One of my favourite boutiques in Exeter is Lorna Ruby. Nestled in behind House of Fraser on Catherine Street and a stones throw from the cities beautiful cathedral. It has a perfect central location. From the moment the shop opened its doors almost 5 years ago I have been a regular visitor. Admiring the beautifulRead more
Sunday’s.. oh how I love you. My favourite day of the week. The one and only day where I can come and go as I please, do what I want and socialise freely without the boundaries of having to work later. (Providing it’s not snowing that is!) Typically, on the day that I had earRead more
Where is the year going? It’s nearly April and we are a third of the way through 2018 which seems hard to believe. For me, March has been filled with highs and lows and much in between so my title “Marvellous March” hasn’t always rung true. Snow Let me talk first about the snow. WhatRead more
I am a big fan of spending time with friends and family especially if there is the opportunity to incorporate a big slice of cake into the equation! Isn’t the Easter holiday a perfect opportunity to get your bake on? With a couple of extra days off, take the opportunity to bake something delicious toRead more
Who doesn’t enjoy a classic Victoria sponge? I can’t name one person I know who would turn their nose up at a slice of this buttery, light sponge. The combination of good quality jam and clouds of whipped cream is a winner in my book. The perfect celebration cake. With Mothers Day and Easter celebrationsRead more
A visit to local independents is more than shopping and parting with your hard-earned cash. It’s the experience. From the gentle welcome to the in-depth knowledge of the staff selling their wares. Sanchos on Fore Street, Exeter is no different. I popped in one Wednesday morning for a mooch with my chum Angel to seeRead more
The Pig at Combe is one of my favourite foodie destinations. I love the ethos of the menu. The ‘freshly picked this morning’ section utilising their kitchen garden and the 25-mile radius limit on sourcing other produce makes me very happy. Keeping things local means that the local community thrives and money stays in theRead more
With the “war on waste” slogan ringing heavily in our ears at the moment I wanted to highlight one of the many things that I do to help. I am a massive thrift shopper and can think of nothing more pleasurable than spending a few hours pottering from charity shop to charity shop or rummagingRead more
My rose petal obsession has completely taken hold and I seem to be scattering them on everything! Pancakes, yoghurt, salads, in cocktails and of course cakes. Don’t you think they make everything look better? I sure do! That beautiful flash of pink and the subtle rose flavour just pleases me no end. I am luckyRead more
On a chilly but bright February afternoon I headed down the A38 towards Plymouth to the beautiful Boringdon Hall with Steve, Alex and Tim. At 430 years old, she is still looking mighty fine and took my breath away as we approached up the winding drive. What a rich and varied past Boringdon Hall has.Read more