Journal
ROSEMARY, CANDLES AND WINE: 5 magical ways to style a Christmas table
“Every nook and cranny was scrubbed and clean, all the windows had white, freshly starched curtains, there were candles in all the candlesticks and bright new mats in the kitchen,...
ESPRESSO TO GO | 5 reasons why coffee is good for the soul
An ode to coffee, and the many ways it makes us happy. Plus: our favourite independent coffee-makers Coffee, how do we love thee? Let us count the ways. Life’s eternal feel-good...
SEVEN simple ways to savour family suppers
It’s not unusual for family suppers to feel like a chore; but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some easy tips to make dinner time more...
BOOK REVIEW | Christodora by Tim Murphy
Christodora By Tim Murphy Review written by Alex Cottam ~ a lover of all things contemporary fiction who never likes to be without a book on the go. A personal focus...
BOOK REVIEW | Death in Her Hands by Ottessa Moshfegh
Books are a fundamental part of being human. And for me, nothing brings me more joy than a book! Leafing through a pile of cookery books on a Sunday evening, exploring...
FOURTEEN ways to reduce plastic in your kitchen
It would be truthful to admit that this last year, things have slipped in our household when it comes to the use of plastic. It wasn't one big change, just...
FIVE WAYS to make everyday moments memorable
Here in the UK, we're back into another national lockdown, and if there's one thing I've learnt with all this time at home it's that there are special moments throughout...