When I saw this exhibition listed on Braintree’s Bthoughtful blog I jumped at the chance to get along to it. I am so interested in the World Wars and how they influenced culture and ways of life, and I’m a big believer in re-finding the kinds of sustainable, resourceful and creative approaches to fashion that surfaced in that…
Category: Lifestyle
Brave Hope
Do you remember when I wrote about my New Year’s Resolutions? One of the most heartfelt was ‘to keep hopeful’. It has struck me time and time again lately that to hope is to be brave. Applying for jobs, trying for a baby, making a new friend, going on a date, attempting to make amends…
It’s been a while…
It’s been a while since I last posted, hasn’t it? I’ve been busy applying for jobs, going to interviews and trying to keep standing up straight in between! There are lots of half written post drafts on my dashboard and plenty of ideas rolling around in my head, and it’s half term this week so…
4 Myths about Fair Trade
If you know me well, you’ll know that I’ve got a bit of a bee in my bonnet about shopping ethically. I am a big fan of the Fair Trade movement, which aims to make sure that growers and producers in the developing world get fair pay and humane treatment for the products we clamour…
High, Low and Interesting
I get Ruth Soukup‘s weekly emails, and this week she shared about a game she plays with her family, which involves them all sharing a high, a low and something interesting from their day. It was good to hear a different way of taking time to soak in the gift that each day is, so…
Small Things
This week has flown by. Here are some of the Small Things that I’m feeling thankful for this week: *Getting delivery of my new shoes. I have needed a new pair for a while and was waiting to save the money to buy some from Toms. If you haven’t heard of them, they are a…
The North Devon Coast – The Valley of the Rocks and Lynton
Now that we’re lucky enough to live in North Devon again, I thought I’d share some of my favourite places to go along the beautiful North Devon coast. Last week we drove over to The Valley of the Rocks. The drive there is stunning, taking us through parts of Exmoor with rugged views of farmland, fields,…
Why I Teach, by Kate Copson
The next installment of my ‘Why I…’ post series about people’s interests is written by Kate, my lovely English teacher friend… The question ‘why do I teach’ is one that, in all honesty, I often struggle to answer but one that regularly plagues my mind. I am twenty-eight years old; I have only been teaching…
Small Things
It’s so important to notice the small things – because small graces are everywhere, whatever you are going through, and they are part of the richness and fullness of a life well lived. It is, of course, easier said than done to habitually notice life’s gifts, especially when you feel like life’s not going your…
Why I Go to Church
My new post series explores why people are passionate about the things they love and what makes them tick. You may have read my sister Jo’s post about why she loves to dance (and if you didn’t, check it out, because it’s a thought-provoking read!), and soon I’ll be sharing other people’s contributions too, on…
Life Lately
For those who are interested, here’s a little round up of the goings on here in sunny Devon over the last few weeks… I’ve been: Browsing lots of blogs I haven’t visited in a while. I love all the recent posts at Tomboy Style and Joy Felicity Jane. Even though I’m not a mum, I…
4 Easter Recipes
Bank holiday weekends are perfect for taking your time over food – for loved ones, and for yourself. Here are a few recipes you may like to try, each one being something I’ve really enjoyed myself. I love a slow, easygoing brunch after a lie in, sipping coffee while reading or talking and tucking in to…
Life Lived 