Category Archives: kate’s photos

how to make: traditional english crumpets

Do you mind if we talk about assumptions for a minute? We’re all guilty of looking at a person and making snap decisions – stereotypical or not. Usually, I try to be self aware enough to know what people might … Continue reading

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april, instagrammed

There are three things you could assume from a casual scroll through my Instagram feed for April: I live in Morocco; I’m a crazy cat lady; and I eat all day every day, non-stop, 24/7. Yes, last month was epic, but … Continue reading

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the decorating diaries: it’s the little things

A few years ago, when I was really struggling with writer’s block, a friend introduced me to SARK and her method of micromovements. The basic premise: break things down into tiny actions and before too long your your task will … Continue reading

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march, instagrammed + plus a little introspection

March is over – and what a month it was. You may have noticed that I didn’t post as often as I had been. Backing off so quickly wasn’t a conscious decision, but was one that was a long time … Continue reading

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on chanel, beauty and enduring style

Last week, when I posted my Chanel handbag, a reader said she was surprised that I owned something so girly. This made me giggle. Coco Chanel, the very bastion of androgyny, wore men’s suits and incorporated masculine tailoring into her … Continue reading

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february, instagrammed

I’m back from St Lucia all bright and bendy and happy to take stock. February was a beautiful mess of food and fashion and friends, oh my. Cooking, meeting up with chefs (stand-by for awesome post on cooking with Masterchef’s … Continue reading

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how to make: super spicy mango chutney

Over the past couple of weeks we’ve received mangos in our fruit and veg box. It’s the middle of winter. Go figure. Anyway, since we’ve been spending lots of time away from the house, they weren’t being eaten (shock, horror). And, … Continue reading

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how to make: raspberry and yoghurt pancakes

This morning I woke up in a bit of a funk. I’m putting it down to working 37 days straight without a holiday and the fact that last night I had to sit through the first half of Eugene Onegin … Continue reading

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happy weekend

How’s your weekend shaping up? I’m looking down the lens at the same-old-same-old: extreme, paint-in-my-hair DIY, lunch with friends and a recital. Nothing to complain about, but I’d relish some time to hang out on my sofa and watch the … Continue reading

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january, instagrammed

One of my resolutions for 2013 was to make more stuff – and January got off to a cracking start. If you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed that I’ve been using the hashtag #365DIY. Yes, I’m aiming … Continue reading

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