Life in general Why It’s okay not to be okay Posted on February 9, 2016August 13, 2021 By Becky Last week I had one of ‘those’ days. Nothing too disastrous happened in the grand scheme of things, but a series of little things that made my day more than a bit ‘meh’ and had me pouring a HUGE glass of vino post- kids bedtime. I got soaked in the… Read more
Blogging “So what do you do all day?” Posted on January 5, 2016January 31, 2017 By Becky Often I’m asked by friends/family/acquaintances who don’t frequent the world of blogging/social media management/digital freelance “What exactly do you do?” in reference to the fact that I manage to make a few bob working from home, and around the children (the holy grail of working parenthood to many). Well, I… Read more
Life in general On looking after yourself Posted on November 23, 2015August 13, 2021 By Becky As I sit here and type this I am on approximately Day 13 of LURGY. The Cold that just won’t shift, and without sounding like TOO much of a hypochondriac, the cold that has brought with it a loads of other symptoms (bad tum, fuzzy memory and feeling absolutely shagged)…. Read more
Life in general Feeling the fear, and doing it anyway Posted on November 10, 2015May 12, 2016 By Becky Last month I received an email, one that had part of me squealing like a loon (well, in my head, I was actually out doing the school run at the time and might have looked a bit weird), but also one that terrified me in equal measure, despite it being… Read more
Life in general 50 things that make me happy! Posted on April 27, 2015August 13, 2021 By Becky A few days ago I was tagged by my lovely blogging pal, Renee, to list 50 things that make me happy. I don’t usually do blog ‘tags’ but I love the idea of this one, and anything that reminds me of all the lovely things, big or small, that can… Read more
Life in general When your head is spinning Posted on April 22, 2015August 13, 2021 By Becky When I was about 18, I read the book ‘I Don’t Know How She Does It’ by Allison Pearson. For those who have never read/heard of it (where were you in 2002?), it’s a ‘chick lit’ book, all about the pressures of modern motherhood. The lead character, Kate, juggles a… Read more
Health and Fitness On ditching booze… Posted on September 24, 2014May 2, 2025 By Becky Anyone who knows me well, will know that I have always liked a drink. Whether that’s a chilled wine, pint of cider, gin and tonic or a large Baileys at Christmas, booze has been an integral part of my life, and that of most of my friends since we were… Read more
Family Diary A ‘What Would Irene Do?’ Shop Update & A Thank You Posted on June 7, 2014May 2, 2025 By Becky Happy Saturday folks! Apologies for the rather image-heavy post, but I had to share some of the new stock I have in my ‘What Would Irene Do?’ Vintage Crockery Shop now! I’m also excited to announce that I am now offering a vintage crockery hire service for small weddings/tea parties/ events… Read more
Interiors Advice ‘What Would Irene Do?’ Vintage Crockery- A Launch Date Posted on April 14, 2014November 8, 2024 By Becky Good morning and happy Monday! Hope you had a great weekend? Just a quick update regarding my ‘What Would Irene Do?’ Vintage Crockery Store, which I can now reveal will be open online for business from Monday 19th May 2014! I have delayed the launch by a few weeks as… Read more