• Lifestyle

    2018 Christmas Gift Guide: Under £25

    Today’s Christmas gift guide includes some of life’s little luxuries for the whole family, and all under £25. From perfume and hair accessories for the teenager in your life, to cashmere socks and luxurious Niederegger Marzipan for those who have everything, but deserve a little more. There’s something for bird lovers too courtesy of Boxwild and hopefully you’ll discover some great independent brands/shops too (check out the Bread & Jam decanter!). Links to everything listed at the bottom of the…

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    2018 Christmas Gift Guide: Under £50

    If you’re looking for gift inspiration, check-in weekly, for my seasonal gift guides featuring ideas from my favourite independent and high street shops. Today’s gift guide includes goodies from artist Julia Ogden, beauty and aromatherapy favourites Temple Spa and great indie brands Wolf and Moon, and The Small Home. Everything listed is under £50 and all the links are at the bottom of the post! From left to right: Pink Moon Screen Print by Julia Ogden| Beauty Sleep Elixir via…

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    10 Simple Things #5

    Letting go It’s been an overwhelming year, with health issues taking hold of my parents, and a worrying few months of ill health from me too. This year I have learnt to worry less about work stress, money, what people think of me and keeping up appearances because I simply don’t have the energy to deal with any of that nonsense any more. Wellness is my only priority now. It’s actually quite freeing when you realise what really matters, it’s…

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    2018 Christmas Gift Guide: Over £50

    If you’re looking for gift inspiration, check-in weekly, for my seasonal gift guides featuring ideas from my favourite independent and high street shops. Today’s gift guide includes handmade finery and little luxuries from beautiful shops like Scaramanga, The Future Kept and Hord, as well as my high street favourites; Anthropologie, & Other Stories and Oliver Bonas. Everything listed is over £50 (focusing on the unique bigger gifts today), and all the links are at the bottom of the post! P.S…

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    10 Simple Things #4

    1| I am so happy that autumn is finally here. Just like others thrive in summer, I feel more alive in autumn. But then I love winter too, so perhaps I’m a tad strange. Happy autumn equinox everyone! 2| Let’s just say that life has been a tad challenging lately. I’ve been struggling to cope with the reality and emotions that come with my dad having Alzheimer’s. It’s tough. I know I’m not dealing with things well when I reply…

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    Web Wanderings

    Outfit details at the bottom of the post I was writing an article recently about my love of the outdoors, and I’ve spoke a lot about mindfulness and learning to slow down on here too. But, even with all its flaws, I have to confess that I love the digital world too. I love the freedom it creates in work and play, the like-minded souls you meet, and the comfort it offers for an introvert like me. The natural and digital…

  • Lifestyle,  Walk + Eat

    Walk & Eat: Fruit Scones

    I haven’t featured a Walk + Eat recipe on the blog for a while, due to us having a half broken oven. The joys of home ownership, eh? There seemed no point in attempting to bake until we sorted a new one. Months later, putting off things like we usually do, AO.com sent a timely email to review their Stoves Electric Double Oven*, and I’ve not stopped cooking (and gazing on its cleanliness in awe) ever since; just in time…

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    10 Simple Things #3

    1. Over the past couple of weeks we’ve seen Ash and one of my favourite artists, Gruff Rhys at our local indie music venue, The Trades Club. Gruff is always a joy to watch, but this time round it was an intimate experimental show with chat, songs and PowerPoint presentations. Loved it. The best night I’ve had all year however, was the Ash gig. Guitars, sweat and steamed-up glasses (mine), it was one of those concerts that made you feel…

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    The Treat Yo’ Self Ten #2

    Hello chums. I hope this blog post finds you well? I’ll write a proper catch up post soon, but today I’m sharing with you some Treat Yo’ Self goodies that I’ve spotted on my internet travels over the last month. One of which I bought (a bargain, I tell ya), and is now living in our lounge. Enjoy! There’s no denying that autumn will be with us soon, and with it being my favourite season, I’m very OK with this. I’ve…

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    10 Simple Things #2

    1| I love Hebden Bridge in all seasons but over the summer months it really is a special place to live. Evening drinks in beer gardens feel as if we’re on holiday, the annual Handmade Parade brings a festive atmosphere and the lush green landscape we’re surrounded by is breathtaking. I’m feeling very grateful that this is my home. 2| I’m trying to get some control back after what has been a pretty overwhelming few months anxiety wise so I…

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    Good Vibes Only: July

    Outfit details at bottom of post It’s been an eventful few weeks. Lifestyle changes have been made, many World Cup matches (and Love Island episodes) have been watched and I got a personal best walking the Yorkshire Three Peaks, whilst raising money for Alzheimer’s. Oh, and not forgetting this glorious summer of ours. Isn’t it the best? I’ll do a proper catch up post on that soon but today I wanted to focus on things that I’m looking forward to…

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    10 Simple Things

    Outfit details at the bottom of the blog post 1| Making time in the evenings to read. I’ve been leaving my phone downstairs, because I cannot be trusted. I figure if I’m not in the head space to write, I should read more instead. 2|Opening the windows wide, listening to wildlife and the neighbours potter outside in the summer evenings. Restorative. 3| Cheering up my summer wardrobe (ankle length jeans and t-shirts for the win) with the comfiest sandals I’ve…