♥ Remember I’ve always been an optimistic and positive person, and live by the saying, ‘count your blessings, not your sorrows.’ Even in our darkest moments during my pregnancy last year when we didn’t know how or when the complications would end, I took time to remind myself that although what was happening to us was terrible and terrifying, there were people who were much worse off and I still had…
Alice Weekly Schedule Diary
A new year, a new diary. For everyday tasks and appointment, I rely on my beloved Vintage Rose Finchley Filofax, but this year I also wanted something pretty and feminine to jot down notes and thoughts in. I had considered the ubiquitous Frankie Journal, but I wasn’t a fan of the burnt orange cover so I looked elsewhere and discovered The Alice Weekly Schedule Diary. This charming little diary features weekly and yearly…
A Magical Birthday – Harry Potter Studio Tour
A few weekends ago, Matt surprised me with a trip away and a visit to the Harry Potter Studio Tour for my birthday. I’ve wanted to take a peek at the inside secrets of the magical world for so long. I read Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone in my first year at grammar school and I (along with the rest of the class) was captivated from the very first paragraph, enthralled…
Life Lately
1. My mum always find the best cards, I love these little angels! 2. A sneak peek of our Christmas tree 3. The pretty cake which my mum made for my birthday. It was THE BEST cake I have ever tasted! 4. An Etsy purchase gorgeously gift wrapped 5. A tiny embroidery hoop imprinted with William and Noah’s birth date 6. The beautiful Tiffany necklace my husband gifted me with, I adore the dainty…
Christmas at Chatsworth House
Last week Matt and I spent a few days in the Peak District. First on our list was visiting Bakewell, followed by a trip to Chatsworth House. After becoming late fans of Downton Abbey, it was lovely to see a grand house reminiscent of the one made famous by the TV series and take a stroll around the grounds. Unfortunately it was a bitterly cold day with howling winds, so we…
Life Lately – Bakewell
Firstly, thank you all so much to the kind people behind the hundreds of comments, tweets and emails I’ve received since I wrote my last post. Some of you also shared your personal stories of similar experiences, it helped me know I’m not alone. Your love and support has really touched both myself and Matt, it means so much to us to be in your thoughts and prayers. Last Friday we attended…
Peonies and Prettiness
After our wedding last year, I’d hoped I’d be able to wear my precious wedding dress again some day, so it was lovely to be able to fulfil that wish when earlier this year, Matt and I modeled for a wedding shoot in the countryside. The shoot was beautifully styled with my favourite things (peonies, cupcakes and teacups) and we had a fantastic day filled with laughter. It was also fun…
This Too Shall Pass
It seems Autumn has crept up on upon us whilst we were all still waiting for summer to say hello. The nights are longer, there’s a chill in the air and the leaves are changing colour. I’m looking forward to welcoming the new season as it means cosy knitwear, snuggles in front of the fire and homemade soup. But before I embrace all the comforts of Autumn, I thought I’d share some…
Our New Camera – Canon EOS 600D
Matt and I have finally invested in our first DSLR – a Canon 600D. Initially we were planning on buying the 500D which was on offer, but after some poor customer service from Jessops (and the fact it was out of stock, everywhere), we went for the Canon 600D, and I’m glad we ended up unintentionally upgrading. I’ve always believed you don’t need an expensive SLR in order to have…
Life in Instagram – Summer Loving
The glorious weather we’ve all been enjoying lately has meant I’ve finally cast my coat and scarf aside in favour of all the summery clothes which have been hiding in my wardrobe. I bought this peachy nude maxi skirt from New Look a while ago, back when we were still in the depths of winter but spring stock had already been launched. Five months later, I finally got to wear…
