Who doesn’t love a Sunday roast dinner. For me it’s the perfect cosy way to end a wintry walk, round off an autumn shopping trip or is just a great reason to get out of your PJs after a lazy Sunday morning. And, while Manchester has a huge choice of places to enjoy a roast … Continue reading My Favourite Sunday Lunch in Manchester
Snuggle season is here, and as the days get colder and darker, there are so many ways to give yourself a little lift. Think comforting upgrades for the home rather than cheap pumpkin mugs and disposable autumn decorations. And finding little lifestyle extras and indoor activities to make your autumn extra cosy.
If you have an avid reader in your life, you'll love these great ideas for book-themed gifts. Some of them are books themselves - a person really cannot have too many books - but if you want something more unique, my list has you covered for that too. And how do I know they're great … Continue reading Bookish Gift Ideas For Avid Readers
We've just returned from another lovely UK holiday with our English Bulldog, and are already thinking about where to go next. The perfect dog-friendly holidays for us include self catering rental (ideally with outdoor space), and plenty of local places for outdoor walkies, including beautiful countryside and beaches. We especially love seaside spots with pretty … Continue reading Dog Friendly UK Holiday Ideas
We have officially been dog owners since we adopted our sweet English Bulldog, Nellie, in December, and we just recently returned from our first week-long holiday with her! As I am now qualified to talk about dog-friendly holidays, I thought I'd share the details of this lovely week away in Conwy, North Wales. We were … Continue reading UK Travel: Our Dog Friendly Conwy Stay
Last summer I felt the urge to start a sketchbook as a quiet, mindful activity that would engage my creative side and I found that I was particularly keen to capture places I visited. I enjoy taking photographs when I'm out and about, and I thought they'd translate well into sketchbook form too. And I'm … Continue reading Travel Sketchbook Inspiration and Tips for Beginners
You probably already know there are plenty of retailers and restaurants who offer discounts and freebies on your birthday if you sign up for their email list or loyalty scheme. But did you know that you can treat yourself to a lovely day out at the Trafford Centre with loads of those treats all under … Continue reading Birthday Freebie Day at the Trafford Centre
And so, after a disappointingly rainy summer and a few mini heatwaves taking us into September, we have now officially arrived in autumn. And it's a little different for us this year because it's the first autumn we'll spend in our own house, which means renovation planning and thoughts about seasonal decor. And also, we … Continue reading Autumn Life
January 2024 was a huge milestone month for us as we bought and moved into our house! Prior to this we had been renting a furnished apartment close to Manchester city centre, so the move has been a big change for us and has involved buying all sorts of furniture as well! Now we’ve been … Continue reading Our First Season In Our First House
Summer is the most glorious season, with longer sunshine-filled days and lots of lovely outdoor activities. But it’s also the time of year when sleeping can be a struggle through the hot nights, especially during a heatwave. Like many of us I don’t benefit from indoor air conditioning in my home, so I like to … Continue reading How to Upgrade Your Bedroom for Better Sleep This Summer
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