- Christmas, Intentional living, Seasonal Inspiration, Self-care Calendars, Slow and Intentional Living, Winter
31 Ways to Slow Down and Savour December: The Calendar for Advent and Beyond
A gentle, intentional guide through December — from festive joys and acts of kindness to quiet reflections and mindful pauses. The Calendar for Advent and Beyond offers 31 simple ideas to help you slow down, savour the season, and carry calm into the new year.
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Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 21st November, 2025)
This week’s Friday Letter from Our Little House in the Country is full of gentle slow-living reflections, Christmas preparations, candle shop updates, and a look ahead to what’s coming on the blog — plus a little chat about Seasonal Notes, the new podcast. Pour something warm and settle in.
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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 festive season, pare things back, and savour what matters most.
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Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 14th November, 2025)
This week’s Friday Letter comes from a house in cheerful disarray, with thoughts on holding steady during messy seasons, cosy winter rhythms, new blog posts, and a little candle update.
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❄ Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 7th November, 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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20 Screen-Free Christmas Evening Ideas
Turn off the screens and turn up the joy with 20 screen-free Christmas evening ideas for the whole family. From baking together to candlelit dinners, festive crafts, and heart-to-heart chats by the fire, these simple ideas help you reconnect and savor the season without digital distractions.
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25 Festive Christmas Drinks: Hot, Cold, Alcoholic & Family-Friendly
Get inspired with 25 festive Christmas drinks to suit every taste — from warming mulled wine and creamy eggnog to sparkling mocktails and spiced hot chocolate. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a quiet night by the fire, this list has a delicious drink for every moment of the season.
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🎃 Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 31st October, 2025)
Our final October letter from Our Little House — with Halloween reflections, winter well-being inspiration, a Christmas candle giveaway, and cozy updates from our first market.
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🎃 Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 10th October, 2025)
From slow autumn walks and cosy candle-making to the little ways we nourish body, mind, and soul — this week’s letter is full of everyday comforts.
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25 Slow Sunday Activities for Autumn and Winter
25 slow Sunday activities for autumn and winter—cosy, intentional ideas to make Sundays restful, grounding, and joyful. Perfect for families, couples, or solo time.
