Journal
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Meet the brand: Join
In the first installment of our Meet the Brand series, we are focusing on Join - an inspiring independent eco fragrance and lifestyle brand founded by two sisters in 2017. They...
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Easy French Carrot salad
I first discovered “Carottes Rapées”, or French-Style Grated Carrot Salad in a supermarket in France, and I was hooked. You find it everywhere in France, and I came home from...
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Serving simple salads
The nice weather can only mean one thing, it's salad season! You'll know by now that I like meals to be as simple and easy as possible. At this time...
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My must-read interiors books
My love of perfecting interiors has been lifelong. As a teenager, I was constantly redecorating my bedroom, from 80s red & white to terracotta hues to Laura Ashley lemons and...
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Demerara shortbread biscuits recipe
My lovely friend Fliss North - @flissnorth - is an avid and brilliant baker. She sent us this recipe and pic of the final product looking rather delicious on our...
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Easter bunny shortbread biscuits recipe
I can't claim these cute little bunnies as my own. These came from my lovely friend Laura of @teandbiscuits_x and she kindly said we could spread the word. After all,...
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How to make your spring clean more eco-friendly
Now's the perfect time for a big spring clean, but that doesn't have to mean introducing a load of nasty chemicals into your home. Nature has some powerful tools to...
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The female-led brands you should follow
In celebration of International Women's Day, we're taking a little look at some of the female-led small brands that I continue to come back to time and again for inspiration, morale...
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Easy portugese tarts
My daughter Annie and I were in our local coffee shop eating these delicious tarts when she said, we should make these ourselves. I thought these little mouthfuls of perfection...
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5 tips on creating a practical & pretty shelf
The rise of the shelfie – namely a picture of someone’s artfully adorned shelf – has driven many of us to wonder how these people manage it and assume that...
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How to live with less
There's no doubt about it. Surrounding yourself with less stuff makes for a less stressful, easier life. Having too many things in your home means more to tidy away, more...
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Harrissa and Manchego omelette
This works as well as a speedy supper as it does as a brunch dish. Its delicious with a salad dressed with lemon juice and olive oil, or with slices...