“The word “downsizing” makes some people nervous. It sounds like a euphemism for decline: former bankers living in caravans; people selling up in Chelsea and moving to Croatia. The fact that it can be a positive lifestyle choice often gets… Read More ›
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Grandad’s Onions!
My Grandad knew his onions! My earliest childhood memory is of going to his allotment in the small Cumbrian village of Haverigg as a 5 year old and being surrounded by peas, beans, leeks, ……. and onions. They were whoppers… Read More ›
Downsizing in the Cotswolds: #4 Decluttering & Minimalism
“There is something to be said for the Zen concept of minimalism. We are not the things we possess, though often they possess us. Letting go of clutter, even if sentiment and nostalgia is attached, can be more satisfying than… Read More ›
Downsizing in The Cotswolds #3: Moving in
The third stage in our attempt to downsize our lives and invest in ourselves.
Downsizing in the Cotswolds: #2 The Builders
The continuing saga of an unusual downsizing in a Cotswolds village as the builders move in and we move out for Christmas.
Downsizing in the Cotswolds: #1 The Decision
Downsize is a “doing word”, a transitive verb! We had discussed downsizing for at least a couple of years. Our large Cotswolds house with 5 bedrooms over three storeys, two lounges, a separate dining room, a decent kitchen and separate… Read More ›