Our alarms went off at 7am. I woke up excited for a day at London Zoo and went straight in the shower. I popped on a new T-Shirt I'd bought in Zara's New Year sales and some blue jeans. He reminded me I'd need layers and so I chucked a turtle neck jumper on over… Continue reading One frosty, sunny Saturday on Primrose Hill
Festive Season Butterflies: Finding peace at the busiest time of the year 🎄
This morning was meant to be a slow morning. Yesterday was spent running in and out of shops getting the last of our Christmas presents and then putting our tree up, before flopping in front of the Strictly Come Dancing final with a glass of red. When we eventually flopped, I felt so happy at… Continue reading Festive Season Butterflies: Finding peace at the busiest time of the year 🎄
Life doesn’t stop because you’re house hunting 🏘️
Dave and I's first day of house viewings was a little disheartening, but the second day (crammed full of twice as many viewings) was much more promising. We've not found our future home yet, but we have gotten to a point where we're much more clued up on what our actual deal breakers are and… Continue reading Life doesn’t stop because you’re house hunting 🏘️
Way more than 66 Books 📚
Yesterday I went to book lover heaven. My friend and I met for a super scummy brekky and a catch up, before hopping in an Uber to 66 Books to go book shopping! For those who don't already know, 66 Books, is a fully operational book warehouse in Hertfordshire which a company called 66 Book… Continue reading Way more than 66 Books 📚
Diversions in life make way for new adventures 🗺️
Today's the best kind of Sunday - I'm off out to meet one of my best friends for a roast dinner and a country walk. The pub we've found for Sunday roast is so popular that they called me on Friday just to make sure we still wanted our table and it couldn't be offered… Continue reading Diversions in life make way for new adventures 🗺️
‘A Sky Full of Stars’: Tales from a long weekend camping in Dartmouth✨
This morning I put a torch in the washing machine. I was just finally getting around to doing the last of our dirty washing from our camping trip last weekend and when I heard the clunking, my first thought was that one of us might have picked a pebble up off the beach and left… Continue reading ‘A Sky Full of Stars’: Tales from a long weekend camping in Dartmouth✨
On my way to OK again 👌
I was right when I said that the butterflies were gentling warning me to take care. I had a wonderful day at my grandparents with family, but on Monday morning, tiredness and anxiety hit me all over again like a brick. And I felt devastated because if you were paying attention you'll remember, Monday was… Continue reading On my way to OK again 👌
When life gives you lemons, take a break 🍋
I'd reached that level of tired where everything was making me cry. In the warm evenings, I felt even more hot and bothered than I usually would. I felt constantly hungry and run down, but didn't really fancy eating anything either. Smoothies became my best friend - I find when I'm low on energy having… Continue reading When life gives you lemons, take a break 🍋
Daydreamer 💭
I've been trying my absolute hardest not to grumble about the heat this week and I've felt better for finding a way to be positive about the fact it's summer. And that's not to say I haven't loved all of the autumnal content popping up from my fellow autumn/winter lovelies, but embracing summer and all the joyous things that come with it has helped to turn my frown upside down...
Swinging away the butterflies 🎶
Filling in my planner Monday morning, I popped 'inhale confidence, exhale doubt' on my list of priorities as I knew I'd need to believe in myself to tackle the week ahead. In moments of anxiety and nausea it was harder to remember that, but finding confidence did get me through two days at the office and some really important meetings...
Thirty and Thriving 🙌
It's Sunday, the sun is shining and we've a roast dinner cooking away - nothing makes me happier than a day like this one. We've got family staying, I'm one beer down and I'm feeling more chilled than I have in ages. (Besides the football nerves of course - it's been a nervy couple of… Continue reading Thirty and Thriving 🙌
A Sunshine-y time at Welwyn Garden City’s Food Festival 🌞
Radio One's James Cusack is playing some absolute tunes right now on the 10s show! I'm currently sat on our sofa, in shorts and a t-shirt, with the blinds closed, hiding from the sunshine and singing along when I know the words. It's been such a lovely weekend. We braved the sunshine yesterday and ventured… Continue reading A Sunshine-y time at Welwyn Garden City’s Food Festival 🌞
Live Fearlessly: Empowering Lessons from ‘The Bold Type’💛
Anyone seen the TV series 'The Bold Type'? If you're in the UK, it's currently available on BBC i-player and I am about to watch it for the third time. It's a TV show about three young women working at a fashion magazine in New York called Scarlet, but it's so much more than that,… Continue reading Live Fearlessly: Empowering Lessons from ‘The Bold Type’💛
Flop and Reset 💤
This will be my fifth time trying to start today's post. The first time I sat down in the cosy corner of our sofa that seems to have become my go-to writing spot, Willow sat on my lap before I could grab the laptop. The next time, I went to start typing only to notice… Continue reading Flop and Reset 💤
Memories and DMCs 🥹
Last week was a tough one at work. Emotions were high and with a high workload in the mix too, it was hard to switch off. But a wise person told me not to underestimate the power of regular mini breaks. And of using those breaks to identify tension and do something about it -… Continue reading Memories and DMCs 🥹
Fake it ’til you make it 🍹
My cheeks feel warm and rosy, in that way they only do after a couple of days out in the sunshine. Those chilly gale force winds seem to have passed through and this weekend has been verging on summery! It turns out Angel, Islington is the perfect place to spend a sunny Saturday afternoon. Yesterday… Continue reading Fake it ’til you make it 🍹
Windswept, tired, but happy 🫖
I'm curled up on the sofa in comfy pants and a jumper, watching the trees outside the window wave in the wind. I can't help smiling when I notice they're getting greener by the minute. The air has definitely smelt more spring-like the last couple of days and I've really enjoyed getting out and about - even if it has meant returning home windswept and tired two days in a row...
Healthy Changes 🪟
I've made a few really healthy changes this week and I'm well chuffed about it. We re-arranged my desk on Monday so that I can see out of the window more easily. When I'm sat at my desk working, no-matter how confident and motivated I feel, I'm filled with adrenaline. I imagine this feeling is heightened for me, because I'm a nervous Nellie, but this is probably the case for most of us...
You May Never Really Find Yourself 🌸
Spring is in the air and I can gradually feel my energy levels rising. I'm sure I'm not alone. There's something about living longer days, seeing growing buds on trees and smelling freshly cut grass that just boosts those happy hormones...
Los Angeles, Mexico City and Home Together Again
The sun is shining through our living room windows, Willow is sunbathing next to me and Dave is about to start cooking dinner. Just a week back home together and it feels as though he never went away. I hadn't imagined my previous blog post would be the last before I left for LA; I… Continue reading Los Angeles, Mexico City and Home Together Again
Rain, butterflies and a chocolate covered cappuccino
It's a gloomy, rainy Sunday here, but the clocks sprung forward in the UK last night and so warmer, sunnier days are definitely on the way - hooray! Any of you who have been reading along long enough/know me well enough will know, I secretly love a gloomy day anyway. Right now, I'm curled up… Continue reading Rain, butterflies and a chocolate covered cappuccino
Enjoying the now
My flights to L.A are booked and there are only 52 days now until I'll be posting from a, hopefully sunny, California. So, if you're reading this and you have any recommendations for where to find the best food in LA, let me know! Time is absolutely flying by and everyone keeps telling me it'll… Continue reading Enjoying the now
I look like I’ve got this: Everyone has their own stuff going on
I hit rock bottom Wednesday morning. I felt extremely alone and I missed Dave terribly. I felt like I wasn't going to be able to go on without things going back to the way they were. I couldn't accept the change (even if temporary). And I didn't want to either. I wanted to be able… Continue reading I look like I’ve got this: Everyone has their own stuff going on
Facing a Whole New Year One Day at a Time
Just finished washing up and my fingers are all wrinkly, as if I've just got out of a lovely long bath. My hair's a total mess and I'm wearing an old jumper with pyjama bottoms, but I feel like writing for the first time in forever, so I'm smiling hugely (Hey there 2023 readers and… Continue reading Facing a Whole New Year One Day at a Time
Saying Goodbye: Family time in the Scottish Highlands
It's been some time since my last post, it's nearly party season and I'm still nowhere near full of beans. I am up early today and packed for a few days away in the BEAUTIFUL Scottish Highlands with family. We're staying in Kinlochleven - a village that's full of special memories for us a family.… Continue reading Saying Goodbye: Family time in the Scottish Highlands
Blogging Goodbye to Butterflies 