I love shoes. I have loads (Mr TOPP may even say I have too many, but he’s a boy, so what does he know?). In fact, my first ever gallery entry was shoe related. So when Tara said this week’s theme was shoes, you can imagine how happy I was. I pictured in my mind’s [...]

Apart from the six months between March and September 2009, I have been wearing maternity or breastfeeding tops for the last three years. I long for the day when I can buy clothes without having to consider ease of access or room for a growing tummy. Although that last one may still be a consideration [...]

It’s the weekend. Relax. Put your feet up. Hope you have a good one.

Where do you see yourself in five years time? I hate that interview question, and never know what the right answer is. Julie over at the sardine tin has tagged me in the five years meme, which asks that dreaded question. Only, written down and not in an interview situation, it’s not so scary. So, what [...]

You may or may not be aware of the fact that I. Love. Shoes. My boyfriend Some might say I have too many, but a girl needs to be prepared for any occasion right? Of course I’m right, I always am. Anyhoo, there was a point last year when my just-learning-to-walk daughter did not like [...]

I have just discovered the gallery over at sticky fingers. This week’s theme is “me”. On my way to work on Monday I came up with the idea of using some of  my (many) shoes to show the many parts of me. Me = mummy + girlfriend + teacher + grown up (?!) +  comfort [...]

Last christmas my cousin went to Australia. She brought back some Ugg boots for my daughter. We have kept them in the cupboard, waiting for her feet to grow big enough to wear them. Finally they fit. And I’m really rather only a teeny tiny bit not at all jealous.

Top tip: When going house hunting and trying to project a serious, grown up of-course-I-can-get-a-mortgage vibe, think carefully about your sock choice in case you have to take your shoes off to go upstairs. DAGNAMMIT!

When I was growing up, I was a bit of a tomboy. I liked watching football, climbing trees (when I could find one to climb) and riding my bike. When I was 9  I went to the local street fair dressed as Gary Lineker. It was 1986, world cup time, and I was a bit [...]

It appears summer may be here. Well, it’s May and the sun is shining. This being blighty that means it’s summer. It may not actually be that warm but it’s time to crack out the summer clothes, dust off the bbq and head into the garden. This morning it was sunny and relatively warm. Whilst [...]