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Our Little Friday Letter | Friday, 26th June 2026
Welcome back to Our Little Friday Letter. This week I'm sharing reflections from our recent trip to France, what slowing down reminded me about summer, the response to the Summer Bucket List printable, and a first look at the new Gentle July calendar. Pop the kettle on and join me for a cosy catch-up.
- Intentional living, Midlife Reflections, Parenting and Family Life, Seasonal Inspiration, Slow and Intentional Living, Summer, Tuesday Essays
What a Few Weeks in France Reminded Me About Slow Living
After a few wonderful weeks in France, I returned home with a renewed appreciation for slow living, family time, creativity, and the beauty of simple summer days. Here's what this year's holiday reminded me about what really matters.
- Intentional living, Parenting and Family Life, Seasonal Inspiration, Slow and Intentional Living, Summer
What I Want This Summer to Feel Like
A gentle and reflective summer essay about slowing down, embracing intentional living, and creating a calmer, more meaningful season. From quiet mornings and slower family rhythms to peaceful evenings, emotional wellbeing, connection, and ordinary summer joy, this post explores what it truly means to create a summer that feels good while you’re actually living it.
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The Quiet Joy of an Ordinary Summer Day
A gentle and reflective essay about slow summer living, quieter family rhythms, intentional days, and finding joy in ordinary moments. From early morning tea and journaling to open windows, late evening walks, sleepy teenagers, outdoor living, and slower routines, this post explores the emotional relief and beauty of a calmer, more meaningful summer season rooted in presence, connection, and everyday life.
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30 Joyful Moments for June
Slow down and savour the season with this gentle guide to Joyful June. Discover 30 simple, uplifting moments you can weave into your everyday life — designed to bring calm, clarity, and a little spark of joy to your summer days.
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Our Little Friday Letter | 22nd May 2026
This week’s little letter is all about the emotional atmosphere I want this summer to hold — slower mornings, calmer evenings, less pressure, more connection, and ordinary joyful moments that don’t need to be perfect to matter.
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🪴 Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 18th July 2025)
Inside this week’s Friday Letter: slow summer days, a heartfelt blog post on what slow living really means, a peek at our new equestrian life section, and a few of my favourite corners of the internet lately — plus a little cringe about my first affiliate Story!
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🪴 Our Little Friday Letter (11th July 2025)
A slow and thoughtful Friday letter from Our Little House in the Country — with real life summer reflections, gentle goal setting, small seasonal joys, and a peek at what’s new on the blog and in the shop.