Suzanne

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Step back in time at The Rosebery Hotel

Step back in time at The Rosebery Hotel

It’s birthday time again and whenever our birthday falls on a week night we always choose to stay within an hour of home. … View Post
Lesson #705 in being a parent.

Lesson #705 in being a parent.

The one where you have to navigate bad news stories. These last few months have been hard to understand. Being on the planet for … View Post
Rules for 40 plus women

Rules for 40 plus women

On a very rare night where we grabbed a couple of hours together to plan our blog, Suz and I started chatting about all … View Post
Making a come back

Making a come back

If you follow @sofa_stories or @suzannewhelan on Twitter, you might know that I’ve been a bit under the weather recently and too … View Post
Flying High the International Women’s Day

Flying High the International Women’s Day

    easyJet takes to the air with all-female flight and ground crew operation in celebration of International Women’s Day. EZY8275 left London … View Post
Joan Collins at Marks & Spencer

Joan Collins at Marks & Spencer

I still remember receiving my very first make up palates from my Aunty Chris. I think I was 14 and I got three perfectly beautiful … View Post
Valentine for Victoria

Valentine for Victoria

We love baking in our house and when I saw ‘Children’s Book of Baking (Usborne Cookbooks)‘ sitting on the shelves of our local … View Post
Stay Here: Yew Tree Cottage

Stay Here: Yew Tree Cottage

Riding Mill is a small village close to the A69 in Northumberland and incorporates the ancient hamlet of BroomHaugh which is where the fabulous … View Post
Running kit from Aldi

Running kit from Aldi

A sentence I didn’t think I’d be likely to write is “I need some running kit”. But high on the bucket list … View Post
Crock Pot – an end to ready meals?

Crock Pot – an end to ready meals?

Throughout my childhood, my mam used a slow cooker to feed us. I have vivid images of her peeling veg before she went to … View Post
Wood you look at the time?..

Wood you look at the time?..

Buying beautiful items that are designed to last is an absolute joy. Never being a fan of throwaway fashion I love pieces that withstand … View Post
This is your Captain Speaking!

This is your Captain Speaking!

Ever wanted to say that ? Know someone who does? Well now you can with this unforgettable Christmas offer! Jump in the captain’s seat, … View Post
James’ Giant Peach lands in Newcastle

James’ Giant Peach lands in Newcastle

I’ve always loved stories by Roald Dahl, I wish I could have jumped into his brain and listened to the whirring of the … View Post
The Kingslodge Inn celebrates its first Christmas

The Kingslodge Inn celebrates its first Christmas

Earlier this year we had the chance to pop to The Kingslodge Inn, Durham to see what we thought of it. And we loved … View Post
Head, shoulders, (tum, bum) knees and toes…

Head, shoulders, (tum, bum) knees and toes…

Our recent posts have featured how Nic and I are becoming the best we can be in 2016. Both of us have decided to get … View Post
Eat Here: Getting saucy in Sandyford

Eat Here: Getting saucy in Sandyford

Now when it comes to lovely dining, Sandyford in Newcastle might not spring to mind but our recent trip to ‘Harissa Mediterranean Kitchen’ has … View Post
Use This: Smudge by Jilly

Use This: Smudge by Jilly

When Jill sent this parcel to our office, I got to thinking about our first meeting and just how different things are now. It … View Post
My mum despairs at my opinion that #messisbest

My mum despairs at my opinion that #messisbest

When I was chatting with one of my friends about weaning she looked at me in horror! I genuinely thought it was ‘normal’ to … View Post
Fungal Nail Infection Be Gone.

Fungal Nail Infection Be Gone.

My feet are pretty much neglected for three quarters of the year, with the exception of summer sandal time and Christmas party frivolities, they’… View Post
Northumberland bound this ‘National Parks Week’

Northumberland bound this ‘National Parks Week’

Were ever you are in the UK you will no doubt be within reach of one of our fifteen National Parks. From the Brecon … View Post