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Lifestyle

The Reality of Keeping it Real

Well how things can alter in just one week. So much has shifted after my last post where I was still filled with a little optimism.  I wrote my words…

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March 27, 2020
Lifestyle

Summer Palette

A little montage of what Summer looks like to me, I’m still away on my holiday but thought I’d pop in with a beautiful mood board.  Filled with tones and…

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August 9, 2019
Lifestyle, Sustainable Living

Have You Got the Cleaning Bug?

I must make a confession, I quite like cleaning, I like having a tidy well ordered house. It is something that makes me happy and I get a great sense…

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May 15, 2020
Lifestyle

Autumn in the Lakes

Book ending the seasons with a couple of lazy days in the Lake District.  Its magical in Autumn, from foxgloves and spring greens in May to deep hues of russets…

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October 11, 2024
Lifestyle

A Different Kind of January

January can be a bleak month at the best of times after all the glitter of Christmas.  This year the bleakness outside is also hampered with the current pandemic and…

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January 15, 2021
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    Fresh Ginger & Apple Cake

    Jane Day / October 25, 2024

    I wrote this recipe for the 91 Magazine e-zine last year, it is a Day family classic that always gets made when Autumn arrives.  So I thought that I would share it here on my blog too since it’s the…

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  • Lifestyle

    Autumn in the Lakes

    Jane Day / October 11, 2024

    Book ending the seasons with a couple of lazy days in the Lake District.  Its magical in Autumn, from foxgloves and spring greens in May to deep hues of russets and ochre in October.  We are so very lucky to…

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  • Books

    The Romantic Minimalist // Atlanta Bartlett & Dave Coote

    Jane Day / September 27, 2024

    I have been inspired by Atlanta Bartlett and Dave Coote for many a year, even before Tea with Ruby came into fruition.  So it is a great honour to be able to to review their new book The Romantic Minimalist…

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    The Beginning of Autumn

    Jane Day / September 13, 2024

    Just like that the season has started to change, slowly I must admit but there is a feeling in the air.  I’ve had a busy few weeks away from the blog and work so haven’t quite adjusted life back to…

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  • Interiors & Decor

    Refreshing Your Kitchen Without Replacing

    Jane Day / August 30, 2024

    As Summer is slowly but elegantly fading I have finally been able to put together a post about our kitchen refresh.  I started talking and planning doing this in March this year so it definitely hasn’t been a quick fix. …

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    Summer Travels Part Two

    Jane Day / August 16, 2024

    After our holiday in Suffolk we came home for a week and then set off again for our annual Wiltshire trip, camping with family in a field not far from Marlborough.   It’s our happy place, I’ve been going for over…

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    Summer Travels Part One

    Jane Day / August 2, 2024

    It’s always a relief when you arrive at your holiday destination and you know that you chose well.  Staying in Suffolk for the first time in Agatha was a good call.  Listening to the sea when we woke on a…

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    A Home for all Seasons // Kay Prestney & Becca Cherry

    Jane Day / July 19, 2024

    I truly believe in seasonal living, it has been part of our home for quite a few years now.  Taking the time to really notice the season that you are in and embrace it.  Not only by being present and…

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    Holiday Goodness

    Jane Day / July 12, 2024

    Time to take a break, Summer holiday is calling.  We are away in Agatha as a family again for the first time in a year and I am so happy.  Lots of lazing, swimming in the sea, eating al fresco,…

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    Appreciating Home Before a Holiday

    Jane Day / June 28, 2024

    It’s funny how you look forward to a Summer holiday so much to relax and recharge but don’t see what you have in your own home before you go.  You rush around, trying to get everything done and sorted before…

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Think I would quite like to stay under the duvet t Think I would quite like to stay under the duvet today. Waking up to America imploding on itself has made my heart feel so very heavy. I truly don’t understand, someone smarter than I needs to explain as I have no words. . . #myconsideredhome #cornersofmyhome #simplethingsmadebeautiful #thesimpleeveryday #ofsimplethings #ofquietmoments #theslowcollective #cornersofmyworld #mybeautifulsimplicity #slowlived #aconsideredhome #pocketsofmyhome #myhouseandhome #myhousebeautiful #myhometoinspire #slowsustainablehome #authenticliving #slowgrowndecor #makingmyhaven #mysimplystyledsquares #simplehomestyle #myslowhome
A lovely weekend was had but no matter how much I A lovely weekend was had but no matter how much I try I still don’t like Monday mornings. I do however love this chair in my kitchen. I’ve recently changed up the seating and this beauty is getting an outing. I found it in a barn and paid about £15 for it, brought it home cleaned it up and reupholstered the seat, amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it right? . . #myconsideredhome #cornersofmyhome #simplethingsmadebeautiful #thesimpleeveryday #ofsimplethings #ofquietmoments #theslowcollective #cornersofmyworld #mybeautifulsimplicity #slowlived #aconsideredhome #pocketsofmyhome #mydecorvibe #myhouseandhome #myhousebeautiful #myhometoinspire #slowsustainablehome #authenticliving #slowgrowndecor #makingmyhaven #mysimplystyledsquares #simplehomestyle #myslowhome
The weekend is nearly here, time for curling up on The weekend is nearly here, time for curling up on the sofa and switching off for a few days. I love my living room, ever evolving as the years go by. Well I’ll try my hardest to switch off anyway I’m rubbish at sitting still. Also how the heck is it November? . . #myconsideredhome #cornersofmyhome #simplethingsmadebeautiful #thesimpleeveryday #ofsimplethings #ofquietmoments #theslowcollective #cornersofmyworld #mybeautifulsimplicity #slowlived #aconsideredhome #pocketsofmyhome #mydecorvibe #myhouseandhome #myhousebeautiful #myhometoinspire #slowsustainablehome #authenticliving #slowgrowndecor #makingmyhaven #mysimplystyledsquares #simplehomestyle #myslowhome
Halloween isn’t quite the same when you don’t Halloween isn’t quite the same when you don’t have little ones. I do however have candles and a few pretty gourds dotted around the place. Time to celebrate the season without the plastic tat and copious amounts of sugar. Do you trick or treat or hunker down like me? . . candle by @verden.world & @beataheuman . . #myconsideredhome #cornersofmyhome #simplethingsmadebeautiful #thesimpleeveryday #ofsimplethings #ofquietmoments #theslowcollective #cornersofmyworld #mybeautifulsimplicity #slowlived #aconsideredhome #pocketsofmyhome #myhouseandhome #slowsustainablehome #authenticliving #slowgrowndecor #makingmyhaven #mysimplystyledsquares #simplehomestyle #myslowhome #aseasonalshift #momentsofmine
A little house tucked into the hillside, a dream m A little house tucked into the hillside, a dream maybe but you never know one day. How perfect would that be? . . #upandautumn #aseasonalshift #agameoftones #openuptoautumn #myseasonalstory #simpleandstill #theartofslowliving #livefolk #verilymoment #todaysgoodthing #myeverydaymagic #thatsdarling #thelifestylecollective #thatauthenticfeeling #flashesofdelight #momentsofmine #everydayelegance #slowlivingforlife
The perfect Autumnal cake. I love to bake, making The perfect Autumnal cake. I love to bake, making delicious treats to enjoy with a coffee after being outside for a walk or tidying in the garden. This fresh ginger and apple cake is a favourite in our house at this time of year, the recipe if you fancy making it is on the blog today. Who doesn’t like cake? . . #upandautumn #aseasonalshift #openuptoautumn #myseasonalstory #simpleandstill #theartofslowliving #livefolk #verilymoment #todaysgoodthing #myeverydaymagic #thatsdarling #thelifestylecollective #thatauthenticfeeling #momentsofmine #everydayelegance #slowlivingforlife #slowandlovely #wearestillwithstills #inmykitchen #gingerandapplecake
Wishing I was here today by the water, love this b Wishing I was here today by the water, love this boat house, how cool would it be to own a boat house. . . #smallmomentsofcalm #myhappyviews #simpleauthenticbeautiful #morningslikethese #astilllifestyle #liveunscripted #moodcollectors #momentsthatmattertome #inspiredbynature_ #naturally_imperfect #seekinspirecreate #rusticgamestrong #postitfortheaesthetic #breathepausereflect #alliseeispretty #thesimpleeveryday #natureandnourish
One of my favourite things in our kitchen is this One of my favourite things in our kitchen is this little table that I got from a car boot many moons ago for £40. I’ll never get rid of it as I love it so, the stories it could tell, where it has lived before being with me. Preloved things bring soul to a home don’t you think? . . #myconsideredhome #cornersofmyhome #simplethingsmadebeautiful #thesimpleeveryday #ofsimplethings #ofquietmoments #theslowcollective #cornersofmyworld #mybeautifulsimplicity #slowlived #aconsideredhome #pocketsofmyhome #mydecorvibe #myhouseandhome #myhousebeautiful #myhometoinspire #slowsustainablehome #authenticliving #slowgrowndecor #makingmyhaven #mysimplystyledsquares #simplehomestyle #myslowhome
Simple things, I had to take a photograph of this, Simple things, I had to take a photograph of this, everything about it made me happy. Who doesn’t like a log pile? . . #simpleandstill #theartofslowliving #verilymoment #todaysgoodthing #myeverydaymagic #thatsdarling #thelifestylecollective #mystoryoflight #thatauthenticfeeling #flashesofdelight #momentsofmine #everydayelegance #slowlivingforlife #slowandlovely #wearestillwithstills #myhappyviews #simpleauthenticbeautiful #liveunscripted #moodcollectors #momentsthatmattertome #perfectlyimperfect #aseasonalshift
On a dark Autumnal morning what better way to star On a dark Autumnal morning what better way to start the day than lighting a beautiful candle whilst slowly making coffee. The fragrance of bergamot and warm woods filling my kitchen is making my morning mood a very happy one. This candle is a very special collaboration by @verden.world and @beataheuman and it’s a welcome addition to my home. What’s your favourite autumn scent? . . Candle PR Gift . . #upandautumn #aseasonalshift #openuptoautumn #myseasonalstory #verden #beataheuman #naturalfragrance #cornersofmyhome #simplethingsmadebeautiful #thesimpleeveryday #ofsimplethings #ofquietmoments #theslowcollective #cornersofmyworld #mybeautifulsimplicity #slowlived #aconsideredhome #pocketsofmyhome #slowsustainablehome #authenticliving #slowgrowndecor #makingmyhaven #mysimplystyledsquares #simplehomestyle #myslowhome
Got to have dead crap in the house because it’s Got to have dead crap in the house because it’s Autumn right? . . #myconsideredhome #cornersofmyhome #simplethingsmadebeautiful #thesimpleeveryday #ofsimplethings #ofquietmoments #theslowcollective #cornersofmyworld #mybeautifulsimplicity #aconsideredhome #pocketsofmyhome #myhousebeautiful #slowsustainablehome #authenticliving #slowgrowndecor #makingmyhaven #mysimplystyledsquares #simplehomestyle #myslowhome #openuptoautumn #myseasonalstory
What Saturday mornings are for right? Curled up h What Saturday mornings are for right? Curled up here with coffee and books utter bliss. Whatever I end up doing today isn’t planned, we’ll just go with the flow, how about you? . . #myconsideredhome #cornersofmyhome #simplethingsmadebeautiful #thesimpleeveryday #ofsimplethings #ofquietmoments #theslowcollective #cornersofmyworld #mybeautifulsimplicity #slowlived #aconsideredhome #pocketsofmyhome #myhouseandhome #myhousebeautiful #myhometoinspire #slowsustainablehome #authenticliving #slowgrowndecor #makingmyhaven #mysimplystyledsquares #simplehomestyle #myslowhome #weekendcollection #momentsofmine

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