With Henry’s first birthday approaching, I’ve been reflecting over the past year, how it has changed me, how it has given me new experiences. I have been a mother for nearly two years now, and a mother to a living child for almost one. When I look back on the journey we had to get here, this moment, it seems so stark, so distant. I think back to when I…
DIY PicMonkey Birthday Invitations
With Henry’s 1st birthday quickly approaching, I thought I had better sort out some invitations for his birthday party. I was all set to buy a digital file on Etsy when I suddenly realised I could easily make what I wanted myself, using PicMonkey. I already love using the site to easily edit my photographs, and now with the fairly recent addition of the ‘Design’ feature, I was able to quickly…
Etsy Finds – Mean Girls
Can you believe the iconic Mean Girls is already 10 years old?! I love how it’s become a cult classic, adored my many and re-watched over and over again. Along with Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion, it’s my favourite film for great one-liners. In celebration of enjoying a decade of the film that brought high school drama, bitchiness and Regina George into our worlds, here are my favourite Etsy…
Three Ingredient Dairy-Free Pancakes
Pancakes are one of my favourite breakfast foods, so much so that I indulge in them frequently throughout the year, not just on Shrove Tuesday. Henry’s at the age now where he wants whatever we’re having, but with him currently being dairy-free, I had to set my beloved Fluffy American Style Pancakes aside and look for an alternative that was quick, easy, and most importantly, free from milk. These pancakes take minutes from start…
Henry’s 10 Month Update
Henry is 11 months old today, how did that happen so quickly?! Before I go off on a tangent about how quickly his first birthday is approaching, I’ll give an update on his 10th month, which has been my absolute favourite age of his so far. His personality is developing in leaps and bounds and due to all the new skills he’s mastering which allow him to engage and interact more than…
Saying Goodbye
“Bereavement is a darkness impenetrable to the imagination of the unbereaved” – Iris Murdoch William and Noah are never far from my mind. Their presence lingers with me always. I carry them in my heart, an integral part of my being. In the first year after their death, grief overwhelmed me and I embraced it, knowing that I needed to feel the intensity of the pain to help me towards healing. But since…
Henry’s 9 Month Update
This past month, Henry has been an absolute joy. Whereas I noted in his 8 Month Update that it was a difficult month with him being extremely clingy and having a fair amount of tantrums, his ninth month couldn’t have been more different. He has been so lovely and I feel as though we’re now closer than ever and I cherish the bond we have developed. He is such an affectionate and loving little boy and…
Etsy Finds – Pretty Pastels
I love the freshness of pastels – the candy floss colour of baby blue, pale pink, lemon and peppermint always appeals to me and I find there’s something quite innocent and whimsical about the soft palette of chalky hues. As always, Etsy has plenty to offer in array of pretty pastel tones, so I picked a few of my favourites. The silk kimono robes are a firm favourite of mine, and I may just…
Loves Lately
1. I’m currently going through a phase of updating Henry’s nursery. Pinterest has been a source of endless inspiration for me and Etsy always has plenty of cute and unique nursery decor. The latest additions to Henry’s room are the Mint Chevron Blanket, Hello Sunshine Cushion and Cloud Cushion. I love the pop of colour the yellow and aqua give against the pale grey walls. 2. I received this beautiful vintage style bicycle from Matt…
California Dreaming
I first fell in love with the USA through books. My collection of hundreds of books that held the secrets of other worlds hidden within their pages, waiting to be devoured and relished. We couldn’t afford to go on holiday when I was growing up, so I spent my summers curled up in the shadows of trees, exploring foreign lands through literature. The majestic mountains of Kefalonia in Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, the haunting…
