A lifestyle & travel blog written by Lou Archell, a writer, photographer and mum-of-two. Littlegreenshed features; travel & adventure both near and far, botanical inspiration and practical advice on simple living.
Firstly, Hi! How are you? Apologies for lack of posts over here on Littlegreenshed – I seemed to have neglected this space for a few weeks. But you know, I normally write here at least 4 times a week – so what’s up? What is going on with me? Well, I’ve been busy working on my other project, SISTERHOOD. Dan and I busy building a new website, and community. There are four upcoming events, including a 4 day retreat in
I love my job, and through it how I get to meet passionate people, who are passionate about their work and life. Once such person is Abi Reader, a third generation dairy farmer in South Wales. Last Sunday we had the opportunity to meet Abi and for her to show us around her beautiful dairy farm. Lou ArchellLou Archell, a writer, photographer, stylist and founder of Littlegreenshed. A UK lifestyle & travel blog Lou is also a busy mum of
This time of year I crave fresh green vegetables and simple ingredients, cooked in a quick and easy way. Leaving stodgy winter foods behind me, I’m after quick, nutritious meals that the whole family will enjoy. I am longing for wild garlic and spring greens.. there is nothing better than going for a walk in the woods and gathering a handful of wild garlic leaves to cook with. Soon! In fact I heard the season is particularly early, and there are
I’ve been so bloomin head down in work at the moment that my home has fast become a dumping ground of ‘stuff’. Especially our kitchen. Just dumped – never actually put away or given a home. Our teeny tiny kitchen has very little cupboards or work space. A narrow ‘galley’ style kitchen which is open plan to the dining room, and can be seen as soon as you walk in through the front door. Yes even the postman can see the
Spring is almost here! I can hear a chorus of daffodils chiming in the sunlight! Or maybe it’s just my joy, at finally being able to kick off my winter boots and slip my feet into something lighter. Spring footwear is here to give me a spring in my step! I’ve been searching the internet for suitable shoes – no heels for me. I am a flat wearing, lass and I like it. I would much rather stomp about in a pair
Have you ever been away somewhere and have fallen head over heels in love, that you never want to leave. Yup? I had that experience at Soho Farmhouse. Two nights in a luxury log cabin… with the largest bed I’ve ever slept in and a toasty log burner. It was a blissful kid free couple of days. Lou ArchellLou Archell, a writer, photographer, stylist and founder of Littlegreenshed. A UK lifestyle & travel blog Lou is also a busy mum
It’s been a while since I’ve shared my daily skin care routine, so I thought I’d give a little update. Considering it’s the depths of winter and lack of sunshine and central heating usually ravages my skin, leaving it dry and grey looking. Surprisingly, this January my skin has been looking fantastic. So what have I been doing? Well I regularly use vitamin c to brighten my skin and nourish it with oil. So if you are interested in knowing
High Five Alert! You may remember my post earlier in the month, on my goals for 2018? One of those goals was to stop biting my nails. Well ta dah! I’ve only done it. It’s been just three weeks and I’m super proud of myself. To mark two weeks of nail growth I had a manicure, to encourage me to continue my ‘non-biting’ journey. Dark green OPI gel called ‘stay off the lawn‘. I absolutely love the colour. So cool. What