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Tradesman are going up and up in price and while I definitely hire them for certain jobs, there are plenty of things around the house you can do yourself. Save yourself money by DIY-ing your own shelves. This can work for a cupboard, alcove or any other area in your home. If I can do …
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I made it! I completed 31 days alcohol free, ticking dry January off my erm... bucketlist. My willpower was certainly tested with a packed social calendar (typical) but I stood firm, sipped my OJ, and did it! Here are the 9 things I learnt when I did dry January... I could actually give up drinking …
This Christmas I treated my bestie to a Dining in the Dark experience in Bristol and here's how we got on! I saw an ad for the event and I had heard about a similar thing in London before, but having never tried I thought now would be the perfect time too as my friend …
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As we enter 2023, I have to admit that my mind still thinks it's circa 2020 - but we've got a pandemic to blame for that. But as usual, I start the new year with a few goals and aims and here they are... Dry January I've never ever, ever done dry Jan, usually concluding …
On a recent Primark visit when I was in London for the weekend, I spotted the Velvet Plush Faux Fur Lined Leggings that I've seen everyone raving about online. I jumped at the chance to buy a pair, one, because leggings are a work-from-home essential and two, because I wanted to know what all the …
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I feel very smug writing that title as for about a year my clothes have been in boxes, storage bags and on rickety car boot style rails, but we’ve finally got wardrobes! We’re trying the Ikea Pax hack to make them look in-built, so expect more on that on Instagram if we are successful but …
I’ve been in my home for over a year now and I’ve done a lot of DIY, including my fair share of painting. When it comes to painting, I've learned the hard way, so I'm here to give you my top tips to make your life easier. 1. Painter's tape isn't a miracle worker YouTube …
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There’s only one proper way to have a good ol’ catch up with the girls, and that’s at a bottomless brunch. Whether it’s a special birthday or an impromptu day time drinking session, there’s a reason these kinds of brunches are so popular. Often in Insta worthy venues with pretty drinks, they know how to …
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For our first post-lockdown holiday abroad we headed to Corfu. With promises of beautiful beaches and delicious food, we were sold. For our week-long break we checked into the Mayor La Grotta Verde Grand Resort in Corfu after reserving on booking.com. The five-star stay was amazing and the perfect beach break. Here’s everything you need …
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Having just returned from Glastonbury Festival, I can safely say I slept like a log. It’s probably thanks to the G&Ts and tequila shots that sent me into a sweet sleep but even if you’re having a teetotal festival experience, here’s how to sleep well… FESTIVAL DOWNLOADABLE PACKING LIST 1. Pitch your tent wisely Look …
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