Books have always been a huge part of my life. In fact, they’ve been my companions through some of my most formative years, and I don’t think I could ever live without them. When we first moved to Portugal, it wasn’t as easy to get my hands on English books,…
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The Algarve has been my home since 1986, when my family moved here from England. I was just ten years old at the time, and to say it was a culture shock would be an understatement. Coming from a small town in Yorkshire, where grey skies and drizzle were the…
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Welcome to another Songful Style challenge! If you’re new here, Songful Style is a fun monthly series where my fabulous co-hosts, Shelbee from Shelbee on the Edge and Marsha from Marsha in the Middle, and I put together outfits inspired by a song. Last month, we styled Pleasant Valley Sunday…
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I’ve decided to take on the A to Z Blogging Challenge this year! If you haven’t heard of it before, it’s a fun (and slightly mad) blogging challenge where participants write a blog post every day throughout April—except Sundays—following the letters of the alphabet. I actually took part in this…
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Living in Portugal has given me a deep appreciation for the country’s natural treasures, and two materials that stand out both for their beauty and sustainability are cork and olive wood. From their eco-friendly properties to their unique aesthetic and even their connection to magic and mindfulness, these materials fit…
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Welcome back to another Tell Us About post! Last month, we explored the theme of Ways to Show Love, and this month, our topic is Reinvention, chosen by the lovely MK. Reinvention is something that happens to all of us at some point in our lives—sometimes intentionally, sometimes unexpectedly. Let’s…
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