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Preserving Precious Memories: 7 Creative Ways to Remember Birthdays *

30th March 2025      Lisa      2 Comments

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AD | Birthdays. They’re not just another day on the calendar, are they? They’re these little milestones that sneak up on us, carrying a sense of joy, nostalgia, and often, a bit of overwhelm. I often find myself wondering how we can preserve the feeling of a birthday. It’s not just about the party, the…

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Essential Accessories and Top Tips for Travel Photography *

14th March 2025      Lisa      16 Comments

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AD | Setting off on a journey to new destinations offers a treasure trove of photographic opportunities that simply have to be captured. And whether you’re a seasoned shutterbug or a budding enthusiast, the best camera accessories can significantly enhance your ability to tell visual stories. From adaptable lenses that capture sweeping landscapes to sturdy yet…

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Breaking the Ice: Creative Holiday Gift Ideas for Your In-Laws *

13th March 2025      Lisa      Leave a Comment

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AD | When it comes to holiday gift-giving, finding the perfect gift ideas for your in-laws can often feel quite intimidating. After all, you’re aiming to show appreciation while also balancing their tastes, your budget, and – let’s face it – your nerves. But holiday shopping for your in-laws doesn’t have to be daunting. There…

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Radiant Skin from Within: 5 Secrets to a Natural, Healthy Glow *

7th March 2025      Lisa      6 Comments

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AD | Busy schedules and endless to-do lists can often leave your skin looking a bit lacklustre. If you’ve ever wished for that natural, healthy glow without piling on products, you’re not alone! The secret? Truly radiant skin comes from within. By nurturing your body, maintaining healthy habits, and caring for your skin with intention,…

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20 Birthday Trivia Game Questions for Our 15 Year Old Girl

3rd March 2025      Lisa      6 Comments

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It feels like serendipity that International Women’s Day on 8th March is also our gorgeous daughter’s birthday.  Regular readers of my blog will know we’ve been asking Flora the same 20 birthday trivia game questions every year, since she was three years old. And this year, our funny, kind, clever, loving, beautiful, not-so-little-any-more star is…

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Mediterranean Marvels: A No-Fly Cruise from Southampton *

1st March 2025      Lisa      2 Comments

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AD | There’s something magical about the Mediterranean. The beaches and the pleasant climate are one thing, but there’s so much culture wrapped up in it too. It’s no wonder it’s a top cruise destination. If you’ve decided this is the year you’re going to skip all the airport hassle and book a cruise, your…

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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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