We’ve been living in the USA for around 3 weeks now and it hasn’t take long to start noticing how things differ between the two countries. Here are 10 differences between the UK and USA… 1. The bread is sweet. Even the seemingly innocent wholemeal organic kind that promises seeds and multi-grains still manages to sneak in some high fructose corn syrup or brown sugar amongst the ingredients. The only…
Home Office Decor Inspiration
Now that we’re closer to settling into our new home, I’ve been looking at inspirational work spaces online to get an idea of the kind of space I’d like to create in our home office. I’m hoping for a productive environment, that prompts motivation and encourages creativity. I love fresh white space paired with touches of gold for a minimalist feel and I’ll also be adding some wall art and featuring…
Richmond, Virginia
After an eight hour flight and a two hour drive from Washington airport, the three of us finally arrived in Richmond, Virginia – our new home for the next two years. Weary but excited, we hauled our four suitcases (our only possessions for the next month) up two flights of stairs and opened the door into our new apartment. The next morning, we watched the sun rise over the lake…
Henry At 17 Months
Henry has changed and learned more in the last month than any other time span before. When I read back on his 16 month update I can’t believe it was only a month ago. He seems so much more developed, and I can see him turning into a big boy right before my eyes. I know I keep saying it, but this is the most fun stage so far. I…
5 Lip Colours for Spring
Can we say that spring is here yet? If the lighter evenings and warmer days are anything to go by, I think we can happily say that it is. To celebrate the change in season, I thought I’d round up my favourite flirty lip colours for spring time sunshine. They’re all lightweight lip products that are perfect for applying on-the-go for an easy pop of colour. Revlon Colorburst Lacquer Balm…
What I’m Reading – Children’s Literature
I was an avid reader as a child – much more so than I am now. My collection of hundreds of books 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. Lately, I’ve found…
Our Last Week In England
Our last week in England… It feels surreal to even write those words, the chasm between concept and reality still an endless distance apart. It has been a week of heightened emotions, exhaustion, love and tears. We’ve said a lot of goodbyes and each one has been painful. To our home, where we have created so many memories. To William and Noah’s grave, a place we have grown to love, although we…
Flying With A Toddler: What To Pack
In a few days time, we’ll be making the 8 hour journey from the UK to the USA. Flying with a toddler is a little bit daunting, so I’ve been doing a spot of research around the best things to take along to keep little ones occupied. The general consensus seemed to be a variety of small, new toys. We did consider taking along a Trunki to pack all of…
Henry's Grey & Yellow Nursery Tour
I’ve been meaning to feature Henry’s nursery tour on my blog for a while now, but somehow I never got round to taking the photos for it. Then suddenly I found myself having a slight panic at 4pm the afternoon before the removal men were due to pack up the contents of our house. I picked up my camera and started snapping – I wanted to capture Henry’s very first room before it…
Current Style Staples
Each season I like to add a few staple items to my wardrobe. I’d describe my style as classic – I like to wear timeless pieces which can be mixed and matched and work with every season. I tend to stay away from trends, and instead have a small but select capsule wardrobe of good quality style staples. Investing in a selection of the essentials allows for a lot of…
