britainy rae

Why I blossom this time of year

It's spring. That doesn't really count with columnist Britainy Rae. But she finds the flowers just intoxicating. We have some serious horticultural talent in this little town, she says. Get involved!

Feet up? Not if the kids play up

Breakfast in bed, cards, flowers, chocs. What a pretty picture. Britainy Rae doesn't see Mothering Sunday in quite the same way. If we mums are to enjoy ourselves, she says, we usually have to make our children happy too. Here's how . . .

Obsessions, I’ve got a few . . .

Dogarina on ice, hauntings and my love for dresses that look like nightmares. Britainy Rae has been having a ball at the annual scallop fest. Her fashion sense? Don't ask. Take a look . . .

I’m in two minds about Cupid

Hate it? Love it? You know what I'm talking about. I confess that Cupid's bow strikes my heart - for drag, cabaret and Valentine tackiness

Here’s to a liquid xmas

I've just gone almost an entire year without a drop, so this week I'm lusting after Christmas drinks in Rye. A trip to The Mermaid could have you feeling as festive and British as a bulldog in a paper crown

My High Street gift guide

From Boudoir Bible, to dyed pink doggies, this is my guide to Christmas shopping on Rye High Street

Solange style and an award winner!

This week was rough. Painkillers didn't work. But old episodes of TOWIE did. I can't get enough of Gemma Collins. Her raging tears make me feel that my post-natal blubbing isn’t so ridiculous after all

Paper bags, painkillers, pyjamas

Oysters, champagne, painkillers, paper bags & avoiding the mirror. My week and yours, if you like . . .

Introducing . . . my boy Hector!

This week: a fun family park, jetset women of Rye, a new shop that will help you dress like a rhinestone cowgirl, and I spotted a gorgeous men's jacket. Oh, and I've had a baby!

I’ve lost my heart to Halloween

It's pumpkin and party time and this week's guide gives you the lowdown on Halloween from apple-bobbing to zombies

Ahem, something different starts here

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There’s nowt so queer as folk

I am the magpie of Rye and I'll share my finds with you. Do you need inspiration for something to buy/ do/ eat / drink or gossip about this week? Don't worry your unimaginative little head, Miss Rae is here. This week I'm talking about Grayson Perry, gay dads and a sugary cloud of satisfaction

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