The start of a cozy Christmas season in the Cotswolds. Quaint cottages decorated for Christmas, snow in the English countryside, magical Cotswolds villages and at the end, baking a sticky toffee pudding on a cold wintry evening. New postcards are available for preorder: https://dariamundi.com/painting-prints/ Locations visited: ✨Broadway ✨Stow-on-the-Wold ✨Little Haseley _____ STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING I based it on this recipe (it really is the best you can find online), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PExZ-zHYso&t=8s&ab_channel=DonalSkehan however I did do a few changes to suit my taste ..read more

Spend a slow and cozy autumn day in the English Countryside with me - plein air painting with watercolours, taking a scenic autumn walk in November, painting cozy vintage Christmas cards and talking about setting goals before the year ends. This season is my favourite - November always makes me feel slightly melancholic, but also makes me slow down before the rush of Christmas and December. I don't want to let go of these peaceful days. Shop prints: www.dariamundi.com _______ Coat I wear in this video: Son de Flor https://sondeflor.com/#dariashew (affiliate link) Son de Flor will be having a T ..read more

Slow and cozy living in autumn in the English Countryside - Q&A How to find peace, how to balance online and real life, how deal with social situations as an introvert and my background story. I hope you enjoy this Q&A! Shop my prints: www.dariamundi.com ________ Clothes I wear in this video: Son de Flor https://sondeflor.com/#dariashew (affiliate link) Son de Flor will be having a Thanksgiving sale between 12th of November and 2nd of December. You can shop their sale using my link and using code 5DARIA for an extra 5% off. Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/dariamundi Music: Epidemic ..read more

Learning to slow down and embrace seasonal changes this November. When days are suddenly so much shorter and it's dark outside the window most of the time, it's so easy to give in to negativity and dwell on the inevitable coming of winter days. But November is just as cozy, just as beautiful as all other autumn months. I would like to give you some ideas on how to enjoy it! ? Shop my autumnal prints: www.dariamundi.com ________ ? PUMPKIN LOAF: I very much experimented with this recipe, but I'll try to give detailed instructions here. 135g sugar (light brown is best)* 50g maple syrup 2 eggs 350 ..read more

Spend a cozy autumn weekend in Scotland with me. I went to Edinburgh to celebrate my husband's birthday, then taking a quick road trip to the Scottish Highlands. Places featured in this video: ? Calton Hill ? Greyfriars Kirkyard ? Uplands Roast Coffee (hot chocolate) ? Edinburgh University ? St Cuthbert Kirkyard ? Armchair Books ? Loch Lomond (Balmaha) ? Glencoe ? Devil's Pulpit Shop my artwork: www.dariamundi.com Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/dariamundi Music: Epidemic Sound Get 7 days free of Epidemic Sound here https://share.epidemicsound.com/02b8i1 Find me on Instagram: www.instagram ..read more

Spend a cozy day in October with me - preparing for autumn, exploring Harry Potter locations in Oxford, searching for mushrooms and making a pumpkin soup. October is off to a lovely start and I've been loving these slow, lovely quiet days. Something changed in the air and I can't quite put my finger on it. I feel like this month will be a wonderful one. And I'm wishing you the same! Shop my prints: www.dariamundi.com _______ Harry Potter Locations in Oxford: 04:16 - Divinity College 07:51 - Magdalen College _______ PUMPKIN SOUP RECIPE: 1 medium butternut squash (or any pumpkin) 2 zucchini 2 ca ..read more

Welcoming cozy Autumn in the English countryside. Alas, together with autumn comes its friend - seasonal depression. I have been hit with the end of summer lethargy/ start of autumn sadness for quite a long period of time now, and only recently started getting out of this deep rut. I am afraid of change. But change is inevitable. NEW PRINTS ON SALE: https://dariamundi.com/painting-prints/ Only 4 of each print in stock as a part of sample sale. They will become available at a full price on October 1st, made to order. ______ Apple Cinnamon Swirl Loaf recipe: Apple Loaf: 100g softened butter 100g ..read more

Spend a cozy and quiet rainy autumn day in the English countryside with me. Reading books, drinking hot chocolate, taking a walk in the village in search of pumpkins, picking apples and baking an apple and pear crumble at the end. Shop my prints (new collection coming soon): www.dariamundi.com Harry Potter book from Minalima London https://minalima.com/ ________ Apple and Pear crumble recipe: 4 medium apples 1 pear (or use 3 apples and 2 pears) Juice of 1/2 lemon (if your apples are very sweet) 1.5 tbsp of brown sugar (or more to taste) 2 tsp cinnamon Fresh ginger (about half-a-thumb-sized pie ..read more

Welcoming slow autumnal days in the English countryside. I went on early misty morning walks and enjoyed exploring Oxford at sunset. Oxford is the most perfect place for Dark Academia vibes, especially in autumn, and I already see golden leaves appearing on trees and pavements. I truly can't wait for autumn! Shop prints: www.dariamundi.com ______ Join me on Patreon for more exclusive updates: https://www.patreon.com/PoetryOfSlowLife Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/dariamundi Music: Epidemic Sound Get 7 days free of Epidemic Sound here https://share.epidemicsound.com/02b8i1 Find me on Instag ..read more

Learning to slow down again before Autumn comes. These last days of August, the time between summer and autumn, often feels quite strange and difficult to me. I took a break for almost the entirety of August for that reason. I had my birthday and turned 30, and I must say these first weeks have been rather difficult. This video is a bit more emotional than the previous few. Thank you for letting me have this melancholic moment. I will see you with a brighter video next time! Shop my prints: www.dariamundi.com Join me on Patreon for more exclusive updates: https://www.patreon.com/PoetryOfSlowLi ..read more