All we really need to make our homes cosy in winter, and to make any seasonal gathering special, is a little bit of care and attention, some light, some kindness, perhaps a twinkling tree or a scattering of greenery, and maybe a pretty tablecloth. But it doesn’t have to be fancy, and it definitely doesn’t have to be perfect or all matching.
Episode 3: Holly, Ivy & Evergreen is all about simplifying, beautifying and cosifying our homes for the winter, making them welcoming for us and for others. It includes:
* Birth month herbs (Which one are you, I wonder?)
* The symbolism and uses of some of our favourite evergreens
* Christmas dinner table musings
* Tips for simplifying, beautifying and cosifying your home this holiday season
* Decorating traditions from listeners around the world
* Talk of advent candles
* How to make a winter flower garland with Bex Partridge
* A simply delicious recipe from Jess Elliot Dennison
* A thoughtful journalling invitation
* Get ahead tips and dates for your diary this week
With inspiration from @homesandgardensofficial @shegrowsveg @countrylivinguk @danuforest @laura_weir @annes.universe @botanical_tales @rossandrossgifts @jess_elliot_dennison @fogchaser @sarahravenperchhill @danninichollsmusic
You can listen on Substack, Spotify or iTunes.
Happy cosifying, friends!
Beth Xx
GOOD THINGS FOR YOU
This week’s festive book giveaway is @bethkempton with a prize including:
* How to Winter by Kari Leibowitz
* The Joy of Wintering by Erin Niimi Longhurst
* Joy Chose You by Donna Ashworth
* Calm Christmas and a Happy New Yearby Beth Kempton
* A complimentary place on one of my writing courses, Excavate Your Life
Also:
* You can join the Winter Writing Sanctuaryfor FREE at dowhatyouloveforlife.com (runs Dec 29 – Jan 4)
* You can get my book Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year for just £3.99 on Audible here (read by me) or just 99p on Kindle here (from Dec 1 - Dec 23)
* You can get up to 50% off all my courses in my annual gratitude sale, on now at dowhatyouloveforlife.com including live writing and Substack immersionInk + Flame, live writing + career development immersion Life+Time and the Book Proposal Masterclass.
* You can join my beautiful private writing community SoulCircle at bethkempton.substack.com/subscribe (choose Monthly to try it out or Annual to get a lovely discount)
BOOKS
(no affiliate links)
* The Magical Year by Danu Forest
* Cosy by Laura Weir
* Midweek Recipes by Jess Elliot Dennison
OTHER LINKS
(no affiliate links)
* O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree) sung by Andrea Bocelli
* Lola Houghton on birth month herbs in Homes & Gardens Magazine
* Seed crackers from Shegrowsveg.com
* Country Living Christmas Magazine
* Buttermilk window pictures by Anne S Olson @annes.universe
* The River sung by Danni Nicholls cowritten by Beth Kempton and Danni Nicholls
* Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for Making Moves by Danni Nicholls
INGREDIENTS
for Jess Elliot Dennison’s Dill Scrambled Eggs on Toast with Lemon and Feta.
(Serves 2)
* 2 slices sourdough bread
* 3 tbsp cold-pressed rapeseed or olive oil
* 1 large handful dill (approx 15g)
* 4 free-range eggs
* Sea salt flakes
* 50g feta cheese
* 1 small lemon
