Today we went in search of the perfect Christmas tree in Ashurst in the New Forest. When I say searching, I don’t mean rambling through the woods with an axe aimlessly cutting down one…
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Living just 20 minutes away from Southampton Airport, traveling abroad can be a dream. Hopping on the bus up to the terminal, passing through the quick check-in desk and security lane, and before you…
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‘Tis the season to be jolly. Amongst shopping for presents, prepping your Christmas day menu, writing cards and exchanging gifts, it’s nice to have a Christmas meal with friends, work collegues or family that…
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Christmas is just around the corner and we’re in a season of festive fun. With the prospect of getting together decorations, presents, giftwrap, cards, food &…
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Preparing for winter… I remember as a child the preparation leading up to winter. Dad would be out in the garden chopping logs, coal would be delivered to the door, winter tyres were fitted…
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December is upon us, which means that Christmas is just around the corner. The festive season can be filled with lots of stresses and strains; jam-packed calendars full of Christmas parties, trips to visit…
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When does Autumn cross over into Winter? Is there a definitive date? Or is it more of a merge where the orange and golden leaves have mostly fallen and frost begins to creep into…
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Since moving into our flat in April, Pete and I were adamant that we wanted to be able to make our home not just a place to live but a place to be. To…
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The clocks have gone back, the leaves have turned to orange and red and the evenings have grown considerable darker. As the cold autumn nights draw in, what better way to spend an evening…
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Everyone loves cheese scones, right? They are a lovely treat both warm and cold, and are quick and easy to make. Why not cook up this traditional favourite with an autumn twist? These pumpkin…