An Easter egg hunt is one of those magical traditions kids remember for years. With a little planning and creativity, you can turn a simple chocolate hunt into a fun-filled event for the whole family. Here’s your step-by-step guide to organising a stress-free and unforgettable Easter egg hunt. 1. Choose the Perfect Location First, decide where your hunt will take place. Options include: Your garden A local park Indoors (great for rainy weather!) A mix of indoor and outdoor sp

If you ever find yourself meandering through Dorset lanes with a few spare minutes and a boot that isn’t quite  full of plants, I can highly recommend a detour to Mill House Nurseries in the delightfully blink-and-you-miss-it village of Owermoigne. I say “detour,” but in truth it has become something of a ritual. If I’m passing, the car simply turns in of its own accord. The tomato temptation problem 🍅 This time of year is especially dangerous because the tomato house is in

As soon as the days start getting longer and the air feels a little warmer, I notice the same thing happening every year — the urge for a spring reset . Suddenly I want to open every window, clear every surface, and finally tackle the drawers and cupboards that felt perfectly acceptable during winter. Spring has a way of making everything feel fresh and full of possibility. It’s the perfect time for a spring clean , a wardrobe declutter , and a general reset of your living sp

There is something rather special about Dorset in early spring. The hedgerows are just beginning to wake, lambs appear in the fields almost overnight, and the sea air carries that first hint of warmth after a long winter. Easter always feels like the true beginning of the year here — the moment when village noticeboards fill with posters, cafés put tables back outside, and families begin planning gentle days out again. If you’ve ever fancied a proper countryside Easter — the