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    Stories From The Garden : The Magic of Walled Gardens | Chippenham Park

    21st August, 201721st February, 2019

    Oh Chippenham Park… I never would have guessed that such a beautiful garden was only a short fifteen minute drive away from our home – and what a hidden gem of a place it is! This

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    Stories From The Garden : The Magic of Walled Gardens | Wimpole Estate

    11th August, 201721st February, 2019

    Wimpole Estate has been a part of my life since early childhood. Living in the Cambridgeshire countryside, this beautiful Estate holds a lot of hazy memories of playing in the parklands with my sisters and throwing

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    Stories From The Garden : The Magic of Walled Gardens | Claydon Estate

    2nd August, 201721st February, 2019

    There’s something magical about a walled garden, don’t you agree? I’m sure that I’m not alone in believing that a walled garden is one of the most special places within any garden space. I love their

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    My Countryside Tonic : Spring Delights at Sheringham Park with Nihao Planet

    1st March, 201721st February, 2019

    It’s no secret that in recent months I have been indulging in many day trips across the English countryside. My desire to travel has grown enormously over the past few years, especially after leaving a full-time job where

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    A Devonshire Adventure : Part Three | Pythouse Kitchen Garden

    21st September, 201621st February, 2019

    Pythouse Kitchen Garden is a beautiful 18th Century walled garden, restaurant, bar and venue, tucked away in the beautiful landscape of South Wiltshire. I first discovered this place back in April while researching things James and I could

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    A Devonshire Adventure : Part Two | Bicton Park Botanical Gardens

    19th September, 201621st February, 2019

    I love the kind of holidays where I can include places to visit into the journey. Just before we left for our break in the Devonshire countryside, I asked friends on Instagram if they had any

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    A Devonshire Adventure : Part One | Exmouth & Sidmouth

    16th September, 201621st February, 2019

    Last week, my family and I went on our first holiday together in almost ten years. It was a long time coming and unquestionably a wonderful prospect (and experience) to create new family memories together, with

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    A Day in Cambridge | Toast Travels

    7th September, 201621st February, 2019

    With some long weekends ahead free of any plans, James and I decided to take a day trip to Cambridge and do some exploring. We always enjoy days out like these and it’s something we’ve neglected to do for

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    :: living for these easy spring days ✨🌱🤍 . :: living for these easy spring days ✨🌱🤍 . It usually takes us at least 30 minutes (walking at toddler speed) to reach this beautiful woodland near our home. But yesterday, with the glorious sunshine and with only light layers (which feels so freeing!), Emilia hopped, skipped and jumped her way there in record speed. We definitely both appreciated this little adventure on our doorstep 🌿 . We spent the entire time collecting flowers and sticks together while also searching for ladybugs and pigeons — a new fascination, which makes for perfect use of her new binoculars! . Happy Friday! Here’s to a weekend filled with lots of little moments of joy 💛 . Beautifully textured double cotton dress from @kattanstore and scallop edge boots from @petitnord_copenhagen (both gifted) . #emiliahannarose
    :: one week into April already! I hope you’re al :: one week into April already! I hope you’re all doing okay? Sharing some snapshots from our Easter Sunday, during Emilia’s very first Easter egg hunt 🥚🐣 We hid a dozen small wooden eggs in our garden — a challenge to do whilst it’s all looking a bit bare, mid border update, but we did it! . She had the best time using her little binoculars to help her find each one, sweetly saying “egggg, where are youuuu?” like she does when we’re playing hide-and-seek 🥰... it was not a quick search for all those twelve eggs! But her curiosity and joy was infectious so there are definitely more treasure hunts to be had! I took a little video of her discovering her big chocolate egg surprise at the end and she was such a happy chick tucking into that — of course all foil-wrapped foods are now instantly claimed by her as “my chocolate egggg!”. . A simple and slow long weekend with my little family, where I tried my best to let go of the perfection to-do list I’d created for myself. There were many more things I didn’t tick off that list than I actually accomplished (such as painting those wooden eggs for the hunt) and that’s okay. A healthy reminder for myself that it didn’t hinder our time together. It was the loveliest few days for us and I’m very thankful for the sunshine and abundance of clematis blooms adding to my memories. 🌱🤍✨ . Wishing you a happy weekend x #emiliahannarose
    :: we’ve spent the weekend gardening and althoug :: we’ve spent the weekend gardening and although our space doesn’t look anywhere near as magnificent as this rose garden (we’re total gardening novices), it’s still very much a work in progress – which I’m really enjoying the process of! 👩🏻‍🌾 ...If you have any recommendations for a small garden space, specifically borders, we’d be so so grateful ✨ . I’m looking forward to the two (maybe three) days of warm summer-like weather we’ve been forecast this coming week ☺️ You’ll find me lounging in the garden (alongside Emilia playing in her paddling pool) dreaming up and planning for our little outdoor sanctuary. 🌷🪴🌱 We’re hoping to create a fairly low maintenance modern cottage garden with a good amount of evergreen shrubs, some seasonal flowers potted on the decking area and a corner for Emilia’s mud kitchen.
    :: walk with me... ✨🌿 I’m seeking an abunda :: walk with me... ✨🌿 I’m seeking an abundance of greenery, warmth and sunshine; magical views from this rather spectacular glasshouse 🌱💫
    :: all of a sudden, she is so grown up 🍃🌸✨ :: all of a sudden, she is so grown up 🍃🌸✨ and becoming the most vivacious, kindest, funniest little girl. . Cherishing these days with her, especially when they move a million miles an hour... because every cliché about our babies growing up so quickly couldn’t be more true and I’m a big puddle of emotions if I linger on that a bit too long 💔 We’ve been apart from family for what’s felt like the longest year imaginable (it’s felt impossible on so many occasions), but I’m feeling immense gratitude for this wonderful little soul I have in my life and her forever uplifting companionship ❤️ . Beautiful leather boots and lace stitch cardigan previosuly gifted by @petitnord_copenhagen and @littlecottonclothes . #emiliahannarose
    :: found this sweet photo of us sharing lunch on a :: found this sweet photo of us sharing lunch on a day trip to Cley next the Sea last autumn ❤️🌿 Really love the simplicity of this scene, and it also amuses me how I now share 99% of my meals with this little peach, because of course the food on mama’s plate looks far more delicious - even though it’s usually exactly the same meal ☺️ #emiliahannarose
    :: my everything ❤️ . After a really lovely mo :: my everything ❤️ . After a really lovely morning being treated to a special breakfast of pancakes and tea in bed, our day took a dramatic turn and a trip to the Minor Injuries unit was needed for Emilia. It was a huge heart-in-mouth moment for me, but thankfully she’s now feeling okay and happy again. Nothing a little bit of glue (with the help of cartoons for distraction during the appointment) and lots of kisses and cuddles couldn’t help fix. . Safe to say I’ll be remembering this Mother’s Day for a long time. We’re snuggling on the sofa now, while we wait for our late dinner to finish cooking and I’m feeling even more grateful for this little person who chose me to be her Mama and who constantly encourages me to be the best version of myself. . Sending love to you all today 💐 #emiliahannarose
    :: a peaceful corner of my bedroom 💛 decided th :: a peaceful corner of my bedroom 💛 decided this would be the perfect home for some of my most cherished pieces of art (as they’re safely away from curious little toddler hands during the day) and serves as a beautiful yet practical space for my new oil diffuser ✨💫
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