From The Pumpkin Patch
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All The Books I Read In 2025
2025 is coming to an end, and it’s become a tradition for me to revisit all the books I read over the past year. My goal was to read 25 books, and I ended up reading 22. I’m pretty happy… Continue reading
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6 Ways To Decorate For Christmas On A Budget
I have some very exciting news. My little sister is getting married next year! My husband and I have booked our flights to New Zealand, where my family live, and needless to say I am extremely excited. But this does… Continue reading
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Get Your Head Where Your Feet Are
I had a nice moment today. My husband and I have been celebrating Thanksgiving for the past eight years, even though we’re both British and live in London. It’s an opportunity to mark the end of the autumn months and… Continue reading
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In A World Where There Are Octobers
A love letter to October, my favourite month of all. The last of the late-summer sunlight melting like butter on the ground, sinking into the leaves that now cover the paths. Cravings for root vegetables and soups, kitchen countertops cluttered… Continue reading
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An Early Autumn Day In Paris
Living in London means some of the most fabulous cities in the world are just a short trip away. I’ve always wanted to visit Paris for a day, simply to drink hot chocolate and take in the sights before heading… Continue reading
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How To Make The Blair Witch Project Stick Figures
The Blair Witch Project was one of the first horror films I ever saw. I had recently started high school, and one of my new friends planned a sleepover. As 13-year-olds, that meant junk food, gossiping about boys and watching… Continue reading
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Autumn Begins in September
If you follow the meteorological calendar, autumn begins on September 1st. It’s a fact. It’s science. And really, when you think about it, it makes sense. Why confine autumn to October, where it shares the spotlight with Halloween? Or November,… Continue reading
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6 Ways I’m Preparing For Autumn
The days are almost imperceptibly shorter, the shadows are just that little bit longer and the sunlight has taken on a golden hue. Late summer has arrived on a warm wind, and that can only mean one thing. Autumn is… Continue reading
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My Favourite Bookish Reading Accessories
I’m a bookworm at heart. As a little girl I always had my nose in a book, and dreamed of writing my own stories someday. I fell out of love with reading when I became an adult, but found my… Continue reading
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How To Make An Embroidered Bookmark
This weekend was another long one, as we had Monday off for the May Bank Holiday. The morning dawned grey and chilly, so my friend and I decided to do some crafting. We’re both big readers, so it seemed only… Continue reading
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