A little goodbye to summer — from sea swims and muddy picnics to books, travelling, unexpected adventures and the little moments that made this season one to remember. Come and sit with me for a cup of tea as we look back on the summer before autumn arrives…

Good morning, afternoon or evening, wherever and whenever you are reading this. As I sit down to write this week’s blog, it is just after 6:30am here in the UK. The house is quiet, the kettle has only just gone on, and outside the world still feels half asleep. I hope you are having a wonderful week, wherever you are. I also hope last week’s blog inspired you with some thoughtful reading practices to help you work your way through that ever-growing TBR pile. I have just come

Every August, my family has always taken a trip away for a week or two. In the true spirit of August by Taylor Swift (play it quietly in your mind while you read this post), we are usually somewhere by the sea, surrounded by salt air, weathered cottages, and the feeling that summer is beginning to soften around the edges. This year feels a little different. My partner and I have already spent much of July travelling, so instead of chasing another busy itinerary, we want this

It is the first of August as I am writing this, and I had the idea of starting a little series at the beginning of every month to share a few gentle to-dos that encourage you to become more aligned with the season outside. When I think of August, I picture a sage green (I swear I must have synesthesia or something!), and I associate the month with a sense of calmness. I'm not sure if everyone can relate to this because, apparently, August is the busiest month for going on hol

We live in a digital age where technology has transformed almost every part of our lives (for better and for worse). AI is becoming part of our everyday routines, and social media algorithms are growing increasingly sophisticated, designed to keep us scrolling for just a little longer. While I appreciate the wonderful opportunities technology has given us, I can't help but feel that I've become a little too immersed in it. Sometimes, I simply crave a slower pace of life. Don'

Hello! Welcome to my very first blog post, I have been wanting to start this for a while and I am really excited to share my thoughts and ideas on here. I didn't want to put too much pressure on myself on the type of content I wanted to share or the style of writing so I guess I have decided to go along with it as the weeks go by and see how it goes. So hi, I'm Eleanor and I am the founder of A Story To Light: a small stationary business that sells stories through letters, ca