I have to be honest, I only bought these makeup brushes because I knew they would look good on my dressing table. I’ve been eyeing up the Real Techniques Bold Metal Collection, and I’ve toyed with the idea of investing in some Zoeva brushes, but I knew I was only being pulled in by the aesthetics – my Sigma Essential Kit is still serving me well. So when I spotted…
Bon Voyage!
For Valentine’s Day this year, Matt, Henry and I had a very special event to attend – our farewell party. Hosted at my parents house, it was the chance for all of my family to get together, eat plenty of good food, enjoy each others company and have lots of fun! The Decor My mum certainly knows how to make any occasion welcoming and beautiful, and paired with a delicious…
The Brothers He’ll Never Know
Henry has always loved photographs. He regularly flips through his Project Life Album, a catalogue of his favourite people, his face lighting up as he sees mama and dada, granny and grandad. He likes to lead me around the house, pointing to the photo frames dotted around. And then he points to their photo, and I hear myself say, ‘That’s William and Noah. They’re your brothers,’ and the words sting…
Henry at 16 Months
Another month has rolled around. This little boy is growing so fast I can’t keep up. The biggest change we’ve noticed over the past month is Henry’s newfound ability to role play. He loves to put his toys to bed – he covers them with a blanket, kisses them, and then waves goodnight! He likes to play feeding them with his spoon too. He also enjoys picking up the watering…
Pastel Playroom Inspiration
One of the things I’ve most enjoyed planning in the lead up to our move is the playroom that Henry will have once we live in America. Pinterest has been an amazing source of inspiration for the design, and I know he will have so much fun in his special room. I love pastel colours so I’ll be going for pale grey walls and add pops of mint and yellow…
The Best of British Makeup
I had a mild panic when I realised that a lot of the beauty products I know and love are British. With the clock ticking until we move to the USA, I realised I had better round up my favourites and stockpile, just in case I can no longer get my hands on them once we’re Stateside. Without doubt, my all time favourite concealer is Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer, as…
Deciding to Move to America
Before a job opportunity even gave us the option of moving abroad, it was aways something that Matt and I wanted to do. The world is a vast place, full of wonder and possibility, beauty and adventure. We asked ourselves – we have the choice to live anywhere in the world, do we really want to spend the rest of our lives living in Nottingham? There are lots of reasons…
Lessons Learned Through Grief
It has been more than two years since we said goodbye to our little boys. In some ways it feels so recent that it seems unfathomable that years have passed, yet at the same time so very distant, in the way that I barely recognise the person I was before they died. I feel as though I’ve aged and learned so much in these past few years. Grief has taught…
What’s In My Hand Luggage
Matt and I are heading to the USA next week to spend some time in Richmond, take a look around a few neighbourhoods and view some properties. Besides the fact I am going to miss Henry terribly (we’ve never been apart for more than a few hours) I’m actually very excited. It will be the first time I’ve been to the States, and those long lie-ins that become a distant…
Fujifilm Instax Mini 8
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,…
