Paul and I first crossed paths way back in 2000 when we worked together at Gordon’s Garage, but it took a chance encounter over a flat tyre nearly twenty years later to bring us together. When I pulled into the nearest garage for help, there was Paul, working as an MOT tester! A day out at Sudbury Hall soon confirmed what we both suspected: we quite liked each other.

Paul moved in with me & Nathaniel just as February 2020 arrived - right before the world shut down. We figure if a new couple can survive a global pandemic as 24/7 roommates, we can survive anything! Since then, Paul has become an incredible step-dad and mate to Nathaniel. The two of them constantly gang up on me, bonded by a wicked sense of humour and a shared obsession with cars, F1, and karting. Along with Paul came a wonderful, bustling new family, and I am thrilled to have gained four children and eleven grandchildren!


Our home is a lively mix of music and animals. We share our space with our two cats, Daisy and Ronnie, a free-range rabbit named Mabel, and a "killer" fish called Freddie. Much to Paul’s dislike, the house is a bit of a mini-zoo; he claims he’s "not an animal person," yet I have plenty of photo evidence of him fussing over Ronnie and having full conversations with the rabbit! If it were up to me, we’d likely have a couple of donkeys and goats in the garden, too.

When we aren't at home, we love nothing more than exploring new places and visiting National Trust homes, continuing the tradition that started on our very first date. At home, you’ll rarely find it silent; we love everything from Elvis and 80s tunes to the 90s Spice Girls & Britpop right up to date with todays Taylor Swift. When the music is off and the TV is on, the real challenge begins! We can easily spend three hours just choosing a movie for a Saturday night in, though we occasionally escape for a meal at our favourite Mexican or Italian spots instead.

We truly are each other’s better halves. Paul is the calm, clever one who can fix just about anything around the house, while I (apparently) provide the laughs. (Not sure if they are laughing with me or at me though!) Paul describes me as deeply caring, wonderfully kind, and - in the most loving way possible - just a little bit "fruit loopy."

We have loved building our life together so far, and we can't wait to celebrate this next chapter with you all.

We look forward to seeing you on the 26th September!

With love,

Kierston & Paul


P.S. A little heads-up: this domain name is over 20 years old! If you’re feeling brave and decide to hunt around, you’ll likely find my old blog posts where I’ve spent years rambling on about crafting, cooking, and being a mum. If you find them, enjoy the read!