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Lets go fly a kite…

Lets go fly a kite…

Yesterday my husband took me on a date to Willow Farm and whilst perusing the farm shop bought a stunt kite, which we then went a flew... with the blustery weather we've got at the moment, it was near perfect conditions. I remember being about 11, and having a kite...

Awful at having my picture taken!

I really don't like having my picture taken, I do this sneer, which has always caused a lot of meriment within my family. On my wedding day it was something i had been worried about but thanks to the brilliant Matt Parry who doesn't shoot 'down the lense' I was...

Would you complain to Mr Michelin about one of his restaurants?

Easter weekend was pretty indulgent not for chocolate reasons, but due to a visit to Paris House - Bedford's only Michelin Star restaurant. Thanks to Heart, who'd generously bought The Hubster and I a voucher as a wedding present, we managed to get a...

First Ski Trip – DONE! Loved it, now need to buy better gear

First Ski Trip – DONE! Loved it, now need to buy better gear

I did it, my first ski trip ever! This is me somewhere in the 3 Valleys, can't remember where.. We stayed in La Tania which is a lovely little resort. I had my first experience of a 'Chalet' and being cooked dinner every night, which was lovely, although somewhat...

A little bit of holiday, even in the rain…

Well the St Albans Film Festival swept through town last weekend, and whatever your experience of it, I hope it made you feel like this city has the capacity to pull off a decent event. We spent Friday night at Cafe Rouge - such a gorgeous building, with wonderful...

Discovering what’s on your doorstep

Discovering what’s on your doorstep

I moved to St Albans in July 2010. I'd done a recce of the city, having cycled around on my bike, spent an afternoon on a date with my now husband which also involved an ice cream under a tree in Veralamium Park. I was pretty sold on this beautiful Roman...