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One Pair of Shoes: A Life in Black Patent Ballet Flats hayley mcdonnell issue 55 lifestyle nothing much happens here the retreat

By Hayley McDonnell.

The sub-text of it all is really about de-cluttering and finding space, literally and metaphorically.

The older I get, and I don't think I am old yet, the more I find I don't need...

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The First Sip is the Greatest hayley mcdonnell issue 52 lifestyle nothing much happens here the retreat

By Hayley McDonnell.

Living a life of intention with ease and flow is for everyone, every time and everywhere, is the mantra I advocate. Ease and flow in this regard is living a life with everything ...

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Hygge at Christmas: Embracing Comfort, Connection, and Joy hayley mcdonnell lifestyle nothing much happens here the retreat

By Hayley McDonnell

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, the festive season invites us to slow down and savour life’s simple pleasures. This is where Hygge—the Danish art of cosiness and...

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A Very Hygge Winter hayley mcdonnell issue 51 lifestyle nothing much happens here the retreat

By Hayley McDonnell.

In the UK, the winter months are creeping closer. I have purposefully used this adjective as the change is gradual, though expected. Some days, it is bright and sunny, just like ...

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Why Reading is Always the Answer hayley mcdonnell issue 49 lifestyle nothing much happens here the retreat

By Hayley McDonnell.

Have you ever been so engrossed in a book that time has almost slipped away? Before you know it, the afternoon has slipped by, and all you have to show for it is a page turned on...

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Creating Calm Amongst the Chaos: The Benefits of Cosiness at Home hayley mcdonnell issue 47 lifestyle nothing much happens here the retreat

By Hayley McDonnell.

Life for most working families, both with and without children, is often understood as the hustle and bustle of modern life. In today's world, technology permeates every aspect o...

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Mindset, Ease and Flow hayley mcdonnell hygee life lessons lifestyle nothing much happens here the retreat

I have read and, in some cases, devoured others musing who postulate the benefits of a positive mindset. Often, the claim is that the 'right' attitude is all we need to manifest the lifestyle of our d...

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