Festive favourites from 2024
Christmas may be over for another year but I thought I’d reflect on my festive favourites from 2024.
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Fireside Stories with Father Christmas at Raby Castle – review
We enjoyed our first Fireside Stories with Father Christmas at Raby Castle so thought I’d share an honest review.
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Winter Light Trail at The Alnwick Garden – review
We had our first ever visit to the Winter Light Trail at The Alnwick Garden so thought I would share an honest review.
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Saying yes to the dress – a look back
Wedding season is well and truly upon us and so I thought it was a good time to share my saying yes to the dress story!
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Family fun at Northumberland County Show
A sunny Bank Holiday Monday with the in-laws visiting meant our first visit to the Northumberland County Show was a must-do.
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My Easter family traditions
A very happy Easter Sunday to you all! I for one am very happy that Lent is finally over and I am hoping Spring will properly arrive.
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Have we forgotten how to play?
You don’t have to look very far to see children of varying ages with their heads bent totally engrossed with whatever is on their electronic device these days and I have to admit this makes me a little sad.
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My festive favourites from 2017
The presents have been opened, the tins of chocolate demolished and the rest of the turkey population can breathe a sigh of relief – that’s Christmas done and dusted for another year!
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My Christmas family traditions
With it being Christmas Eve I’m feeling reflective on my family traditions for the festive period. It’s probably because on top of the usual hustle and bustle of juggling work with preparing for Christmas we’ve also moved into our new home, so we might not be carrying out some of our traditions this year.

