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When I was very small I believed in Father Christmas so much that I wrote to him every year, wrote ‘North Pole’ on the envelope and...

After a really busy couple of weeks, this is the first moment I’ve had to reflect. As many of you know, we've been at Weyfest and then...

We’ve had a few weeks break relaxing on the Norfolk Broads and playing tennis in the sun. Now it’s time to get back to work as we have a...

Hello to those of you who are still following my musings. I hope you are enjoying the summer weather although it's not really what we're...

Happy Solstice everyone. How did you spend the longest day? I spent mine outside walking my dog Astrid as I have had a rare few days off...

It's hard to believe that we're finally here at the Platinum Jubilee. Many people we know have been preparing all year for events over...

It’s been a while since my last blog for many reasons, namely private events, farmer’s markets and a musical. A musical! perhaps that...

I really don’t want to keep talking about my brush with Covid so, I promise this will be my last musing. I’m finally starting to regain...

Some business consultants might advise me to avoid speaking about real life issues because they might distract from the lovely vintage...

What’s your favourite tea? I’m addicted to peppermint tea and green tea. Since the beginning of 2021, I have reduced my caffeine intake...

At this time of year, I think a lot about what Mother’s Day means. For some it’s a reminder of loss, for others it’s a chance to...

This week has been a busy but exciting week. We’ve been giving the blue scone van a much-needed spring clean and tried to declutter her....

You may have seen my recent Instagram and Facebook posts about the feeling of spring in the air. Yes, it’s still cold and yes, the...

You're probably wondering what on earth I'm talking about hibernation for! Just like the hedgehogs, birds and bees, we've had a bit of a...

I've been baking and I feel so much happier! January can be a bit of a cold month of hibernation and, oh, did I say, it's cold? Like...

We're on a mission. We're on a mission to keep Christmas alive until January 31st. Every year Mike and I stubbornly leave our Christmas...

This year has started with so much excitement as our website is now live with a brand-new look. Lorraine at Time to Shine and Emma Dunham...

Did you ever read about the lands at the top of Enid Blyton’s Faraway Tree? Well, the blue caravan always reminds me of the land of tea...

I've been baking up a storm today to get our Christmas tea box ready as there are only 7 weeks until Christmas. A 10% discount code will...

I have felt so inspired since the sun has appeared. It just makes everything seem sparkly. I know that many people struggle in the hot...