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As the new year is approaching, here are the resolutions I will be making for 2022. Firstly, it seems only fair to do a small recap on 2021's resolutions to see if any stuck. Mine included unsubscribing from unwanted emails, appreciating the small things, watching more movies and learning calligraphy. I do unsubscribe to ALOT …
I love using Instagram for inspiration - for everything from fashion and interiors right through to bars, restaurants and holidays and when I see something I like I usually save it. Cute twisted candles have been in my saved collection for a while so when I spotted coloured tapered candles in Flying Tiger for 50p …
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I recently relocated from London back to my hometown of Bristol, and of course any big move is going to come with stresses but I have to admit, I think I bossed the moving admin. I was Monica Geller level of organised and I’ve got some top tips to share with you to help your …
Considering I write for a living (and for fun), I'm actually surprised it's taken me this long to think of this blog post. Over the years, I've written for magazines, websites and for luxury brands - and I've learnt A LOT. To be honest, I still feel like I'm learning every day and hopefully that …
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For lockdown numero uno I was living in London - and little did I know that I'd not be able to come back to Bristol to see my family for months on end. To say it was tough would be an understatement but regular phonecalls and teary Facetimes got us through. Fast forward to lockdown …
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Living through something as big as a global pandemic may make you think but what do resolutions matter? Why should I bother drinking eight glasses or water per day or setting myself a task of learning the splits? On the contrary. When times are tough and we cannot control the world around us, we need …
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I'm not claiming to be an Instagram pro but I am partial to taking a snap (or few) for the gram, so I thought I would share the tips I have picked up over the years to help you create the best possible photos. 1. Get creative with flatlays Props are really key when it …
Today may be Friday 13th, but more importantly than that it is World Kindness Day. Why not mark today, or this weekend, by making the world a kinder place? Here are seven easy ways to be kind which will hopefully inspire you... 1. Send a handwritten note If you're anything like me, there's nothing more …
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As 2020 is the year of the staycation, it was only right that I got on the trend too. I booked a two-night break in Kent for me and my partner to have a little break from London. I finally completed one of my New Year's resolutions, which was booking through Airbnb. We stayed at …
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With staycations and close-to-home minibreaks on the cards, this is why Ireland and Lough Eske Castle should be top of your holiday list.
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