Next Stroud Farmers' Market Saturday 25 March

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Happy to be back at Stroud Farmers' Market

by Rachael Lythgoe

Happy to be back at Stroud Farmers' Market

To celebrate being back at my usual monthly stall at Stroud Farmers' Market this Saturday (25 March) and it recently being the International Day of...

Choosing happy

by Rachael Lythgoe

Choosing happy

What makes you happy? Really happy? The subject of happiness is fascinating. Studies show that happiness is linked to better health and longer life...

Soap story: how it all began

by Rachael Lythgoe

Soap story: how it all began

Once upon a rainy day, a mum of two small children bought a 'melt and pour' soap making kit as a fun indoor activity.... and that's how College Gre...

The art of gift giving (don't forget Mother's Day is soon)

by Rachael Lythgoe

The art of gift giving (don't forget Mother's Day is soon)

How many times have you spent too much money on the wrong gift because you can't find just the right thing, or have run out of time and/or patience...
Posted in gift box, gift ideas

College Green soaps are recommended by The Telegraph

by Rachael Lythgoe

College Green soaps are recommended by The Telegraph

What would you do if you had just 48 hours to explore the Cotswolds? The Telegraph Travel Insider Guide to the Cotswolds is bursting with inspirati...

Swapping turnips for prickly pears

by Rachael Lythgoe

Swapping turnips for prickly pears

Apologies to my regular customers for missing my usual fourth-Saturday-of-the-month Stroud Farmers' Market stall in February. It's only the second ...

Next Stroud Farmer's Market - Saturday 25 March

by Rachael Lythgoe

Next Stroud Farmer's Market - Saturday 25 March

I'm not at my usual fourth-Saturday-of-the-month Stroud Farmers' Market in February (25th) as I'm taking a short holiday, but I'll be back there on...

Now We Are Six (at Stroud Farmer's Market on Saturday 28 January)

by Rachael Lythgoe

Now We Are Six (at Stroud Farmer's Market on Saturday 28 January)

I'll be celebrating the sixth anniversary of College Green this Saturday, 28 January! How different my farmers’ market stall looked then, and how m...

Missing your Christmas decorations? Here's how to add some new year sparkle to your home

by Rachael Lythgoe

Missing your Christmas decorations? Here's how to add some new year sparkle to your home

Now the holiday season is well and truly behind us and the Christmas decorations have been stored away for another year, it can be a bit of a downe...
Posted in reed diffusers

If you have one goal in 2023 make it this:

by Rachael Lythgoe

If you have one goal in 2023 make it this:

be kind to yourself. My own goals for this year are to continue on my own wellness journey & do more of what makes me happy. If I can do that, ...

Have you saved the best till last?

by Rachael Lythgoe

Have you saved the best till last?

Do you still need some last minute gifts?  Panic buying doesn't mean rubbish presents! The Christmas Eve Stroud Farmer's Market will be bursting wi...
Posted in Christmas gift, Christmas market, Stroud farmers market

Are you looking for a present for someone who needs some rest and relaxation? (Maybe that's you?)

by Rachael Lythgoe

Are you looking for a present for someone who needs some rest and relaxation? (Maybe that's you?)

A long hot bath is the perfect way to unwind and prepare for a good night's sleep and College Green bath soaks are bursting with sleep inducing nat...
Posted in bath soak, Christmas gift, relaxing