Stacey in the Sticks

My festival bucket list

by StaceyUpdated on November 12, 2020August 7, 2017

When it comes to the summer season, there are so many festivals happening. Music festivals, food festivals, art festivals; or festivals that have everything going on! Often these are really family or children focused and can last for a whole weekend. As a family we’ve only actually attended one festival, which was a local food festival at a country park. A food festival is my idea of heaven, especially when there are dozens of samples waiting to be tasted! As you may have seen, I love discovering new brands and trying new foods. I could manage to spend a whole load …

Winding down with Premier Estates wine | Review

by StaceyUpdated on August 4, 2017August 5, 2017

I never really used to be a wine drinker; always more of a cider or lager girl. That was, until the boys came along and I started to enjoy a glass of wine or two, to wind down in the evening. My go to choice would be a sweet rosé or a white, but I’ve become more accustomed to a glass of red nowadays. I do find it lasts longer, which is a good thing with me, as I’m a bit of a lightweight when it comes to wine. Ahem. Anyway, the lovely people at Premier Estates Wine sent me a few …

Interiors

The Psychology of Colour | Interiors

by StaceyUpdated on November 28, 2025July 31, 2017

When we moved into our house almost two years ago now, there was a lot of redecorating that needed to be done. In fact, almost every room in the house needed at least a lick of paint. I like to have a colour theme to the rooms in my house, but I don’t necessarily think about the colour first. When I find an accessory or some wallpaper that I really love for a feature wall, I will work around that. The feature colour of our bedroom is purple, Noah’s room is a neutral grey, Jacob’s is blue. Our bathroom did have …

Food Recipe

Balsamic glazed sausages with spicy spaghetti | Recipe

by StaceyUpdated on June 4, 2024July 30, 2017

You may have read my recent review of premium MOR sausages and how much we loved them. I used two of the flavours on the barbecue, but I couldn’t decide what to do with the pork, super green veg and lentil ones.

Blog

5 Website Tips for a Summer Boost

by StaceyUpdated on November 28, 2025July 27, 2017

Despite the urge to spend as much time outside as possible this summer, it doesn’t mean you should slack off when it comes to your website. There are a few ways to give your site a boost this summer, from web hosting to seasonal content. With summer in the UK in full swing, it’s just about safe to go outside without a jumper on. And although you’ll be looking for any opportunity to enjoy the sunshine, there should always a conscious effort to work on your website. The summertime has the potential to be a successful season in regards to …