Inside Vernon Kay and Tess Daly's France getaway with rare glimpse of daughters

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Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly made an appeal to her fans on social media on Saturday to ask for help with her highly-anticipated new book.MORE: Tess Daly and Vernon Kay have fans saying the same thing as they share loved-up photosTaking to her Instagram Stories, the star shared a stunning sun-kissed selfie from her garden.WATCH: Tess Daly impresses fans with dietary changeCaptioning the post, she wrote: "As part of my new book I want to know… what are those small things that bring you big moments of happiness? Click the post to answer."READ: Tess Daly shares rare picture of daughters during idyllic family holiday in FranceMORE: Tess Daly steals the show in striking golden top on night outFans were then led to the same sensational photo of the 53-year-old on her Instagram feed, but instead the caption read: "After I posted my £2 daffodils the other week, so many of you agreed that it’s the little things that really boost your mood. Tess posted the message to her 803,000 Instagram followers"Being outside with my family and the pups is one of my things that I know will always lift my spirits and as part of my new book I want to know…what are those small things that cumulatively bring you big moments of joy & happiness?"Fans flocked in with their answers for the mother-of-two.

Tess Daly has stunned her followers after sharing a throwback snap to celebrate husband Vernon Kay's birthday. Fans were quickly commenting on the post as the Strictly Come Dancing host publicly sent her other half her birthday wishes.

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay are marking a special day as on Thursday Vernon celebrated his 48th birthday.INSIDE: Vernon Kay and wife Tess Daly's show home with pool and gym is another worldAnd to mark the special day, Tess shared a loved-up photo of the pair from the first birthday that they had shared together 23 years ago.

Tess Daly has shared a sweet throwback snap in celebration of her husband Vernon Kay's 48th birthday.The 53 year old, who recently followed in Holly Willoughby's footsteps and launched a wellness guide, took to her Instagram feed to share the photo for her 802,000 followers to see.Taking 23 years prior, the picture sees Vernon sporting long hair as he dons a black ensemble as he wraps a hand around the blonde beauty.Tess looks gorgeous in a lilac tight-fitting top with a matching skirt that features stripe detailing. With her mane straight down, the Strictly Come Dancing host kept the make up to a minimum, wearing some eyeliner and mascara with a rose-tinted lipstick.

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Tess Daly has delighted fans with a series of photographs taken during her recent holiday in France. The Strictly Come Dancing presenter escaped to the neighbouring country alongside her husband, Vernon Kay, and their two daughters, Phoebe, 17, and 12-year-old Amber - and judging by the snaps, they had an idyllic time away.MORE: Tess Daly steals the show in striking golden top on night outThe mother-of-two shared several gorgeous snaps, one showing her looking stunning by the sea in a black mini skirt, white shirt and black Mint Velvet sandals, another of Vernon looking summery in white shorts and a navy T-shirt, and then a rare photo of Vernon posing for the camera next to their two daughters, who are looking away.WATCH: Tess Daly looks flawless as she tackles intense workout"So grateful for a few family days away in one of my favourite places, for a little mini-break.