A lifestyle & travel blog written by Lou Archell, a writer, photographer and mum-of-two. Littlegreenshed features; travel & adventure both near and far, botanical inspiration and practical advice on simple living.
Yesterday was my birthday, I was woken by three smiling faces, two hand made birthday cards, a bunch of pink peonies and a cup of tea in bed. Bliss. This is how birthdays look like when you are mama, well if you are lucky anyway. No more waking with a hangover from too many tequila shots or a wild weekend away somewhere. No, this is 46, happy, with two boys and one brilliant guy. I’m not good at birthdays to
This past weekend we had the opportunity to stay at the Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa near Warminster. After school on Friday, we loaded up the car for our overnight stay and drove the hour south to Wiltshire. Arriving at the Hotel, Christmas was in full swing, with bejewelled trees in the entrance and swags flowing down the staircase. What a lovely time of year to spend a night in a country hotel. The Hotel, once a Georgian country house, with