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autumn morning frost

Only a couple of weeks ago a friend told me she was feeling a bit blah; going through the motions of life if you will. She put it down to having nothing to look forward to. It can feel a bit like that when you return from your annual summer holiday can’t it? The holiday blues are most definitely a thing. Now that the barbecue has been put to bed, the evenings are drawing in and the sun tan lotion is firmly at the back of the cupboard, what is there to look forward to? What does autumn have that summer doesn’t? Autumn is actually one of my favourite seasons so already it’s off to a flying start. Having written… View Post

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garden room

What a month June has been. I mean I’ve had to pinch myself on numerous occasions, is this really England and not the mediterranean? Our garden room really has come into its own this month, especially with the Word Cup being on. The space and big TV has made it a popular choice for 13 year old boys! I’ve also really enjoyed working outside, even though it’s very difficult to get motivated when the sun is shining. I am sincerely hoping that this weather lasts, at least until next Thursday which is prom day. Think of us this time next week (I am writing this post on a Thursday, in case you’re confused) with a house full of excited 16… View Post

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Have you been enjoying the sunshine this week? I realised yesterday that we haven’t had any rain at all over the Easter holidays – I reckon that’s a first! The amazing temperatures at the weekend got me panicking thinking about our summer holiday which after much deliberation, I finally booked this week. I think we’ve made a good decision. Apologies for my absence from Little Loves last week but I ran out of time and felt that it would be a good opportunity to give my mind a little rest. But here I am back with a double whammy… Read I’ve actually really struggled with reading recently. I think it might have something to do with the fact that I have too many non-fiction books on the… View Post

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Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery, Cocktail Making class, Celebrations for turning 50

All we needed was the excuse of a 50th birthday and one Gin Cocktail Masterclass plus Gin Tour, was booked. With three months to look forward to the event, Sunday 15th January couldn’t come soon enough. If ever there was a gin-lover’s paradise, I think the Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery in Laverstoke (near Basingstoke) is it. Before registering we were greeted by this amazing building; if only it hadn’t been pouring down with rain! Not long in and our heads were quickly turned by the venue for our gin cocktail-making masterclass. A true vision in purple… We had booked the gin tour as well as the masterclass and I would highly recommend both. The girl running our masterclass was very knowledgable and… View Post

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