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House hunting horrors – the final chapter

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Met Mum

It was fun while it lasted, but the house hunting horror series must come to an end. We have found a new home, hurray!

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House hunting horrors Vol. III

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Met Mum

I can’t quite decide which caption to deem appropriate for this illustrious image of a sitting room. ‘When in Venice…’? Or what about an Alice quote: ‘Curiouser and curiouser.’ Taste, in this case, is definitely a matter of opinion. Tweet

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House hunting horrors Vol. II

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Met Mum

Estate agent: The property is in very good nick. Ready to move in! Me: Obviously, you’d want to update that bathroom. Estate agent: Well, … that’s all down to personal style, isn’t it? Me: Harrumph. Tweet

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House hunting horrors Vol. I

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Met Mum

It was only meant as a joke on twitter last night, but due to surprisingly popular demand, I am from now on going to share the most ridiculous  properties on the London market with you. Be it for their decor, … Continue reading →

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My lovely (lady)garden

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Met Mum

I am not sure I got the message right here. Please tell me it’s not just me. Tweet

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Under the weather

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Met Mum

I am feeling a bit under the weather. Coming home from a long and sunny holiday does that to me. Plus, I miss my husband. I like spending time together as a family. And as a couple. Oh, and it … Continue reading →

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Where the Iguana lives

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Met Mum

Long before the French and the English fought over Saint Lucia (‘ownership’ of the island changed 14 times in between them), this beautiful place was called “Where the Iguana lives”. And if the lizards don’t stop drowning themselves in our … Continue reading →

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It’s Yuletide! Or: a recipe for cinnamon stars (Zimtsterne)

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Met Mum

Finally, it’s the season of comfort and joy again. Time to go overboard on Christmas decorations, buy presents for family and friends, write Christmas cards and wish lists, sit together around the table and feast (have I mentioned that there … Continue reading →

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Christmas Rules

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Met Mum

Christmas is by far my favourite time of year. I just love fairy lights, the smell of ginger bread, mulled wine and the colourful decorations that brighten up grey winter days. So when John Lewis asked me to contribute my … Continue reading →

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Nursery style ideas

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Met Mum

Yes, she is seven months already. And I know that some parents manage to finish the nursery six months before the baby is born. But as you might have realised already, I am not the first in line when it comes to accomplishing household related tasks. Hoovering the floor? Tackling the laundry pile? Painting the hallway? I’d rather flip through the pages of my Grazia, thank you very much. Especially when I have to start off with this: Continue reading →

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