A few questions about nice things...

Who do you most admire?

Creative, determined women; Marlene Dietrich, Frida Kahlo, Judi Dench and Bette Davis are my heroines. However, the person I most admire is my Mother, despitethe struggles through out her lifetime, she always comes out fighting. At 86 years old she is full of wisdom, kindness and love. If I can be half the woman she is I’ll be happy.

What are your favourite possessions?

My piano that I haven’t played for 20 years but I secretly hope one day I’ll conquer my fear, and play once again. My books, my wedding ring, my daughter’s memory box and ancient family photographs I found in my Grandmother’s dresser that now take pride of place on my Photograph wall.

 

Tell us about your perfect day or weekend...

A lazy breakfast with my husband and daughter, a picnic in the sun, an ice cream on the beach or cake in a pretty tea shop. Rummaging through a secondhand bookshop, a car boot sale or vintage fair then a wander through a National Trust property (yes we’re now the proud owners of a membership card).

What makes you happiest?

Spending precious time giggling and having fun with my little family in the outdoors. Sitting in a worn, musty red velvet seat waiting patiently for a play to begin. Finding a warm log fire in a pub after a windswept walk along a British beach. Travelling to distant far off lands to explore new cultures. My husband walking through the door each evening.

What would you like to do in the future?

I love my life and the choices I have made in recent years, though I would love to develop my blog and expand the business. I also dream of opening a small tea garden selling delicious cakes and cream teas to passersby. Perhaps when we finally find our perfect cottage garden!