Bank Holiday Monday bunch of flowers

It used to be in Sunday afternoons we used to take our kids for a walk …… these days it is my husband’s new camera lens we take for a walk! It was a cold, dry and bright afternoon so we parked at the Island Centre in Lisburn and walked along the Lagan towpath, heading…

My kids would love a dog, and while we have (yet) to weaken, we went sort of (!) a step closer when we were sent the Wappy Nintendo Game and Interactive Toy to review! Apparently a virtual dog was not what they had in mind! My 8 year old son has loved playing with the…

My latest iPhone photo shared on Instagram

Yesterday afternoon, we tackled and completed our Christmas card list. It is always something I approach with mixed emotions – going through the list, it brings friends and family to mind who we may not have seen for a while, those who have had a wonderful year (weddings, births, significant birthdays) and those for whom…

While planning my kitchen makeover, I did my best to resist buying any new kitchen accessories. However, now the end is in sight, and the BIG full reveal planned for next week, I have succumbed to a few purchases over the past few weeks. This week they are my Show and Tell. I am also…

This morning we took a trip down the coast to try the National Trust Corner House Tea Room in Cushendun …. and we are very glad we did! The decor is a lovely mix of traditional and modern.   The food was delicious too – our order included coffee, hot chocolates, warm apple tart and…