Here is our all-time favourite slow cooker minted lamb stew with dumplings. This warming winter dish cooks slowly while you get on with your day — in fact, we often make it when we’re out driving a narrowboat for the day. Note: I first shared this slow cooker lamb and mint stew in December 2019 … Read more
It takes very little to turn a simple plastic planter into a charming beach-inspired vignette. Use pebbles and a few small keepsakes from past vacations to create a coastal display that brings a touch of Mediterranean charm to your patio or windowsill. Where I grew up in Greece, beaches are covered in smooth, colored pebbles … Read more
A low‑carb, keto-friendly, creamy yet chunky cauliflower and courgette soup that’s full of flavor — and it doesn’t require a blender or a soup maker. When you’re living or travelling on a narrowboat, kitchen space and power can be limited. That often means relying on simple pans and basic tools rather than electric appliances. A … Read more
Many people are already sharing Christmas posts, but as a devoted autumn lover, I’m not ready to let go of fall yet. During a recent walk through the neighborhood I gathered a handful of colorful leaves, and I couldn’t resist bringing them home to preserve their warm tones. This simple DIY framed leaf project is … Read more
In this guide I show how to make a wooden maple leaf trivet from a pine offcut using a jigsaw and a router for the vein detail. I also suggest alternative tools if you don’t have the exact ones I use. This project makes a lovely seasonal gift and can be scaled down to create … Read more
A Road Trip to the Mountains Several weeks ago my husband and I set off on a short drive to his village high in the mountains, about two hours from our town. It was a perfect spring day and the kind of drive we always enjoy: winding roads, changing light, and that sense of leaving … Read more
Here I show how to wrap a kitchen door with white high-gloss Fablon. My door had lost its original glossy surface and revealed a dull matte finish underneath. Replacing the door would have cost around £70, so I repaired it using an £8 roll of Fablon. When I fitted a utility kitchen recently I realised … Read more
Living in my small coastal town means blue seas and olive groves, but not much of the classic autumn scenery most of us imagine. I wanted to bring fall into my home, but local decor options were sparse. A visit to the neighborhood “Euro Store” yielded a disappointing little cluster of fake, squash-shaped ornaments attached … Read more
Valentine’s Day Wooden Gift Box I’m joining a group of blogger friends to bring you Valentine’s Day inspiration and a link party. My contribution is a Valentine’s Day Wooden Gift Box—a simple upcycle project that turns an old cigar box into a sweet, usable gift container. The link party runs through February 13th, so there’s … Read more
My Vileda spray mop review with instructions and how we use it to clean laminate flooring without damaging it with water. After installing new laminate flooring in my kitchen, I was cautious about how to clean it without causing damage. Even during renovation I noticed a few chips and areas that raised slightly (one was … Read more