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…
View Post
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…
View Post
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…
View Post
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…
View Post