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Stillness
When the house is clean and the sun is casting beautiful shadows on the wall I appreciate the stillness in our house, in our home. Criss cross patterns strewn across the wall. connecting the last of the days light to the interior. Natures last connection of the autumn rays. Savouring moments like these are a…
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A moment in time: Heart of the home
Most people would say the heart of their home is their kitchen but not for me. I love our whole home. From its bricks, its rooms and to the three heartbeats that live within it walls. I love my little home.
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Snug as a bug
Layers are truly important this time of year. Gloves hats and scarves can turn a thin coat into a cosy walk with coffee in hand of course. Just like we add layer to our wardrobe we also add blankets and candles to our home. Making ot warmer. In the UK lots of gas and electric…
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A night at the Opera: the Magic Flute
Lights up at the Opera house. The last time I was at the opera was over ten years ago when a friend invited me to Glyndebourne and it was amazing. I studied a bit of opera at uni and had a very passionate teacher Malcom Griffiths who really brought it alive for all his students.…
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You’ve been framed, feminism
My husbands late step grandmother was a feminist, activist and all round cool arse silver surfer. If there was a cause, she cared about it. She really was an awesome human being. When she passed we got a few pieces of her collection. The first was the sticker from her car. She ran her little…
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Book it: online book club
I have mentioned before that I joined a book club. It was a way to engage with other women but more importantly I have to read a book a month. When I commuted I read a book a week, it was easy with an hour each way, absorbing myself in words and worlds. Disappearing from…
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Another blog challenge
I have done it again, another month challenge sorted. I had a bit of a break and I feel like I need a bit of a kick to get my writings and passionate again.
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A health kick I haven’t tried: giving up alcohol for a month
It’s my birthday in November and my weight is at a good level. I am planning to give up alcohol for October. It will be a nice health kick and it will help me lose a little weight. As I am starting running again as I have a marathon in March and it would be…
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Creating flat lays takes effort
I love a flat lay, when a photograph on Instagram is taken from above and carefully curated. I wanted to create a lovely one about my bullet journal and it took far longer than I wanted. I have seen so many with cotton sheets that I thought I would try one with my cotton blanket.…
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I signed up for another half marathon: healthy goals
Two years ago I ran a half marathon and honestly I hated it. Almost 3 hours of running was not enjoyable and I swore I would never do one again. But the weight has piled on. I have no healthy goal to work towards. I like goals and target, it helps me focus. I needed…
Dysfunctional Planner
The joys of planning our small terrace house,travel and all that life throws at me
Dysfunctional Planner 