Blog | slow & simple

Slow photography embraces the ethos of being fully present and intentional with your craft. Here’s how to develop your own reflective style.

A guide to eco-friendly jewellery brands and accessories made for country living aligned with slow living enthusiasts in the UK.

It’s entirely understandable to want to look your best, and even beautifully blend in with fashion norms. However, it doesn’t have to be at the cost of the environment or continuing to support brands that lack ethical practices towards their employees and resources. It’s all about finding a timeless style that’s away from trends, and here’s how you can do it.

Slow living is perfect for parents. After all, your children are only young for a few brief moments in time. Practicing slow living with your kids lets them enjoy their youth while you savour each precious second of their growth. However, embracing the movement takes intention and forethought. Here are some steps to take to practice slow living with kids.

We all love the idea of finding a special item we can wear time and time again, knowing that our hard-earned money has been well-spent. And we’re being environmentally conscious at the same time. But what exactly is an investment piece? How do you style them to make sure you’re getting the most out of your purchase? Here’s everything you need to know.

For something that in theory is so simple, why do we find keeping a journal so difficult? Alexandra Sebire has some valuable tips to develop a successful daily journaling practice.

Slow down in a busy world. Jo Dymock from Ochre & Flax shares her favourite five ways to create calm in your day, in small and manageable ways.

These beautiful magazines are not only a feast for the eye, but offer lovely ideas and inspiration for slow and seasonal living too.

‘Green Friday’ promotes mindful gift shopping that is less harmful to the environment. Here are 6 green(er) ways to go about your Christmas shopping.

Amy Bateman talks about the importance of looking at our wellbeing in a holistic way and shares simple ways towards a more holistic lifestyle.

Inspiring reflection from Vanessa Simpson about how the thread of her life’s encounters and events remind her of the game of connecting the dots.

Lynne is a coach and nature-lover, living in Oxfordshire. After working as a nurse in the NHS, and some time in the charity sector, she is now setting up her coaching practice: helping women who feel lost in their own lives to reconnect to themselves and the life they truly want.