Nicki Shepherd's blog on her life in the country and her property search agency company

Finally joined in with social networking ...

August 2nd 2011

I've finally found some time to update the website and connect to the networking sites...

Lots and fun, trying new things and learning too!

June 5th 2011

We had a great day out at the Bath & West show on Saturday - Good food, drink, lots to see, do and learn - Somerset at it's best!

Wild Boar are back in Somerset

May 31st 2011

Wild Boar have been spotted in this part of Somerset again - is this a good thing?

The hardest decision

May 26th 2011

Last week we said goodbye to our beloved cocker spaniel Paws. It was the hardest decision I've ever had to make.

She's ready, even if I'm not.....

August 22nd 2010

I opened the back door at six o’clock this morning to let the dog out. I stood there looking at the early morning sunlight reflecting on the dew and realised that autumn is nearly upon us. It brings home that the lovely evenings are beginning to draw in, and that it will soon be September and my eldest daughter will start school.

Keep your eyes peeled...

August 19th 2010

It never ceases to amaze me how little time we spend looking round a house prior to putting in an offer.

Not very particular?

August 12th 2010

We may be getting more information now about properties for sale - but just how useful is it?

Take it with me, or leave it behind?

August 5th 2010

Be honest - what are the aspects of your life that you really want to take with you when you move, and what do you want to leave behind? It will save alot of heartache and fruitless searching if you are clear about them before you start.

Voices in my head....

August 4th 2010

Getting to know your client is so important when hunting for a home. It's a lot more than just knowing if they want and Aga or not....

No more itchy feet!

August 1st 2010

What makes you call your house a home? Is it linked to the time you've lived there, the physical possessions around you or is it something more emotive?