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The end of a very special chapter, and a little fa

The end of a very special chapter, and a little farewell to a house that was so much more than just that.

The first house I bought with Joe, little A's daddy. We didn't pore over your walls or fuss. We knew. I stepped in and could have left my shoes off. It was ours. And it looked after us so well. Through a global lockdown, and bringing home our baby for the first time. Through parties, first Christmases, the ending of chapters and the beginnings of new.

Learning to do things again, this time on my own; and overcoming a deep set anxiety that I couldn't be somewhere solo. Creating new traditions. Saturday morning pancakes, cooking dinner with the back door open as the first signs of summer arrived, kitchen discos with Radio 2 on, learning how to plant bulbs, wire lights, grow roses and look after them all, and us, through the seasons changing.

Never did I think I'd see, feel, learn so much about myself in four walls.

It's seen and paid backdrop to some of my happiest, proudest, saddest and most fulfilling moments. Moments where I didn't want to leave these walls and they held me so close. Laughed until I ached with friends and had sleepovers aged 30, because I'm not really sure you should ever grow out of them (unless you snore like me, of course). New love, dinner dates and gleefully dancing in the kitchen as if I was 16 or 60. You connected me to neighbours so special that when moving I wish I could pick up a whole street and take it with me. I thought neighbours like these only existed in films, turns out they also exist in residential outer London suburbs too.

But it's time for a new chapter, some new tins of paint, and a new place to call home and make Saturday pancakes in. I'm trying to remember a home isnt the bricks, furniture and paint colours, but the people and the memories made amongst those things. As my dad would say 'same table, different window!' So farewell house, you've been everything and so much more- thank you 🤍

Blues in Paris (and the denim co-ord that keeps on

Blues in Paris (and the denim co-ord that keeps on giving nearly four years on 👖) 🪡💙📘🫐 (thank you @harmonyyoungs for soundtracking and expanding my music taste!!)

Tonight I've published a big old post about living

Tonight I've published a big old post about living alone for the first time. The quiet moments where it's just me and learning how to savour that time, rather than fear it. Learning the difference between being alone and being lonely. Navigating something which to many seems to simple and restorative, enjoyable even! Maybe it'll offer a little hand hold or comfort to anyone that has also muddled through this seemingly simple stage of adulthood which I've found really tricky at times ♥️ there's a link in my bio if you fancy a read ✉️

The fancy frilly two piece and little blue floral

The fancy frilly two piece and little blue floral bag fit for the dreamiest French bathroom 🫧🫧🫧🫧

Set: @nayarea (press loan)
Bag: @lulu_guinness (press sample)
Shoes: @marksandspencer
Camerawoman of dreams: @sarahlouisebrand

Autumn in Paris, a very very big photo diary and g

Autumn in Paris, a very very big photo diary and guide has just gone up on the blog! Whether that’s for fresh crusty baguettes stacked with ham and cheese, the thickest most luxurious hot chocolates to sip whilst you people watch from the pavement or the coolest brands for vintage inspired clothing, it's all there 🥖 there's a link in my bio! 🧀

ad I’ve kept no secret about my unwavering love

ad I’ve kept no secret about my unwavering love of @elemisuki products over the last decade on here and the blog (I think one of my earliest mentions is 2015 and a love letter to their cleansing balm, which is still a staple)! BUT! I digress, I am here to share a *very* exciting six-piece collection coming from both Elemis and @qvcuk at a very special price (the whole set costs £71.95, saving over £170 if purchased separately)- which is a DELIGHT. The collection features their Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, award winning Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, a ‘supersize’ 75ml Pro-Collagen Marine Mask and a QVC exclusive Vanilla Orchid
Bath & Shower Milk and Body Cream. One of my favourite things about the set is that you can choose to split it up for the perfect gifts (reminding myself it’s never too early to start thinking about gifting)- although I may just have to keep a few for yours truly- but I’ve shared some of my favourite pairings here. Just to decide which I could keep. Ahem. 🧴🛁📹: the brilliant @beatricerigby

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