Cottagecore -Live Your Dreams
pleasantplacesbulgaria Introduction This post begins with a brief description of Cottagecore . It then looks more critically at the movement, and how it differs from a typical self sufficient lifestyle. The…
2021
How we Grow and Preserve our Own Tea
This post describes how we grow and preserve our own tea, and also my own journey of ‘tea’ discovery. Before embarking on this explanation, however, let’s quickly look at why…
Easter in Bulgaria
A simpler way of life Easter in Bulgaria is nothing like the commercialised tradition that we associate with Easter in England. You won’t find the aisles of over priced chocolate…
A Slow Day in Early Spring
‘Slow living’ is a current trend for some people, but here in rural Bulgaria it has been the way of life for centuries. In fact, the Bulgarians have a saying…
How to Make a Primitive Settle
I have been in love with the idea of owning a Primitive style wooden settle for as long as I can remember. This post will describe how to make a…
How to Make Scented Pinecones
Finding and cleaning the pinecones Scented pinecones are so easy to make and a great way to use up some of the many pinecones that you find lying around this…
Buying a Property in Bulgaria
I would like to begin this post by stating that I do not have any specific training in buying real estate. However, we have now purchased five properties in Bulgaria…
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…