13/05/2026
This past weekend, we had the privilege of hosting so many beautiful mums and their families across Ripe and Citrine. It got me thinking about the mums in my own life, and whilst deeply personal, I thought it might be nice to share a little about mine. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to still have my mum. From my eyes, she has always been equal parts gentle, funny and quietly fabulous. She’s an animal lover first and foremost, happiest pottering in the garden or taking her “girls” out for coffee and little strolls… the girls being her two beloved dogs.
As a child, I understand she was incredibly shy and was teased at school for her glasses and auburn hair. But somewhere along the way, she blossomed into this vibrant, fun and beautiful woman with a wonderfully sassy sense of humour and she seems far younger than her 80 years. She loves a beautiful meal out, a glass of wine, and nothing lights her up more than her family. She absolutely adores her grandchildren and is incredibly excited to become a great-nanny later this year. In my teenage years, I spent so much time simply “hanging out” with Mum. We became great friends, and we still are. One of my favourite memories will always be our girls’ trip to France and Italy earlier this year, spending three glorious weeks exploring together.
Mother’s Day may have passed for another year, but I think the people we love deserve celebrating often, not just once on the calendar 🤍
