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The history of festive fragrance
29/11/2023
From brushing pine needles off wrapping paper to studding oranges with cloves, we look at the history of some of the most notable festive fragrances.
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Getting off the beaten track in the Mojave Desert
24/03/2023
True Grace’s co-founder, Roger Biles, shares his tips for exploring the sights of Utah and Nevada, from a leisurely meal at a Las Vegas restaurant to dirt bike riding in the Mojave Desert.
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Chasing Stars: The Importance of Conserving Dark Skies
19/01/2023
Stargazing is a particular kind of magic, reconnecting us with nature. We meet Steve Tonkin, Dark Sky Advisor for Cranborne Chase, to learn more about the beauty and benefits of living in a Dark Sky Reserve.
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In the Bleak Midwinter: Celebrating the Winter Solstice
19/12/2022
Whether you love wrapping up against the crisp, cold days or yearn for the sun’s warmth, there is plenty to celebrate about the winter solstice. We explore traditions & rituals associated with this magical..
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The Rise of English Sparkling Wine
02/12/2022
If you’re based in the UK, English sparkling wine can be a more sustainable choice for the festive season. Wiltshire wine merchant Gardner & Beedle share their top tips for selecting a bottle.
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A Guide to Eco-friendly Festive Floristry
15/11/2022
With Christmas fast approaching we asked Mollie and teammate Eliza from local florist Pamplemousse to share their tips for dressing your home sustainably this festive season.
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Season of Mists: Marking the Autumnal Equinox
21/09/2022
From Keats’ “mists and mellow fruitfulness” to A. E. Housman’s “russet floors”, autumn is a season that has long captured the poetic imagination. We explore the facts and folklore around the Autumnal Equinox.
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Cooking Seasonally with A Dorset Kitchen
13/08/2022
Patty Lowe – an old friend of the True Grace family – shares how the memory of her son Archie inspired her to write and publish ‘A Dorset Kitchen: Recipes from a Kitchen Garden’.
How to Mark the Summer Solstice
20/06/2022
We explore the history and traditions of the summer solstice and why thousands gather every year to celebrate this astronomical event at Stonehenge – just up the road from True Grace HQ.
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Inhaling the Scents of an English Summer
15/06/2022
During Summer, English gardens and lanes are filled with familiar fragrance, as a wide range of flowers burst into bloom. We share some of our personal favourites at this time of year.
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Celebrating the First Signs of Spring
28/04/2022
The folklore, full moons and floral fragrances that mark the start of spring in the English countryside.