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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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Halloween Styling
On Halloween night I set the mood for our Halloween soirée by dimming the lights and lighting lots of candles and votives
Tara de la Motte
Oct 13, 20241 min read
Tara's August 2024 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
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Aug 1, 20242 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 4, 20242 min read
Tara's June 2024 Letter
As I write this months editors letter, I am enveloped by the scents of summer blossom all around me
Tara de la Motte
May 31, 20242 min read
May 2024 Editors 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 1, 20243 min read
Art of Display
I love displaying my hellebore flowers inside a crystal bowl filled with water but they will look equally good floating inside a China bowl
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Mar 14, 20241 min read
Art of Display
Elevate your everyday surroundings with the subtle art of display. Small displays with beautiful objects of affection that you have gathered
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Feb 29, 20241 min read
Cherry Blossom & Daffodils
On these dark wet February days it’s a joy to see the first Cherry Blossom & Daffodils appear in the garden
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Feb 15, 20241 min read
Wildflowers in the Park
Whilst on a walk through our favourite park - we were wonderfully surprised to see a small meadow of the most beautiful wildflowers.
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Jun 7, 20231 min read
A Spring Garden Posey
A beautiful posey of flowers picked from the garden with their cheerful, uplifting colours speaks of spring and the promise of summer
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May 14, 20231 min read
Front Garden Makeover
I’ve been dreaming to recreate our front garden for ages and this summer I finally started the process.
Tara de la Motte
Aug 15, 20221 min read
Exotic blooms
Exotic flowers take us on a journey to faraway places. For me, they remind me of the tropics where I spent the early part of my childhood
Tara de la Motte
Aug 6, 20221 min read
Garden (Sweet Pea Posey)
Filling our homes with freshly cut blooms (such as Sweet Peas) from the garden is an absolute joy and one that makes me so happy.
Tara de la Motte
Jul 15, 20221 min read
Miniature Pond in a Pot
There is something sensual and tranquil about having a water feature in a garden. No matter what size
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Jun 5, 20222 min read
Chelsea Flower Show 2022
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is one of my favourite events of the year and what an amazing show it was
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May 26, 20222 min read
Jewel Bouquet
This beautiful Jewel Bouquet of vibrant, exotic flowers was a joy to receive. Their intense colours shine like jewels in perfect harmony
Tara de la Motte
May 22, 20221 min read
May 2022 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 1, 20222 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
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Apr 16, 20221 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 1, 20222 min read
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