With spring behind us I'm hoping for less rain, more sun, and some warm weathered adventures. Here's my list of ten things to do in summer '16. 1. Visit three different beaches in Suffolk - Felixstowe, Aldeburgh, Southwold 2. Try three new ice cream flavours 3. Go on a picnic 4. Visit a maize maze - Kezzie the Southwold maze opens on July...

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Spring has been lovely. We've enjoyed a rather uncharacteristically sociable time. Summer means harvest, which means Andy is about to get very busy. So getting out and about, seeing people, and spending time together has been lovely. We spent a weekend in Norfolk with my family, met our new niece, celebrated our first wedding anniversary, had dinner with 5 different sets of friends,...

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When I was little, and my hankering for a kitten was at it's highest, I remember thinking that a tortoise would make a most unexciting pet. You couldn't hug it or let it sleep on your bed. It certainly wouldn't chase balls of wool. Fast forward 30 odd years and having hung out with Tommy on occasion I have to admit that I...

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I'm on the search for a pair of shoes for a wedding in early July. I'm wearing a dress I wore to a wedding in 2014 and I'm pleased, and looking forward to, wearing it again. New Look is often my first port of call for shoes, particularly heels as they have a good selection at really reasonable prices, but most importantly, they're...

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A Buyer's Archive - keeping track of my spending on clothes and accessories with Elise. At the end of last months post I wrote 'expect minimal purchases in May'. Ha! who was I trying to kid?! When the good weather appeared and started to show gaps in my spring capsule wardrobe, I was forced (ahem) to make a few additional purchases. To begin...

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