Our dog, known variously as Hairy P, Four-legged Pebble, Pog and Minnie Mitchell is quite a hound. She was born in a stable in August 2000, has had a road traffic accident, a drug-related misdemeanour, has stolen innumerable cakes and sausages, knew I was pregnant before I did and has a spidey sense for all soft furnishings. She barks wildly at Countryfile as she thinks the sheep are ALL IN THE ROOM WITH HER and despite being over 100 in dog years still flirts with a dog called Des from down the road. If you’d like to read more about Minnie pop over to Standard Issue.
This online women’s magazine is just a few months old, contains frank articles about everything from crochet to IVF and its writers include the lovely Chetna Makan from last year’s Great British Bake off who shares original recipes, Jess Fostekew whose ‘hoovering’ column about eating out is excellent and Sarah Millican. I’m super honoured to be writing for this ace publication and it’s a bona fide antidote to many women’s publications that offer little more than discussions of ‘beach bodies’ and the latest vertiginous heels. It has substance and wit. Oh and if you like any of the articles you might find over there a ‘recommend’ click can really help us to know if our content is being enjoyed.
Huge thanks for all your lovely comments on my Country Living bookazine and antique button necklace giveaway. I’ll be keeping it open until Friday so it’s not too late to enter.Just pop a comment on my last post.
Minnie is a delight. I'd already read of her adventures and misadventures, and I'm always glad when she shows up on Twitter!
A brilliant article Emma, you made me laugh with all of her antics. Glad she's still in such fine fettle. CJ xx
I love Standard Issue – so pleased it's there and I've discovered it. I just read your article – great stuff!
Oh how I wish I could win your give away. Recovering from shoulder replacement.Had a bad night having thought I was doing so well, feeling sorry for myself! Love what you do.
Emma, please give the delightful Minnie a couple of extra scratches behind her ears from me. What a star she is! xo
Well that had put a big smile on my face! Minnie you sound like such a character, keep it up! 🙂 Lovely pictures too, she's rocking the butterfly wings! Katie x
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Lovely article, beautiful dog.
However – the 99 cornet, perhaps you don't know that chocolate is poisonous to dogs.
Life's just not the same without a dog in your home is it!!Thank you for sharing.jjtw
Minnie is very cute Emma, love the pic of her with fairy wings and in your arms 🙂 Have really enjoyed reading the standard issue articles, they make me chuckle! Have a great weekend with your girls, Safxxx
I love the article about Minnie. We say there's a cat too! X
Hello Minnie! Lovely to see you! I'm off to read more about you now ? xx