hygge, winter

Winter chocolate

It's a thing, winter chocolate is most definitely a thing. We have hot chocolate, advent calendars, Lindt Christmas decorations and teddies not to mention warm melting lava cakes (curtesy of Kaja)! When I was in France last week I had so much hot soya chocolate (and normal milky chocolate as apparently dairy-free isn't a well-known… Continue reading Winter chocolate

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Candles will never be dull

I would bet that every single person who reads this post has candles in their home or has owned them at some point or another. Candles used to be used for light, warmth and in some cases as signals and have been around for over 5,000 years. They were often made of tallow (animal fat)… Continue reading Candles will never be dull

New year

New Year – top 10

Every year we end one to start another. All things come to a natural end and all things are born fresh and new from somewhere. For most people, New Year is a time to start fresh and change attitudes, jobs, houses, start families, get pets or travel around the world even. For me it's an… Continue reading New Year – top 10

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Pets at Christmas

I am pretty sure our dogs, cats and small little pets don't have the faintest idea what we are doing come December. We cover our house in lights, tinsel and all sorts of decorations not to mention adding a beautiful green (or pink perhaps) tree for our cats to jump on and burry themselves in. Dogs… Continue reading Pets at Christmas

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The Gift of Christmas Magic

It's a well known fact amongst all who know me that I simply adore the festivities that Christmas brings! It's the little things I love. The fun in finding gifts for loved ones, seeing the decorations go up all over the world, enjoying endless Christmas parties, dinners and snuggling up under great big blankets sipping… Continue reading The Gift of Christmas Magic

Baking with Lucy

Homely hygge

Home is a very important word. It can mean a variation of things to different people at different times. It can be used to describe objects, places and people alike. For me home is where I feel myself, relaxed and happy. Often somewhere I kick back in my pyjamas and drink tea! I use it… Continue reading Homely hygge