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My Holiday Beauty Edit.
You would think that after so much travelling in my 20s, I would be an expert packer, right? Wrong. Oh so wrong! There’s often items I think I won’t need, that I end up repurchasing when I’m there out of desperat...
The Frozen Aperol Spritz.
A frozen take on an Italian classic… Let’s face it guys, Aperol Spritz is having a moment. The light, crisp Italian drink transports me into holiday mode after one sip and the effervescent red-orange colour is the perfect ...
Five Good Things.
It’s been a very long time since I hit you with a little positive roundup! I used to do these posts all the time, a sort-of update on what’s making me very happy right now. I always find that when you make a point of a...
A Few Days In Mallorca.
A summer for me is just not complete without a cheapy trip to Europe for a proper beach holiday. I live for the short flights, temperatures above 25ºC, crisp linen sundresses and afternoon beers at the beach! Jordie and I have ex...
A Tour Of Our New Shelving.
There’s no doubt I adore shelving; when I think of what makes a house feel like home, it’s personal details out on display! I think it’s so charming to have your books and keepsakes on show, especially when it...
My September Goals.
It’s not like me to be posting my monthly goals so late in the month, but let me tell you – September has been manic! I just got home from a ten day filming stint for series two of Scotland’s Home Of The Year and...
Let’s Talk… Cervical Screenings, Colposcopies & More.
A while ago I did something quite out of the ordinary for me and shared an Instagram post I wouldn’t usually have; an update on my cervical health. I debated sharing it so many times and if I hadn’t have received so many incre...
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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