pleasantplacesbulgaria Living the Good Life
Setting the Scene Anyone old enough to remember the popular sitcom ‘The Good Life’ will understand the fascination engendered by the exploits of the middle class couple who turn their…
We Didn’t Expect Life in Bulgaria to Change Us Like This
When we first moved here 10 years ago, we already knew things would be different. We had been visiting Bulgaria twice a year for almost a decade, so we’d had…
Breakfast on the Woodstove
Breakfast on the woodstove is always a special time in our home — the quiet beginning of a new day, with so much to be thankful for. And to top…
10 Ways to Make Your Home Cosy at Christmas
I love cottage interiors. I also love candles. So today I’m taking you on a gentle Christmas tour of our home by candlelight, sharing 10 ways to make your home…
How to Create a Rustic Country Kitchen on a Budget
I’ve always adored the charm of a Rustic country kitchen. As a child, I used to pore over my dad’s interior design books, and that early love for beautiful spaces…
The Secret Room
When we purchased our home we were told that it was thought to be around 120 years old. However, discovering the secret room changed all of this. Such secret rooms…
Celebrating Trifon Zarezan in Veliko Tarnovo
Veliko Tarnovo or VT as it is affectionately known over here is one of the oldest cities in Europe. It has a history going back 5000 years. It was once…
HomemadeTraditional Bulgarian Chicken Soup Recipe
Wintertime In our village is a time of rest People work hard during the summer months but people rest in winter. One of our lovely Bulgarian friends told us that…
A Debt Free Life
My first marriage was a total disaster in terms of debt. We had only been married one month when my ex-husband went out and procured a credit card in order…
Saint Nicholas Day
Coming from a protestant background, we aren’t very “big” on the Saints. Although I’ve heard about them, sung about them at school and learn more about them as I’ve got…
All Souls’ Day in Bulgaria- Задушница
introduction I have always been fascinated by pagan rituals and celebrations. Though I am a Christian, these things never cease to intrigue me. In my new country, Bulgaria, Religion and…