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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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Tara's June 2026 Letter
As I write this month's letter, I am enveloped by the scents of summer blossom all around me
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May 312 min read
A Spring Garden Posy
A beautiful posy of flowers picked from the garden, with cheerful, uplifting colours that speak of spring and the promise of summer
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May 211 min read
Shabby Chic
Comfort, cosiness and relaxation are some of the fundamentals of Shabby Chic – an unpretentious and exquisitely beautiful style
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May 143 min read
Tara's May 2026 Letter
May is a wonderful month with spring blossoming all around us. The landscape is filled with flowers and lush green foliage
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May 13 min read
English Afternoon Tea Sandwiches Video
Tara creates the perfect traditional English afternoon tea sandwich selection – the quintessential English teatime experience.
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Apr 143 min read
Easter Time
Easter for me is yet another excuse to decorate our home, once all the Christmas decorations have been put away
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Apr 51 min read
Tara's April 2026 Letter
April is such a joyous time of year as the trees in our gardens and countryside suddenly awaken with the first buds of the season
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Apr 12 min read
The Art of Display
Collecting the ingredients for a display takes years and the satisfaction you get from them is immense.
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Mar 141 min read
Tara's March 2026 Letter
March is the month I most look forward to, when I feel spring really has arrived in all her glory.
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Mar 11 min read
Chilli Prawns & Couscous Recipe & Video
My recipe for Chilli Prawns with Golden Couscous is an easy, tasty meal for two. It takes minutes to make and is lovely for lunch or supper
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Feb 141 min read
Tara's February 2026 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
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Feb 11 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
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Jan 142 min read
Tara's January 2026 Letter
As I step into 2026, I like to take a moment for reflection and think about the past 12 months
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Jan 12 min read
Christmas Homemade Wreath
There is nothing more welcoming than a handcrafted wreath for your front door, and creating your very own foraged wreath is far lovelier than buying one
Tara de la Motte
Dec 7, 20251 min read
Tara's December 2025 Letter
It takes me a whole week to decorate the house, festooning every room with festive necessities to capture the Christmas spirit
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Nov 30, 20252 min read
Tara's November 2025 Letter
A time to enjoy a walk through the countryside among the crisp fallen leaves, as the season gives way to winter
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Oct 31, 20251 min read
Halloween Styling
On Halloween night I set the mood for our Halloween soirée by dimming the lights and lighting lots of candles and votives
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Oct 15, 20251 min read
Tara's October 2025 Letter
We are now in full autumnal glory as the trees turn amber and gold, before winter's arrival. One of my favourite times of the year
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Sep 30, 20252 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.
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Sep 16, 20251 min read
Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe
Lemon drizzle is a wonderfully moist cake steeped in a sharp, sweet lemon syrup and is the perfect addition to your afternoon tea
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Sep 2, 20251 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
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Sep 1, 20251 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.
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Aug 26, 20254 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
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Aug 16, 20251 min read
Tara's August 2025 Letter
As I write this month's letter, bright sunlight is filtering through the window and I feel I could be sitting in a Mediterranean villa
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Aug 1, 20252 min read
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