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  • The necessity for mirrors

    Mirrors are the windows into the soul..oh no..that’s the eyes. Well, they are certainly the windows into our house. I adore our 17th Century Thatched Cottage, but it wasn’t built with light in mind. It is super cosy and on sunny days with doors and windows flung open it is bliss but on dark dank days the house is not my friend. I have come up with lamps and candles…

    July 4, 2020
    What Makes an English Country Cottage?

  • Candles make a home

    Candles make an English Country Cottage…ok, fine, they make pretty much anywhere a home. Their fragrance, the ambience created by their flickering light as well as their original purpose to actually light a room. Our cottage can be rather dark (hence the variety of off white shades on every wall, I tried embracing the darkside and painting everywhere glorious dark shades of colour and frankly rampant joy. Unfortunately I had…

    June 13, 2020
    Home County Candle Company, What Makes an English Country Cottage?

  • What makes an English Country Cottage?

    The article in Period Living Magazine (May 2020 with ME in it…well, ok,the house…) has made me think about what makes “Effortless rural style” (Period Living May 2020 about MEEEEE…the house). I was quoted as saying: ” ‘I wanted (to create) an English country homewith lots of textures, fabrics, rugs, thick curtains and comfy, sink-insofas.’  Thankfully they didn’t misquote me or force me to take them to court fordefamation of…

    June 4, 2020
    What Makes an English Country Cottage?
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This is my plotting chair. . My husband runs for cover when I am sitting here. He knows therein danger lies. . We have spent the past few days discussing how to make Christmas more special for the children if we can't see our family and just suddenly, bit by bit, the children's Father Christmas lists appear to be getting longer: "Mummy, I think a skateboard is actually an excellent idea, it will give me something to do if we go back into lockdown again" "Mummy, I was thinking that maybe a driving experience might be a good idea..." (my son is 11) "if I learned now whilst there are no cars around then it would save time when I am 17". . As their lists grow, my thoughts naturally turn to my own Christmas requirements. I have brought up our googlealexawithyoutubemusicsonosmachine (I truly don't understand it but I do know that when I mention things in the kitchen they pop up on my phone in an advert later (not the walk in bath btw, I am pretty certain I have never mentioned that.. Although...) . I need to focus on my list. Ahem "I really love soft non greying long but not trippable, wrap around but don't make me look michelin, not too heavy but still warm, you can choose the colour but nothing garish and definitely not towelling because that adds another person to my being dressing gowns". . I am pretty certain Alexagoogle will have that noted and send the family my requirements. . "And diamonds". . "Over and out AlexaGoogle". . Happy the plotting thickens Thursday x . #countrybedroom #cabbagesandroses #hyggehome #bedroomgoals #makingahouseahome #shabbychicstyle #bedroomchair #mybeautifulhome #stylingtheseasons #bedroomstyling #floorboards #chandelier #charminghomes #countryinteriors #romantichome #mycountryhome #bedroominterior #nesttoimpress #cottagestyle #cottagedecor #shabbylove #shabbyvintage #hyggeliving #nestandthrive #countrycottagestyle #beams


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Yesterday I was told that it was beneficial to sit in the sunshine, even when cold. . That actually - surprisingly apparently - it is warm in the sunshine and rather pleasant. . It was not. . I dutifully took my tea and shortbread outside, wrapping myself in my blanket so that I couldn't feel the benefit, stuffed the shortbread in my gob and legged it back inside. . I did manage to capture the beautiful NOT WARM sunshine playing on the winter jasmine and highlighting my well done me for putting off pruning the Wisteria. . Happy win of sorts Wednesday. X . #englishcottage #englishcountryside #britain24x7 #photosofbritain #winterjasmine #wintersunshine #jasminumnudiflorum #thiswintermoment #savourtheseasonalshift #beautifulmoments #beautifulbritain #thatchedcottage #myviewtoday #gardenview #gardensofinstagram #gardenlife #viewfrommygarden #fieldview #cottagelife #countryhomes #countrycottage #lovegreatbritain #countryhome #countrysidelife


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Warning: Motivational imaging. Look away if you prefer to remaine prone/ inert/ cosy. . Having banged my extra hip against the kitchen island for the 58 thousandth time, I know I must run today. . It is cold. . La Aga is calling to me "Sit here, on the cosy rocking chair filled with plump cushions. Take the weight off, rest, relax, enjoy my warmth". . AHa! No thank you heated temptress! I heard your cheeky little "plump" and "weight" additions. You won't catch me out. No siree, I will run like the wind (more like a very old heifer, lumbering to keep up with the herd) but in my head I shall be glorious, faster than... actually I do run really almost surprisingly slowly, I can't even fool myself. . I can however motivate with the dreams of a lovely hot bath on my return, candles lit, towels plumped (argh that word for again) and water r... Actually this is motivating: the plug doesn't quite fit which means the water slowly drips away... I better get a lumber on. . Happy try to be speedy Tuesday. X. . #autumnstyling #cottagebathroom #falldecor #bathroomdecor #moderncountry #bathroommirror #simplethingsmadebeautiful #rusticfarmhouse #autumnvibes #oldhousecharm #rusticdesign #cottagestyle #cottagedecor #autumncosy #cottagecharm #countrydecor #bathroomdetails #bathroomideas #rusticdecor #shabbylove #bathrooms #countryfeatures #bathroomsink #modernrustic #bathroomsofinstagram #shabbychicstyle #shabbychichome


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There has been a sighting of a rake in the garden!!! . Yes, news just in, this is not a mock up, the rake has been moved from it's jauntily angled characterful pose leaning merrily against the stables... and has found itself jauntily and merrily angled by the fence instead. . Yet this is immense progress. This is a sit down, attempt to pat oneself on the back, remember that from last week's zoom yoga that your right arm can barely angle behind your back yet your left is far more flexible, get lost in thought, drink too much celebratory wine and leave the rake to look at the leaves. . Progress. . Procrastinator's Progress. . I expect that today I will stretch both arms and rake away the wildlife homes and laugh with gay abandon - the squirrels dared to climb my beautiful rose on the back of the house, steal all my glorious orange hips and then climb onto the thatch and use the old Shakespearian insult of biting their thumbs at me - I'm not sure if they have thumbs but it definitely looked that way. . It is war and I have to show no mercy. Good bye creature retreats. Find another place to break lockdown rules. We are not your Bubble. . Happy militant Monday. X . #cottagecore #cottagelife #cottagelove #englishcottage #englishcountryliving #englishcountrygarden #leafseason #fallfeels #gardenliving #loveyourhomeandgarden #hearthome #lovewhereyoulive #lovemyhome #cottagedreams #cottagechic #cottagecharm #listedbuilding #oldhome #winteriscoming #barebranches #dreamyhome #dreamcottage #houseandhome #homelife #gardenlife #cutehouses


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Well hello definitely not Christmas. . Yes, there are elements of the festive season: glorious tablecloth, cosy candles, foraged festive foliage, perhaps a dash of berried holly and gifted linens from @torimurphytextiles but THIS IS NOT A CHRISTMAS SHOT BECAUSE I HAVE RULES AND I STICK TO THEM. . This is simply a massive thank you to one of the coolest people that I have ever not met. I 'virtually' met Tori Murphy and begged her to let me interview her and cover my kitchen in her incredible designs. . I appreciate this sounds more like stalking but she was very kind and sweetly answered all of my questions in amongst renovating an old cottage in Nottinghamshire, looking after her 3 beautiful girls (all under the age of 4...yes! Actually! How?) and founding an entirely made in England textile company. . Argh. . She is also beautiful and really, really lovely and very interesting. St Martins, Model Agency, Magazines, Royal College of Art and Italy to a successful textile business that was established with the simple aim to create products for the home with character and integrity, all woven and made in England. . I knew they would be beautiful but my goodness they are stunning, they feel amazing, they look amazing and they whisper quality. Head over to my website (linkinbio) to read my stalking... Erm... interview. . Happy stalky Sunday. X . #kitchendecor #homelovers #patternandcolour #fabricdesign #maximalist #lovepattern #modernrustic #moderncountry #countrycottage #countrykitchen #farmhousekitchen #farmhousekitchendecor #farmhousetable #kitchensofinstagram #myhyggehome #homeadore #countryhomesandinteriors #cottagekitchen #countryinteriors #tablesetting #tablecloth #kitchentable #teatowels #britishmade #madeinbritain #kitchensofinstagram


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Hello beautiful scrumptious incredible sunlight!!! . Like the mouse under our piano, scenting the pieces of popcorn under the sofa "No Mummy, it's actually fine to have popcorn in here because it just pops in your mouth, it's really a very sofa friendly snack" I scuttled outside, greying dressing gown flapping under large coat, thick socks and garden clogs completing this eclectic look (let's call it an 'eclectic' rather than 'oh lord, lockdown hasn't been kind to her has it' look). . The precious, precious sunshine (I may also be evolving into Gollum) lit up the treetops and created a glorious vintage look to complement the mossy roof and thankfully untrimmed Wisteria (sometimes procrastination pays off - imagine if I had pruned the poor love, there would be no colour, no joy, no passi.. Ok... mainly no colour). . I managed to complete my little essay on vintage and antique items (it's only 150 words but I got so overexcited that I wrote an essay and then spent days editing it down!!). It made me realise just how much I love old things: a worn old blanket, a musty smelling book, a peeling painting, a greying dressing gown... ok, not the dressing gown, I may need to start my Christmas list!!! . Head over to @the_vintage_seller_directory to read why I think old pieces are so important in a home. Oh and to look at just a few more photos of this precious, my precious cottage (begone Gollum, it's too soon, I'm not ready for full madness. Maybe after Christmas when I give up the Baileys and Micky Bubbles). . Happy actually no need for image saturation but very shivery Saturday!! X . #thatchcottage #oldhouse #hyggelife #listedbuilding #cottageliving #suffolkcountryside #mygardenthismonth #cottage #hyggehome #englishcountrygarden #englishcottage #suffolkcottage #gardenliving #thatch #cottagelove #myhomesanctuary #myenglishhome #mycountryhome #myhouseandhome #oldcottage #countrycottagestyle #seekthesimplicity #countryliving #countrycottage #countrycottages #oldbuilding


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Books and candlight, that's all I need... No, no, not Christmas candles (I am still skulking into the stables to get my festive spices candle whiff), no just the Norfolk lavender candle from @homecountycandleco (which you also get 15% off with my code btw - see my highlights). . Yup, I am pretty much comatose, lavender softly scenting the room, candles flickering invitingly and books calling me to fall face first into the velvet pouffes of rapturous relaxation. . I just need to attack the school run, then actually run and then, then I can fall into this joyous escape... Oh and finish writing up my interview for Sunday's blog with @torimurphytextiles... and finish writing a piece on vintage furniture for @the_vintage_seller_directory which will be on here... tomorrow..., then, then I wil.... probably leg it to the car to be late collecting my daughter from school, but then! Then I will collapse and read... Well.. Probably fall asleep after a page as I appear to now be an old and nap at any moment where I am still for longer than 3 minutes. . Happy focus Friday! X . #fulllook #cozyreads #cozyreading #homelibrary #librarygoals #readingtime #readersofig #bookshelf #booksharks #windowseat #candlelove #windowseats #readinggoals #librarylove #bookfeatures #bibliophiles #bookshelves #igreaders #bookishpost #bookshelfie #bookworld #bookishfeatures #bookshelfie #classicinteriors #oldcottage



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