Last week I travelled to France to co-host the Gardens of Normandy tour with Sharon Santoni of My French Country Home Travel. A week full of beautiful gardens, delicious food and treasure hunting in some of the regions best antique stores and fairs.

As the end of January approaches, the cosy gentle cocoon of the winter will soon be at an end. For me, this month has been one of reflection and settling in to a new home in North Yorkshire.