Stacey in the Sticks

Apple & blackberry crumble traybake | Recipe

by Stacey September 10, 2018September 10, 2018

I’ve been a really bad food blogger this year – I think I’ve only posted one recipe! I have blogged foodie reviews, but I’ve not really had the mojo for creating. I’m hoping now that The Bake Off is back, the mojo will return. I’m also happy to see that Jenny over at Mummy Mishaps has brought back the Bloggers Bake Off linky! I never got around to joining in biscuit week, as the boys had just gone back to school and Noah was only doing two hours a day. But of course I had to join in with one of my …

Cheap and Cheerful Ways to Update Your Kitchen

by StaceyUpdated on November 28, 2025August 31, 2018

Living on a budget means any ideas for cheap and effective home improvement are always welcome. The kitchen is one room that can benefit from some surprisingly simple and affordable ideas. It’s also a room that is used more than most, so you want it to look and feel as good as it can. How can you update your kitchen without spending much? Here is our list of suggestions!

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Yes – I’ve found the summer holidays hard

by Stacey August 28, 2018August 28, 2018

Most parents I know seem to look forward to the summer holidays; weeks of fun, plans, and days out with their little ones. Spending quality time, making precious memories. But, I’m not most parents. I’m one of those that dreads the summer holidays. After working hard on my mental health over the last few months and writing our summer bucket list, I have to admit that for the first time in as long as I can remember, I was actually looking forward to the holidays. Spending quality time with the boys, and making and documenting some new memories.

Home Interiors

How to Create A Sleek, Modern Bathroom Design

by StaceyUpdated on November 28, 2025August 25, 2018

If you are planning to carry out work on your bathroom and want to give its tired look a modern and sleek design, you may not know where to begin. Modern bathrooms consist of a minimalist approach to the styling with contemporary fittings and fixtures. A bathroom with clearly defined lines and fresh design will sit well if the rest of your home has a modern look and feel. One of the biggest advantages of planning a bathroom of this style is that there is the widest range and variety of products available for this more than any others. There …

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Four romantic things I’d love to do in Italy

by StaceyUpdated on August 23, 2018August 24, 2018

I’ve mentioned previously how The Husband & I would love to travel the world when the boys have grown up and entered the big wide world on their own. One country we are always talking about that we would love to visit is Italy. Mainly because – we had planned a trip to Lake Garda for our honeymoon, but unfortunately that fell through. We’re determined to visit Italy one day, though! I love discovering the hidden gems in new countries, but I like to do the traditional touristy things too. The main cities I’d love to visit are Rome and …