In which I look back at how New Simple Life got started
How I became a blogger
Tag: Relocation
Coming home
In which we return home after our monthly work trip north
Cat Battles
The cats have a traumatic week when their home is invaded
Water,water everywhere …
With the dry weather, we have been dedicated in our watering regime, determined to keep our precious veg and other plants as well-nourished and cared for as we can. This year is all about giving things a try and making mistakes that we can learn from in the garden and we are proud of what … Continue reading Water,water everywhere …
Wildlife adventures
In spite of dire warnings about Arctic winds and a return to frost, this week has stayed warm and sunny. The dandelion wars continue, but I seem to be slowly wearing them down and the cats are spending as much time as they can outside, especially the Princess, who considers it her divine right to … Continue reading Wildlife adventures
War of the Weeds
Almost overnight, Spring has suddenly arrived. It started some time last week, when the sun came out but it wasn’t quite warm enough to really feel that we were done with winter. And so it was that in true British style, I was sitting in the garden having lunch, determined not to miss the sun, … Continue reading War of the Weeds
But the Prosecco is free, darling …
With the focus on the garden so far this year, the refurb on the house has slowed right down. When we first moved in, before D was working, he painted several rooms, bringing some much needed colour to replace the dirty magnolia that was everywhere. However, once he started work, we accepted that the magnolia … Continue reading But the Prosecco is free, darling …
Chim-chimeny, chim chim cheroo
One of the things I love about our new home is the fact that we have 2 open fires. There is nothing cosier than snuggling up in front of a real fire - just ask the cats. It was a whole new experience for them - and for me. It did, however, come with a … Continue reading Chim-chimeny, chim chim cheroo
The Intrepid Hunter
You may remember that one of the reasons we chose our house was the ‘good cattage’ and it has been a positive delight to watch the Calamity Cat and the Princess growing in confidence as they have explored their new territory. They have forgotten that, at 12, they should be slowing down and have got … Continue reading The Intrepid Hunter
Where D has a bad day …
When we viewed the house last summer and fell in love with it, it had been pretty full of stuff. The owner was lovely, with 2 gorgeous kittens who bounded around the garden full of life, as if to show us how perfect it would be for the Calamity Cat and the Princess. The house … Continue reading Where D has a bad day …
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