I recently had the absolute pleasure of attending a wreath-making workshop run by Bicycle Blooms, a cosy little florists in Oxford. I had never made a wreath before, so I thought it would be a good way of supporting a local business, meet people and learn a new skill! Upon arrival we were welcomed with […]
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Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top – Cottage Gardening in Full Swing
The new place feels almost like home now, I think moving a different part of the country is what is making it a little harder to settle. That and finding a new job. So, to make myself feel better, I decided to look through photos of our little road trips and came across the snaps […]
In Defense of Air Plants
Air plants fascinate me. Up until relatively recent I found I didn’t have much interest in house plants. Perhaps because every single house plant (as opposed to the allotment and gardens I’ve had) ended up looking terribly unhappy and/or dying a slow and yellow death. And then I discovered Apartment Therapy and all the plants […]
Adding a Lifestyle Section to The Blog
My relationship with social media has evolved considerably over the years. I first discovered Youtube per chance by stumbling upon someone who was showing anyone who wanted to watch how to apply make-up. I was enthralled. Later on, beauty vloggers would share what clothes they bought over the weekend; what products they bought. Their favourites. […]