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Miss Marple Might be Your Kindred Spirit If . . . (26 characteristics)

“It should be no surprise to anyone that Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple has always been a reassuring presence.” —Marple: Expert on Wickedness by Mark Aldridge Miss Jane Marple to be more accurate, and indeed there is a calming presence when we see her at the scene to solve a crime. It’s not a matter of […]

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Dorset Apple Cake w/Crème Anglaise, the Simply Luxurious approach

Britain is full of delicious desserts and sweet treats to enjoy with tea, and in Dorset county, in the southwestern part of England, as they are known for growing an abundance of apples, it just makes sense that the Dorset Apple Cake would become the baked good most associated with the area. If you pop […]

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The Grand Giveaway — F&M Tea & Silver-Plated Strainer

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This & That: May 23, 2025 – British-Inspired

Ninety percent of all of the items shared with week are British Inspired, but rest assured those that aren’t are special finds indeed that you won’t want to miss out on. From book upon book taking us to Britain – novels, travel guides, mysteries, to spring and summer clothing along with sales of note not […]

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The 4th Giveaway — Addison Ross Bobbin Peppermill

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Why Not . . . Use a Teacup & Saucer? 14 Reasons

A teacup & saucer. The two go together much like peanut butter & jelly here in the states and clotted cream & jam on a scone in the UK (the order of which goes on top will forever be in debate ;)). And while to the neophyte tea drinker, it may appear pretentious to use […]

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404: 11 Classic British Wardrobe Details for Effortless Style

Being able to simply click my fingers and have the ideal outfit transpire for whatever the occasion I find myself would be a magic trick I would pay for. Okay, maybe not, because there is some fun in finding what you are looking for, but the point is, dressing effortlessly doesn’t begin by being easy […]

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The Antique Hunter, mystery series – petit plaisir #404

The serendipitous discovery when you step into a local bookshop, nothing particular in mind to find, and wind up coming across the new British series you didn’t know you wanted to read. Such was the case earlier this month when Nelle and I went wandering on a warm Saturday afternoon, slipped into Dudley’s Bookshop in […]

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The 3rd Giveaway: Choosing Keeping Gift Certificate

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21 British Décor Touches for Your Sanctuary

Each country around the world has different styles within its generations of taste-makers and preferences and/or needs of the people of any of the many periods throughout its history. Britain is no different. However, when I think of British décor, the aesthetics and details that are quintessential and have stood the test of time, I […]

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