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In case the title needs any explanation, this is our proof of Kate’s new book.

We lit the fire early today, much to the delight of the animals. Pirata has a habit of attacking Rosie when she’s lying near the fire, but today, perhaps in an early show of festive spirit, he snuggled up to…

They’re actually starting to look as if they might turn into mushrooms!

As Kate said, Dumpling looks like a mini version of Basil with other pets lying on top of her. Can’t imagine Schnookums feels very light.

Another indication of the time of year as the chimney brushes and the old Dyson are dusted off. I tried lighting the fire last night, but had to put it out after a minute as it started belching smoke into…

It’s that time of year again when we take a break from the little silver skin pickled onions that are the only ones we can buy and prepare our own. I only took care of peeling and jarring. The creative…

We popped to Pepe’s this lunchtime to discover the tables have their winter blankets over them and the charcoal brasseros have been lit. This is Kate’s foot under our table. I think we were the only ones taking photos.

I looked up from my laptop to discover that it was Teatime. They didn’t look like they were interested in discussing the matter.

After several weeks of intense competition, Dumpling has finally emerged as the chair champion. Alfie has not taken it well!

Alfie actually had the nerve to look quite indignant and stare at me in the hope that I’d stop Dumpling from sitting on him. He doesn’t seem to understand whose chair it is. Poor Sam has had his third fit…