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  • Christmas 2025,  Newsletter

    Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 5th December 2025)

    December 5, 2025 /

    A shorter Friday Letter this week, with a gentle theme on “Christmas at Heart,” a quick look at the latest festive blog post, and a preview of Episode 5 of the Seasonal Notes podcast. Thank you for reading along.

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    Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 28th November 2025)

    November 28, 2025 /

    This week’s Friday Letter is full of cosy seasonal updates — a 14th birthday, Christmas tree magic, market preparations, slow living reflections, the new December calendar, and Episode 4 of the Seasonal Notes podcast. Settle in with something warm and have a read.

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    ❄ Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 7th November, 2025)

    November 7, 2025 /

    This week’s letter is a cozy one — written by the fire on a windy November evening. I’m sharing a book that has captured my heart (The Christmas Chronicles by Nigel Slater), a few quiet reflections on wintering well, and gentle reminders to slow down, savor the season, and find comfort in simple rituals.

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    🌻 Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 22nd August, 2025)

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    🎃 Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 24th October, 2025)

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    🍂 Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 19th September, 2025)

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    🎃 Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 24th October, 2025)

    October 24, 2025 /

    In this week’s Friday Letter, I’m chatting about the ebbs and flows of motivation, confidence, and energy—and what happens when self-doubt creeps in. There’s also a cozy candle shop update, all the latest from the blog (including our Halloween deep dive!), and a lovely shout-out to a beautiful, calming Instagram account I think you’ll love.

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    Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 21st November, 2025)

    November 21, 2025
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    🍂Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 26th September, 2025)

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    🎃 Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 3rd October, 2025)

    October 3, 2025 /

    Our first October edition of Our Little Friday Letter is here, with a warm seasonal welcome, reflections from our little house, a cozy candle shop update, and this week’s theme: the beauty of the basics. Plus, you’ll find Halloween traditions, slow Sunday ideas, and a peek at what's coming up on the blog. Settle in with a cuppa and enjoy this gentle, grounding read for the season.

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    🎃 Our Little Friday Letter, (Friday, 17th October, 2025)

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    🌻Our Little Friday Letter (Friday 1st August 2025)

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    Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 21st November, 2025)

    November 21, 2025
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    🍂Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 26th September, 2025)

    September 26, 2025 /

    Finding joy and choosing kindness in a harsh world, cozy autumn rituals, slow Sunday ideas, and behind the scenes of our candle shop launch.

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    🪴 Our Little Friday Letter (11th July 2025)

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    November 14, 2025
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    🌻 Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, August 15, 2025)

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    🍂 Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 12th September, 2025)

    September 12, 2025 /

    This week’s cosy Friday Letter is all about making space for what truly matters. From slow cooker dinners to screen-free autumn evenings, seasonal self-care, and grounding home rhythms, we’re embracing a gentler pace and finding joy in the little things this September.

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    🎃 Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 24th October, 2025)

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    🌻Our Little Friday Letter (Friday 1st August 2025)

    August 1, 2025 /

    Welcome to Our Little Friday Letter — a weekly pause from Our Little House in the Country. In this edition, we explore the ritual of everyday cooking, share two new blog posts, highlight three inspiring creators, and reflect on our summer rhythm. Whether you're here for family-friendly recipes, real-life homemaking, or a little reminder to slow down — you'll find it all in this week's letter.

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    🎃 Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 24th October, 2025)

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    🍂 Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 19th September, 2025)

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    Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 21st November, 2025)

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