This year will be my first Christmas spent at Sophie and James’ house and I have to admit, it feels odd not being the hostess. Don’t get me wrong, I can live without the stress and last-minute shopping but I am a little nervous about the whole thing – it will be the first Christmas [...]
Some thoughts on how to keep romance alive
It’s a sad fact, but relationships can go stale. After all, there’s nothing particularly romantic about negotiating which one of you does the school run or worrying about how you’re going to pay the gas bill. It takes work to keep the romance in a long-term relationship, but the results are worth it. Charlie and [...]
Valentine’s Day and dating for the over 50s
I feel very blessed to be married to the adorable Charlie for two reasons. The first is that he is utterly lovely and the second is that being married has saved me from having to go on endless dates. One of my best friends, who shall remain nameless to spare her blushes, is back on [...]
Recycle, reuse and re-gift
One of the saddest things about the end of Christmas is having to take down the tree. This year, Facebook and Twitter have been awash with pictures of Christmas tree graveyards and it makes me feel utterly depressed to see these trees that have brought so much pleasure languishing on a rubbish tip. Of course [...]