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• In the Slow Lane This Christmas

  

  Every year Christmas seems to besiege us more unexpectedly than before. It seems only 5 minutes since I was reluctantly packing away my sandals and now I'm... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• How to Maintain Healthy Habits

  

  It's been a while since I've written a health related post here but that's not to say I haven't been focusing on nurturing my health. In fact, quite the... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• At the Weekend

  

  Today bright skies restored calm after the recent gushes of rain. This week I've been battling with an ear infection and after being on the wrong antibiotics fo... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Minimalist Monday: Dress Well With Less

  

  It's 3 months since I committed to a 40 piece minimalist wardrobe and I can say, without a scintilla of doubt, that I have no regrets. Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• At the Weekend

  

  ♥ I upcycled a vintage maxi dress into a tunic and sashayed the night away at a 70th birthday party. I need to throw out an item from my wardrobe now - one in... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Reflections, Le Havre

  

  Our whistle-stop break in Le Havre, north-west France was, as you can see, blessed with fine weather. My father-in-law was determined that we should get the mos... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Le Weekend

  

  This weekend...we're heading off for a three day break. We'll be in France for two nights visiting my father-in-law and then on our return we have one night... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Stoptober Spicy Aubergine and Butterbean Soup

  

  In the spirit of Stoptober I'm endeavouring to keep my food waste to a minimum and use up items that have lain dormant in the cupboard for months. Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Meeting The Minimalists

  

  So on Friday evening I caught up with The Minimalists. City 87 out of their 100 city worldwide tour and Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus have arrived... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Weekend Walking

  

  Last weekend we took part in a charity walk organised by friends who are raising money for their son-in-law who has motor neurone disease. We did a similar... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• The Minimalists on Tour

  

  Look who's in town. The UK leg of The Minimalists Tour opened on Friday 8th October in London and finishes on October 31st in Dublin. Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Spiced Roasted Cauliflower with Toasted Almonds

  

  This is a great autumnal comfort dish (turmeric is a proven mood enhancer if eaten once a week). It will also help to balance your budget as cauli is currently... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• What I Wear: The Checked Shirt

  

  Yes it's those jeans again, this time tucked into my brown Chelsea boots (Next). Both the jeans (M S) and boots are really hard wearing and long serving items i... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Two Years On...

  

  It's two years since I tentatively wrote my first blog post. I clearly remember the excitement (and the nerves) of those early blogging days. Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Not Using Shampoo: Part 1

  

  It's 4 weeks since I last used shampoo and I can truly say I feel happy with the look and feel of my hair. I will probably wash my hair tomorrow but it won't... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• What I Wear: My Minimalist Wardrobe

  

  So what does a minimalist wardrobe look like on a real person? I thought I'd share some of the outfits I put together from my 40 piece wardrobe here on my... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Summer Moments and Simple Pleasures Update

  

  Looking back at some summer moments captured on my DSLR. Simple stop and stare moments from our summer that I haven't shared with you here. Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• At the Weekend

  

  we...♥ celebrated a family birthday at a restaurant on Friday evening♥ cleared out the small shed in our tiny garden♥ weeded the garden - it took less than 10... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Watching the River Flow

  

  On Sunday we took a walk along the River Trent. Just a short drive away from the hubbub of our city we found a beautiful unspoilt spot. Cool clear waters to... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• New Beginnings

  

  This September feels full of hope and potential. After a period of supply teaching I now have a few permanent hours at a lovely school I've been working at sinc... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE