journal

  this week is national gardening week which was launched by the royal horticultural society six years ago and has grown into a nationwide celebration involving thousands of people, gardens,...

ever since our children were little we have painted and decorated eggs at easter. the first thing we do is go on a shopping expedition to source large eggs that...

spring is a time for birth and new life. whether you live in a city or the country, there’s nothing more delightful than to visit a farm with baby animals...

although little known in the uk, carnival is an important festival celebrated in western christian countries, especially in areas with a large catholic population.  it is thought to have evolved...

  every year, when valentine's day comes, we try to do something loving for each other.  it’s the perfect opportunity to craft special cards and bake something spoiling and delicious...

this is china’s most important traditional festival, and in recognition of my husband’s heritage and our mixed-race family, we love to celebrate it at home. traditionally, a few days before...