Journal
FINDING INNER PEACE | why gardening is great for the soul
(c) Corinne Walder at @theregencyrenovation Time spent in your garden or allotment is like soup for the soul (and actual soup, if you play your cards right). Here’s how getting...
TEN WAYS to a tidier kitchen sink scene
A tidy kitchen sink is one of life’s surprisingly unsung pleasures. Here’s how to organise and accessorise your kitchen sink as a calming cornerstone of the kitchen. I don't know...
ESPRESSO TO GO | 5 reasons why coffee is good for the soul
An ode to coffee, and the many ways it makes us happy. Plus: our favourite independent coffee-makers Coffee, how do we love thee? Let us count the ways. Life’s eternal feel-good...
LAST HURRAH | celebrate the end of summer with a backyard pizza party
From BYO toppings to creating a relaxed, communal vibe, here’s how to host an end-of-summer pizza party for loved ones large and small. August and early September are caught in...
15 QUOTES from books that exactly capture the hazy highs of summer
From The Great Gatsby to Atonement, the very best summer quotes from books that sum up life’s most vibrant and mysterious of seasons. For bookworms like me, summer novels offer...
FUN, FREE AND CREATIVE | projects to enjoy with your kids this summer
Get into the August groove with our pick of free activities and holiday ideas that kids off school will love With the arrival of the summer holidays comes the promise...
BOOK REVIEW | The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller
This month, reviewer Alex Cottam explores The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller: an epic family drama set amid the hazy summer days of Cape Cod. A beach read of...
RECIPE | Roasted tomato falafels with tomato yoghurt and flatbread
A vibrant summer tomato recipe the whole family can enjoy from chef Claire Thomson and Isle of Wight producers, The Tomato Stall. Is there anything more joyful than a punnet...
WREATHS, bonfires and barefoot walks: 8 creative ways to celebrate the summer solstice
Embrace the golden hours of summer solstice by spending time in nature, in a nod to seasonal sunshine and light. Dating back to Neolithic times, celebrating summer solstice is an...
CAMPING ESCAPE | tips and recipes for a night under the stars
Break free from the hustle of life with our go-to guide of tips and campfire recipes for a cosy camping getaway. If travel restrictions opened our eyes to the delights...
RECIPE | vegan cinnamon buns by Charlotte Avent
Hands up who loves cinnamon buns?! 🙋🏻♀️ I turn to food writer & stylist, Charlotte Avent's recipes often when I want to bake a special treat, her cookies always turn out...
EIGHT alternatives to Airbnb
It's no surprise that many of us are turning to the British Isles for our summer holiday this year. And while I'm looking forward to a summer of short UK...