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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.

Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe

The 'Lemon Drizzle' is a wonderfully moist cake steeped in a sharp,sweet lemon syrup and is the perfect addition to your afternoon tea

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May 7, 20231 min read

Beautiful Glassware

No home is complete without a collection of glassware - in fact it’s a necessity

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Mar 16, 20232 min read

Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Crostini

These Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Crostinis are easy to make, colourful and sophisticated

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Mar 8, 20232 min read

Plum Crumble with Custard

What better dessert for a lazy Sunday than a comforting crumble. Plum crumble is a family favourite made using juicy ripped plums and topped

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Jan 22, 20231 min read

Tara's January 2023 Letter

As a brand New Year dawns, I like to reflect briefly on the year that has passed and not dwell or linger there for too long

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Jan 1, 20232 min read

A Fond Farewell to our Beloved Queen

This has been a poignant month as we say goodbye to our most gracious Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll

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Sep 19, 20222 min read

Front Garden Makeover

I’ve been dreaming to recreate our front garden for ages and this summer I finally started the process.

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Aug 15, 20221 min read

Exotic blooms

Exotic flowers take us on a journey to faraway places. For me, they remind me of the tropics where I spent the early part of my childhood

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Aug 6, 20221 min read

Garden (Sweet Pea Posey)

Filling our homes with freshly cut blooms (such as Sweet Peas) from the garden is an absolute joy and one that makes me so happy.

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Jul 15, 20221 min read

July 2022 Editors Letter

It is that time of the year when we can pause a little, enjoy and make most of these sunny summer days.

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Jul 1, 20221 min read

June 2022 Editors Letter

We welcome June for the longer and warmer days it brings with hopefully lots of summer sunshine

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Jun 1, 20222 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

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May 22, 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

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Apr 20, 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

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Apr 12, 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

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Mar 27, 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

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Mar 26, 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

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Mar 23, 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.

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Mar 19, 20221 min read

Egg & Cress Sandwiches

Egg mayonnaise with peppery cress is a classic teatime sandwich to be served at every afternoon tea

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Mar 15, 20221 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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Mar 1, 20222 min read