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Christina and I are strong believers that romance doesn’t have to rely on big gestures or extravagant gifts. In fact, it shouldn’t.

On this page, you’ll find how we find romance in the everyday with lifestyle stories, handy gift guides and a few things that bring us joy.

Romance Begins At Home


Sometimes romance needs a shake-up!

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Something From The Heart

We publish regular gift guides via our online e-zine Hint Magazine. They’re all free, so why not to take a Hint!

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Flavour Of The Month

Every month, we publish a FOTM (Flavour Of The Month) which wraps what’s been happening over the last 30 days or so. It’s the perfect way to keep tabs on us!

In Bruges – beer, waffles, architecture and cheese… but no assassins

In Bruges – beer, waffles, architecture and cheese… but no assassins

July 29, 2019

One of the great pleasures of living so close to Europe is being able to visit other countries so easily. Australia is a wonderful place to live, but it takes

Berry-picking, walks to the pub and a day fishing

Berry-picking, walks to the pub and a day fishing

July 22, 2019

We’re six weeks into our UK and Europe trip, so we’ve decided it’s time to keep things fairly close to home.  When we’re travelling for longer periods of time, Christina

Our guide to Buckingham, Blenheim, Banbury and St Albans

Our guide to Buckingham, Blenheim, Banbury and St Albans

July 15, 2019

The UK has so much more to offer than just London, even though the capital is such a natural draw card for visitors. We love making the most of our

London calling

London calling

July 12, 2019

While we love spending time in the countryside here in England, we also love being in the city. This week I headed into London and found myself in a mini

A bar hop down memory lane and dog-sitting capers

A bar hop down memory lane and dog-sitting capers

July 2, 2019

At last, the British summer has arrived. And it looks like it’s making up for lost time. A gift from the Sahara has sent Europe into a big mad heatwave.

Country walks, great food and two lovely dogs

Country walks, great food and two lovely dogs

June 24, 2019

It’s almost worrying how easily we’ve settled back in here in the UK. We were here less a year ago, which makes it easier, but I don’t think that’s got

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