi Dress from Pink Clove I was excited to see the Paisley Dita Wrap Maxi Dress which comes with a waist-cinching design which…
It is so lovely to be able to look out into my garden and see all manner of plants growing, flowers blooming and wildlife popping in for a visit. When we first moved into this house I wanted to start growing my own vegetables and herbs and I got as far as planting the seeds but I have to admit…
For most of us, our life in beds progresses in a pretty standard way. We start out with a crib or Moses basket. We move up into a cot, then a single bed, and then eventually a double. Sometimes, there’s a toddler bed, or a cot bed thrown in. But, they follow the standard pattern of getting bigger as we…
If you want a side-splittingly funny, raunchy, musical spectacular then look no further than The Rocky Horror Picture Show which opened last night at Dartford’s The Orchard Theatre. It had been a while since I last saw the movie and was full of antici….pation for experiencing the extravaganza that was the live show. The Rocky Horror Show is a musical…
I recently enjoyed a week on the Norfolk Broads with my family and in my upcoming post Things to Do on the Norfolk Broads part 2 I mention Wroxham Barns an award-winning visitor attraction made up of local businesses. The Barns also offers refreshment via their Coffee Shop and Restaurant (Awarded the Gold Standard Broads Quality Charter by VisitEngland) which serve wholesome…
The Lion Hotel has been a much-loved pub and restaurant in Farningham, the village where I live, for a long time. I have many fond memories of celebrating birthdays, mother’s/father’s days and exam results at The Lion when it was a Harvester and more recently a Vintage Inn. The Lion has been a popular spot in the village since the…
In the last couple of weeks, I have really been getting into tea as an alternative to unhealthy drinks and I have been trying out all sorts of different teas and teaware. Today I want to tell you a little bit about the Connoisseur Glass Tea Brewer and Decanter which has totally changed the way that I brew my tea! The…
Ever since I have known him, my husband has been very particular about his clothing from keeping his shoes shiny to choosing the right fit for his trousers and shirts. Although you will find Vlad bumming around the house in shorts and a t-shirt whenever he leaves the house to go to work or meet with friends he usually dresses…
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