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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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Hampton Court Flower Show
The worlds largest flower show in the most magnificent setting - Hampton Court palace garden festival returned this year
Tara de la Motte
Jul 15, 20252 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.
Tara de la Motte
Jul 1, 20252 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 15, 20251 min read
Victoria Sponge Recipe & Video
Who can resist an adorable Victoria sandwich filled with buttercream , strawberry jam and topped off with fresh strawberries
Tara de la Motte
Jun 14, 20252 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 1, 20252 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 15, 20252 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 1, 20252 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 20, 20251 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 14, 20252 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 1, 20251 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 22, 20252 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 14, 20251 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 1, 20251 min read
Home Sweet Home
Home is where the heart is... That very familiar place that we call home beckons us each time we are out of its endearing reach
Tara de la Motte
Sep 14, 20242 min read
Cucumber Sandwiches Recipe
The Cucumber Sandwich is considered the aristocrat of the tea table . It is described as the cool, gracious and the most impeccable sandwich
Tara de la Motte
Aug 25, 20241 min read
Tara's July 2024 Letter
I simply love this month and all the sun drenched days to bask in the warmth, savouring every moment
Tara de la Motte
Jul 1, 20242 min read
Smoked Salmon & Caviar Crostinis
I always manage to delight my guests when I bring out a platter of these smoked salmon and caviar crostinis
Tara de la Motte
May 20, 20241 min read
Beef & Horseradish Sandwiches Recipe
These sophisticated sandwiches with roast beef, tangy horseradish cream and crunchy watercress are simply divine
Tara de la Motte
Apr 20, 20241 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
Tara de la Motte
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
Tara de la Motte
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
Tara de la Motte
Feb 15, 20241 min read
Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Sandwiches
Who can resist beautifully made smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwiches with a hint of lemon. An elegant sandwich to grace afternoon tea
Tara de la Motte
Aug 14, 20231 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.
Tara de la Motte
Jun 7, 20231 min read
Flower Arranging (Tulips)
A simple arrangement of flowers can change the feeling of a room in an instant.
Tara de la Motte
Apr 14, 20231 min read
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