The day before we went on holiday this half term, I realised I still hadn’t packed anything. Or found the husband’s suit to take to the wedding, or asked him where the bike rack was, or tried on my dress for the wedding to make sure it fit, or checked how long it was going … Continue reading »
We’re definitely in the grip of Autumn over here, and loving every minute of it. We spent October half term deep in the depths of Sherwood Forest with 22 of our nearest and dearest, where I got to: indulge my inner Maid Marion by picking up a crossbow (and being great at it, thank you), … Continue reading »
Last weekend, I was fortunate enough to be invited to my lovely friend Carolyn’s hen party. Carolyn, incidentally, introduced us to the concept of Cake Pops a year or so ago, and is now required to make them for every New Year’s Eve, or there might be riots. So incredibly good. Anyway. Carolyn and her … Continue reading »
2012 seems to be the year of weddings. So far this year, I’ve attended three, with one more very important one to come in November. My friends have been unexpectedly considerate in their scheduling – the first was in April, the next in June, the most recent, Ally and Louis’s, last weekend – so I’ve … Continue reading »
I’m suffering rather from Olympic withdrawal already over here – it’s much harder to procrastinate over revisions if I can’t just skip over to the BBC website to check on our medal progress. Even the glorious sunshine we’ve experienced over the last week has faded away, as if the weather itself is feeling a bit … Continue reading »
In case you hadn’t noticed, Olympic fever is running riot in the UK. I’m not generally a sporty person, unless it’s Wales playing rugby, or Wimbledon. But somehow I’m finding myself watching all kinds of obscure sports all evening, and having the live text feed running on my computer when I’m working. Just as well … Continue reading »
That’s right. In just seven days, I will no longer have to say “not until the 23rd” every time someone asks me if my second book is out yet! Not that I mind, of course. I’m just delighted that people seem to be looking forward to it, after reading Room for Love. Actually, the second … Continue reading »
For Father’s Day yesterday, the daughter decided that what the husband really wanted to do was go out for waffles for brunch, then run around the really big park with the pond and the good playground. She was, of course, pretty much right. At least, after I’d explained to him that, yes, Father’s Day did … Continue reading »
So, how was everyone’s Jubilee Weekend? And for those of you outside the UK who just don’t care about our royal family… happy June! We spent the extra-long long weekend in Wales, catching up with friends and family and attending a very gorgeous wedding. And on the Sunday afternoon, while the rain clattered against the … Continue reading »
Hilariously badly timed as our holiday to Derbyshire was, (really, who goes on holiday the week their first book is released? Who? Me.) we did get to stay at the beautiful Little Hallmoor Castle, near Darley Dale, so I’m not complaining. Apart from anything else, in between the rain showers, this was the view from our roof … Continue reading »
