If one thing could beckon me out of the house (and away from the comfort of my sofa!) at seven weeks postpartum, it had to be the promise of Strawberry Fields Farm Shop and their enchanting field of 'pick-your-own' tulips. Nestled amidst the picturesque countryside, Strawberry Fields in Li…

Christmas is just around the corner now, so what better time to highlight the festive offerings of my favourite local brands and businesses?!  I don't know about you, but I'm determined to shop small (as much as I can) this Christmas - and with so many gorgeous, handcrafted options m…

As the days are getting warmer, Jack and I are trying to make the most of these sunny weekends by taking our pooches out for long old walks in the Cornish countryside.  Recently, it occurred to me that it would be lovely to be able to give the dogs some homemade treats (instead of the en…

Over the bank holiday weekend, I was lucky enough to be given the chance to have a nose around a new farm shop that recently opened up near me. Aptly named, Tre, Pol & Pen (“By Tre, pol and pen shall ye know all Cornishmen” - think Pen zance, Pol zeath, Tre wellard and Tre sillian) this …

Yes, I’ve used the phrase ‘egg-cellent’ when titling this post with seemingly zero shame. I’ve got to admit, however, that the Fancy Baked Eggs above are really some of the best I’ve ever eaten. Not to toot my own trumpet or anything (save that for after brunch), but they were super easy t…

Well, hasn't it been a while! I must have started and re-started this post a thousand times, each time never quite finding the right words to explain why it's almost been A YEAR since I last wrote anything on here. Excuse me whilst I go bury my head in my hands. I could beat around t…

I've always absolutely loved hosting little get-togethers and dinner parties for friends and family. I'm not quite sure exactly where my obsession for picnics and parties comes from, but I have a feeling it has something to do with my simultaneous love for a good laugh, a bunch of fai…