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A Celebration of Mums in all their Shapes and Forms!
Posted by Helen Nicholls on
'There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved' George Sand When a child enters the family, the overwhelming rush of love they bring is unconditional and despite the toughest of times you may face, a new life and witnessing childhood in its purist form will always bring a ray of hope and happiness. In essence, the role of 'mum' has never really changed, but we have learnt to acknowledge that who plays this role in your life can come in many shapes and forms. Today, Mother’s day is a celebration of all the women...
Travelling Abroad with the Family
Posted by Helen Nicholls on
Clothes packed, Passports with us, checked in on line and we have our masks..... we are ready to go! As we drive to Luton airport it’s the usual continuous chat from our girls but this time it was more coronavirus based. At 7 and 9 they are definitely aware of the changes in society and they ask the important questions like can we still have a box of pringles on the plane and how do we eat them if we’re wearing a mask! When we arrive at the airport it’s tranquil, calm and nobody is there. This is the first...
A Huge Step... Making a Passion a Reality!
Posted by Helen Nicholls on
I have taken a huge step, but i am very excited! After over 30 years in school (i'm embarrassed to say, I never left; formal schooling, degree, post grad and then back to school to teach!) and juggling teaching with 4 small children born within four and a half years, I have decided to follow my heart and share my passion for Spanish fashion with you. As it says in the 'About us' page on the website, it all begun with my dad purchasing a pair of Avarcas as a young 20 something in the late 1970's. With a quarter...