Direction for ref lection

As autumn settles in, the sense of seasons changing can leave many of us feeling that pull to stay at home and nest. While for some, this move away from the summer months brings about a feeling of con

On urgency, impulsivity, and the joy of unexpected recklessness

FOR JOHN KEATS, AUTUMN WAS THE SEASON OF MISTS AND MELLOW FRUITFULNESS. HERE, THE COUNTRY LIVING TEAM AND FRIENDS HIGHLIGHT WHAT THIS TIME OF YEAR MEANS TO THEM – FROM CRAFTING WREATHS TO BOTTLING SLOE GIN

It’s not the big birthdays ending with 0 that throw us – it’s the 365 days before them, says Clare Bowie. Here, she reflects on life ‘on the cusp’

Moments enjoyed, lessons learned, handy advice, weird stuff that happened: welcome to the little bits and pieces that don’t make big stories, but do make all the difference.

MIND, BODY, RELATIONSHIPS & MONEY