Oh, hi!
Welcome to the new happy place for Devon dwellers.
Whether you’re living here and looking to level up your social life, or considering a move to what is the best county on the planet*; wherever you are in your journey, we’re guessing you’re pretty keen on Devon, so pull up a chair - we’ve already plenty in common.
*unverified, but are we wrong?!
So, what exactly is Dwell Devon?
If you are uprooting to somewhere new, you’ll know it can be a time of tedious practicalities and legal speak. But Dwell gives you permission to press mute on all the stressful stuff for a while, allowing you to feel excited and inspired about what’s to come. And, if you’re already here, now comes the fun: making the most of it!
It’s our mission to help you discover the bits of Devon you’ll want to know about.
If you’re a newbie, consider this to be your one-stop guide to spending time in your little patch. It’s a place for those who are savvy enough to settle here, but now crave knowledge beyond the floorplans and property blurb. Delicious deli’s on your doorstep? Cool co-working spots? Brilliant businesses to bookmark? We’ve got you. You’ll find a whole world of local content that’s relevant, handy, and plugged into your new neighbourhood.
But Dwell is also a lifestyle platform for those who’ve already made the move and are now ready to seek out more of those experiences that tempted them here in the first place. All of the features you’ll read should leave you feeling like you’ve been hanging out with a local who’s lived here for (20+) years.
So why take our word for it?
Well, we reckon we’re pretty well placed to share all that we know. I’m Sharon, by the way, Editor, Mum, wife, and of course a Devon dweller. I’m also a journalist and a television producer, both jobs well suited to the enquiring mind (read: nosey). I’ve spent a lot of my life writing, filming, and exploring the world around me, whether far-flung or on my doorstep. And, as previous founding editor of Muddy Stilettos Devon I’ve already come across so many talented people and brilliant businesses in this neck of the woods.
And joining me is Jane, Editorial Producer. She technically lives in Cornwall (just, shhh!), but her roots are very much Devonian. She also works in PR, social media and is a television production manager, so seeking new content and clever storytelling is her lifeblood.
A pretty good combo, we’re often told!
We’re not masquerading as the experts on all things, but when we’re not, we’re pretty good at finding those who are. Between us, we’ve made programmes about hotels, properties, beautiful journeys around the world, cooking, and adventure, so we’ve got this!
In the market for some fun?
We’re super-excited to be writing for you and would love this to grow into a platform that’s fun, friendly, and useful. And if you are planning a move here (congrats!), if it makes the journey more of a pleasure than stress, then we’ll take that as a win.
Hope you enjoy it and if you do please tell everyone else about it. All Dwellers welcome!
S & J x
A note on the features you’ll read…
· Dwell Devon is a positive and trusted guide. The people, places and experiences you’ll read about will be personal recommendations from us (and when they’re not, we’ll tell you).
· We work with and promote businesses and brands that we feel are relevant to our readers and align with our own ethos and brand.
· Sometimes, an experience or product may be offered to us on a complimentary basis, in return for a review; this makes the process a viable one for us. However, in the spirt of remaining an upbeat, honest platform that readers trust, regardless of whether any payment has taken place, we’ll only feature those we can hand-on-heart shout about.
· Finally, and importantly, please don’t ask us to engage in whether jam or cream should go first*. Great big dollops of both and don’t overthink it, is the impartial advice…