FINDING INNER PEACE | why gardening is great for the soul

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...
February 01, 2023 — Anna Brech
TEN WAYS to a tidier kitchen sink scene

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...
October 30, 2022 — Alice Paling
ESPRESSO TO GO | 5 reasons why coffee is good for the soul

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...
September 30, 2022 — Anna Brech
LAST HURRAH | celebrate the end of summer with a backyard pizza party

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...
August 26, 2022 — Anna Brech
15 QUOTES from books that exactly capture the hazy highs of summer

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...
August 09, 2022 — Anna Brech
FUN, FREE AND CREATIVE | projects to enjoy with your kids this summer

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...
August 08, 2022 — Anna Brech
The Paper Palace book by Miranda Cowley Heller

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...
June 30, 2022 — Alice Paling
A table flatlay with Claire Thomson's tomato falafels, flatbreads, chopped salad and pickles.

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...
June 24, 2022 — Alice Paling
summer solstice tablescape ideas

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...
June 18, 2022 — Alice Paling
CAMPING ESCAPE | tips and recipes for a night under the stars

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...
May 30, 2022 — Alice Paling
Tags: Summer Travel
RECIPE | vegan cinnamon buns by Charlotte Avent

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...
August 23, 2021 — Alice Paling
EIGHT alternatives to Airbnb

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...
July 29, 2021 — Alice Paling
Tags: Summer Travel