A beautiful day in Nice

With all the craziness of Christmas now behind us I can finally get around to finishing posting all about our amazing holiday to the South of France, as we went for two weeks and visited so many places it was only fair to break our mini adventures down into smaller posts - so this one is all about our day out in the wonderful city of Nice on the French Riviera. As some of you may already know I lived and worked in Nice for a few months before having Mr A and it was quite surreal going back but this time with the family in tow. With it being at the end of September we luckily missed all the manic peak period and really got to enjoy the promenade, walking around the old town, through the flower market where we also picked up some locally hand made soaps (they smelled so good) and a walk up the citadel without having to push our way through crowds of people. The weather was good, not too hot but warm enough for shorts and a t-shirt. We came across a beautiful antique Carou......

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Nursery Prints

I love this simple and nature inspired wallpaper print ( image ) So I cannot believe I am already 32 weeks and we haven't even really started on the nursery, so that is our first port of call for the New Year and what a fun project it will be (hopefully). We recently picked up some lovely printed wallpaper from Laura Ashley which I cannot wait to share with you all. I have to admit I have never really bought into the "statement wall" trend unless done very well, although I have to say that I do think it works best in a nursery or kids room as that is the type of place you can really have some fun and it's the type of room that you need to inject a bit of colour and texture. I love this simple, subtle and stylish nursery and how cute is the cloud pillow ( image ) The great thing is now there is so much choice, you can still keep the room fairly simple and clean  but bring in some light and subtle prints, which is what we are going to go with when w......

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Exploring Cowbridge

So after a few miserable and rainy days it was so refreshing to see the sunshine, even though the temperature has really dropped we took the first opportunity to spend it outside having fun and thought what better than a little road trip to the beautiful historic market town of Cowbridge in the Vale of Glamorgan. It has a lovely Physic Garden and outdoor spaces to explore as well as one of my favourite vintage indoor markets called Happy Days, where we stopped of for lunch in their quaint little cafe - I highly recommend the homemade vegetable soup by the way. The little man has also recently discovered things like The Scouts and Bear Grylls and as much as I have a total dislike to guns (I really distain them) he enjoyed pretending being an outdoor ranger with his little rifle, protecting all the plants and animals. Cowbridge has some beautiful shops, interior stores and florists and I always feel really inspired after a day out at this chic little village. It was o......

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Big Beauty Giveaway

Near the end of the year I always like to put together a little Beauty Giveaway for one of my lucky readers and this year is no different. I have a lovely little pamper package - great for a new look in the New Year and Giveaway includes a 48 piece ELF eyeshadow Palette with mirror and dual ended eyeshadow applicator. Elf Smokey Brown nail polish ELF eyebrow lifter and filler Colour Club "Regain in Spain" nail polish No 7 Instant  Radiance highlighter O.P.I Hand and Body lotion mini The Bodyshop Vitamin E overnight serum Elemis Lime and Ginger Body Wash Elemis Lime and Ginger Body Lotion ELF has a store in Cardiff, which I have visited a few times and I can say that I really love their products so I am very excited to be giving this lovely palette and other goodies away to one lucky reader, plus the Elemis Body wash and lotions are divine. It's super easy to enter and good luck a Rafflecopter giveaway ...

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Merry Christmas

So a big Merry Christmas to all of you from John, Myself and Mr A. I hope you all had an amazing time filled with laughter fun and love. It was particularly strange knowing that this would be the last Christmas with just the three of us as we prepare for the new arrival, it was also the most magical to date in terms of Mr A being aware of all the excitement surrounding Christmas day and he rushed into our room this morning, very early and still dark unable to contain himself. We had made some mince pies the night before and left out some carrots for the reindeer as well as reading a traditional story and the smile across his face seeing the plate empty and half eaten carrots was priceless. Merry Christmas everyone ...

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A festive instagram

So it's Christmas eve and I love to have a little look back on instagram over the past month and see how we have slowly got into the spirit of things from Christmas jumpers to Secret santa and homemade decorations and tags it's been a fun and colourful month and I hope all of you have had a great time over the festive period as well. 1. Christmas jumper and a knitted snood is my daily winter must haves 2. It's all about the homemade tags 3.Gluten free mince pies ready to be left out for Santa 4. A wintery stroll with the little man 5. Making some orange Christmas tree decorations 6. The little mans festive jumper 7. Secret Santa delights 8. Ejoying afternoon tea with John 9. A festive coffee to put a smile on your face...

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Wales

There are lots of great places to eat and see in the Welsh Capital   Wales is a fantastic holiday destination, especially for families who are looking for something to suit all ages. But it’s one that is often overlooked by keen jetsetters who dream of something more exotic. If you haven’t holidayed in Wales yet, here are 10 things that might change your mind. Cardiff was named Britain’s best city According to Mirror.co.uk , Cardiff is the best city in the UK to live in, beating London, Manchester and Liverpool to the top spot. Walking up to Castle Cennen in Brecon There are 641 castles and castle ruins in Wales If you love history or the magic of a fairy-tale like castle, you will find endless fun in Wales. With 641 castles (or ruins), you will be in awe of the country’s wonderful past anywhere you go. We often visit Caerphilly Castle Caerphilly Castle leans more than the Tower of Pisa Caerphilly Castle is the largest castle in Wales and it......

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Pregnancy update - 31 weeks

Wow I literally cannot believe that I am already 31 weeks pregnant - time has flown by unlike the first time round which seem to take forever but now I feel like I am running out of time to get things sorted such as the nursery and finishing the house. Saying that this week is all about relaxing and enjoying our last Christmas as a family of three and I thought I would make a little vlog about what has been happening over the past few weeks and the lovely things inside my ProjectB box this month as well as getting a few things in place such as the Totsbots reusable nappies which I cannot wait to use, especially the newborn birthday printed one - it's so cute. How cute is this TotsBots reusable newborn nappy  We used reusable nappies for around 6 months with Mr A but they ones we bought kept leaking all them time and we struggled with finding the correct size as Mr A had a really small waist - it meant they were fine for when we where at home but not practical out......

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3 Christmas Colour Palettes For Decorating Your Home

I love the silver and grey shades I came across at Ideal Home Show The Winter season inspires a myriad of colours to redress your home with. Typically, with Christmas and New Years crowning the season, you may feel like wanting to add that extra celebratory sparkle to your home decor.  Gold, silver and reflective materials are all welcome on the tree in tinsel and bauble form, so why not extend this into the colour palette for your home? By co-ordinating the eye-catching with the cosy, you can create a homely, festive feel within your home this holiday season. From the classic to the contemporary, we’ve compiled three Christmas decorating colour palettes for your home decor, each with its own feature pieces and home accessories. Match classic silver with textured greys and cosy creams. If you favour neutral colours in your home, such as pale yellows and white, then the winter months can make your home feel a little cold and bare. Crisp white works wonders fo......

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Outdoor fun and Picaloulou

We love some good outdoor fun and if you regularly read the blog I am sure you will have picked that up already. We had to skip our usual weekend adventure as the little man came down with a 24 hour bug which he has already bounced back from and we have again been enjoying the British countryside with all it's mud, puddles and fresh wintery air. Mr A wears Boden Gilet, Picaloulou Jumper, Name it trousers We decided as we were still in recovery mode to just take a simple stroll to our local park to kick the ball around and it also gave the little man a chance to wear his cosy  Picaloulou knitted shawl jumper from the lovely people at Loubilou  which has some amazing ethical products for little ones. Back to the jumper which is so beautifully made and best of all it's made in the UK, I am genuinely really impressed with this company which use organic textile dyes and hand knit their products. It was nice seeing the little man get back to hi......

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A festively fitting home

Christmas Day is nearly upon us, so now is the time to ensure your home is ready for the festive season. Whether it is your turn to host the party or you simply wish to revive your home – there are a number of things to consider. But, don’t worry – revitalising your home this Christmas doesn’t have to break the bank. Plan for winter emergencies Planning for any Christmas emergencies is crucial this year! From booking your boiler in for a service to creating a power cut kit and ensuring any draughts are kept at bay is really important this year. If you’ve noticed a winter chill coming in from your windows, it’s a good idea to invest in draught proofing sash windows before it gets any colder. Brighten up your home Before winter is in full swing, set aside a little time to brighten up your home. Whether it is for the benefit of your guests, yourself or your family - adding both colour and warmth to your home will help you to brighten up each and every room even on ......

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