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so good in every way – Ochre is more than a colour

admin November 1, 2016

So good in every way – Ochre is more than a colour So we’ve decided that we totally love the colours this time of year, so if you’ve not instagrammed […]

so good in every way – win a pot plant

admin September 21, 2016

#sgiew {so good in every way} This week’s theme is #sgiew_potplant with a nice prize from guest judge Debbie @komoonko – pictured below. PRIZE: A planter and plant. The plant is called string of […]

instagram challenge – doors and window

admin August 2, 2016

[ so good in every way ] #sgiew #sgiew_DoorsAndWindows This post has moved – it can now be read in full HERE thank you for stopping by… 🙂

so good in every way – instagram challenge – grow

admin June 28, 2016

[ so good in every way ] #sgiew #GROW We’re loving sharing nature and growing with children throughout these (warm) wet summer months, either outdoors or down on the allotment, […]

perspective, an instagram photo challenge

admin May 3, 2016

[ so good in every way ] #sgiew #perspective It’s all about looking into the distance… I’ve been walking up this track for 13 years now, and suddenly the blonde […]

instagram challenge, sgiew – calm

admin April 26, 2016

[ so good in every way ] #sgiew #calm #calmsea #calmbeforethestorm So about tonight’s theme; (and this is ‘confession time’ for me) I discussed the theme #calm with Diana, our guest […]

Human Nature Art ENDANGERED 13

admin April 6, 2016

Human Nature Art ‎ENDANGERED 13 *LIVE PAINTING – SUNDAY 10th APRIL – MIDDAY – 7PM* 13 artists take on a 120 metre stretch of railway arches in Tower Hamlets, London […]

Instagram challenge – eggs

admin March 22, 2016

[ so good in every way ] #sgiew #eggs It’s time for a new ‘so good in every way’, it’s #eggs this week, let’s fill the #sgiew feed with photos of umm, […]

Instagram Challenge – Blossom and Blooms

admin March 15, 2016

[ so good in every way ] #sgiew #blossomandblooms It’s time for a new ‘so good in every way’, it’s #blossomandblooms this week, let’s fill the #sgiew feed with photos of magnolia, […]

Instagram challenge – here comes spring

admin March 1, 2016

[ so good in every way ] #sgiew #herecomesspring It’s time for a new ‘so good in every way’, it’s #herecomesspring, let’s fill the #sgiew feed with the signs of SPRING! […]

Fruit and Veg – sgiew, instagram photo challenge winners

admin January 26, 2016

#sgiew winners announcement! What a lovely welcome back for our #sgiew { @sogoodineveryway } themed photo challenge… Our guest judge @jenlittlebirdie had the tough job of selecting nine of many […]

instagram challenge light

admin December 8, 2015

[ so good in every way ] #sgiew Light. Time for this week’s @sogoodineveryway {#sgiew for short} community challenge. It’s [ #light ] this week. It’s that time of year, candles, […]

Instagram challenge Autumn Leaves

admin October 20, 2015

It’s time for this week’s #sogoodineveryway challenge. It’s [ autumn leaves ] this week, as they are really just so ubiquitous – and of course totally photogenic! If you would like […]

Summer essentials

admin August 26, 2015

Summer may nearly be over but we thought it would only be right to mention our favourite items that helped us through those hot summery days. Whether on the beach […]

Glamping in Devon

admin July 30, 2015

If you are looking for a weekend camping IN COMFORT look no further than Aller Farm Glamping – We go camping in Europe every summer, and have been doing so […]

Tribe on Reflection

admin July 29, 2015

Since beginning my work in the world of ethical fashion this summer, I was immediately drawn to Tribe Sunglasses. The whole idea that no two pairs are the same […]

It’s Blueberry Season!

admin July 28, 2015

Blueberry season is upon us and we’re lucky enough to have a blueberry bush in our garden. We couldn’t let these blueberries go to waste so here are three of […]

Sophie La Girafe leads the way

admin June 16, 2015

France have shown their eco-friendly colours this week, banning the over the counter sale of the Monsanto *RoundUp* weedkiller. Whilst this ban has been brought forward due to its carcinogenic effects, the […]

Foraging and Blackberry Crumble

admin September 14, 2014

Foraging and Blackberry Crumble We do rather love a late summer, with fruit to forage for free, and the late sunshine is all rather a bonus! We are lucky enough […]

paint dipped tin cans

admin June 27, 2013

Follow my blog with Bloglovin A quick one today – and a great way to re-use some old paint, and baked bean tins! So, on cat-feeding duty at the neighbour’s […]

An Organic Summer Wedding Cake

admin May 29, 2013

Wedding Cakes don’t always have to be white… This one was rather special, full of organic and fairtrade ingredients, all sourced locally, and made by Emma, a good friend of […]

Urban Gardens – the wonders of Spring

admin May 1, 2013

So, it’s Day 4.) in our #UrbanGardens series… For the life of me, can’t remember what this tree is called! Please tell me so that I can update this post! […]

Do Bees like Magnolia trees?

admin April 29, 2013

Oh yes… clearly they do. Totally delighted today with the EU’s decision to suspend the use of three neonicotinoid pesticides. Emma Hockridge, Soil Association Head of Policy said; “This is […]

Support your local bees!

admin April 25, 2013

Today we have a guest post… Brigit Strawbridge – who will be at the local Somerset Carymoor Environmental Trust this weekend talking about bees. The plight of bees has very much been […]

Urban cherry blossom in pictures

admin April 24, 2013

This time of year is quite beautiful, so we are starting a series of urban-gardening here at A Greener Life for us. Day 1 is Cherry Blossom, as Japanese cherries […]

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