Pick Me Up! Special

DOWN THE R ABBIT HOLE

Sorting my special, antique-style labels, I was putting the finishing touches to my guest rooms.

Using ribbons, I attached the labels – reading Drink Me – to the tea, coffee and sugar Kilner jars.

Back in 2013, I was opening my second Alice In Wonderland themed holiday let in Brighton.

Having lived in the seaside town for over 10 years, I was converting a massive five-storey Regency house from student accommodation to a gorgeous ‘Wonderland House’.

And bookings were already rolling in.

Despite being heavily pregnant with my second child, I had a deadline to meet and lots of work.

I must have looked a funny sight, striding up and down the stairs

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