A few questions about nice things...

Who do you most admire?

People I have known who have faced adversity or tragedy with dignity and hope. Anyone who follows their dreams and makes them a reality. My granny, who was kind, incredibly wise and always ready to giggle.

What are your favourite possessions?

I recently inherited my granny’s Welsh gold wedding ring, which is extremely precious to me because it reminds me of one of the most important women in my life. I also love my necklace made by jewellery designer Silverpebble, which my husband commissioned for our wedding anniversary. It features a vintage silver teapot, and an exquisitely tiny silver teacup and teaspoon.

Lastly, my cameras. My digital camera is a Canon 7d, which I adore but I also have an Olympus Trip, which was my very first camera, given to me by my parents on my 15th birthday. It still works perfectly and shooting in analogue is a unique pleasure.

Tell us about your perfect day or weekend...

Although I am a relatively recent convert to camping, I am head-over-heels with our Bell Tent. My perfect weekend would involve: glorious sunshine; a campsite by the sea; my husband and my boys. I am never happier than when I am on the beach. An ideal day would include treasure hunting for shells and sea glass, building a sandcastle with the boys, a picnic lunch, flying a kite and paddling in the sea. I’d definitely take my camera along too. A beach barbecue or fish and chip supper and then hot chocolate for the boys and a glass of wine for us would round off the day nicely.

What makes you happiest?

My family. A kitchen disco with my boys. Supper out with my husband. An unexpected posy of flowers. Good friends and long conversations. A quiet moment to curl up with a book. Sunshine.

What would you like to do in the future?

I am currently building up a portfolio of my freelance writing, and am absolutely loving it. In the future I hope to write, write and write some more… and take lots of photographs along the way!

Image courtesy of Nick Chaplin