Breakfast at Maddison’s – review
We recently enjoyed breakfast at Maddison’s in Consett so thought I’d share an honest review.
Tempting Boss – book review (AD)
I was kindly given an advanced electronic copy of Tempting Boss by Lilian Monroe in exchange for an honest review*.
Brilliant Bottle Rockets at Ushaw Historic House – review
We kick-started our half term with a visit back to Ushaw College for Brilliant Bottle Rockets.
Zog at Gala Durham – review (AD)
We were kindly invited to watch Zog at Gala Durham – and what a lovely, feel-good day it turned out to be.* This was another special girls’ day out for me and Elsie, and we made a whole adventure of it. We hopped on the park and ride bus into Durham, which Elsie absolutely loves…
Heritage Weekends at Hopetown Darlington – review (AD)
We were kindly invited to Hopetown Darlington to explore one of their Heritage Weekends – and what a lovely family day out it turned out to be.*
Unboxing February Be-YOU-tiful Glossybox
The February Glossybox arrived on a wet and miserable February afternoon and I couldn’t wait to get it open.
Got You – review (AD)
I was kindly given an advanced electronic copy of Got You by Erik Therme in exchange for an honest review*.
Top 5 things I bought last year (2025)
I thought it would be useful to share my top 5 things I bought last year (2025) that I feel made a difference to my life.
Unboxing January Revive & Reset Glossybox
This month’s January Glossybox Revive & Reset edit feels perfectly timed, encouraging slower beauty rituals, small moments of care, and products that make you feel quietly put together again.
A Pre-Panto Tea at The Food Pit, Durham – Review
Before heading to the Gala Theatre to watch Jack and the Beanstalk, we decided to treat ourselves to tea — and just like last year, we made a beeline for the riverside hoping The Food Pit had a table for us.

