This is me,
before life got complicated. No mobile phones, households didn't have
computers, maybe 1 car per family, no computer games....simple.
I
was born in Dorking. My dad was a chef from Switzerland and my mum was
a waitress from Dorking. My family is an eclectic mix of nationalities,
my Grandad is Polish, my Dad is Swiss, one Uncle is Spanish, another is
German, my amazing Step-Dad is Welsh (but we don't hold that against
him....I'm just joking, we do really.....no really I am just joking!)
and I feel extremely proud and lucky to be part of this amazing family.
I want this sofa! |
I
was lucky enough to spend an awful lot of time in Switzerland as I grew
up. I had idyllic holidays in The Alps riding on the back of an old
tractor up to my family's chalet just outside of Verbier. We'd look for
wild mushrooms and chop down trees for firewood. We'd take long walks
and eat wild strawberries in the forest. I spent lazy days reading The
Famous Five on the balcony, or the rickety wooden landing of an ancient
shed. I adore the smell of wild herbs in the mountains in the summer.
I wasn't the prettiest baby |
Isn't this the best tractor ever! I love it so much. |
Playtime's
at school consisted of skipping, kiss chase, elastics, cats cradle. We
played with balls, and marbles and jumping jacks.
The
80's was a whirlwind of Rubik cubes, Atari's, dreadful music and even
more dreadful clothing, although now I am beginning to love it........in
hindsight!
As
far as I can remember I've had a love for vintage. Apparently the
first thing I ever laughed in hysterics at was Abbot & Costello.
One of my earliest singles was Laurel & Hardy singing The Blue Ridge
Mountains of Virginia. My nan, Betty, used to dance with me around her
front room to the amazing Glen Miller and I've adored Elvis since
forever.
My beautiful mum (and yes it appears she dressed me as Rupert Bear!) |
So this is me and this is my blog, I hope you enjoy it
This is the coolest room, I wish it was still like this. |