wish we were…
Wish we were… throwing a summer dinner party
Winter weekends are for recuperation, but come May Day, life seems to start on Friday afternoon. However, managing to fit in a spot of gardening, playing tennis, watching the sunset with cocktail in hand and having dinner on the table …
Wish we were… tying a bouquet
With Spring in the air, why not celebrate the fresh bursts of daffodils, primroses and sweet peas beginning to pop up with a day spent learning how to make the most of them for yourself? Here’s a few suggestions to …
Wish we were… taking afternoon tea
After being overlookd in favour of its supposedly sexier counterpart coffee, tea has been making a comeback in recent years. Here’s our pick of the best afternoon teas the country has to offer: The Black Swan Tearoom, Helmsley For award-winning …
Wish we were… soaking up some culture in Bath
Plan a visit to Bath during February or March and not only will you get to enjoy the many delights of this historic city but you’ll also have the chance to soak up some of the city’s serious style credentials …
Wish we were… making some real resolutions
We all know January is about making a clean start for the year but the inevitable resolutions to eat less, exercise more, become and Amazonian goddess etc. are getting a bit old to say the least. So this year we …
Wish we were… indulging in a guilty pleasure.
There’s no escaping the flashing lights, heaving crowds and gluttonous excess at this time of year. One tradition we won’t be avoiding however involves curling up by the fire with a great (and yes, perhaps slightly twee) festive film. Here …
Wish we were… taking a Winter walk
The opening scene of this Autumn’s big screen adaptation of Jane Eyre showed a bedraggled Jane darting across the dark and stormy Yorkshire moors as thunder crackled in the backfround and the heather shook in gusts of wind. The film …
Wish we were…Enjoying a nostalgic afternoon
As much as we all love the lure of fresh air at the weekend, the odd rainy Sunday calls for something different. Sometimes the oldies are the best and we think that’s definitely the case with these classic board games. …
With We Were…Glamping (Glamorous Camping)
What? It’s camping for people who like the idea of sleeping under canvas, but don’t much like the reality. In short, it’s roughing it without any of the rough – in fact, in many cases with all the luxuries of …
Wish We Were…Picking Our Own Fruit
Who? Pick your own really is suitable for adults and children of every age, which makes it a perfect family day out. What? August is a great month for picking your own as there is still lots in season. Obviously, …
