Tips For Managing Wedding Stress

Tips For Managing Wedding Stress

Planning a wedding is one of those things that sounds magical and exciting (and it often is, of course) but it can also come with a lot of pressure because there are decisions to make, people to please, and moments where everything feels like too much. It doesn’t mean...

The Best of British

The Best of British

This time last week we were on the Welsh coast in Pembrokeshire on a family mini-break to celebrate my brother-in-law's 30th birthday.  With the exception of a university trip where we stayed in a manor house all weekend, this was my first real trip to Wales...

Why the countryside wins every time

Why the countryside wins every time

Moving to the countryside may seem like something that you do when you're old and grey and settling into retirement, but nearly 3 years ago as newlyweds, Alfie and I decided to move to the country from the city and haven't looked back.  We absolutely love village...

You Sleep Every Night, But Do You Really Rest?

You Sleep Every Night, But Do You Really Rest?

We all sleep—night after night, year after year. Yet for many people, waking up tired has become the norm rather than the exception. In a world where stress is high and schedules are full, true rest often feels elusive. It's easy to assume that spending eight hours in...

Inspector Morse Trail

Inspector Morse Trail

Last Sunday we had a lovely family day and went for a walk on the Inspector Morse Trail in Oxfordshire.  The TV series was filmed in various locations across the city, a few of the pubs are just a short drive from our house and the weather was gorgeous, so we...