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How are you all? I hope you are having a slow and gentle start to January. I’m all about new year, same you. With maybe, like, a couple of small tweaks 😂 I’d like to do more of the things that give me that full-up feeling, and I don’t mean physically, I gobbled enough food over the holidays, more metaphorically speaking, with love, warmth and goodness. You know the kind. ⠀ ⠀ I do like a fresh start though. I’d say I prefer the back to school vibes in autumn, although January always gives an opportunity to reflect on the year ahead. Have you come up with your word for the year? You know, one word that encapsulates your intention or feeling. My word is nurture. I’m not too sure where this idea started, I’ve used it for a couple years. I’m going to nurture my business, family life and hobbies. I have a tendency to go full pelt, with this in mind I’m keeping it simple, making small moments of time for each, at an easy going pace so the balance is all in check (hopefully!) ⠀ News from us. Lucille and I get together every Tuesday, after five years of doing this solo, it’s SO nice to have someone to chat things through. I do like a chat. ⠀ We are connecting with couples who have booked us for 2020, and slowly beginning to work on some new projects.⠀ ⠀ The Prop Cupboard has now been added to our website. We have a collection of accessories available to hire, this has been on my to-do forever, so v happy to finally share with you. The collection isn’t just a summer thing, it’s available throughout the seasons, for all weddings and events. Check stories for more details on items. All photographs were taken October 2018 at a shoot @owlpenmanor by @kkiliszek ⠀ ⠀ #gowildlyandslow⠀ #themidwintermovement⠀ #aseasonalshift⠀ #weddinginspo⠀ #weddingceremony⠀ #prophire⠀ #vintageandrustic⠀ #outdoorweddings⠀ #englishweddings⠀ #altwedding⠀ #gloucestershireweddings⠀ #cotswoldswedding⠀ #belltenthire⠀ #glamping⠀ #creategatherconnect⠀ What a week. How’s everyone doing? The election hangover fog is slowly lifting, very S-L-O-W-L-Y. ⠀ ⠀ We officially welcomed the wonderful Lucille into the fold this month. Lucille has worked with us on and off over the past couple of years, mostly in the field, and now she’s back, this time all year round, working alongside me to create wonderful experiences for our glampers, and to help run the day-to-day. She’s truly the best! I’m very glad the universe brought us together :) ⠀ ⠀ When we sat down on Tuesday we ended up discussing the events of this past week, trying to make sense of it all. The conversations I’m seeing on here, and having in person are centred around what can be done in our community, if the political system isn’t prioritising or safeguarding people or the planet.⠀ ⠀ 280K homeless this Christmas, up 39%, highest in 12 years. We provide luxury accommodation for parties and celebrations, and I’m conscious of those in need of shelter for survival. ⠀ We are going to set up a contribution, so that if you glamp with us, we in turn give back to a charity that support those in need of a bed for the night, and to hopefully find longer term solutions. ⠀ ⠀ I’m looking at charities and will share with you when I know exactly what we can do. I’m curious, since the election have you signed up or given to a charity? ⠀ ⠀ #gowildlyandslow #community #forthemanynotthefew #themidwintermovement #allthingswinter #thehazyshadeofwinter #aseasonalshift Red or green. That’s the question in Stroud. A conversation between head and heart. Vote tactically to keep the tories out and stop austerity. Or vote for what best represents you, and try to make a change, longer term. If we all continue to vote for either of the two main parties, then how do the smaller parties gain momentum. (If someone could make proportional representation happen, that would be great 👍) I’d like for greens to get another MP, but in Stroud, that likely means splitting the vote on the left and indirectly the conservative candidate will get the seat. ⠀ Labours manifesto is exciting. Why can’t we have a fairer, greener society, where we look after each other and respect the planet. Community over individualism 👊 Don’t forget to register to vote if you haven’t yet people. #registertovote Twelve months of Indy Moon. A determined and curious soul, who moves through the world at her own pace as we look on in amazement. Crawling at 6months. Walking at 11months. Always chatting. Loudly. She is very loud (I don’t know where she gets it from). She has inherited my people watching skills, so much so that she often peers around the pram to get a better look. As well as being nosey and noisy, she’s also very strong. I mean actual physical strength. A little powerhouse. Bell tenter in the making 😂⠀ She likes to find new homes for things. Today I found a shoe in the cupboard and a wooden block in the washing machine. She carries a bag around filling it up and emptying it, again and again. Dragging it along the floor behind her as she toddles around. She seemingly gets endless joy from this activity. ⠀ She likes to feed herself, with her hands. Why use a spoon. It only slows the eating process down 😂 Aside from food, her great love is Morris, she laughs so hard when she sees him, and charges towards him shrieking with excitement. He’s less enthusiastic about this, as you can imagine. ⠀ I love being her mum. ⠀ Happy 1st birthday Indy, you beautiful soul and a big thank you to all our family for celebrating with us. It takes a village 💛 Faffing with pumpkins, autumn light and a fancy camera during Indy’s nap time. I’ve been somewhat useless at updating you all on both Indy, and tent related news. The scariest thing is that she’s almost 1 and the business is nearly 5 😱 WTF⠀ Juggling motherhood and work has been tricky at time, so here’s to finding a better flow with it all during the slower seasons 🙏🏻 #autumn #foreverfaffing #simpleandstill #moodygrams #motherhood #embracingtheseasons #letinthelight #everydaybeauty #momentsofmine Hi loves, how’s your snow day? To contrast all the glistening winter wonderland scenes on the gram today, here’s one from our photoshoot with @kkiliszek last year ✌️ ⠀ I can’t think of a better way to spend a evening than sitting around a table with best pals, sharing good food and conversation. ⠀ ⠀ Our ethos @lulubelltents is to create magical spaces outdoors for our guests. I love the simplicity of this set-up! ⠀ What events are you celebrating this year? It’s my husbands 40th - this would be perfect for an intimate garden gathering.🤔 ⠀ Venue: @owlpenmanor ⠀ Napkins & tablewear : @pigletinbed ⠀ Styling & prop hire: @lulubelltents ⠀ ⠀ P.s oh and see stories for obligatory snow day photos ☃️🌨❄️⠀ ⠀ #gardengatherings ⠀ #artofgathering ⠀ #creategatherconnect⠀ #asecondofwhimsy ⠀ #gatheringslikethese⠀ #styleonmytable ⠀ #foreverfaffing⠀ #simplethingsmadebeautiful⠀ #weddingtablescape ⠀ #outdoorweddings⠀ #glampingstyle⠀ #boutiqueaccomodation ⠀ #gatherandstyle ⠀ #weddingstyle ⠀ #bohoweddings #weddingstyling ⠀ #createandcelebrate #cotswoldweddings ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ A W A Y : We did our first trip away as a family of four :) On arrival, a guest turned to us and said “you’re brave”. Sure, Indy was crying - she needed feeding after the journey. Morris was darting around the pub - he has the energy of a pup on prozac, and we had more luggage than your typical weekend guest - long gone are the days of travelling lightly. ⠀ ⠀ I thought about this afterwards. I hadn’t considered us to brave. We were just doing it. On reflection i think naive might have been a better word for it. A bit of naivety can go a long way. I wouldn’t have started Lulubells if I known how dull tax returns are! And if I’d known I’d spend the entirety of the first night away in months listening to the soundtrack of Morris snoring, Indy farting, snorting and making what can only be described as dolphin sounds, I would have missed out on all the blissful moments in-between.⠀ ⠀ I’m hoping to spend summer weekends under canvas with her - regular campers / festival goers, any advice on taking babes with you? ⠀ ⠀ #9weeks⠀ #newborn⠀ #stillswithstories⠀ #nestandsurvive⠀ #momentsofmine ⠀ #slowliving ⠀ #bedroominspo⠀ #newmum⠀ #fourthtrimesta ⠀ #thesincerestoryteller⠀ #honestparenting ⠀ #oxford ⠀ #artistresidency ⠀ #travellingwithanewborn ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Happy winter solstice! It may look serene here but what you can’t see or hear (thankfully!) is Tristan and I dancing and singing to DJ Yoda’s festive mix on @bbcradio6 in an attempt to rock Indy to sleep. I thought all babes napped in their Moses basket without crying - who knew 😂 Parenthood. What can I say. 5 weeks in and I’ve learnt that having a good sense of humour goes a long way in this game! I’m laughing my way through the sleep deprivation, India-moon and the nappy of doom, as well as the MANY very real breastfeeding challenges. I’m still in total awe of the female body and what it can do. Pregnancy, labour and nursing. Mind officially blown. Nature is magnificent and I can’t wait to see what’s coming next (just as long as it doesn’t involve mastitis!) Life certainly looks a lot different this year, and I wouldn’t change a thing. Amidst the madness of having a newborn. What moments do you most enjoy or think back on fondly with your babes? I love the early morning feeds. Before it gets light. Indy and I hanging out together before the rest of the world wakes up. Feels pretty special 💛 #newborn #breastfeeding #wintersolstice #momentsofmine #collectandstyle #embracingtheseasons #simplenaturefinds #parenthood #letinthelight Meet Indy-Moon 🌙 the latest addition to our crew. Our Scorpio babe arrived Friday 16th November at 2.16am weighing 7.2 pounds. We are all doing really well, the Midwife’s at both Gloucester and Stroud are absolute hero’s. They have given us the best possible start on this adventure together. Tristan and I are totally in love with this little lady, lapping up every moment of this magical, and bonkers time getting to know one another. Morris is still undecided, but seems to be slowly coming around to her 😂🐶 We’ll be snuggled up on the sofa for the foreseeable.. If you have emailed me, thanks for your patience and I’ll get back to you shortly. In-between feeding, napping and recovering in front of box sets! Wishing you all a gorgeous week 💫⭐️🌞 #momentsofmine #aquietmoment #thesincerestoryteller #gloucestershireweddings #newbabe #welcometotheworld

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