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Elle

A Midwinter Walk

The joy of winter walking: no matter the weather this winter, you'll be sure to find us out, seeking moments to enjoy a chilly walk.

Sam

Festive Leftovers: Pasta with Salmon, Cream and Dill

It's mid-January, and the kitchen is still stuffed with leftovers from over-enthusiastic Christmas preparation. Drastic action is required!

Sam & Elle

7 Small Steps Towards Sustainability for 2020

For 2020, we have set ourselves seven environmental resolutions, to sit alongside our usual personal ones.

Elle

Star of Wonder

These magical, simple origami stars will offer a wonderful attractive homemade touch to your Christmas decorations.

Sam

Autumnal Walks and Found Treasures

Found treasures – each unique and many temporary – offer a beauty and significance that no shop bought ornament could begin to imitate.

Sam & Elle

An Autumnal Harvest: Blackthorn & Sloe Gin

Autumn advances. A walk to the nearest post box became an impromptu foraging expedition: sloes picked for making gin for Christmas gifts.

Sam & Elle

Welcome to the sloe life

Our story is a familiar one. You have a full-time job with long working hours, and you have a lengthy, stressful commute. Your working...

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