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My Monthly Goals For August.
And just like that, we’re in to August! Oh this is a strange time isn’t it? In a lot of ways it feels worse than the start of lockdown – this limbo period where we’re not really sure what to do. I’ve ...
A Few New Artwork Additions.
Artwork for our new home! I’ve been slowly acquiring artwork for the last year, so when shops finally opened I was first in the queue to get them all framed! I love the process of taking art to the framers, I feel so excited...
Salted Caramel Shortbread.
The sweet treat to make this weekend… Oh boy, I love salted caramel shortbread. I love salted caramel full stop, to be fair. But this delicious treat is an absolute winner with my husband and our friends, every time I make t...
Our New Home!
Well, it’s been a wild ride to get here but we’re in! Moving on its own is seriously stressful, but moving during a pandemic just about broke me. It was EMOSH. First things first – why did we move? It really just...
My July Goals.
Hello, July! It feels like June just passed me by, it didn’t feel like a month at all! I didn’t blog, I wasn’t online too much and I felt a lot of emotions as the days went by. I still feel a little bit out of it...
Project Empty: My Goal For The Year.
On committing to finishing products! I wouldn’t have pegged myself as a hoarder. While I’m not exactly a minimalist, I like everything to have a place and I don’t tend to shop unless I need (or really want!) some...
Easy Vegetable Tarts.
These easy peasy vegetable tarts have become a staple for us lately, especially at the weekends to use up whatever veg we have sitting around. We’ll whip them up quickly and have a late lunch at our sun spot kitchen table wi...
About Kate
Hi, I’m Kate – writer of katelavie.com! I set this blog up in late 2009 and it’s been going ever since – follow me as I share everything from my daily life, tours around my home and my favourite beauty finds…
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