Since moving into our flat in April, Pete and I were adamant that we wanted to be able to make our home not just a place to live but a place to be. To…
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Pete and I love looking out for new, independent magazines to read; you know, the ones with the pretty covers, that look great on your coffee table, have awesome photographs in and stunning articles…
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Autumn is my favourite season and in the hope of cooking up some traditional autumnal meals, I went along to Pickwell Farm in Southampton to get some fresh, local produce to include in my…
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Winchester is one of my favourite market towns to visit on the weekend, especially for the range of shops they have in the beautiful historic town. My current Winchester favourite has to be the…
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Last year you may have seen my post about ‘Embracing hygge’ (in case you missed it, you can take a read here). For me, hygge seems so appropriate for this time of year; cosy…
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A couple of weeks ago we went exploring in Old Town – one of our favourite parts of Southampton. Old Town is full of historical gems including the Bargate, the Medieval Merchant’s House, the…
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Autumn days are my favourite, particularly the ones where the sun is shining, the leaves are beautiful shades of red, orange, yellow and crunch under your feet. There’s a chill in the air. It’s…
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Last month we paid a visit to New Community Le Vay, a house in France owned by our church that I have wanted to visit for many years. Despite a tumultuous start to the…
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Beaulieu is a village in Hampshire that I would describe as being quintessentially English. With old cottages, boutique shops and surrounded by the picturesque New Forest National Park, it is a beautiful stop for…
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So this evening we’re setting off to France for a little summer break with some friends, staying in Le Vay, Normandy and I thought it would be an apt time to take a walk…