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    10 Gentle Ways to Wake Up Your Home After Winter

    February 13, 2026 /

    As winter slowly loosens its grip, our homes often need a gentle nudge too. These simple, low-pressure ideas help wake up your space with light, freshness, and ease — no big overhaul required.

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    Our Little Friday Letter | Friday, 13th February 2026

    February 13, 2026 /

    This fortnight’s Little Friday Letter reflects on continuing softly through February, midlife steadiness, seasonal living, everyday rituals, and slow rhythms at home. A gentle pause with reflections from the blog, archives, and small moments that shape ordinary days.

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    Seasonal Inspiration,  Spring

    12 Gentle Signs Spring Is Slowly Returning

    February 11, 2026 /

    Spring rarely arrives all at once. Instead, it tiptoes in through small, gentle changes — lighter mornings, soft buds, and subtle shifts in the air. Here are twelve quiet signs that the season is slowly beginning to turn.

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    Learning to Begin Again

    February 10, 2026 /

    Learning to begin again doesn’t mean something went wrong. Often, it means something inside you has changed. In this reflective midlife essay, I explore why starting over isn’t failure — why so many of us quietly begin again without announcements or apologies — and how choosing a new direction can be an act of wisdom, not weakness. Rooted in seasonal living, real life, and lived experience, this post is for anyone who feels the pull to pause, reassess, and try again… gently.

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    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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    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 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

    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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    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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    Slow and Intentional Living,  Winter

    Winter Well: Nourishing Mind, Body & Soul

    January 18, 2026 /

    Slow down and nourish yourself this January. From warm food and gentle movement to mindful rest and cozy home rituals, this post shares simple, soulful ways to winter well—body, mind, and soul.

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It’s wild and windy here again today. Rain against the windows. Weather warnings. The kind of morning that calls for a candle, a cup of coffee, and a little quiet work at the laptop. Slow down is a word we’ve all heard a thousand times — sometimes softly, sometimes loudly, sometimes as something we think we should do. This is your midweek check-in. Slowing down is often sold as an escape. Monday evening already. Good morning, happy Monday. Happy new week to you all. It’s a glorious Sunday afternoon here. There’s something about mid-February. Good morning, happy Valentine’s Day ❤️

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