- Eco Swap October Challenge, A Year OnNovember 11, 2020During October 2019 I set myself a challenge to make 10 eco swap changes. And in fact, I managed 24. From ditching my plastic...
- Dining out at The OaksOctober 21, 2020Dining out at The OaksOpened in July 2019, part of The White Brasserie Company, in the heart of beautiful Highcliffe in Dorset. I spent...
- Doing a Happy DanceSeptember 20, 2020I can’t believe it’s been over 7 months since I last posted on here. So much has changed and happened. The worrying times aren’t...
- A staycation on the beach with Bournemouth Beach LodgesMarch 9, 2020Bournemouth Beach Lodges website describes the lodges as an enchanting overnight stay overlooking beautiful beaches in a tranquil location. And this is definitely true!We...
- That Friday Feeling (with Weird Fish clothing)March 3, 2020That Friday Feeling (with Weird Fish clothing)Last April I introduced you to Weird Fish clothing and the gorgeous Etta striped jersey dressJust like me,...
- Life in slippers with GumbiesFebruary 11, 2020Working from home slippers are my work shoes, and I’ve recently found my favourite pair. My navy and pink outback slippers from GumbiesThe best...
- What's In My BagJanuary 17, 2020I think it’s part of human nature to be a bit nosy, I can definitely hold my hands up and say I’m nosy. So...
- Bournemouth at Christmas TimeDecember 11, 2019I love Bournemouth , but at Christmas, I love it even more. And this years Christmas Tree Wonderland is amazing, magical and spectacular. And...
- Eco Swap October ChallengeNovember 6, 2019Every year, 8 million metric tons of plastics enter our ocean on top of the estimated 150 million metric tons that currently circulate our...
- Getting washed without water (with Pump’d Up)August 29, 2019One of my initial thoughts when getting prepared for my first festival in 20 years, the Big Feastival 2019, was how am I going...
- Beach games for little people (and sometimes big people)July 24, 2019As a Mum of three boys I know only too well that children definitely didn’t get the memo that grown ups love to sit...
- Running The SamarathonMay 25, 2019Every six seconds the Samaritans respond to a call for help. Someone is at the end of the phone 24 hours a day, 365...
- A Wonderful Family Day OutMay 23, 2019You may remember my blog Afternoon Tea With A View in April, where my husband and I visited The Knoll House Hotel for afternoon...
- Exfoliate, Renew and Hydrate (with Living Sea Therapy)April 26, 2019I wash my hands a lot, whether it be after a nappy change, whilst cooking dinner or after polishing a piece of jewellery before...
- Afternoon Tea With A ViewApril 15, 2019The Knoll House Hotel, established in 1931 is a traditional Dorset hotel, and quintessentially English, full of charm and history. Situated at Studland in...
- Visiting South Devon For The First Time (With Coast & Country Cottages)April 11, 2019132 miles from where we live, just outside of Bournemouth; is the beautiful and popular seaside resort town of Salcombe in South Devon. A...
- Stepping into the weekend (with Weird Fish clothing)April 7, 2019Just like me, Weird Fish live for that Friday feeling. The weekend gives us time to unwind and be ourselves; which is so true...
- Dreaming Of Beach HutsMarch 28, 2019Brightly coloured beach huts help make the British coast wonderful. They go together with ice creams and sandcastles. And of course the unreliable British...
- Marine Conservation Society - We’re membersFebruary 5, 2019Sand and Seagulls is proud to be a member of the Marine Conservation Society. The society started in 1983 in a garden shed in...
- Did you know?January 8, 2019Whether you believe in new years resolutions or not, the start of a new year always brings thoughts and reflections. Whether it be about...
- By the sea all worries wash awayNovember 13, 2018I’m a strong believer that the gorgeous seaside towns of England aren’t just perfect for summer holidays, but beautiful places to visit and enjoy...
- Blue Space - Guest BlogOctober 8, 2018Hello, my name is Gemma and I am a thlassophile. There. I’ve said it. I’ve ‘fessed up to my addiction. And there’s no cure...
- Great British Beach CleanSeptember 19, 2018On UK beaches the amount of litter found has doubled in the past 20 years. And litter in general has increased by 135% since...
- Glass Of The SeaSeptember 13, 2018If only the seaglass we find could tell us a story...Where has it come from? Where was it made? What did it used to...
- This summer’s must have dresses - Ebay vs MangoJuly 24, 2018A stripy, light, floaty and flattering dress is a must have for ladies this summer. My Instagram feed seems to be full of them,...
- Sand and Seagulls is Five!July 21, 2018We all say from time to time ‘Wow, time really flies’ or, ‘Time goes too fast’. This is true of Sand and Seagulls....
- Beach Hut Shed - No. 1984June 24, 2018It’s been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember to own a beach hut. Sadly it’s very very likely that...
- My Nine Cups Of TeaJune 7, 2018This is an unusually deep one from me, but a photo I wanted to take and share its little story. Kelly over at @kelly_thebeesknees...
- Too many striped tops? - Never!May 17, 2018I recently shared a photograph of my striped top collection on Instagram (@sandandseagulls) with the caption; ‘You’ll never hear me say the words “I...
- "I don’t want the fish to eat my golf ball"April 19, 2018“I don’t want the fish to eat my golf ball”In May 2016 mini golf arrived at Boscombe Pier, Dorset, but with a fishy twist....
- Here goes...April 18, 2018Here goes...If you’ve come here from Instagram, you’ll probably have a little bit of an idea why I’m giving this a go. Hey, I...