Clairejustalittleless

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• How Do You Measure Your Life?

  

  A spontaneous tribute in Birmingham's Victoria Square today. God bless Stephen, his family and friends. Such an inspiration. Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Reducing My Grocery Spending Update

  

  For the last five months I've been trying in earnest to keep our grocery shopping (which includes all household, personal hygiene products and the occasional... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Sunshine and Showers

  

  I'm so glad we ventured out this afternoon and I'm thankful that we went for a walk before hitting the café for tea and cake (lemon and ginger, for the record)... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Minimalist Monday: Does Simplifying Get Easier?

  

  Hi there. I hope all had a good weekend and an extended Bank Holiday weekend if you live in the UK. As you can probably see from the above photo we've been... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• May Inspiration

  

  I love a new month and I love May (and June) especially. Longer days and spring and summer months stretch ahead. I feel inspired to... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• At the Weekend...

  

  ♥ Ate a vegetarian curry feast including Jamie's cauliflower rice. Messy but yummy.♥ Spent a day helping out at Holiday at Home in my local church hall for the... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Calke Abbey Gardens

  

  Hello. A lot of flower photos I know but the gardens at Calke Abbey in Derbyshire were stunning when we visited them this week. Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Stephen's Story

  

  Hello, lovely readers. A slightly rushed but urgent post tonight. Last Wednesday evening I was privileged to witness a life changing inspirational speech by a... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Ten Little Ducks at Easter...

  

  Today we made the most of a warm, dry and sunny Bank Holiday and headed off to a local nature reserve, The Wolsey Centre, near Shugborough Hall, Staffordshire.... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Digging...

  

  Hello there! Today the lawn has finally gone. Our plans for a minimalist garden are under way! It has taken five days and has been a massive learning curve. Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Creating a Cosy Corner

  

  Our living room is a place to entertain, laze, gather as a family, sometimes eat, work (hubs works from home at a desk in this room) and where I'm happiest... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Minimalist Monday: Brand Happiness

  

  I first became interested in minimalism at a time when I was feeling overwhelmed in many areas of my life. I was working full-time in a demanding job, living... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Different Views

  

  A quick post today written in between resting after a walk through our local woods and preparing for a belated birthday meal as our eldest son is now home from... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Lemon and Raspberry (Less) Mess

  

  Following on from last week's simple starter of stuffed peppers, I present its bookend contender for the easiest and dreamiest of desserts. Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Looking Out, Looking In

  

  Hello. I'm thankful this weekend for♥ a meal out with friends and ex work colleagues♥ an evening of good food and company at my oldest friend and her partner's... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Stuffed Peppers ~ A Simple Starter

  

  This is a starter that ticks lots of boxes as it's light, can be prepared in advance and is easy to serve. What's more it's vegetarian, cheap, gluten free and o... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• A Flower-Filled Weekend

  

  ♥ On Friday my weekend got off to a flower-filled start with some early Mother's Day flowers, a mixed spring bunch of daffodils, tulips and hyacinths. An... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Snippets of Spring, Shakespeare and Song

  

  At the weekend we celebrated the beginning of spring and hubs' birthday with a visit to Moseley Old Hall in Staffordshire, an Elizabethan farmhouse where Charle... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Minimalist Monday: Nothing to Wear

  

  It's over a year since I first took part in Project 333 (a wardrobe simplifying project) and it has taught me so much. Here's why I'll be joining in with the... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• My Minimalist Garden Plan 2014

  

  At the beginning of 2014 I published my list of minimalist goals for the year. One of these was to redesign our small lawned back garden into a low maintenance... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE