After a bit of a break from doing Inspiration Board posts, I really enjoyed putting together today’s collage, which is probably as much about escapism and daydreaming as it is about inspiration. It’s made up of my own photos, pictures from The Simple Things magazine, and bits and pieces from Pinterest. There’s also a picture…
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Recently…
Here are some of the small things I’ve been enjoying in life lately: READING One Thousand Gifts, by Ann Voskamp (see this post), the links from this post at Tomboy Style, and Simple Things magazine. VISITING The Cotswolds Wildlife Park 🙂 I really recommend this as a day out: it is reasonably priced, child and…
10 Things I Love About North Devon…
1. Views when driving 2. The coconutty smell of gorse 3. The sea air 4. The feel of sand on my feet 5. The feel of grass on my feet 6. Boston Tea Party cafes – click here to find one near you 🙂 7. Saltrock clothing – click here to take a look at their…
A Lesson on Small Things from Ann Voskamp
“Do not disdain the small… Give thanks in this one small thing. The moments will add up.” Do you ever have those moments where you read something and the words jump off the page at you, as if they were written just for you? I’ve been getting that a lot lately. Ann Voskamp’s book, One…
Seasonal Small Things
It’s been a while since I’ve done a ‘Small Things’ post – not because I have lost my gratitude for the little things in life, but rather because I felt I might bore you all to tears if I mentioned another Chai Tea or pub lunch! But today, the sun is shining, and it feels…
Recipes – Dorset Apple Cake
So far I’ve steered clear of posting recipes on this site, I suppose because I felt it would veer away from what I saw as my blog’s main focus: perspectives on life and what it’s all about. However, more and more, I am seeing the sharing of food as integral to well-lived lives, across all kinds of…
Writer’s Block
At the moment, I seem to be experiencing Writer’s Block. These are my thoughts: I could write another Small Things post, but to be honest, I’m a little bored of them. Do people really care what type of tea I’m into at the moment? I could create another Inspiration Board – but I feel like…
Inspiration Boards # 3
This week’s Inspiration Board is a quick digital selection of bits and pieces that are inspiring me at the moment… Pictures found via Pinterest after seeing the Royal Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty relayed from the Royal Opera House (see this post to hear more) And a few things to read… An interesting post on Nishaantishu…
Fairy Tales
On Wednesday I spent a magical evening watching the Royal Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty, which was being relayed to cinemas around the country live from the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. Everything about the performance was captivating – the music, the set, the costumes, the dancing, and the story. Watching it on screen gave a…
Small Gatherings
I just bought the Kinfolk book, Recipes for Small Gatherings, and have already spent a chunk of my Saturday morning reading it like a storybook whilst drinking copious amounts of coffee. It really does read like a story, as each contributor is introduced in the context of their own home and way of life, and…
Small Things
This week, I’ve been… *Reading: This beautiful post about persevering in our relationships, The 100 Year Old Man who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared, and The Kinfolk Table: Recipes for Small Gatherings. *Listening to: The soundtrack to Seeking a Friend for the End of the World. I bought it ages ago but keep…
Small Things and an Inspiration Board
Tonight, my heart feels a little heavy – perhaps there is a deep and meaningful reason for that, or perhaps I am just a little tired after a busy week. In any case, there are always spirit-lifters in any day and any week, so here are a few small things that have made me glad…