The Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 is the perfect way to capture sweet spontaneous moments. There is something novel about having a real, physical photograph in your hand, especially when it is instantaneous. I love the nostalgic and dreamy images it creates, as if you’re already viewing a special keepsake from yesteryear. Unlike digital cameras which allow for hundreds of photographs, taking a polaroid photo requires a conscious thought, the decision that yes,…
Wollaton Hall
We don’t have long left in the UK before we make the move to America, so we’re trying to revisit our favourite places before we leave. Wollaton Hall (also know as Bruce Wayne’s Manor) is a vast and beautiful space, set on a hill and surrounded by luscious grounds and a lake. It’s a special place for us as we visited a lot when I was pregnant with Henry, and…
Quick Mummy Makeup
Makeup has become somewhat of a luxury now that I’m a mother. Most of my days are spent barefaced, but when I want a little pick-me-up, it feels good to spend five minutes putting some makeup on. Henry enjoys it too – he sits on my knee and has a good rummage through my makeup bag, taking the lids off my lipsticks and patting my brushes on his face….
Henry’s 15 Month Update
Now that Henry is 15 months I can no longer really call him a baby (although I still do) – he is a fully fledged walking, talking, rambunctious little toddler. It was sad to see the last of his baby days, the chubbiness of his cheeks and delicious thigh rolls diminishing with the lengthening of limbs, yet at the same time I can’t help thinking that 15 months has been…
Getting Started with Project Life
After sharing Henry’s Project Life Baby Album, I thought I’d write a more detailed post on everything you need to get started with an album. The initial cost of Project Life can set you back a bit, but it really is a worthwhile investment if you’re interested in printing photographs and documenting memories. Hobbycraft and Amazon are where I source most of my Project Life items, although there are a few independent online stores which also…
Etsy Finds – Home Office
With our move to the USA quickly approaching, I’ve been spending more time thinking about setting up home there. One of the things I’m most excited about is finally having a home office. I’m already daydreaming about how it will look, thanks to all the pinning I’ve done on my dedicated Pinterest board. I’m currently lusting after fresh, white office spaces, with clean lines and pops of colour. It’s the little accessories…
Project Life: Baby Edition – Henry’s 1st Year Album
When Henry was born, I did what any new parent does – I took thousands of photographs. I wanted to capture every detail, every marvellous curve and feature of this miraculous little being that Matt and I had created. I was enthralled by him, mesmerised by his miniature perfection. We live in a world where it is easier than ever to capture the moment. My iPhone captures sweet spontaneous moments, whilst…
Jo Malone Earl Grey & Cucumber Cologne
I seem to have avoided the Jo Malone hype for some time – I think I was overwhelmed by the huge array of fragrances available, coupled with the fact they’re on the expensive side and I already own enough perfumes to last a lifetime. But I decided to set aside some time and spend a while in store to see what the fuss was about. Armed with a handful of…
Daily Greatness Journal
I stumbled across this beautiful journal just in time for the new year. With our upcoming move to the USA, there are all sorts of plans and goals we want to put in place, in the hope that they will lead to a better life, and this journal is the ideal accompaniment. The Daily Greatness Journal: A Practical Guide for Consciously Creating Your Days is a motivating and self-reflective diary, planner and…
Life Lately
A little note to say I hope you all had a merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year. It was a magical time for our family – last year when we celebrated Henry’s 1st Christmas, it was all a bit of a newborn blur, but now, at 14 months old, it was a joy to see Henry participate in the magic of Christmas. Taking us by the hand and leading us…
