I am beginning to feel that Ebenezer Scrooge was right all along, and that Christmas really is a lot of old bah humbug! So, lets look at the quintessential Christmas card which often depicts our most lovable of birds the Robin, as he look resplendent hopping about on beautiful snow covered holly, rather than perching …
The Haven hotel – Poole
I have spent many memorable breaks at this hotel, which is situated on the exclusive Sandbanks peninsula and adjacent to the Swanage Ferry. Its spectacular views looking out over to Studland Bay and beyond and has direct access to the beautiful golden beaches. The Haven has 77 luxurious bedrooms, some overlooking Poole bay and some …
Instagran!
The sight of a woman over forty, sashaying down a catwalk, is something that I thought I would never see, but savvy clothing companies, are now realising the potency of older women and how they often outspend their younger counterparts. With our life expectancy increasing and the grey pound soaring each year, the clothes and …
Smugglers Inn – Osmington
This beautiful pub was once frequented by the infamous smuggler ‘Pierre Latour’ and dates back to the 13th century. It retains a lot of the original features and looks every inch the traditional English pub, with oak beams and wood panelling. It is nestled in a beautiful little cove, which sits on the edge of …
Saying Goodbye!
Last breakfast Who could have known that I would be giving my old boy his last breakfast that day! I had noticed a marked decline in Luika’s health and he was undoubtedly slipping into dementia, so much so, that now we worried about allowing him alone time with our three rescue cats, when only last …
National Mental Health Week
Mental health problems can literally affect anyone, meaning that you are unable to function in your everyday life. Signs and Symptoms I suffered a breakdown shortly after losing my dad and I will never forget waking one morning. into a world of sheer panic and it is not an experience that I like to relive! …