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The Everyday Fragrances I Keep On Rotation.
I’ve always had a bit of a thing for fragrances, especially woody and floral scents that softly linger on my skin and clothes. Admittedly, I’m pretty picky about which scents I wear because I feel like a lot of fragran...
Let’s Talk… Creative Ruts & Finding Inspiration.
I’ve been in a bit of a funk lately, I think that happens a lot whether you work for yourself, you’re in a creative job or you’re just going through a quiet spell. It’s so easy to get out of your usual rhyt...
A Renovation Q&A.
This year it will be five years since we bought our little flat, I actually had to go back and check that – and even then I didn’t believe it! Time flies when you’re living in a constant cloud of plaster dust. Ov...
A Spring Inspired Home Haul.
Spring has sprung and with it comes a longing to refresh my home! I have regular reshuffles because it gives me a chance to declutter, switch things up and generally breathe a bit of life in to the rooms. As always, I’ve use...
My Spring Rituals // AD.
This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Origins. I probably say this every year, but I really couldn’t be more thrilled that Spring is on the horizon. It feels like turning over a new leaf, I always get this rush of c...
A Long Weekend in Venice.
Last year, on a particularly miserable November morning, Jordan and I both woke up in a bad mood (to match the weather!) and I did my usual and stayed in bed for an extra ten minutes and dreamed of being on holiday! Then I found c...
My April Goals.
Oh April, you’re set to be a busy one! I think every single day of my calendar has a little dot on it, which is… daunting in some ways, but also super exciting. I did say I had a quiet start to the year but I think tha...
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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