The World According to Autumn…
Autumn we call that a stage in life too… Natalie Paddick - It has been a hell of a year so far! It’s quite poignant for me as I have been dealing with some of the elder members of my family, some of which are just forgetful and others suffering from memory loss or dementia.
TWO SHOTGUN WEDDINGS …
Two Shotgun weddings - The Batemans & The Jones - AND HOW TO DEAL WITH YOUR KNICKERS IN A CRISIS! Chapter 3, in Natalie Paddick’s story about weddings in her family ‘What’s in a Snowball’ -This chapter is about her grandparents and their families …. Enjoy …
Where did the time go … And Who Am I?
Natalie Paddick talks about ‘Empty Nest Syndrome’ ….
There’s Always One!
Natalie publishes chapter 2 of her stories about Weddings based on ‘What’s in a Snowball?’ As she explains some of her childhood experiences of her childhood home Dutch Gardens & how she copied with a friends wedding ….
The Wedding Outfit…
What’s in a Snowball, Natalie Paddick’s story of her experiences with being a bridesmaid & a bride within the confines of her complex family. Chapter 1 of her story - The Wedding Outfit
My thoughts on entering September…
Natalie Paddick thoughts on moving from summer into autumn & all the complexities that come with a new season …
Prince Philip - My small encounter…
A short story about Natalie Paddick’s brief encounter with Prince Philip whilst a child at school at Brigidine convent Windsor….
The Egg Game…
The Egg Game, as adapted by Natalie Paddick - A Easter Game - A simple, silly & fun game of smashing eggs creating a winner - Be warned very competitive!
‘Lost in Translation …’
Once in ‘discussion with my husband’, I made the statement – “Well I come from a long line of over-reactors”, his response - “No, Natalie! – YOU ARE THE NUCLEAR REACTOR!” Initially I viewed this as a compliment, I am passionate about whatever I do, but I can’t always be easy to be around, because I am so passionate. My lockdown story so far!
KEEP MASKED UP!
Sometimes you have to have a bit of fun in these Lock-Downs - This is about wearing a mask & staying safe, modelled by the beautiful Tallulah - Can you imagine going out looking like this a year & a half ago? You would look like you were house breaking! Sign of the times! I bet David Cameron feels safe about saying “Hug a Hoodie” now!
Lock-Down Hair
Lock down hair could be a nightmare if you don’t have anyone with an eye to a pair of scissors, but in these endless lock-down months Natalie Paddick of NPME Style is fortunate to have had a daughter who had Scissor hands …
Having your Cake & Eating it!
Having your cake & eating it! Is Natalie Paddick of NP/ME Style story about her relationship with her mother & cake. & why Natalie likes making it & not eating it!
Jewellery & Nordrach House
The refurbishment of Nordrach House and the Natalie Paddick Jewellery design
My Family Home….’Dutch Gardens’….
My Childhood Home … Dutch Gardens in Wraysbury … This Blog was inspired by a property article written in a national newspaper, which was written from my estranged fathers perspective on the property and this blog is my based on perspective at living and growing up there…. Nothing was easy or simple!
My Family Home….Dutch Gardens….
Dutch Gardens … My childhood home …. Part two … After seeing a newspaper article on my childhood home that my estrange father was putting on the property market .. I decided to set a few things straight about growing up there … Never a dull moment!
Turning ‘Grandma’ into a mud Pie…
Turning Grandma into a ‘mud pie’… This is a story of how my family dealt with the ashes of my grandma … Extraordinary!
The Making of a Rockery….
The Making of a Rockery …. When my husband decided he wanted a view .. I had no idea it was going to be most probably the largest rockery built in modern days …. It was magical
