We Didn’t Expect Life in Bulgaria to Change Us Like This
pleasantplacesbulgaria 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…
Holiday Destination
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…
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…
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…
Blue skies and red tiled roofs
Setting the scene It was the morning sunlight that captured the scene so well. The house was in disarray, we still hadn’t finished redecorating and refurbishing, and my crumpled bed…