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I am a multi-award winning blogger, photographer and writer from London. I’ve travelled to over 38 countries, lived out of a backpack for a year and love to scuba dive! This site is a destination for all things travel, lifestyle and my successful online book club.

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ad - GIVEAWAY: WIN A LUXURY UK STAYCATION FOR TWO! 🤩🥂
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The brightest of days in the darkest of years. If

The brightest of days in the darkest of years. If hearts could burst 🤍✨
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Someone asked me today how I stay so joyful about

Someone asked me today how I stay so joyful about pregnancy, following loss. The truth is, I’m often not. I’m regularly scared, I worry, I battle intrusive thoughts. But I’ve also learnt that hope is so much stronger than fear and whilst one just cannot possible ‘jinx’ things, the other causes a lot of stress. Something clicked recently where I realised that this is happening, however I approach it. So the only real option is to choose joy, whilst recognising and respecting where my fears come from. And no matter what, I have never regretted rejoicing in any of my babies. ⚡️🤍🌈 #19weeks #rainbowbaby #pregnancyafterloss

Seasons of change 🍂 I was 16 weeks when this wa

Seasons of change 🍂 I was 16 weeks when this was taken and now we’re very nearly half way to meeting bub. So I thought I better use the photo before it becomes made a bit redundant by my rapidly expanding waistline! I’ve started to feel little squirmy movements every evening (usually timed post-dinner with Love Hearts and This is Us reruns - baby got taste) which is equally magical and surreal. My placenta is anterior so I’m comforted that it’s not stealing all the wiggles and can’t wait for it to get stronger and more regular. Oh, and I miss my friends but thanks lockdown for the permission to live in pyjamas. 👶🏼🌈

Whew! Another week down. It’s been a slow one th

Whew! Another week down. It’s been a slow one this end but I’m trying to lean in and embrace it. Excuse the pumpkins, but the Christmas decs are staying firmly where they belong: in storage until December. 😉

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Minimoon vibes! Due to the current climate we don’t have a honeymoon booked and to be honest, may not ever! So we were very excited to whisk ourselves away to the Shropshire countryside to hang out at @hawkstone_hall for a few nights after the wedding.
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It was a total oasis of calm, nature and heritage. We ate great food, wandered the extensive grounds, soaked for hours in the roll top tub and most importantly, spent proper quality time together.
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Hawkstone is one of those wonderful places where the staff go out of their way to learn your name and make your stay special (I was touched that they’d sourced alcohol free bubbles for me.) The building has been lovingly restored and is fit for a Gatsby-esque party (ahh parties...one day) and all the little details make it the perfect escape from reality.
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Even if you do have a honeymoon planned for a few weeks or months after the wedding (all the advice I’ve always received is not to do it straight away) a minimoon is such an ideal way to keep yourselves cosied up in that magic wedding bubble for a little longer. We just didn’t want to be doing the dishes and hanging out laundry the next day!
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Did you go on a minimoon? 🌿✨

Our wedding. Part 2 —
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Waking up Mr & Mrs. Deciding how to ensure a teeny tiny wedding still ended on a high was probably the biggest conundrum in our planning process. There wasn’t to be a big party or send off, and we knew it would be around 4 or 5pm when our reception lunch finished. Going back to our own flat felt like a bit of a dampener so we booked a suite at The Standard, which is probably my favourite London hotel, for a mini wedding night staycation.
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It was the BEST decision. We said goodbye to our 4 guests, hopped in a cab and then checked in as dusk was settling over the skyline. We had splashed out on a suite (another perk of a tiny wedding - budget for fun things!) with a terrace and outdoor bath so we hopped in, listened to our wedding playlist and chatted about the day with a glass of champagne. Then we watched Bake Off in bed eating wedding cake cause, well, why not?!
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We woke up early the next morning to the sun rising over the City (bonus of being a pregnant bride - no hangover!) and then ventured out for our favourite breakfast at Dishoom. We’d booked a 2pm checkout so we had lots of time - one last dip and then home.
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Mostly, I didn’t want any of the day to be a blur. Doing it this way really kept the magic alive and allowed us to luxuriate in a little wedding ‘bubble’ for that bit longer. ☕️🤍

Our wedding. Part 1 —
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On a drizzly October morning I woke up as Miss Sandland for a final time...My mum and I got ready at my favourite salon in Soho, swinging by Pret first for coffees and pastries! It was all very relaxed and we hopped in a black cab over to Old Marylebone Town Hall (fashionably 10 mins late...) where my husband-to-be and our other 3 guests were waiting for us.
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I walked down the aisle with my lovely Grandad to ‘The One’ by Kodaline (dare you to listen without crying!) with my favourite face in the world waiting for me. Utter magic. I was worried the room might feel empty - meant for 100 but seating just 4. It didn’t, at all. In fact, we loved how acutely memorable the intimacy made every moment. We shared our own vows - words I think we’ll both treasure forever, not least because it’s now in our marriage contract that he has to bring me a cup of earl grey every morning...
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Our mums witnessed the signing of the registrars whilst ‘Come Away With Me’ by Norah Jones played and then we left on a high, husband and wife, to ‘This Will Be’ by Natalie Cole because yes, sometimes life is a Disney movie.
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Although pandemic precautions were of course in place, the C-word didn’t get a place in the room, nor spoil a thing.
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After hanging out with our lovely photographer - the rain didn’t bother us! - we went for lunch at The Orrery in Marylebone. Food was delicious, ambience was spot on and the staff were attentive without being fussy. A bottle of Tattinger sent over by an ex-MP on the next table is an anecdote for the grandkids!
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Despite our teeny tiny guest list, last minute restriction changes and missing some much-loved faces, we honestly wouldn’t have changed a second. 🤍
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Reader, I married him. ⚡️🤍 27.10.20

Reader, I married him. ⚡️🤍 27.10.20

Thank you for all your kind words, positive vibes

Thank you for all your kind words, positive vibes and love. Most of all, for hoping along side us. Pregnancy after loss is hard and at times it’s still a daily battle but it’s already teaching me some valuable skills. Perhaps the biggest of which is to recognise when Fear is talking, rather than fact or even probability. We do it to ourselves in so many situations - think the worst, allow unwelcome scenarios to play in our brains like movies, believe the Fear. It’s not a skill I’ve mastered yet but even just flagging down those thoughts seems to me to be something we can all benefit from, no matter what journey you’re undertaking. 🤞🏼🤍🌈

Ready for harvest Spring 2021 👶🏼🌈 ⠀ We

Ready for harvest Spring 2021 👶🏼🌈
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We know all too well how difficult seeing announcements can be. If you’re struggling, I see you and you have my love, hope and support. ❤️
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#RainbowBaby #PregnancyAfterLoss #SpringBaby

Dream evening in?! It was meant to be my hen do th

Dream evening in?! It was meant to be my hen do this weekend but inevitably we had to cancel. Instead, last week, I hosted a very little but very special indoor picnic and pamper sesh. Small business shout out to @theluxurypicniccompany who delivered the most delicious food, designed this gorgeous set up and arranged for @lunic.lc to give the dreamiest massages. 🥰🥂✨
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Jane and Ally set up the business during lockdown so they’re well versed at all things pandemic. You can have their picnic boxes delivered in SW London (we had one a few weeks ago instead of a takeaway and it was 🤤👌🏼) or the full celebratory set up for your household for a special date night or birthday.
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[Image description: a gorgeous picnic set up on my living room floor featuring gold chargers, winter flowers, pumpkins and candles! In front is a mouthwatering box of food - bread, meats, cheese and delicious snacks. To the left is an ice bucket with a bottle of prosecco in it.]

If embracing Autumn means cosy clothing and binge

If embracing Autumn means cosy clothing and binge watching two seasons of The Fall on one Sunday, I’m here for it. We’re starting number three tonight (intrigued as to how they’re going to drag this out for 6 more hours!). AND - and - we just chose our wedding script because the Big Day is NEXT WEEK. I dropped my dress off to be altered and should probably start on writing my vows soon...any tips? Worlds most relaxed bride? 😅

Light up, light up As if you have a choice ✨ #Wa

Light up, light up
As if you have a choice ✨
#WaveOfLight #BabyLossAwareness

AD: Working from home never looked so good 🌿 I

AD: Working from home never looked so good 🌿 I love this little corner of my office. Growing houseplants has been one of my biggest joys this year (the simple things!) and I’ve shared some tips on my story. Now to try and propagate some of my bigger babies...Are you a houseplant lover? @thejoyofplants #FilltheDistanceWithBeauty
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[Image description: the photo shows a corner of Beth’s office. The walls are a blue colour and there’s a bamboo fronted cabinet. On top is a large vase of eucalyptus, books, a candle, photos and a vase. To the left is the corner of a cosy armchair and to the right, a trailing plant hanging from a shelf.]

Christmas gets all the credit for being the pretti

Christmas gets all the credit for being the prettiest season, but I reckon Autumn gives her a run for her money. If only it would stop raining! Like every week, I’m excited for Bake Off tonight. It’s become my little comfort - it’s so cosy and wholesome. AND - and - we’ve got a cake tasting board for dinner (hashtag adulting) to munch whilst we watch. We might not be doing all the usual wedding faff, but you can’t not have cake...
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[Image description: this photo is of the exterior of The Ivy; they’ve framed their duck egg blue doors with a gorgeous pink and orange floral autumn arch. Dreamy, and very selfless for any passing instagrammed...!]

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