I always have a lot of questions about accommodati I always have a lot of questions about accommodation when we stay anywhere as a family so I thought I’d share this little tour of our room at @windjammerlanding which was a pretty perfect place to stay.

It’s the ‘Ocean View Two Bedroom’ which was like a little house, with an upstairs and downstairs, built into the hillside. Both rooms had outdoor space and their own shower rooms. Such a great option for a family.
A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. We’ve been back a few days now but still miss the heat, the food, the pool, the constant sounds of wildlife and the lovely people. It was such a great holiday and I’m sure we’ll be back one day.
And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is watching her grow and what a wonderful young woman she is becoming. We could not be more proud. Love you Pickle, have a great birthday.
We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in S We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in St Lucia staying at @windjammerlanding and it was just the holiday we needed. Two weeks of sunshine and relaxation in what must be one of the most beautiful islands in the world. 

We can’t wait to go back again in the future. Here’s just a little snippet of our trip.
AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @na AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @national_motor_museum despite the rain! The children loved the Little Beaulieu play area and we loved exploring the National Motor Museum and Top Gear exhibit before having a ride on the monorail! We went on an old open topped bus, explored the Beaulieu Manor House and loved the gardens. 
Beaulieu is always a great day out - whatever the weather. This summer they have a whole ‘Summer of Fun’ planned, with activities most days - parades, bird shows and hundreds of sculptures within the grounds too. If you’re looking for a day out this summer definitely think about heading to Beaulieu.
AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to t AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to their first concert - but it was so much more than just a concert! @abbavoyage is incredible. With CGI ABBA and a live band, it’s like being at an ABBA concert 40 years ago but with modern lighting, effects and sound. ABBA look and sound real, it’s a mind blowing experience.
The set includes all the songs you know and love as well as a few less familiar ones.
You can’t take photos during the show which actually made a refreshing change. A whole arena focused purely on the show and soaking up the moment. It’s definitely something the four of us will always remember.
Now, I’m off to sing Dancing Queen all the way home.
AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdo AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdockyard today. They have a fantastic Ultimate Explorer ticket that lets you visit all the attractions as many times as you like for 12 months - and after a day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard we can see that you need more than one day to really do everything!

We explored HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Exhibition - which is incredible! We also saw where ships are built and restored and spent time in Action Stations where the kids climbed and did an assault course.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is such a fun, educational day out with something for all ages - we can’t wait to go on their harbour tours next time we visit!
AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To cel AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To celebrate #100YearOfARoads National Highways have launched their #ARoadsToSummer competition! It's all about celebrating summer holiday moments, time together, fun in the sun, days out and more.

So why not be in it to win it? To enter, all you have to do is send @nationalhways a DM on here with a photo or video of your favourite holiday moments. You can also comment on their Facebook or Twitter #ARoadsToSummer posts with your holiday photos. I've shared a few of our favourite photos to give you some inspiration.

The best six entries will each win a £500 @nationaltrust holidays voucher! SO what are you waiting for? Dig out your favourite holiday photos or take some new ones to share!

The #ARoadsToSummer competition runs from 24 July to 10 September 2023. Winners will be announced in September 2023.

Good luck!
Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. As school draws to a close at lunchtime, I’m looking forward to a whole summer with them. My favourite people.

They’ve both had a great year at school this year. Troy’s first without his sister by his side and Athena’s first at secondary school. 

They both had great reports, always did their best and have made some really lovely new friends this year. I could not be more proud of them.

Now, let’s go and enjoy the next six weeks before school starts all over again!
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Top Tips for Choosing a Home Designer | AD

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When you make the decision to build your own home, he might consider bringing on a home designer to help you. A home designer is somebody who can take your vision of what you want your new home to look like and bring it to life.

It can be a big challenge to choose a designer, especially when you cannot see their work on your project and so after you signed on the dotted line, but there are several ways that you can find the correct home designer or contemporary architects to work on your home for you. Most people don’t like to design the entire house themselves, and if you are one of those people then you need to make sure you are choosing the right person to go ahead and make your new home look fantastic. Finding the right people to work with isn’t always easy, but it can be done with a lot of research and trial and error. We don’t mean that you should build half a house before deciding against having somebody to help you, but we do mean having a look at how you can find the right home designer. Let’s take a look at some of our tips below to get you started.

  • Do your homework. Research is going to be your very best friend when it comes to choosing a home designer. You need to not only shop around for the right person, but for the right price. Building your home is not something you want to cheap out on, but that doesn’t mean you need to be paying luxury prices if you can’t afford it. Asking friends and family for recommendations, and asking previous customers of specific designers for their recommendation is also very important. You can only achieve any of this when you have done your research.
  • Trust your intuition. When you hire somebody new, you need to make sure that you gel with that person so that they can complete your project and both of you can get along. You don’t want to hire somebody who doesn’t share the same vision as you, or tries to change the vision that you have. If you are concerned about a design you have interviewed, trust your instinct and don’t choose them. You should only work with people with whom you feel comfortable, because you’re going to be spending a lot of time together as you bring your home vision to life. This has to be the right decision from the get go, so make sure that you build a good relationship and trust your intuition along the way.
  • Look for a specialist. If you want to have the best of the best working for you at your home, then you need to choose a designer or consultant or even a professional who specializes in what you’re looking for. What are the biggest mistakes that get made when selecting a designer is when homeowners choose them for the wrong reason. For example, a friend of yours could be an architect right now, but that doesn’t mean that they are the right person for your job. It’s nice to hire your friends, but it can be complicated, so choose somebody because they are professional at what they do and they are not going to make things complicated for you. This process is supposed to be an enjoyable one, and you can’t always have an enjoyable one when it’s somebody that you know because then if you don’t want to disappoint them you’re going to end up with a home that you don’t love in the hopes of placating their feelings.

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