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  • A gentle Sunday reset for late winter with soft snowdrops, offering simple ways to support yourself and create calm when the season still feels heavy.
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    A Gentle Sunday Reset for Late Winter

    February 15, 2026 /

    Late winter can feel heavy — the decorations are down, the new year energy has faded, and spring still feels a little way off. This gentle Sunday reset is not about doing more or fixing your life, but about creating small pockets of calm that support you through the week ahead. Think soft rhythms, kind choices, and one or two simple things that make life feel more manageable as winter slowly loosens its grip.

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  • A cozy winter evening at home — a steaming mug, an open sketchbook, soft lamplight, and a candle glowing beside it.
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    The Art of Staying In

    January 25, 2026 /

    As winter settles in, it’s time to celebrate the art of staying home. From creativity to connection, this reflective post invites you to rediscover the quiet joy and wonder found in a cozy, creative season.

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  • A steaming mug of tea on a windowsill beside rain-streaked glass, soft lamplight glowing in the background.
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    Finding Joy in the Grey Days

    January 23, 2026 /

    Grey skies and short days don’t have to mean gloom. This reflective post explores cozy rituals, gentle mindset shifts, and small everyday joys that make winter brighter.

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  • A frosted tree branch sparkling in the early morning light, symbolising winter’s quiet stillness and the beauty of slowing down.
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    The Wisdom of Seasonal Slowness

    January 22, 2026 /

    Winter invites us to slow down, rest, and restore. This reflective post explores how the natural rhythm of the season can guide us toward more mindful, intentional living — and why slowing down is an act of quiet strength.

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  • A frost-covered garden on a winter morning, with bare branches sparkling in pale sunlight.
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    Slow Living Lessons from the Winter Garden

    January 20, 2026 /

    As frost settles on the quiet garden, nature reminds us that rest is not wasted time. This reflective post explores slow living lessons from the winter garden — simplicity, rhythm, care, and trust in renewal.

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  • A steaming cup of tea, a knitted blanket, and a candle glowing softly beside an open book on a wooden table.
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    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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  • A warm morning light spilling over a mug of coffee beside a candle, symbolising the calm rhythm of winter mornings and evenings.
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    Winter Mornings, Winter Evenings

    January 8, 2026 /

    Dark mornings and early nights can make winter feel endless, but there’s beauty in this slower rhythm. Learn how to embrace winter’s light and dark with mindful routines, cozy rituals, and a gentler pace.

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  • A journal, pen, and cup of coffee on a wooden table lit by morning light, symbolising reflection and gentle new beginnings.
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    A January of Intentions, Not Resolutions

    January 2, 2026 /

    Forget strict resolutions — this January, set gentle intentions instead. Learn how to align your year with peace, purpose, and seasonal rhythm in this reflective slow-living guide.

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  • A soft purple dawn over snow-dusted trees with the blog title “A Gentle Reset for the New Year – Calm, pressure-free ways to begin January with intention – calendar included”.
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    A Gentle Reset for the New Year: 31 Days of Calm & Clarity (Free January Calendar)

    December 28, 2025 /

    Step gently into the new year with this slow, mindful reset. A Gentle Reset for the New Year includes a free printable January calendar featuring 31 simple daily ideas — small, doable ways to reconnect with yourself, your rhythms, and the season ahead.

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    Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 14th November, 2025)

    November 14, 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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Busy term time doesn’t need fixing — Good morning, happy Saturday. 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.

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