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Christmas Countdown: Baylis & Harding’s (home) comfort and joy

written by angelinavc

November 19, 2018

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Branche d’Olive: inspired by the heritage of France and beyond

by angelinavc October 14, 2018

Transporting me to the sun-drenched fields of Provence and filling my home with the aromas of southern France is this gorgeous Green Fig Candle from Branche d’Olive, £25. Inspired by…

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More Sleep Please, and tea is good, too, with Kikki K

by angelinavc August 20, 2018

Sometimes in life, it’s not the big gestures that matter, but, rather, it is the little rituals that are the most comforting. A cup of perfectly brewed tea in a…

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Today’s Powerful Postcard... Swirling mists and

Today’s Powerful Postcard...
Swirling mists and manicured lawns – this image sums up a quintessential winter morning in England. Captured out of the window of the Lady Astor Suite at Clivedon, perhaps the UK's most glorious country-house-hotel – this sums up the nostalgia, elegance and privilege of a stay in such an historic – and infamous – place. When it comes to hotels, no-one does country-house living like the Brits. The heritage, the attention to detail, the back-stories and the beautiful settings – like this parterre shrouded in morning fog – are not to be matched elsewhere. As a travel writer, I feel lucky that I have been able to stay in a few and have had the chance to nose around these incredible houses. #powerfulpostcards #howtheotherhalfusedtolive #countryhousehotel #uktravel #travelwriter #travelmemories

Continuing my Powerful Postcards series... The sun

Continuing my Powerful Postcards series...
The sun starts to go down on a Devon beach... This is Saunton Sands, on the North Devon coast, taken from a trip I did with my sister and boys two summers ago. The days were long, filled with games on the beach, wandering around small villages, finding the ultimate cream tea and eating sandwich lunches by the sea. The evenings were light until late. Steaming-hot fish and chips, piquant with too much salt and vinegar, tasted sublime while looking at this view,. We chatted until late and relished our time together. Even at the height of summer, you could find space and distance on the beach – away from others. But, of course, that wasn't in our minds back then. Instead, we wanted to recreate some idyllic days for our boys to remember for ever – playing with their cousins, having too many ice creams and going to bed late. This year, the holiday season will be different to that which any of us has ever known. But soon I hope we can return to these simple days of pleasure. Until then, we can remember and feel lucky we had these experiences. To quote Kate Bush: Some moments that I’ve had. Some moments of pleasure... #powerfulpostcards #devon #family #travel #travelwriter #travelmemories #katebush

Welcome to Cow Wreck Beach on Anegada Island in th

Welcome to Cow Wreck Beach on Anegada Island in the British Virgin Islands. When I visited three years ago, a simple beach bar was the only thing on the island. And it took my breath away. You could walk along the isolated beach, amid large conch shells and scuttling crabs, and take a dip into the most glorious sea you ever did see. After I left, Hurricane Irma hit and this region was devastated. Three years on, and progress is being made across the islands. Anegada is no longer semi-deserted, there are thatched cottages where you can stay, with a view that is priceless. For some, this is a shame. For others, it’s called survival. The world never stands still. It keeps turning, keeps inventing, and evolving. Even through the worst times, we keep moving on. #powerfulpostcards #bvi #anegada #islands #bestviews #travelwriter #travelmemories

Today, my Powerful Postcards feels bittersweet. I

Today, my Powerful Postcards feels bittersweet. I want to remain optimistic, but it feels like the ability to travel to a glorious city like Marrakech is just so far away... but here are the memories... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
With its dusty, pink streets, ochre buildings and cobalt-blue skies, Marrakech is never grey. It's a city bursting with life and one which I just can't imagine in lockdown. In the teaming, labyrinthine souks, there's no room to breathe, but you persist in the joy of finding a rainbow-hued carpet, embroidered baskets of every size or perhaps some battered metalwork. You are not apart from local life – here, you are immersed in it. Choose one of the city's rooftop restaurants, and look down on the chaos, while eating a rich tagine and fennel salad – the sun will warm your face. It's been fashionable since the 20s, of course, but Marrakech is still full of adventurous spirit, and is one of those destinations that still feels raw, unmanicured and dynamic. You'll pass snake charmers outside ancient palaces, eat the most delicious, warm flat-bread from a hole in the wall, and within 20 minutes you can escape to the Atlas Mountains, breathing in fresh air on the back of a motorbike. I did all these things and each time I've returned, I've discovered something new. Marrakech - I hope you never change. #powerfulpostcards #marrakech #travel #travelwriter #travelmemories

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