This years Tour de France kicks of on 7th July. Running until Sunday July 29th 2018, the 105th Tour de France will be made up of 21 stages and will cover a total distance of 3,351 kilometres. The first Tour de France was staged in 1903. The plan was a five-stage race from 31 May to 5 July, […]
Craft corner: making spring flowers
Who loves spring? I love winter but there is something really special about spring I think. Aside from the fact that it’s the season my hay fever rears its head – and anyone with hay fever will know that’s not much fun – it’s the season of new baby lambs, spring flowers and often a […]
The never ending laundry cycle: Persil Powergems
The laundry basket is basically my nemesis. I spend all week battling to control it. I empty it and feel this overwhelming sense of elation and then when I turn around it’s full again. I swear it has a life of it’s own, a personality. It has a good laugh at my expense, especially when […]
Dear Dubai…
Mummy and Daddy fell in love with you a long time ago Dubai. When we asked them why, they couldn’t give us just one answer. They clearly love you for so many reasons, rather like how they love each other really. They love your weather, your stunning beaches and warm sea, your spectacular architecture and […]