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A Guide to Hiking in Norway’s Wild Terrain *

15th May 2025      Lisa      4 Comments

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AD | There’s a particular kind of silence in the Norwegian back country. It’s not the absence of noise but the presence of something larger – space, scale, and a steady awareness that the land has been here long before you, and will be here long after too. When you go hiking in Norway, you…

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Why Bike Touring Is the Best Way to See Europe *

13th May 2025      Lisa      2 Comments

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AD | There are countless ways to explore Europe – fast trains, river cruises, road trips – but few match the emotional and sensory richness of seeing it by bike. Bike touring isn’t just a way to get from one place to another. It’s a mindset. A shift away from checklist travel toward something more grounded,…

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End The Lost Item Hunt With Quote My Wall’s Name Labels For Kids Clothes *

8th May 2025      Lisa      4 Comments

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AD | The challenge of tracking down the errant school blazer, the vanished favourite nursery comforter, or making sure personal clothing stays identifiable in a care setting. All unhappily familiar, common time-consuming and stressful issues, aren’t they? Step forward Quote My Wall, a UK-based company specialising in premium stick-on name labels for kids clothes and belongings,…

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7 Top Organisational Tips for Your Home Storage Solutions This Spring *

6th May 2025      Lisa      2 Comments

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AD | Spring has arrived, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to declutter, refresh, and reclaim your space. A well-organised home isn’t just about aesthetics though, it can improve your mood, increase productivity, and even save you valuable time. Whether you’re an organisation enthusiast or just looking to bring some order into your space, creating…

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How Does Engineered Wood in Kitchens Perform? High-Humidity Insights to Consider *

5th May 2025      Lisa      Leave a Comment

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AD | Engineered wood flooring has gained popularity in homes for its performance in challenging environments, such as kitchens. Mainly due to its resistance to moisture and humidity changes because, unlike solid wood, engineered wood in kitchens is less likely to warp or swell. And this makes it a suitable choice for areas with fluctuating…

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How to Keep Your Garden Clean and Tidy with These Easy Steps *

1st May 2025      Lisa      4 Comments

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AD | A well-maintained garden can transform your outdoor space into a relaxing retreat, perfect for enjoying the sunshine and fresh air. However, even in the smallest outside space, keeping your garden clean and tidy requires consistent effort and a few simple steps to stay on top of weeds, leaves, and clutter. With the right…

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I'm Lisa, a Freelance Content Writer and Copywriter from Bath, working with marketing teams to fill any content capability gaps and help shape narratives for businesses. I'm also a mum of one, cat concierge, gardener, wine and tea lover, and Plantagenet enthusiast!

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If you look closely, you’ll see rather than one single flower, each Allium Purple Sensation globe is made up from lots of tiny little individual florets, all coming together to create one perfect bee magnet bloom on a tall and slender stem. 💜

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Who else is always inspired by the incredible shap Who else is always inspired by the incredible shapes and structures Nature creates?

This beautiful Spring-flowering perennial is Dicentra Spectabilis, also known as Bleeding Heart or Ladies Locket. 

Highly recommend for lighting up any areas of dappled shade or woodland gardens. Isn’t she lovely?
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Planning your setting and context really does make Planning your setting and context really does make all the difference to the overall design. 

This is Tulip Red Dress, whose gorgeous deep crimson ruffled petals stand out beautifully against the sky blue of all the surrounding Forget-me-knots. 

One of the very last tulips still blooming in our garden, isn’t she stunning? 🌷

 
 
 
 
 
 
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You don’t always get what you’d planned for. A You don’t always get what you’d planned for. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Being unexpectedly between contracts means I have time to skill up with some of the many amazing masterclasses, courtesy of my wonderful The Holt membership. 

And while orange was never in my planned garden colour scheme, these lovely Ranculus, together with some fronds of Fennel, blades of Briza Maxima grass, and sprigs of Choisya Orange Blossom, make a beautiful little posy, don’t you think? 

Silver linings (or technically orange, I suppose!) 🧡
 
 
 
 
 
 
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“Let’s try something new,” I thought to myse “Let’s try something new,” I thought to myself last Autumn.

While holding a handful of little corms that - quite honestly - looked like something an animal had left behind. 😳 

Fast forward to today and we have a plethora of stunning vivid pink Anemones all around our garden. Totally in love with them, even more so as they’re perennial so should come back next Spring too. 

Looks are very deceiving. In gardening, as in life, sometimes you really do need to just have faith. 💚
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Dandelions. They’re a Spring success story this Dandelions. They’re a Spring success story this year in our garden and orchard. 💛 

Providing vital food for bees and other pollinators when not much else is around, did you know all parts of the dandelion are edible? They’re often used in herbal teas and supplements as a natural remedy to support blood sugar management and boost skin, liver, and heart health.👌 

✅  The leaves are high in Vitamin A, C, and K and taste a bit like rocket salad.
✅  The root can be dried and ground into a “coffee” powder for drinks.
✅  The seeds are nutrient-rich, packed with carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
✅  The flowers can be used to make honey (I’ve made some and it’s delicious as well as vegan), herbal drinks, and even wine.

And before anyone comes at me, I’ve left gazillions behind for all our pollinators. Let me know if you’d like the honey recipe. 😋🐝 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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