Pick Me Up! Special July 2020

The last few months have been strange to say the least, and while we may not be able to jet off on fun and exotic holidays just yet, we hope this edition of Pick Me Up! will keep you entertained. Who doesn’t love chocolate? Head to page 36 to discover some of the finest chocolatiers in the world. Your tastebuds will be tingling! Or, if you prefer staying closer to home, why not take a short quiz on page 12 to find out which interior design style you should go for next. We’ve got some lovely home buys on page 40 to help you out. Life is often full of surprises. At her age, Kate (pg42) never expected to receive such a frightening diagnosis. But she stayed strong to fight…

The last few months have been strange to say the least, and while we may not be able to jet off on fun and exotic holidays just yet, we hope this edition of Pick Me Up! will keep you entertained. Who doesn’t love chocolate? Head to page 36 to discover some of the finest chocolatiers in the world. Your tastebuds will be tingling! Or, if you prefer staying closer to home, why not take a short quiz on page 12 to find out which interior design style you should go for next. We’ve got some lovely home buys on page 40 to help you out. Life is often full of surprises. At her age, Kate (pg42) never expected to receive such a frightening diagnosis. But she stayed strong to fight an incredible battle, and…

Chinese fakeaway The most delicious homemade meal made by my hubby. Ruth, Swindon Happy birthday! This was my niece's beautiful cake. Ivy loved her pup on top! H.Moxham, Plymouth Summer loving My family on holiday in Turkey! The kids loved the pool. Sharina, Brislington Hotel trip Took a pic of this bar in a hotel to try and copy at home! L. Harper, Newquay Egg-cellent Brunch with my family. These poached eggs were cooked perfectly! Maisie, York New York I took this snap on a boat ride in New York, just before the kids were sick overboard. Oops! Andrea, Newport Beach besties Fresh air, sand and sea – what a combination! Sarah, Portishead Beautiful girls My two lovely granddaughters having a dance at a family wedding. So lush! Karen, Torquay Greek BBQ Weekends are much better when the sun is out and we can whip up a spread. Georgia, Hertfordshire…

Chinese fakeaway The most delicious homemade meal made by my hubby. Ruth, Swindon Happy birthday! This was my niece's beautiful cake. Ivy loved her pup on top! H.Moxham, Plymouth Summer loving My family on holiday in Turkey! The kids loved the pool. Sharina, Brislington Hotel trip Took a pic of this bar in a hotel to try and copy at home! L. Harper, Newquay Egg-cellent Brunch with my family. These poached eggs were cooked perfectly! Maisie, York New York I took this snap on a boat ride in New York, just before the kids were sick overboard. Oops! Andrea, Newport Beach besties Fresh air, sand and sea – what a combination! Sarah, Portishead Beautiful girls My two lovely granddaughters having a dance at a family wedding. So lush! Karen, Torquay…

My period was late and I was starting to suspect I might be expecting. ‘Just do it,’ my friend, Missy said, pressing a pregnancy test into my hand and pushing me towards the bathroom. ‘Ok, ok,’ I sighed, reluctantly. I locked the door and sat down on the toilet, peeing on the plastic stick and anxiously waiting for the result. Within a minute, two blue lines appeared on the stick. ‘It’s positive,’ I said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. I was 20 years old, and I had been with my boyfriend, Jay, for three years, but we hadn’t planned on starting a family of our own. It took me three days to pluck up the courage to break my pregnancy news to him. ‘That’s amazing,’ he smiled, when…

My period was late and I was starting to suspect I might be expecting. ‘Just do it,’ my friend, Missy said, pressing a pregnancy test into my hand and pushing me towards the bathroom. ‘Ok, ok,’ I sighed, reluctantly. I locked the door and sat down on the toilet, peeing on the plastic stick and anxiously waiting for the result. Within a minute, two blue lines appeared on the stick. ‘It’s positive,’ I said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. I was 20 years old, and I had been with my boyfriend, Jay, for three years, but we hadn’t planned on starting a family of our own. It took me three days to pluck up the courage to break my pregnancy news to him. ‘That’s amazing,’ he smiled, when I finally blurted it out, wrapping his…