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...It's been a while since I’ve opened my notebook and started writing...

It's always nice to welcome in a new year, even though instinct is to stay warm, nourish our bodies and hibernate....

Happy Birthday to my wonderful wonderful ....

Have you felt it? Autumn is here...

I had a lovely little trip to Hastings at the beginning of the month....

It's been such a busy 6 weeks. Busy.... but also fun! .........

I haven't posted a blog for quite some time. To be honest, I was a little worried about...

When I was younger I really enjoyed the art class before mothers day. I remember them well, they were always filled with tonnes of glitter and brightly coloured pens. The end result...

Well, I had all these wonderful ideas of posting regular blogs while I was away. I am afraid the euphoria of being away overwhelmed me and I was unable to do anything. So here's very belated post [...]

I can't believe it's Christmas Eve! I hope you've already had a good start to the festive holiday...

There's something extremely satisfying about having a good present wrapping session. A perfect excuse to pop some carols on and have a nice glass of baileys at hand.

I love making! I've decided it's my thing to do‚ when I'm feeling stressed, bored or just trying to wind down

15! (82 in human years!!) Can you believe it. I remember sitting in the back of the car with you when you were only a couple of months old

Did you know Halloween originated in Ireland, Scotland & Wales? It is linked to the celtic festival Samhain, 'Summers end' It marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, [...]

It's that time of year! The leaves are turning, the ground is awash with burnt oranges and golden browns. My woollen blazer has been brought to the front

This time last month saw ‘hannah’s’ first birthday! Horahhh! And what a blast the first year has been, I have met some wonderful people, settled into my new lifestyle nicely and I am [...]

It's bank holiday which gives us an extra day away from our hectic work schedules. One more day to relax but also a perfect time to stock up the larder

The beginning of Spring saw the launch of hannah's. What a spectacular night, filled with good food, music and laughter. The first 6 months of being open was a whirlwind and a challenge but [...]

A month filled with love. A gesture, big or small, flower like, chocolate like, or nothing at all. A day when men are put to the test, there's no time for them to rest

I am officially and belatedly wishing you a happy new year. What a year 2014 was, I think it's taken the first month of 2015 to go by for me to realise this. I effectively built a house from [...]

It's got to be one of my favourite times of year! Decorating the tree with a snowball cocktail in hand and the carols on in the background. Lighting the fire every afternoon with the lights [...]

This weekend was truly lovely. My guests were wonderful and made ME feel at home =) Thank you so much Maureen and Alex for these photos of your weekend at hannah's. Your comments in my [...]

The weekend just been was my busiest weekend so far and I loved every second of it. There's something extremely cosy about the house being full and bustling, I don't even mind the early risings

On my day of peace this week we went to visit Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, I've been wanting to go in Autumn for a couple of years now. It was definitely worth the wait. The gardens were amazingly [...]

Today I am enjoying a much needed rainy Monday, curled up in the library with my Comfies on doing all my emails and office work. The smell of homemade cookies being lovingly prepared by my [...]

This recipe is for Lottie x You will need: 30g Raisins 175-250ml Lavender Earl Grey Tea (I buy mine from Alexander Teas but Twinings also do it) 225g Self Raising Flour 175g Demerara Sugar 1 [...]

I'm just sat enjoying my morning coffee and a very naughty yet tasty piece of homemade jam on toast before my big clean. It suddenly dawned on me I have forgotten to introduce you to my beautiful [...]