by xpat | Sep 25, 2026 | Interiors
Are you ready to bring the whimsy to Christmas? Or do you think Christmas is whimsical because it’s a magical time of year? Either way, shall we talk about decorating? Last year, we started putting out our decorations in early November. It gives us more time to enjoy...
by xpat | Dec 5, 2025 | Lifestyle
I fell in love with Christmas again due to the love of a good man. However, that love does not extend to Christmas crowds. Recently, I left home at 7:45 am to get to London as the shops opened to avoid crowds. What I didn’t cater for was the rain. The Christmas...
by xpat | Nov 15, 2025 | Interiors
Autumn is autumning! Thanks to the hot summer we had in the UK, the autumn colours are popping and Insta-fabulous. Still, we can feel the icy chill of winter creeping up. The pumpkins have been packed away until next year. Enter festive vibes. If Covid and rising cost...
by xpat | Oct 25, 2025 | Interiors
Christmas decorations are being brought to the shop floor. I had a peek in TK Maxx the other day. Sidenote: I love their candles—affordable and pretty. I took a look at their snow globes. Can you really do Christmas without a snow globe? I think they are so cute and...
by xpat | Dec 9, 2024 | Days Out
We had a hot tub getaway in Southampton late this summer. It was the first time my family and I had ever been there. It was a refreshing change to be near the river. Normally, we do woodland or seaside getaways. The crisp afternoon river breeze blew the mental cobwebs...
