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Home & Garden, We Are ReadingMarch 3, 2015

First Ladies of Gardening by Heidi Howcroft

By Amanda

Some of the most inspirational women in gardening are listed in this lovely new book by Heidi Howcroft, with images by Marianne Majerus. From Mary Keen and Helen Dillon, Gill Richardson, Rosanna James and Sue Whittington, 14 new and experienced… Read More

Art & CultureFebruary 6, 2015

Cultural Crawl: good things to see in February

By Amanda

Did you read in the comments on yesterday’s post on Soft Living, that the Danish have a word for this? It’s ‘hygge’, so let’s make February a ‘hygge’ month and be nice to ourselves. Make some time for ‘hygging’ while… Read More