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  • A minimalist Christmas table in earthy neutral tones

    A minimalist Christmas table in earthy neutral tones

    December 20, 2023February 2, 2026

    A minimalist yet magical Christmas tablescape using dried foliage, earthy beige linens, bows, pine cones and lots of candles…

  • My nature-inspired minimalist Christmas decorations

    My nature-inspired minimalist Christmas decorations

    December 5, 2023February 2, 2026

    A look at how I’ve styled my home for Christmas using minimalist decorations, pine cones, paper stars and a nature-inspired fireplace arrangement with dried foliage and branches…

  • The 2023 small business Christmas gift guide

    The 2023 small business Christmas gift guide

    November 29, 2023February 3, 2026

    Beautiful, considered Christmas gifts for £25 and under, £50 and under and over £50 – all with timeless minimalist style, and all sourced from small businesses and independent makers…

  • Tackling indoor air pollution with the Briiv purifier – one year on

    Tackling indoor air pollution with the Briiv purifier – one year on

    November 9, 2023February 3, 2026

    How the Briiv air purifier, made from 90% natural and renewable materials, has helped us tackle allergies and improve the air quality in our home…

  • Autumn rituals & simple, seasonal pleasures

    Autumn rituals & simple, seasonal pleasures

    October 2, 2023February 4, 2026

    Simple pleasures and seasonal rituals to help you discover the magic and beauty of autumn, at home and beyond…

  • Profile | Lesley Bramwell of Essence + Alchemy

    Profile | Lesley Bramwell of Essence + Alchemy

    September 18, 2023February 4, 2026

    I chat to Lesley Bramwell of Essence + Alchemy about the power of scent, the inspiration behind her wonderful candles and her journey with aromatherapy…

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From a blustery, atmospheric weekend on the Northu From a blustery, atmospheric weekend on the Northumberland coast, around this time last year. We were there for a friend's birthday celebration, and it's a beautiful place - well worth the looooong drive from the West Country. It was during that weekend that Chris and I realised just how much we enjoyed being out of the city and decided to give our longed-for move to the countryside a go. In fact we'd called the estate agent by the time we got back to Bristol, and our house was on the market within a fortnight! 

#visitnorthumberland #thisprettyengland #thewildnesstonic #mistyfoggymilkymoody #gowildlyandslow
I couldn't resist bringing a bit of blossom from o I couldn't resist bringing a bit of blossom from our copper beech inside to display in our home office - one of the few rooms that isn't total chaos at the moment! 

Going out to the garden to be greeted by the blossom has been a lovely surprise this week. Obviously I knew our new house came with the tree, and I know trees blossom. But somehow I still hadn't expected it! 

#springhomedecor #springstyling #blossomwatch #seasonalhomedecor #natureinthehome
Small joys amid the renovation chaos today: beauti Small joys amid the renovation chaos today: beautiful spring light, discovering the copper beech tree in our garden has blossomed, and sitting down to read @thedesignchaser's wonderful new book The Quiet Home (which includes a photo of our previous house). And laughing at a cat who thinks he's good at hiding but really isn't! 

#springjoy #slowsimpleseasonal #blossomwatch #seasonalhome #chasinglight
[AD] I feel like we're starting to make real progr [AD] I feel like we're starting to make real progress with the renovation now. The beautiful pale oak @quickstepfloors Cascada hardwood boards [PR product] have been laid in the main bedroom and office, both of which are now almost finished. The carpet has also been removed throughout the downstairs rooms so fitting the flooring can start there, our new internal doors, bronze handles, bronze plug sockets and bronze light switches have been installed throughout, and a chimney breast has been built in the living room ready for the custom-made Bath-stone fireplace that arrives on Friday. Meanwhile Loki is alternating between site supervising and delivery-box inspection, and taking both roles very seriously. 

#renolife #cottagerenovation #softminimalism #minimalinterior #cottageinterior
From a beautifully wintry, frosty morning before t From a beautifully wintry, frosty morning before this seemingly endless rain set in... I'm not normally one to complain about the weather, but seriously...?! 

#thebeautyinwinter #mistyfoggymilkymoody #visitwiltshire #thisprettyengland #cornersofmyworld

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