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Tara's Blog, Articles & Videos
Tara de la Motte
Stylist, Writer, Presenter
Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog. It's a world that features culinary delights, homes and gardens styling tips, articles, and accompanying videos presented by myself.
A bit about me...
Over the years, I have written for several popular printed and online lifestyle magazine publications as the editor of the culinary delights, homes, and gardens sections.
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Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe
The 'Lemon Drizzle' is a wonderfully moist cake steeped in a sharp,sweet lemon syrup and is the perfect addition to your afternoon tea
Tara de la Motte
Sep 21 min read
Tara's September 2025 Letter
Here we are in September with summer fading away and autumn showing her golden sun-kissed face while painting the landscape red and gold
Tara de la Motte
Sep 11 min read
PERIOD STYLE
To me ‘Period Style’ is not just for stately homes, museums and other grand places. This is a style that can be translated into our own homes.
Tara de la Motte
Aug 264 min read
Chicken Quesadillas
A taste of Mexico. Chicken Quesadillas is a family favourite. A tortilla filled with chicken, peppers, cheese & seasoned with chilli & cumin
Tara de la Motte
Aug 161 min read
Tara's August 2025 Letter
As I write this months editors letter, bright sunlight is filtering through the window and I feel I could be sitting in a Mediterranean vill
Tara de la Motte
Aug 12 min read
SPOTLIGHT on ART DECO
Today there is a huge demand for Art Deco collectibles, especially furniture, that can be bought for a reasonable price locally.
Tara de la Motte
Jul 251 min read
Hampton Court Flower Show
The worlds largest flower show in the most magnificent setting - Hampton Court palace garden festival returned this year
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Jul 152 min read
July 2025 Letter
It is that time of the year when we can pause a little, enjoy and make most of these sunny summer days.
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Jul 12 min read
Fruit Salad & Greek Yogurt Recipe & Video
Tara's fruit salad with Greek Yoghurt is a versatile dish, that can be served as a side salad, dessert or an appetiser.
Tara de la Motte
Jun 151 min read
June 2025 Letter
We welcome June for the longer and warmer days it brings with hopefully lots of summer sunshine
Tara de la Motte
Jun 12 min read
AGE of OPULENCE
Art Deco style is elegant without being too fuzzy. Achieving this look in our homes today is not a difficult task, all it takes is a little imagination.
Tara de la Motte
May 152 min read
May 2025 Editors Letter
May has to be one of my favourite months. The landscape truly comes alive. Lush greenery and bursts of colour erupting all around us
Tara de la Motte
May 12 min read
Easter Time
Easter is a time that awakens our spirit, and for me, it feels like a wonderful period to celebrate life and new beginnings
Tara de la Motte
Apr 201 min read
Coffee & Walnut Cake Recipe
This is a lovely classic cake with a wonderful combination of coffee and walnut with a delicious cream frosting
Tara de la Motte
Apr 142 min read
Tara's April 2025 Letter
I love April, for me this is the month I really feel the changing of the seasons. Spring has really sprung! and it feels like every corner
Tara de la Motte
Apr 11 min read
Into the Garden (March)
As winter gives way to springtime it is now that the garden really begins to come to life.
Tara de la Motte
Mar 222 min read
Art of Display
For the display - I place the magnolia branches in a deep vase and fill it with water, just over halfway. Then I immerse the Camilla
Tara de la Motte
Mar 141 min read
Tara's March 2025 Letter
Spring has arrived at last! with daffodils, paperwhites, and a wonderful melody of colourful bulbs popping up everywhere
Tara de la Motte
Mar 11 min read
The Art of Display
Collecting the ingredients for a display takes years and the satisfaction you get from them is immense.
Tara de la Motte
Feb 131 min read
Tara's February 2025 Letter
After the hustle and bustle of the last two months with all the festivities, February for me is a month of quiet calm as I plan for the year
Tara de la Motte
Feb 21 min read
Winter Luxe
To celebrate this winter season here are some tips on how to survive the cold months ahead in comfort and style
Tara de la Motte
Jan 132 min read
Tara's January 2025 Letter
As I step into 2025, I like to take a moment for reflection and think about the past 12 months
Tara de la Motte
Jan 12 min read
Christmas Homemade Wreath
There is nothing more welcoming than a hand crafted wreath for your front door. Creating your very own foraged wreath is far lovelier than
Tara de la Motte
Dec 18, 20241 min read
Tara's December 2024 Letter
It takes me a whole week to decorate the house, festooning every room with festive necessities to capture the Christmas spirit
Tara de la Motte
Dec 2, 20242 min read
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