How do you feel about September? ..... for me it is more like the start of the new year than the 1st of January, so this quote by Gretchen Rubin seems particularily apt. September is the other January Gretchen Rubin For me September is ....... start or back to school / universitychurch organisations begin againchange of season ..... goodbye sandals, hello bootsnew (academic) diary (even if you aren't academic)tidying away the summer potscosying up the shed - more blankets, changing ... Read the Post
“September is the other January”
Ad / Gifted – A Dress and more from Simply Be
I don't often share fashion pics of me on my blog .... let's just say I am happier behind the camera, but thanks to Simply Be, here I am! However when I was given the opportunity to pick a couple of items from the Simply Be website, I knew I would love to find a new midi or maxi dress. Maybe a wrap style, maybe animal print, maybe a wee bit dressier than casual but not too dressy?!! I was delighted when I found this one from AX Paris Very comfortable and easy to wear - ... Read the Post
Welcome to my shed
Mother Hen Blog Challenge Day 3 I'm not following today's suggested prompt, but chatting about my shed instead! As a 50th birthday present to each other, my husband and I treated ourselves a shed for our garden. Previously this part of the garden had our kids playhouse in it, but as our kids had outgrown it and it was literally falling apart we decided now was the time to replace it and claim that corner for us. Our ideas / requirements I had many images saved on ... Read the Post
A quote I try to live by
Mother Hen Blog Challenge Day 2 The challenge for today is to share a quote I try to live by ..... I struggled to choose just one quote, but of course I created a flatlay of it! So here are a few more favourites ...... So there you have just a few of my favourite quotes - for many more check out my Quotes Pinterest Board, or why not follow me on Pinterest? Do you have a favourite quote - let me know! ... Read the Post
10 facts about me
MOTHERHEN BLOG CHALLENGE DAY 1 So I am out in my shed, blogging again. I have been ignoring my blog for too long, I haven't even been adding some of my insta flatlay pics, so welcome back or welcome if you are a first time visitor. I am joining in with #motherhenblogchallenge - you can follow Kathryn on instagram @the_mother_hen_ So - on to 10 (probably not very exciting or interesting, so lower your expectations now) facts about me: ONE I was born in Enniskillen, grew up in ... Read the Post
Panto at The Grand Opera House, Belfast – Jack and the Beanstalk…. a review
Recently I was invited along by the Grand Opera House in Belfast to this year's pantomime ..... Jack and the Beanstalk It has been a few years since I have attended the panto, so my daughter and I were looking forward to the opportunity to experience a traditional pantomime and in such a stunning and historic setting. Firmly established as Northern Ireland’s biggest and most spectacular family pantomime, the Grand OperaHouse’s Festive show has entertained generations of ... Read the Post
