Year: 2020

what is slow living?

what is slow living?

The term ‘slow’ pops up everywhere these days. There’s talk of slow living. Slow food. Slow fashion. Slow travel. Slow cities. Slow education. But what does it mean? Scroll to: defining ‘slow’ the origins: slow food ‘slow’ movements today defining ‘slow’ If you’re confused about the definition of ‘slow’, that’s understandable – the term doesn’t …

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how to make chilli jam (and bonus sweet chilli sauce)

how to make chilli jam (and bonus sweet chilli sauce)

Did you take up gardening during lockdown? Do you, by any chance, have mounds of chillies and tomatoes that you’re wondering what to do with? You’re not alone – during lockdown, companies saw record levels of seed sales and the ONS reported a 147% increase in time spent doing DIY and gardening. Tomatoes were one …

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my top five reasons for shopping vintage

my top five reasons for shopping vintage

To celebrate Second-Hand September and the birth of my blog, I thought I’d kick things off with my top five reasons for shopping second-hand. With countless vintage shops and sellers popping up, and high-street retailers, influencers, and celebrities backing second-hand in some form or another, it’s becoming easier than ever to get your fix. If …

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