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Christmas 2025, Intentional living, Seasonal Inspiration, Slow and Intentional Living, Winter

The Beauty of Doing Less

As the year gathers pace, it can be easy to slip into overdrive — but there’s real beauty in doing less. This gentle reminder invites you to pause before the…

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November 18, 2025
Intentional living, Slow and Intentional Living

Coffee Break Thoughts: On Living Well in Real Life

A gentle, chatty Friday reflection on living well in real life—finding calm in busy days, embracing creativity without burnout, and letting your week unfold with ease.

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April 4, 2025
Intentional living, Slow and Intentional Living

What is Slow Living? The Beginner’s Guide to Intentional Living

What is slow living—and how do we begin to embrace it in the middle of a busy, modern life? In this gentle first step of our Beginner’s Guide to Slow…

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April 13, 2025
Intentional living, Seasonal Inspiration, Slow and Intentional Living, Winter

Why Winter Teaches Us to Rest

Winter reminds us to pause, soften, and restore. Why Winter Teaches Us to Rest shares lessons from nature’s quiet rhythm and practical ways to embrace rest — from slower routines…

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January 6, 2026
Autumn, Intentional living, Seasonal Inspiration

10 Ways to Save Money This Autumn While Still Enjoying It

Autumn doesn’t have to be expensive. Here are 10 slow, intentional ways to save money this season — from seasonal cooking and wardrobe refreshes to cosy nights in and free…

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August 24, 2025
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    Intentional living,  Seasonal Inspiration,  Self-care Calendars,  Winter

    28 Gentle Acts of Kindness for February

    January 27, 2026 /

    February invites us to move a little more slowly and a little more kindly. This gentle calendar offers 28 simple acts of kindness — towards yourself, others, and the wider world — designed to bring warmth, connection, and light to everyday life, without pressure or expectation.

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    Seasonal Inspiration

    10 Cosy Habits to Carry from Winter into Spring

    February 5, 2026 /

    As winter begins to loosen its grip and spring quietly approaches, it can be tempting to rush headfirst into change. But this gentle transition is an invitation to carry what’s been nourishing and grounding into the lighter months ahead. In this post, I’m sharing ten cosy habits worth holding onto as we move from winter into spring — simple, low-cost, real-life rituals that keep days feeling calm, warm, and connected, even as the season shifts.

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  • Soft golden fairy lights glowing in a dimly lit room, symbolising warmth, gratitude, and everyday magic.
    Intentional living,  Slow and Intentional Living,  Winter

    How to Create Everyday Magic

    February 3, 2026 /

    Everyday magic isn’t something you find — it’s something you create through presence, gratitude, and attention. This reflective post explores how to rediscover wonder in the ordinary moments of life.

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    Five Quiet Ways I’m Moving Through February

    February 1, 2026 /

    February can feel heavy, quiet, and unsettled — not quite the beginning we’re promised, and not fully winter either. In this reflective Sunday post, I share five quiet ways I’m moving through February with less pressure and more care. This isn’t about productivity or fresh starts, but about staying steady in late winter, tending to energy gently, and allowing the season to be exactly what it is.

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  • Meaningful Valentine’s Day gestures that don’t cost money
    Seasonal Inspiration,  Spring,  Winter

    10 Meaningful Valentine’s Gestures That Don’t Cost a Thing

    January 31, 2026 /

    Thoughtful Valentine’s gestures don’t have to cost money. These gentle ideas focus on care and connection.

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    Our Little Friday Letter – Friday, 30th January 2026

    January 30, 2026 /

    A gentle end-of-January Friday letter from our little house in the country, sharing winter reflections, kindness, slow living, and seasonal rhythms.

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  • A gentle spring reading list featuring seasonal and intentional living books, styled with open pages and fresh spring flowers.
    Seasonal Inspiration,  Slow and Intentional Living,  Spring

    A Gentle Spring Reading List for Seasonal, Intentional Living

    January 29, 2026 /

    Spring invites us to slow down, notice, and re-emerge gently. This curated spring reading list brings together books on seasonal living, slow philosophy, nature connection, home, and quiet renewal — perfect for moving from winter into lighter days with intention.

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  • Quiet ways to mark Valentine’s Day at home with gentle, meaningful rituals
    Seasonal Inspiration,  Spring,  Winter

    Quiet Ways to Mark Valentine’s Day at Home

    January 29, 2026 /

    Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be big or busy. These quiet ideas help you mark it gently at home.

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    Seasonal Inspiration,  Spring,  Winter

    25 Simple Pleasures for Early Spring

    January 28, 2026 /

    Early spring arrives quietly. These 25 simple pleasures help you notice and enjoy the season as it slowly unfolds.

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  • Gentle ways to reset your energy after winter, early spring crocuses emerging through frost
    Seasonal Inspiration,  Spring,  Winter

    10 Gentle Ways to Reset Your Energy After Winter

    January 26, 2026 /

    Feeling low-energy after winter? These gentle, realistic ideas help you reset slowly and naturally as spring approaches.

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