Disclosure – collaborative post One of the best options for decorating any celebration is balloons. They are bright, beautiful, and affordable. Manufacturers of balloons in London offer a large assortment of options that might differ in shape, colour, and material. But what type will be suitable for your event? Read on and find out. Types…
Easy Liberty cinnamon tree decorations
Every year I enjoy making a few new decorations. This year I added some easy Liberty cinnamon tree decorations. I had a lot of fun choosing my favourite Christmas Liberty prints and stitching up these Liberty cinnamon trees. So far I’ve made three and I love to see a splash of Liberty on our Christmas…
Sunday Happy Things {Week 427}
Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to sit…
Cardboard roll Christmas trees
This year we are trying to make as many decorations as we can. We have some wonderful decorations the kids have made over the last few years and I look forward to seeing them each year. We definitely don’t need to buy any more Christmas decorations, and have enjoyed making a few new ones to…
Merry and Bright mini quilt {Part 2}
I’ve tried hard (and failed) to not buy too many Christmas craft kits. I always love the idea of them, but am usually short of time at this time of year. A few weeks ago I picked up the Merry and Bright mini quilt kit I had. This Pretty Fabrics and Trims kit contained the…
5 Tips For Taking Care of Your Newborn
Collaborative post Having a newborn can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to caring for your infant, there are some basic tips that new parents can use to ensure their baby is well taken care of. This blog post will discuss various tips for taking care of your…
Bugsy Malone The Musical at Alexandra Palace
Photos by Pamela Raith We are now counting down the days until the kids finish school for the Christmas holidays. The Autumn term is always a long one and we have been kept so busy with clubs, hobbies and exams. Now we are winding down and can’t wait until we can enjoy some family time…
Sunday Happy Things {Week 426}
Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to sit down…
Marvellous Gingerbread Stars {biscuit kit}
A few weeks ago I featured the Marvellous Gingerbread Stars Biscuit Kit from Asda in my gingerbread gift guide. I’ve been so busy lately but this week I finally found time to make the biscuits. Marvellous Gingerbread Stars {biscuit kit} I love a packet mix because they are such a time saver. I just needed…









