Dougie’s Birth Story (A Covid Birth) Part 2

Continued from Dougie’s Birth Story Part One (A Covid Birth)… We made our way own to the delivery suite, led by the midwife, with …
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Unique Gifts for Valentines Day

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching yet nothing puts the dampener on romance quicker than worrying about which gift to buy your significant other. I’…
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Dougie’s Birth Story Part 1 (A Covid Birth)

  I‘m sooo late in the day publishing this birth story  – needless to say having three children and keeping up my blog has been …
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New Venture – I’m now a Tropic Skincare Ambassador!!

  So I have some very exciting news to share this week – well its exciting to me, and I am hoping it is going to …
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Pregnant Through Covid

T hree months into our little mans life I thought I better sit myself down and get writing his birth story, for the sole reason …
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Our Kitchen/ Dining Room Renovation

Out of all of the rooms in our house, the kitchen and dining room has to be the room which has seen the most amount …
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Welcome to The Halcyon Years…

Hello and welcome to The Halcyon Years, my new look home on the web where I’d like to share with you my thoughts on …
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A Private Chef Experience For My Birthday

N ow the title of this blog post sounds very swanky doesn’t it!? La Belle Assiette Brighton A private chef in our home, how …
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Two Months of parenting two – whats changed?

H ello, remember me? I took a longer than anticipated break from the blog after having Ollie due to a bit of IT trouble, but …
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Maternity Photoshoot with Becca Wild Photography

  R egular readers may have noticed that I love a good photo of Ettie and I. She really is my little best friend and …
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Welcome to The Halcyon Years…

Journal  |  Brighton

Hello and welcome to The Halcyon Years, my new look home on the web where I’d like to share with you my thoughts on life, shopping, travel and the joys of renovating your own home!!…

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Welcome to The Halcyon Years…

Journal  |  Brighton

Hello and welcome to The Halcyon Years, my new look home on the web where I’d like to share with you my thoughts on life, shopping, travel and the joys of renovating your own home!!…

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Wishlist

Embroidered Blouse
Short Welly Boots
Umbrella
Animal Print Gloves
Daisy Dress
Cashmere Crew
Waterproof Mac
Navy Loafers
Embroidered Jumper
Chain bracelet
Ballet flats
Puff sleeve top
Crystal Spike Ear Party
Silver T Bar
Rainbow Ear Party
Beige Espadrilles
White Smock
Round Ray Ban
Yellow Smock
Button Up Midi
Pink smock dress
Rattan Shoulder Bag
Maternity Swimwear
Straw Bag
Pink leopard smock
Orange smock dress
Gingham dress
Striped Jersey Dress
Silk Cami
Orange espadrilles
Pink linen dress
Yellow Jersey Dress
Weave Detail body bag
Pink Coat
Longline Coat
Black Skinny Jeans
Black Buckle Boots
Green Pyjamas
Yellow Jersey Hoodie
Rainbow trainers
Eva Top
H.Huna Shirt
Rust coloured Roll Neck
Cora Roll Neck in purple
Velvet Skinny Jeans
Coatigain
Lara Jumper
Yellow Pyjama Top
Yellow Pyjama Bottoms
White Blouse
Velvet Trousers
Tessa Midi
Crown & country Jersey
Rainmac
Star Pyjamas
Maxi Tea Dress
Yellow Midi Dress
Ivy Dress
Cream Jumper
Pleated skirt
Skinny Jean
Bracknell Boot
Eva Top
Broderie top
Opal Dress
Jane Dress
White Slingbacks
Bessie Heels
Rainbow Sliders
Rainbow trainers
Bamboo Bag
Cult Gaia Bag
Large Jute Bag
Denim Jacket
Leopard Wrap Dress
Animal Print Skirt
Animal Print Trainers
Fair Isle Jumper
Red Midi Skirt
Studded Boots
Striped Pyjamas
Cropped Chino Trousers
Blue Union Jack Trench
Spotty Silk Shirt
Clapton Ankle
Frome Midi
Leah Jumper
Francesca Jumper
Checked trousers
Mustard JUmper
Cream jumper
Ugg Slippers
Black and white striped scarf
Red Shoes
Boohoo Striped Blouse
Maternity rainmac
Mustard Dress
Mustard woven shoes
ASOS maternity jumper
Yellow Rain Mac
Black and White Striped Jumper
Biker jacket with fur
Red Boden Loafers
Polka Dot Dress
Mango mules
White Knitted All Saints Coat
Black Dungaees
Grey Gazelle Trainers
Mustard Jumper
Red Striped T-Shirt
Midi Wrap Dress with Ruffle Sleeves
Pointed Ankle Boots
ASOS Chunky Knit Jumper

Sustainable Christmas Gift Ideas from Tropic

Hands up if you’d like to spoil your nearest and dearest this festive season, but are stumped on what to buy them?  Perhaps you’d like to move towards more sustainable present choices but aren’t sure…

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Sustainable Christmas Gift Ideas from Tropic

Hands up if you’d like to spoil your nearest and dearest this festive season, but are stumped on what to buy them?  Perhaps you’d like to move towards more sustainable present choices but aren’t sure…

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National Eczema Week: My Babies Eczema

Following on from my own story for National Eczema Week, I wanted to share my babies eczema story too because it’s something we’ve lived with since he was four months old. We’ve been on a…

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The 12 Best Christmas Party Venues in Brighton

Get your mistletoe ready and dust off those dancing shoes, because Brighton is the place to be this festive season!! But ever wondered where the best party venues are in this remarkable city? Well look…

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The 12 Best Christmas Party Venues in Brighton

Get your mistletoe ready and dust off those dancing shoes, because Brighton is the place to be this festive season!! But ever wondered where the best party venues are in this remarkable city? Well look…

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National Eczema Week 2023

It’s been a long time since these images were our reality, so for National Eczema Week I thought I’d go back to the beginning and share both mine and Dougie’s eczema stories : My Story: Shortly…

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Dougie’s Birth Story (A Covid Birth) Part 2

Continued from Dougie’s Birth Story Part One (A Covid Birth)… We made our way own to the delivery suite, led by the midwife, with me trying to push any niggles of ‘Oh my Goodness its…

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Dougie’s Birth Story (A Covid Birth) Part 2

Continued from Dougie’s Birth Story Part One (A Covid Birth)… We made our way own to the delivery suite, led by the midwife, with me trying to push any niggles of ‘Oh my Goodness its…

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Unique Gifts for Valentines Day

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching yet nothing puts the dampener on romance quicker than worrying about which gift to buy your significant other. I’ve been lucky enough to receive some lovely bits recently in the…

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