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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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Tara de la Motte
Jun 5, 20222 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
Tara de la Motte
Jun 1, 20222 min read
June 2022 Editors Letter
We welcome June for the longer and warmer days it brings with hopefully lots of summer sunshine
Tara de la Motte
May 26, 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
Tara de la Motte
May 22, 20221 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 1, 20222 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
Apr 26, 20221 min read
Crackers, Caramelised Onion, Marmalade & Brie
Crackers with Caramelised Onion, Marmalade & Brie are the perfect party bite. Delicious and pleasing to the eye
Tara de la Motte
Apr 20, 20221 min read
Bouquet of Roses & Lilies
I was so excited to receive this exotic jewel toned bouquet of roses and stargazer lilies. Unboxing them made an ordinary day extraordinary
Tara de la Motte
Apr 16, 20221 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 12, 20221 min read
Birthday Peachy Creme Roses
These are truly the prettiest of roses. Peachy creme in colour and they have a certain vintage allure. Their perfection is beyond compare
Tara de la Motte
Apr 1, 20222 min read
April 2022 Editors Letter
April is such a joyous time of year as the trees in our gardens and countryside suddenly awaken with the first buds of the season
Tara de la Motte
Mar 31, 20221 min read
Chicken Quesadillas
A taste of Mexico. Chicken Quesadillas is a family favourite. A tortilla filled with chicken, peppers, cheese & seasoned with chilli & cumin
Tara de la Motte
Mar 27, 20221 min read
Flowers for Mother’s Day
How wonderful it is to receive a beautiful bouquet of roses for Mother’s Day
Just opening the box and finding these inside filled me with p
Tara de la Motte
Mar 26, 20221 min read
Lemon Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting
A pretty plate filled with cup cakes is enough decoration for any party as a table centrepiece. So quick and easy to make
Tara de la Motte
Mar 23, 20221 min read
Fruit Bread Recipe
I just made this wonderfully comforting fruit bread and it’s perfect for a day like today - rather wet and cold
Tara de la Motte
Mar 19, 20221 min read
Ham, Cheese & Tomato Sandwich Recipe
This Ham, Cheese & Tomato Sandwich Recipe, is another afternoon tea favourite and it remains one of the most popular sandwiches.
Tara de la Motte
Mar 15, 20221 min read
Egg & Cress Sandwiches
Egg mayonnaise with peppery cress is a classic teatime
sandwich to be served at every afternoon tea
Tara de la Motte
Mar 1, 20222 min read
Into the Garden (March)
As winter gives way to springtime it is now that the garden really begins to come to life.
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