Slow Living in the English Countryside
A warm welcome to my blog. I share slow, seasonal living, and cosy cottage inspiration from the English countryside, based on my own life and style lessons.
Together with my husband, Andrei, we raise two children and run a small candle business. I love nature, writing, baking, and my favourite season is Autumn.
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Blog categories:
All Posts | AUTUMN COUNTDOWN 2026 | Slow Living | Getting Started | English Cottage Decor | Adriana's Diary | Spiritual Meaning of the Seasons | Monthly "To-Do" Lists
Short story
"The Waiting Light" Cosy Mystery
By seasons:
Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter
Past series:
A Slow Start to 2026 | Autumn 2025 Countdown
Upcoming: late June until September - Autumn countdown 2026
Seasonal Slow Living Videos
Slow Living in January: Cosy Winter Seasonal Livingt
As we're now in the depths of Winter, it's time to embrace the cosiness of my home. The frosty mornings here in Somerset, UK, have been truly enchanting and I'm...
Slow Living in January: Cosy Winter Seasonal Li...
As we're now in the depths of Winter, it's time to embrace the cosiness of my home. The frosty mornings here in Somerset, UK, have been truly enchanting and I'm...
How to Find Joy in the Ordinary Lifet
The beginning of the year is a perfect time to reset ourselves and go back to simple living, setting ourselves up for a peaceful and wholesome year ahead. We've had some...
How to Find Joy in the Ordinary Life
The beginning of the year is a perfect time to reset ourselves and go back to simple living, setting ourselves up for a peaceful and wholesome year ahead. We've had some...
Simple Ways to Embrace Slow Living in Everyday Lifet
Simple is best! I’ve come to the realisation that true luxuries in life are a safe home, a loving family, and, of course, good health. As winter settles over the...
Simple Ways to Embrace Slow Living in Everyday ...
Simple is best! I’ve come to the realisation that true luxuries in life are a safe home, a loving family, and, of course, good health. As winter settles over the...
Cosy Cottage Crafts: DIY Sewing Pincushion Tutorialt
Slow living encourages hobbies that make you forget to check your phone and sewing and embroidery are definitely among them! I've made this cute little pin cushion more as a...
Cosy Cottage Crafts: DIY Sewing Pincushion Tuto...
Slow living encourages hobbies that make you forget to check your phone and sewing and embroidery are definitely among them! I've made this cute little pin cushion more as a...
Cosy Cottage Baking: Irresistible Chocolate Muffin Recipet
Who doesn't love a good, fluffy chocolate muffin? This is one of those recipes that makes everyone happy; at least, it does in my family. With their rustic feel, they...
Cosy Cottage Baking: Irresistible Chocolate Muf...
Who doesn't love a good, fluffy chocolate muffin? This is one of those recipes that makes everyone happy; at least, it does in my family. With their rustic feel, they...
Slow Living in the New Year: Setting Gentle Intentionst
As we enter the New Year, the echoes of festivities go quiet, and peace settles over the natural world. A slow living lifestyle follows the rhythm of nature, which is very...
Slow Living in the New Year: Setting Gentle Int...
As we enter the New Year, the echoes of festivities go quiet, and peace settles over the natural world. A slow living lifestyle follows the rhythm of nature, which is very...