• Simple Neutral Christmas Decor Ideas

    Looking for simple neutral Christmas decor ideas? I’ve got you covered with these Christmas home decor ideas inspired by a slower pace of life.   You may or may not have noticed that I’ve not really been around recently. I’ve not blogged since July and haven’t posted on Instagram since August, and even before then it was only sporadic. In all honesty, I lost the love for it. It was…

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  • Spring Garden Ideas – Historic Gardens at Wentworth

    We took a trip to the historic gardens at Wentworth for my birthday this year. Now part of the Wentworth Garden Centre, these beautiful gardens were once part of the kitchen gardens and pleasure grounds of the historic Wentworth Woodhouse. Having fallen into disrepair, the gardens have been restored and are now a beautiful place to have a wander. Hopefully you can get some spring garden ideas too, as the…

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  • Day Trip to Lingholm Estate

    Last year (I think it was) we went glamping to Silverdale and stayed in a lovely little camping pod at Holgates there. On our way home from the trip we decided to have a little detour to the Lakes and ended up driving to Keswick for the day. We had a lovely lunch and wander around The Lingholm Estate and a walk down to Derwentwater, which is a beautiful lake…

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  • How to Make a Simple Cupboard Curtain

    Hide unsightly clutter and appliances (in our case, the bin and empty wine bottles for recycling) with this easy to make cupboard curtain. Using fabric in your kitchen like this is a great way to add a vintage touch as well as being practical. You can change them up if you fancy a room refresh as well. If our washing machine wasn’t too big for it’s space (we have really…

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  • Colourful Kitchens in Period Houses

    Kitchens have certainly come a long way since our house was built in 1875. Gone are the dark brown wooden open shelves and freestanding units which were more for function than style. The kitchen is still the heart of the home though, and there is more choice than ever before. My kitchen is really neutral, but there is a growing trend for adding colour to kitchens. So what do you…

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