Audley End Outing

On Bank Holiday Monday Hazel, Asley, Gillian and the Little Emperor took a trip to Audley End House and Audley End Steam Railway in Essex. The weather was glorious despite warnings of thunderstorms and heavy rain! A wonderful time was had by all.

Baby Girl Mabb

Our dear friends Laura and Kris are celebrating the arrival of their little daughter and we could not be more thrilled for them! Congratulations guys, she is so beautiful! She does not have a name yet so if any of you have any suggestions please let us know!!!

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Domestic Sluttery

A big thank you to Sharon at Domestic Sluttery for her lovely words about the website. We are truly honoured! This is a wonderful blog for "women who have better things to do". Fabulous!

Grantchester Fair

Today, Anne, Colin, Hazel and Roman took a day trip to Grantchester Fair.We walked by the river, where cows were happily grazing.


We saw some tractors.

We saw some sheeps being sheared.

And a tiny little steam engine.

There was a falconry display.

A traditional Punch & Judy show.

We also saw a medieval sword fighting reenactment.

Then we came across a second world war army truck display.

Which showed us typical items a soldier would have used in that time.

Then we walked back past the river and went home.

It's been a long day!

Down The Market

Here are Gillian and Julian down the market where Julian has his own stall. His thriving picture framing business, Rivas Frames, travels down to Haverhill Market in Suffolk every Saturday between 8am and 4pm. Please pop along if you're in the area.

BBC Homes & Antiques Magazine

Yay! We've already had the website featured in this month's issue of the BBC's Home & Antiques Magazine, one month ahead of schedule! Thanks to you for your continuing support and lovely comments, and all the help we've had from Lisa and GK to get the photos in on time! We will also be in next months issue too so please keep looking out for us.

Saffron Walden Scavenging

Colin and Anne took a tour of

Saffron Walden

yesterday, whilst scouring the area for some vintage finds. Here are a few of the pics they took of this historic market town in Essex.