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The past month has been non-stop. A hen, guest editing on breakfast radio, content days and next week I am bridesmaid at an abroad wedding. I’m so grateful to be chasing my dreams and making the best memories. But it’s the most time Loretta and I have spent apart EVER and that definitely tugs on my heart at times. I’m sure so many mums can relate to the balancing act between social commitments, ambition and motherhood. So, this weekend was all about making core memories and spending quality time with my little girl. Tourists in our own city, exploring @thetoweroflondon & being princesses @fstowerbridge 🫶🏻Outfits tagged

Route 5 🇺🇸 Road tripping, pizza pit stop 🍕

Navigating dating as a single mum is a juggle AD Which is why the first time ever, I am online dating. I have recently discovered @even.uk a dating app for single parents to meet single parents. I love that everyone is in the same boat, so we are celebrated, and you don’t have to worry about the stigmas. With detailed dating profiles you can have meaningful matches, based on more than just a photo and discover what you have in common to inspire conversation. As well as peoples parenting situation, including number of children, ages and child arrangements. Meet people with confidence knowing Even check and moderate accounts. Along with being able to chat for free in the messenger feature and start a video or audio call directly in the app, all from your sofa and before you commit to meeting in person. The App allows you to discover up to 100 profiles a day and connect with singles near you. So if you are ready to get yourself back out there, this could be for you. I’ll link the app and dive deeper into its features over on my stories #MoreThanParents

First Day Of Half Term 🎈Loretta is convinced that everyone has the week off school because it's her birthday on Friday and I'm not going to burst that bubble 🫧Celebrating all week long and cherishing these final days with a four year old. Outfit tagged (link on story or fashion highlight)

Family Living Room Reveal…????A tribute to Nanny Biscuit, Debs, Dave and my late Grandad Romano and Nanny Dinky. I’ve always believed that a home should be unique, a reflection of your personality, style and story. I’ve poured my heart into creating our Forever Home Fairytale and whilst it’s taking it’s time (it’s been nearly two years since we got the keys,) it’s been a real labor of love.This room is steeped in our family history, with photos of my grandparents on their wedding day, my parents love story and of course pictures of my little family of two???? Whilst it doesn’t follow the trends, it feels perfectly me and Loretta. I have always been a maximalist at heart, so I love that the antiques I have sourced over the years and Loretta’s beautiful toys (including the dollhouse she received as her very first Christmas gift,) are proudly displayed. As an all-girls house, this room had to have lots of pink but also vintage charm - the interior and fashion style I’ve always loved!Every detail feels so personal and meaningful and I couldn’t be happier with how it’s all come together perfectly. Another room complete and now onto finishing Loretta’s bedroom – my favourite project yet. Watch this space for the next reveal…As always, all credits are on @lydiabrightshome

Tomorrow I begin chapter 34 ????It's not the glamorous celebration I had planned but after a very tough time with Loretta in the hospital this really is all I wanted. Having my baby home, safe and healthy, surrounded by my family. In the end, it’s not about where you are - it's about being with the people who love you most.

2025, Chapter 1 ????NYE with the sisters ????& our beautiful babies???????????????????????? Each new year, we have the chance to start a brand new book, to fill it with fresh starts, new dreams and new memories. We are starting on ☁️9

At the start of the month, I started to jot down some of my New Year's resolutions and goals ✏️ One of the big ones was to host more parties at home for our family and friends, now that I am so close to being fully renovated. I know 2025 hasn’t begun but Christmas seemed like the perfect excuse to start this resolution early. On Friday, Loretta had a half day at school and me and @romanaluciabright surprised her at pick up with an end-of-term, friendsmas party with her school friends, besties and our neighbours. I think it’s clear to see she was living her best life (wait until the end.) One Christmas party down and now the preparations begin for party number two Christmas Day for 22 people ????????Full House, full heart ❤️

Another Christmas With My Soulmate, My Best Friend, My Daughter ❤️You are my Everything ????Our annual festive trip @roslinbeachhotel with the family

My greatest gift ???? Another year of me and you, our little family of two, in our forever home fairytale ????????

I look forward to this event all year, the opening of @hydeparkwinterwonderlandfor I look forward to it for the food ????the mulled wine ???? the Christmas spirit ❄️ and the safe, child-friendly mellow rides ???? NOT the close-to-death, anxiety riddled, nutcase rides (keep swiping)It's the one event that every year my family practically beg me to get them a golden ticket ???? For the record you will not be on the guest list for 2025 @f_bright & @romanaluciabright due to your pressurising behaviour ????

Birthdays in Berlin ????????The most spontaneous trip to be with @xgeorgiabrightx on her birthday weekend. This week has been tough, lots of shitty things happened and I was feeling a bit lost. I didn’t want to lean on my big sister as I knew how busy she’d be with her work summit in Berlin. But when I called her on Thursday to wish her happy birthday, she immediately knew I wasn’t myself (nobody knows me like her.) She practically begged me to fly out to see her, organised me a hotel and after the 20th voicenote I booked my flight on Thursday evening, 12 hours before take off ✈️The chaos of packing, dropping Loretta at school, and prepping her weekend with Grandad almost made me miss my flight, but somehow, I made it. This trip was everything I needed. Thank you for knowing what I need more than I know myself. For dropping everything when I need you the most. Being in your presence, even sitting in silence, fills me with happiness. You’ve been my constant through life, and I truly don’t know what I’d do without you.I hope you know how much I love you. Happy birthday ❤️