Valentine's Day, you either love it or hate it I think. But I've always been a huge fan. Not of the forced romance, or the fact men feel guilt tripped into buying flowers or cards. But of the celebration of love, the cute hearts, the pretty flowers and an excuse to decorate the house. I think as well, at this time of year, in mid February, it's something to break up the winter a little before Spring really kicks in. This year, Ben and I did the least that we've ever done to 'celebrate' - we didn't even write or share cards. But it still felt special, mainly because we're wrapped up in all things baby right now which feels like a new kind of romance in itself. But I still found the time to bake some cookies. I liked chatting to some of you on Instagram about the 'cycle' of Valentine's Day, the way that new couples get wrapped up in it and make a big deal {like I guess we have for the past however many years, we've always made a really big deal of it, I liked seeing my Facebook memories post of the years gone by and all that we've done to celebrate}, and then you get to that stage where love means so much more than Valentine's. It's the little things everyday, it's the unexpected romance throughout the year. Children might come along and that becomes so much more than buying a bunch of roses. But then, a lot of you have said that you're now at the stage where you've gone full circle, and actually because children or work or life gets in the way, it's a nice way to actually have a special date together.

Hello! A quick catch up of the last couple of weeks before I finish packing as we’re off to Florida on a family trip tomorrow!

With the coldest, wettest Spring I can remember in a long time, and with even more rain forecast for tomorrow {seriously this Easter weekend has been a washout!}, my thoughts naturally turn to Spring and Summer dressing for those warmer days that we must be due soon?! We've had a lazy weekend which has led to me doing some online shopping, I thought I'd share some of my favourites for the coming weeks ahead if you're in a shopping mood...

{Pink and polka dots}

{Easter daffs}

{All the pink, in love with flamingoes and this new garland}

Hey there Friday! This week has been a pretty good one, I love half term as it means so many of my girls are off. Most of them are teachers and given that I'm freelance and based from home a lot of the time, I miss so many of my friends during the week when they're at work. The weather has been beautiful, so many sunny days for walks in the fresh {almost} spring-like air. I even had our bifold doors open for a bit this week and cut some of the roses back in the garden it was so sunny. We've picked up the pup from my parents this afternoon and are dog-sitting him for the next 10 days yay!! He's my bestest bud and while I walk with him most days anyway, it's super cute having him here at ours with us. Do you have any plans for the weekend? We're mainly sticking around the village and are seeing friends tomorrow afternoon. Maybe head somewhere nice on Sunday if the weather's kind.