Looks like spring is making an appearance. The bulbs are poking their pretty little heads through the soil at long last. We have crocus and snowdrops galore here in Thrumpton. And every single one brings a smile to my face. I absolutely love the spring. That sense of awakening, of hope, of wonderful things to […]

I’m back in Gateshead and have just had my second session with Bez at Triple Six Studios to add more line work to the sleeve on my right arm. Love it already. There’s going to be a bit of a break before I can get the rest done as I will be abroad, but hopefully […]

Whilst visiting my sister last time I was fortunate to be able to attend one of her Water Baby classes. She has been taking LJ swimming since he was only a month old. He absolutely loves it. It was a joy to watch him smile and giggle in the pool. I was so impressed. Speaking […]

I have a huge thing for vintage and I’m massively into nostalgia. Lucky for me, my auntie is too. She’s what you could call a hoarder, but I prefer to think of her as a collector. The curator of her own personal museum. A visit to her home is always full of wonder and beauty. […]

I’m up in Gateshead this week visiting my sister, bro-in-law and nephew LJ. The visit was timed to coincide with a tattoo session. I’ve been looking forward to it for months. My major ink has all been done by the wonderfully talented, incredibly funny, unbelievably rude, world famous Bez – founder of Triple Six Tattoo […]