I infrequently, write about five things that have made me smile this week, but I actually thought I would write about a few things that have made me happy in lockdown. They're mostly small things, but easily overlooked so I thought they would be good to share and I have a feeling I could write… Continue reading 5 things that have made me happy in lockdown
Category: Life
Weekend walks
“Now shall I walk or shall I ride?'Ride,' Pleasure said;'Walk,' Joy replied.”― W.H. Davies I couldn't image a weekend going by without going out for a walk - whether it's rain, snow or shine, we're out and about, not least the fact that Bella would never forgive us! One of the many things we loved about… Continue reading Weekend walks
Five things Friday
It's a been a while since I've blogged about five things that made me smile this week, so here goes! And I won't talk too much about my still deactivated Instagram account that I'm fighting for - puurrrlllleeeeaaassse can I have it back, Instagram! Our Holiday I've not quite finished my blog posts on our… Continue reading Five things Friday
Armistice Day
Today, 11th November 2020, Armistice Day, marks 102 years since the end of the war. We took two minutes of our day at 11am to remember all of those heroes that lost their life in the First World War. Every year, I have and will, remember those brave men, women and animals who fought for… Continue reading Armistice Day
Ahhh, my Instagram Account is down!
I'm absolutely gutted - Instagram have deactivated my @Ace1abi account. I'm trying very hard to get it back and am flummoxed as to why they have shut it down. I'm assuming it's a mistake and I'm really hoping that it will be reactivated soon. I know social media has a bad rap, but I love… Continue reading Ahhh, my Instagram Account is down!
The dreaded ‘C’ word…
Now, some of you might think it's too early to talk about this, but for me, there is no dread in the word, Christmas! I'm sure many of you are with me and are hopefully, already looking forward to the festive season. One person in particular, my lovely friend Emma, will be in total agreement.… Continue reading The dreaded ‘C’ word…
Make your own scented lavender & rosemary bags
I left it late to cut my lavender to make these scented bags, but I just couldn't bear to cut it down when it was swarming with bees and butterflies! This meant that the lavender had dulled slightly and I was worried that the fragrance wouldn't be very strong, but I needn't have worried because… Continue reading Make your own scented lavender & rosemary bags
Hey there, July!
"The serene philosophy of the pink rose is steadying. Its fragrant, delicate petals open fully and are ready to fall, without regret or disillusion, after only a day in the sun. It is so every summer. One can almost hear their pink, fragrant murmur as they settle down upon the grass: 'Summer, summer, it will… Continue reading Hey there, July!
Let’s talk about racism
I wasn't sure whether I should write something or not, worrying about how it might be interpreted, worried about inadvertently upsetting people, but fuck it. I want to see change and if I keep quiet, how can that help change anything? Racism is a hard thing to talk about and because we don't really talk… Continue reading Let’s talk about racism
My favourite chicken kebab recipe
I've been craving a kebab for a few weeks now, the want has intensified with seeing people on Instagram getting takeaways and then my parents also rubbing in that they can get a kebab delivered. At the moment, we have no such luck - it seems in the North Cotswolds, deliveries are still out of… Continue reading My favourite chicken kebab recipe
Abi in the Garden 