Blogs

Health & Beauty with Eve Ashby

Last updated 16th May 2012 - 17:44

Behind the scenes at fashion and celebrity shoots with freelance make-up artist Eve Ashby, plus brilliant make-up tips and useful product advice.

Katey Korzenietz of Home Restyler from Exeter

Last updated 15th May 2012 - 16:34

Interior Stylist Katey Korzenietz of Home Restyler regularly blogs about all things home. Having designed various interior schemes for her clients in the South West and styled many photo-shoots (including July 2011 Devon Life campervan cover shoot) she provides ideas and inspiration to help you transform your home. Katey can source almost anything you need for your home, advise you about up-cycling what you already own and inspire you with all the latest tips, products and styles.

Inspired Walks around Devon - Teresa Frost

Last updated 14th May 2012 - 15:19

Teresa Frost explores the lovely countryside of Devon and recounts her walks with her husband David, and dog Bob. Walks began as training for David’s recent trip to base camp at Everest, and the excursions continue to make her appreciate the area in which she lives so much more.

Tim Hassell: Tourism and hospitality

Last updated 11th May 2012 - 10:47

Tim Hassell explores the tourism and hospitality industry across Devon

Claire Crawley dishes the dirt on life as a 'spare room' business tycoon

Last updated 9th May 2012 - 11:57

With twice as many sole traders and home workers than the rest of the country, Devon's micro-businesses are a vital part of our economy. The perks - gardening in your lunch hour, being home when the kids get in, sneaky 'meetings' on the beach are enviable. But it is also a strange, funny and sometimes lonely existence.

A Piece of History by Derek Tait

Last updated 8th May 2012 - 19:47

Author Derek Tait sheds some light on incredible history from Plymouth and the surrounding areas.

Devon Life Magazine - Staff Writer, Anna Turns' blog

Last updated 25th April 2012 - 15:26

Find out more about what Devon Life's staff writer Anna Turns is up to out and about in the county...

Revelling in Devon

Last updated 24th April 2012 - 10:25

Martin Staniforth, based near Honiton, gets immersed in all things Devon!

Belinda Dillon: Theatre and Performance

Last updated 29th March 2012 - 16:41

Belinda Dillon reviews Exeter’s culture and theatre scene: from plays to poetry slams.

Life at Partridge Farm - by Hannah and Duncan, Devon

Last updated 28th March 2012 - 23:55

Follow farm life with Hannah and Duncan at their rare breeds farm near Tiverton. Both teachers, Hannah and Duncan bought the farm in January and love their new life. From baby piglets to veggies growing in the polytunnel, find out what is new at Partridge Farm.

Grazing Kate

Last updated 20th March 2012 - 14:36

Kate’s grazing adventures and reviews from Deepest Devon. Passionate about the bounteous food and drink that our county has to offer, Kate loves to visit places that have that extra sparkle: good value cafes with fantastic views; hidden away Pick-Your-Own farms and vineyards, traditional tea rooms serving cream teas, or faultless high-end restaurants that use only the best locally sourced food.

Teaching Dad to Cook Flapjack - A blog by Miranda Gardiner

Last updated 16th March 2012 - 10:40

Family recipes from the author of Teaching Dad to Cook Flapjack...

Claire Bryden - Creative and Cultural Happenings in Devon

Last updated 27th October 2011 - 09:43

Claire Bryden has a bright career in the arts and heritage sector in Exeter. She works for Spacex gallery, Redfront creative organisation, Devon Museums website, North Devon Museums and Newton Abbot Museum. Here she shares news of the latest cultural happenings.