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My New Loose Tea Selection
Tea has always been a lifelong passion of mine. Tea really does start the day off right. As a child I always loved tea, I can remember as a young child I would…
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Bee-autiful: 5 Wildflowers that bees love
It is true that bees need our help. Most bees will visit most wildflowers to rest their weary wings and power up on their pollen, but just like us, bees have their favourite…
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Royally good Jubilee Party Food Ideas
As we all get ready for the long bank holiday for the Platinum Jubilee there is no harm in getting some ideas ready for your Jubilee table spreads. There are many different and…
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The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
All coming together There is such a wonderful atmosphere around the UK at the moment as we approach the Platinum Jubilee of our Queen’s reign on the throne, 70 glorious years. Many towns…
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Decoupage
The word decoupage comes from Middle French decouper, meaning to cut out or cut from something. The origin of decoupage is thought to be tomb art. Nomadic tribes used cut-out felts to decorate the…
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Visit to Highclere Castle
Myself and my partner travelled recently to Highclere Castle, in Hampshire with friends. To millions of other fans around the world best known as ‘Downton Abbey’. The estate dates back to 749 when an Anglo-Saxon…
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Rose Petal Tea Loaf
Seen this recipe online on another bloggers account and liked the art of blending tea with an afternoon treat. I brought his trio of tea that he recently launched on Nicolasfairford.com and the…