Can you believe that blackberries are already ripe? Even Bella has been eating them! I love blackberries especially as they remind me of Autumn - Autumn really is one of my favourite seasons with the changing colour of the leaves on the trees, cosy nights and the excuse for big bowls of spaghetti bolognese with… Continue reading Blackberry & Apple Loaf recipe
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Autumn Festival at Daylesford
As I'm sat here looking through the doors as the rain beats against them, I can't believe how incredibly warm and sunny it was at the autumn festival at Daylesford only four days ago! The seasons really have changed in a blink of an eye. Yesterday officially marked the first day of autumn, as 23rd… Continue reading Autumn Festival at Daylesford
Five things that made me smile this week
And in the blink of an eye, another week has gone and we're approaching the end of September! I'm not entirely sure how that happened... Grab yourself a cuppa (or a beer) and strap in, this is a long one. Surprise Trip to Cheltenham This week saw a surprise and impromptu visit to one of… Continue reading Five things that made me smile this week
Weekend Adventures
What a glorious weekend we've just had! I thought after the August bank holiday, we wouldn't have such gorgeous weather, but I was quite happy to be proved wrong. Although it feels a bit chilly today, so perhaps time to light the wood burner? I woke up bright and early on Saturday morning, so I… Continue reading Weekend Adventures
It’s ok
It's ok to be ok and it's ok to not be ok. Life throws things at you that you're not prepared for, you lose people you love, changes happen and that's just the way it is. When these things happen there is no right way of dealing with any situation, so you're allowed to do… Continue reading It’s ok
Change
This is a word that some of us embrace and some of us fear. I'd like to think I fall somewhere in between, but I'm not so sure. I enjoy the idea of change as it can lead to something new and exiting, but I love routine and knowing what I need to do and… Continue reading Change
Five things that made me smile this week
Look at these faces! How can you not love lambs? These little beauties have been in the field opposite our house since they were born, so I've been able to recognise them and have so enjoyed watching them grow up - they're incredibly playful and always put a smile on my face. I find that… Continue reading Five things that made me smile this week
National Vegetarian Week
Even though I'm not a huge meat eater, the thought of going vegetarian for a week feels a bit daunting, but I'm going to give it a go! I'm totally behind this and the awareness it raises is really positive, especially with people's diets changing. It's almost impossible to avoid knowing that veganism is on… Continue reading National Vegetarian Week
Changes I’ve made to be more environmentally friendly
For years I've been conscious about the decisions I've made and impact they have on the environment, namely buying meat, and in recent years I've become more aware of all of my shopping habits. Animal welfare is of huge importance to me and I applaud anyone who leads a vegan lifestyle, but that isn't a… Continue reading Changes I’ve made to be more environmentally friendly
Five things that made me smile this week
The Wild Rabbit in Kingham is one of my favourite pubs to visit in the Cotswolds. It's not far from home, has multiple open fires, comfy chairs and is absolutely picturesque in wisteria season - perfect pub to spend a lazy weekend afternoon with the papers. Oh and did I mention that they do a… Continue reading Five things that made me smile this week
Abi in the Garden 