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Tuesday, 14 October 2025

Stay Dry in Style

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Is This Mutton on the joys of staying dry in a purple raincoat

Dear friends. I bought this gorgeous purple trench a few weeks ago and still haven't had chance to wear it.  We had a very dry summer and autumn is continuing in the same vein.

But at least I have it for when rain inevitably strikes.

I spotted the trench coat at Hobbs and knew I must act quickly. What I've learnt about purple is that when retailers have any of the bright true purple shade, it flies out of the door.  I don't understand why they don't stock more of it.

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Thursday, 9 October 2025

Rainforest by Michelle Paver

 Is This Mutton reviews Rainforest by best selling author Michelle Paver


Dear friends. Today's book spotlight is on a novel that sends chills down the spine.  Author Michelle Paver has done it again with another brilliantly researched book that is both eerie and thought provoking.

A few years I read her book Thin Air, about a mountaineering expedition that went wrong. I still think about it to this day.  I immediately read her books Dark Matter and Wakenhyrst.

Several years have elapsed since the last book.  Rainforest is a stunner, and gets 5 stars from me.

Join me on today's blog tour to learn more about the story and the author. 

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Tuesday, 7 October 2025

Warm and Stylish with Lighthouse

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Gail Hanlon from Is This Mutton in Haven jersey and Savannah coat from Lighthouse Clothing

GIFTED COLLABORATION 

Dear friends. I don't often do collaborations with brands but when I was contacted by Belfast based Lighthouse Clothing and looked at their site,  I couldn't resist. I would buy their pieces in a heart beat. 

Lighthouse is a family-focused British brand with a love for practical, stylish layering. 

I chose three garments from the new autumn/winter collection and I was absolutely blown away by the quality. 

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Tuesday, 30 September 2025

Lake District in September

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Is This Mutton at Castlerigg neolithic stone circle in the north of England as she reports on a few days of rest and recovery in the Lake District.

Dear friends. We've been to the Lake District in the north of England for a few days. We enjoyed beautiful autumn weather with plenty of blue skies. We took the bikes, using the new trailer for the first time. It was a good time of rest and recovery. 

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