I love a heatwave. I mean, a heatwave in Britain where temperatures max out at 32 degrees C. I think I would struggle during a 40 odd deg...

I must say, I have a massive sweet tooth. I don't want to stereotypically say that I attribute it to my Arab side, but honestly, do you k...

There's something very productive about having a day off in the middle of the week. I have done lots of cleaning and plenty more planning...

It's very nearly the time of year most of us look forward to. I for one love Christmas. Not just Christmas day but I really do make the m...

I feel like Autumn is pretty much here. The weather is gloomy, a bit humid and rain is inevitable most days. Having said that, this summe...

Being an independent business means that I will always prefer to support other independent businesses whenever I can. I think in some cas...

My favourite time of the year is finally here!! Don't get me wrong, I love being cosy and having hygge but nothing, absolutely nothing be...

Sorry for the blog silence! I know I've mentioned the wedding in my last two posts but it really is taking over pretty much every spare m...

The weather has finally decided to behave itself and show some sun. Bring it on! It's really noticeable how much happier people are when ...

Since I started my 'bake from home' business, I've had quite a few orders for gluten-free tray bakes. Naturally, I gravitate towards brow...

There is an trans-Tasman contention over whether 'pavlova' is originally from Australia or New Zealand. We all know *cough* that the fame...

People think I'm really weird. "Well, duh," you may be thinking. "That's because you are." Yes, we all have an element of the weird in us...

I am determined to make this winter about all things exciting and not lament for the sparkly happy times of Christmas. Early church figur...

The funny thing about getting married is that you take on family traditions as well as imposing your own. The great thing is that you get...

Is there anything nicer on a crisp, sunny winter's day than having a hot, strong cup of coffee in bed and gazing out of the window? Yes, ...

Have you ever looked back at old photos of yourself and thought "I don't remember that". I always do. To be fair, they are pictures of me...

It feels like autumn lasted long enough to get Halloween out of the way and then: BAM! Hello winter! What makes it worse is that Christma...

I am very fortunate to enjoy what I do. I mean, I'm incredibly fortunate to be passionate about what I'm getting paid to do. There was a ...

My photography skills aren't great, I admit that. But, you know, I practice and I'm getting better. I'm not one of those people who waits...

Ok, so that's not technically the saying. But is there anything better on a hot day than biting into a cold, juicy watermelon? I don't th...