Built in 1873: Propagating a Yew Hedge
The mature, private east and south-facing gardens were a significant factor in the decision to buy this house. It was this time of year- September- when we first viewed and…
Visiting: David Austin Roses, Shropshire
Since moving into our new home, I have become obsessed with roses. The gardens here are large and mature with several small rose bushes planted here, there and on each…
Eyewear: What’s Hot September 2023
These four standout pieces of eyewear, newly in 2023. I originally chose these styles to feature in my regular column in professional journal Optometry Today. But why keep these amazing…
Wearing: The Green Me + Em Jumpsuit
First of all, happy September! This is the green Me + Em jumpsuit I mentioned in this blog post. Initially, I thought I might save it to wear for the…
Wearing: Red Dress and Spotted Raffia Slingbacks
Ian and I went to a friend’s 60th birthday celebration last weekend. Fortunately, it stayed dry and we were able to stay outside which made a pleasant change. The weather…
Wearing: An Ice Blue Pleated Dress (Wedding Guest Outfit).
Other than our own, just over two years ago, I can’t remember when I last went to a wedding. I did therefore, really look forward to attending my cousin’s wedding…
Wearing: Me + Em Cropped Check Jacket
I know already that this Me + Em Cropped Check Jacket is going to become an absolute wardrobe hero. It was, if I’m honest, an impulse buy. I had been…
Visiting: Cragside, Northumbria, (Built by R N Shaw).
Cragside is a National Trust property designed by R. Norman Shaw, the renowned architect who happened to design our home. Ian and I have plans to renovate and remodel areas…
Wedding Eyewear: Because Not Every Bride Wants To Wear Contact Lenses…
I owe the title of this blog post to my dear friend, (and STEPPER Business Development Manager), Liz Shepherd. And how right she is. Many spectacle-wearing brides wear contact lenses…