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Tea: The afternoon tea tradition…
Afternoon tea, the delightful tradition that is as english as the queen mother. It seems to have been around forever, yet we owe this cozy ritual to Anna Maria, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, for introducing us to Afternoon tea. … Continue reading
Posted in Afternoon tea, Corfe Castle, Dorset, Drink, England, England, Food, Hotel, Travel
Tagged Afternoon tea, Corfe castle, Dorset, England, Food, morton house hotel, Tea
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Recipe: Mince pie and a little video
In the cold months of winter, nestling up inside with a treat become a habit. At breakfast I think about lunch, and while wandering the streets of a cozy english countryside village I dream of finding the perfect little cafe … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Dorset, England, England, Food, Mince pie, Sherborne, Travel
Tagged Benjamin Hole, Christmas, England, gløgg, holiday desserts, Mince pie, mulled wine, oliver´s cafe, sherborne
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Christmas tree hunting in England…
I remember when I was a little girl heading off into the woods behind our house to chop down a christmas tree with my father. I was over the top excited and though my dad was the toughest man in … Continue reading
Video: Afternoon tea in England
After a wodnerful week in England with lots of afternoon tea, I simply have to share with you a little afternoon tea teaser that we made. We went to the coziest little tea room in a tiny countryside village filled … Continue reading
A dose of inspiration
Today I prescribe you a good dose of inspiration. It should be taken with a cup of tea and preferably in a comfortable position. The delightful side-effects should last you long into the next week. Just head on over here … Continue reading
A shop in England
I think I need to add this place to the list of places I’d like to visit this year. Don’t you just love the light? The soft natural light that so delicately adds a bit of dreamy to everything it … Continue reading
Beautiful things: window display
As a warmup for our weekly shopping spree coming up, I wanted to show you these gorgeous window displays, by a fellow Norwegian. Hege Greenall-Scholtz is an interior designer, event stylist and merchandiser living in Bath, England. She styled these … Continue reading
Posted in Beautiful things, Creativity, England, Inspiration, Interior, Table decoration
Tagged Grasse, Hege Greenall-Scholtz
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Mr Hare
Every now and then I come across a truly unique brand and Mr Hare is one of them. I am in love with leather goods with some handmade class to them. Previously I have posted about Nivaldo de Lima leather … Continue reading
Love, leather and lots more
For a week or two ago I came across a leather-goods brand that just blew me away. I fell in love, with the story behind the brand, the goods, the place and the way it was all done. But then … Continue reading
Gloriously shabby
I came across these gloriously wonderful rooms of Castle Gibson studio today and my legs went all weak in the knees. If I only had a key, I would pack my suitcase and move inn tomorrow. Alas, I don’t, yet, … Continue reading