The Library
Wonder, nature, folklore, culture, creativity.
I write about all sorts.
This is a selection of my writing.
More recent work is on Substack.
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The Beauty in Watching Life
We spent half term in Dubai. I’ve been a few times as my husband works out there for periods through the year. I will never get used to the speed of it, I have to brace myself for it. A city that feels like it is never enough. With a skyline of tall buildings that…
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The mountains come calling
I always tell my children that the best stuff happens outside of your comfort zone. Children learn by watching, so it feels like I perpetually live outside mine, as I want to practice what I preach. Skiing has never wanted to sit inside my comfort zone. But being the determined woman I am, I won’t…
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My therapy on the slopes
Not sure I have seen my true colours more clearly than when I have two fibreglass planks strapped my feet and I am ploughing down a mountain. I have never really been a sporty person, it is something that has come from my husband and my children. Especially on holidays. I am outnumbered in the…
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First time skiing with kids
Choosing destinations, booking accommodation that works for us, knowing what to pack, and all that jazz that comes with sorting holidays is second nature to me. I never more than a few thoughts away from booking a trip somewhere. Deciding to go skiing for the first time with children was not that. Not any of that.…
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London Came Calling
Trips to cities, can be draining with kids. If you go with no agenda, it can be so much relaxing. We did London in a very chilled way.
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Our Cornish Summer
When I started my business many moons ago, I had a little dream. I wanted a summer by the sea. Long lazy days with the children in our happy place. This summer we were able to do it. My business is in a good place and was left in safe hands with my mum to…
By Eve Bell 