At the bottom of a winding drive that would rival that of Downton, nestles Combermere Abbey and her guest cottages. The plan was to escape for a slow weekend in the countryside with my…
I’ve got a travel bucket list made up of all the places I want to visit someday. Like most people who own such a list I’ve filled it with all the usual suspects, the kinds of places most travellers visit. Sweden…
The wrench in my gut was too deep to ignore. I was officially worried I’d gotten in way over my head and we were about to make another huge mistake. We’d tried country cottage living once before. It didn’t …
The 4 December 2015 was an ordinary night out with my best friends Liam and Michael, except for one detail. It was the last time I drank alcohol. I did not see this change coming. Up until this point…
The wrench in my gut was too deep to ignore. I was officially worried I’d gotten in way over my head and we were about to make another huge mistake. We’d tried country cottage living once before. It didn’t …
I had high hopes for Shetland. I mean, really high hopes. When I was about eight I watched a tv programme about it and I was in awe of how close the presenters got to orca whales. They were right there by their boats. I wanted to go and see those whales more than anything.
I had high hopes for Shetland. I mean, really high hopes. When I was about eight I watched a tv programme about it and I was in awe of how close the presenters got to orca whales. They were right there by their boats. I wanted to go and see those whales more than anything.
The wrench in my gut was too deep to ignore. I was officially worried I’d gotten in way over my head and we were about to make another huge mistake. We’d tried country cottage living once before. It didn’t …
At the bottom of a winding drive that would rival that of Downton, nestles Combermere Abbey and her guest cottages. The plan was to escape for a slow weekend in the countryside with my…
I had high hopes for Shetland. I mean, really high hopes. When I was about eight I watched a tv programme about it and I was in awe of how close the presenters got to orca whales. They were right there by their boats. I wanted to go and see those whales more than anything.
I had high hopes for Shetland. I mean, really high hopes. When I was about eight I watched a tv programme about it and I was in awe of how close the presenters got to orca whales. They were right there by their boats. I wanted to go and see those whales more than anything.
I’ve got a travel bucket list made up of all the places I want to visit someday. Like most people who own such a list I’ve filled it with all the usual suspects, the kinds of places most travellers visit. Sweden…
I was sceptical about ferry travel. We had the option to travel by ferry when we went to France in July but we opted for rail instead. I was worried I might feel sick or the journey would take too long and I…
I was sceptical about ferry travel. We had the option to travel by ferry when we went to France in July but we opted for rail instead. I was worried I might feel sick or the journey would take too long and I…
I’ve got a travel bucket list made up of all the places I want to visit someday. Like most people who own such a list I’ve filled it with all the usual suspects, the kinds of places most travellers visit. Sweden…
At the bottom of a winding drive that would rival that of Downton, nestles Combermere Abbey and her guest cottages. The plan was to escape for a slow weekend in the countryside with my…
At the bottom of a winding drive that would rival that of Downton, nestles Combermere Abbey and her guest cottages. The plan was to escape for a slow weekend in the countryside with my…
The wrench in my gut was too deep to ignore. I was officially worried I’d gotten in way over my head and we were about to make another huge mistake. We’d tried country cottage living once before. It didn’t …
From the moment we first viewed our cottage over two years ago, I couldn’t wait to decorate our bedroom. I’m both cursed and blessed with an over active visual mind and it set to work as soon as I laid…
Learning to say no hasn’t been easy but it has given me more time, and in a lot of cases more money, to do the things I really want to do. That tiny two letter word NO is one of the smallest, yet most…
I had high hopes for Shetland. I mean, really high hopes. When I was about eight I watched a tv programme about it and I was in awe of how close the presenters got to orca whales. They were right there by their boats. I wanted to go and see those whales more than anything.
I’ve got a travel bucket list made up of all the places I want to visit someday. Like most people who own such a list I’ve filled it with all the usual suspects, the kinds of places most travellers visit. Sweden…
Want to practice simply, intentional living? Here are 12 easy ways to get more enjoyment out of life.
Managing money doesn’t come easily to me. I call myself a minimalist but I’m naturally an over-spender and I think that will always be my default. I have to work hard to make the finance side of life work for…
The 4 December 2015 was an ordinary night out with my best friends Liam and Michael, except for one detail. It was the last time I drank alcohol. I did not see this change coming. Up until this point…
I’ve got a travel bucket list made up of all the places I want to visit someday. Like most people who own such a list I’ve filled it with all the usual suspects, the kinds of places most travellers visit. Sweden…
The wrench in my gut was too deep to ignore. I was officially worried I’d gotten in way over my head and we were about to make another huge mistake. We’d tried country cottage living once before. It didn’t …
A few years ago I had little knowledge of what zero waste or sustainability was and I thought nothing of my kitchen cupboards resembling a jumble sale. Things are different now. I like to keep my…
Want to slow down and live simply? here is a manual for slow living with 8 practices to help you slow down and simplify life
I had high hopes for Shetland. I mean, really high hopes. When I was about eight I watched a tv programme about it and I was in awe of how close the presenters got to orca whales. They were right there by their boats. I wanted to go and see those whales more than anything.
I’d been waiting for this trip since I unwrapped an Athens guide book on Christmas morning. It’s been a while since I collected so many photos I love from one place I’ve visited…
I’m no expert when it comes to photography, I’m a self-taught amateur with a deep love of taking photos and a heck of a lot to learn. That doesn’t mean you should stop reading because I have nothing…
I had high hopes for Shetland. I mean, really high hopes. When I was about eight I watched a tv programme about it and I was in awe of how close the presenters got to orca whales. They were right there by their boats. I wanted to go and see those whales more than anything.
The wrench in my gut was too deep to ignore. I was officially worried I’d gotten in way over my head and we were about to make another huge mistake. We’d tried country cottage living once before. It didn’t …
At the bottom of a winding drive that would rival that of Downton, nestles Combermere Abbey and her guest cottages. The plan was to escape for a slow weekend in the countryside with my…
What would life look like if you loved yourself? Not self-care bubble baths kind of love. I’m talking about true, deep love. This is a question I’m ready to find the answer to. I’m hoping my word of 2020 will…
Want to slow down and live simply? here is a manual for slow living with 8 practices to help you slow down and simplify life
As much as I want my life to be like those adverts on telly (and Pinterest), Christmas just isn’t the most wonderful time of the year for me. It’s a rollercoaster of contradictory emotions and I’ve had to…
