Celebrating Afternoon Tea
Miss Darcy
12/08/2024
The Duchess of Bedford, a lady-in-waiting to Queen Victoria, initiated the delightful practice of taking a pot of tea and a light meal privately in
The Duchess of Bedford, a lady-in-waiting to Queen Victoria, initiated the delightful practice of taking a pot of tea and a light meal privately in
Sometimes, sitting quietly on a bench is the best way to speak to those we’ve lost. In the stillness, their memory becomes a gentle breeze,
I wonder how we would have celebrated if you’re still with us. We would probably be on the road, at one of the many places
What does “being in love” really means? I found this answer on the internet … Being in love can mean different things to different people,
Happy Year of the Dragon! In Chinese culture, the Dragon holds a significant place as an auspicious and extraordinary creature, unparalleled in talent and excellence.
We saw in the new year in Cornwall at the back of Storm Gerrit, quickly followed by Storm Henk. Neither the weather and being sand
On our New Year’s Eve beach walk in Marazion, Cornwall, a rainbow appeared. 🌈 Just like it did on the shores of St. Andrews on
We love December – it really is the most wonderful time of the year. We love the lead up to Christmas. And this year we
This Christmas was a little bit more special because we celebrated with the Tykes and their parents at The Lygon Arms in The Cotswolds. It
Where there is GREAT love there are always MIRACLES. Lulu is our miracle. Rescued off a dog meat truck near Beijing in Dec 2021, today
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the
Lulu, there’s a mistletoe over us. You know, it is customary for boys to kiss any girl under it. And if you refuse the kiss,
When Lulu arrived, Ralph & Co. gifted her a new bed. And she knows it’s her bed too! I don’t get to sleep in it
A Bavarian saying and the official call for the start of Oktoberfest. It means the beer has been tapped. Without this phrase, Oktoberfest doesn’t begin
Tonight the Harvest Moon shines bright in the night sky. It also coincides with the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival which is
To all of you who asked how I am with Lulu, I appreciate your concerns. You can say, I was once in her position and
The second year of Chelsea Dog Day is on next Saturday – 09.09.2023. Wonder if it was chosen because it is caNINE, caNINE or just
When Darcy left us, many have asked Mum if she would get another. “But I have George,” she would say. She knew she would one
In September, it would be nine years since Mum had decided to adopt me. Still remembering clearly how she found herself in a dilemma soon
Little Tyke as you all know him hasn’t been “little” for a long while now. But we just couldn’t think of another name to call
We are pleased to announce The Big Woof – a pawesome weekend of fun in Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross on 26th and 27th August.
For months on end we wondered if we would lose the coldness of Spring and if Summer would come. And it finally did in a
It may have been a wet Coronation Day but that didn’t stop us Brits from carrying on business as usual. The night before the big
We are heading into Coronation weekend. The flags are flying and all doggies are wearing Union Jack colours! As well as celebrating the King Charles
S’ABBINIDICA is an old Sicilian greeting that means God’s blessing … and that’s how we’re feeling. We celebrated Mum’s birthday last week in Sicily, which
It’s less than three weeks till the Coronation of King Charles III. London is getting ready … And nothing like a good cuppa tea in
I’m so egg-cited and I just can’t hide it. 🥚🥚🥚 Happy Easter! 🐇This is the only time when it’s perfectly safe to put all of
To all dog mums everywhere! We are the ones that never leave home, (almost) never answer back. We love you because you feed us, give
Without Valentine’s Day, February would be … well, January. LOL! Not really. After being away for a month staying with friends, early February finally brought
A fun video to celebrate Darcy on her second heavenly birthday. She wore them well but she didn’t dress to impress. She was beautiful just
My father’s a miniature poodle called Ginger and my mother an English Cocker Spaniel called Beth. That’s what makes me a cockapoo.
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