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Darling Disarray
darlingdisarray.blogspot.com
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As well as my daily life as a writer and journalist, this blog will see me trying to establish my own craft and vintage business here in Florida as well as a Secret Tea Room. You'll see me chatting about art, beauty, design, fashion, film, food, interiors, literature, music, photography, travel and all things vintage among other things.
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Diary of a Journalist - Aged 13

Recently, one of my national newspaper clients asked whether Id mind sharing a few teenage scribblings from my old diary. They wanted to run a piece called ´Dairy of a Journalist - Aged 13. I liked t...

09 dec 11

Bedside Table ... Lazy Netflix Love

The last couple of weeks have been fabulous in many ways. We enjoyed a fun filled, four-day Thanksgiving celebration, which saw us eating, drinking and catching up with lots of friends. There were ro...

07 dec 11

Giveaway Winners and Promoting YOU

The very lovely Chelle of Spangled Paraphernalia&nb sp;and equally gorgeous Claire of General Overachiever were the randomly generated winners of my recent winter-warmer giveaway. They each ...

05 dec 11

Self Love ... Discovering New (Very Awesome) Friends

One of my favourite things about travelling or moving someplace exciting is the opportunity it affords to meet new, very awesome friends. Its those random connections and unexpected adventures that r...

22 nov 11

Giveaway ... Winter Lovelies

As thoughts turn to Christmas shopping, Id like to give away a little something that will keep you cheery and warm on your festive expeditions. Up for grabs - A beautiful beret made of a soft an...

21 nov 11

Self Love ... Education for the Time or Cash Poor

Where did you go to university?Its a question Ive been asked more times than I can count recently. Perhaps Ive reached that bizarre age whereby, approaching 26 and having achieved reas onabl...

21 nov 11

27 before 27

Do you remember those family gatherings whereby, as a know it all fourteen year old, you gave a silent, condescending scoff every time an aged relative told you to make the most of your youth? Time w...

21 nov 11

Random Act of Kindness ... Letters

At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us. - Albert Schweit...

14 nov 11

Bedside Table ... Jo Nesbø

Last summer, I devoured Stieg Larssons Girl with the Dragon Tattoo trilogy. Devoured it. I was in Spain sans mainline power and so, for three glorious days, I settled into the hammock on the terrace ...

13 nov 11

A Day in the Life of an Author and Journalist

Morning Sweethearts!I thought it would be fun to write a day in the life post so you can see what its like to be a work at home writer. When I tell people what I do for a living, they are often mista...

14 jul 11

Wish I Was Wednesday: Inside the Harry Potter Movies

It has engulfed a decade of our lives; we have laughed and cried with the characters, watched them grow, and rooted for their shining good over evil. Its almost too unbearable to think of Harry Potte...

14 jul 11

My Blogging Schedule: What To Expect

After taking dear Elsies Blog Love Course, which is entirely fabulous, I am ready and raring to go with this little blog of mine. As I write for a living, blogging feels like a wonderful release and ...

13 jul 11

Bedside Table: Her Fearful Symmetry

Happy 4th of July! Currently, Im being hurtled through loop the loops, exploring deserted islands, prancing around like a princess and chasing a six foot mouse around four theme parks for his autogra...

07 jul 11

Women of Letters

Happy Friday Darlings. The thought of three glorious days off and my very first July 4th celebration is going to get me through today. I have a hefty deadline, a rather displeased editor and a p...

01 jul 11

Wish I Was Here Wednesday ... Roald Dahls Home Town

When I was little, the world of Roald Dahl was like a drug to me. I couldnt get enough of his books and there was many a school day when I feigned illness so I could hide in my bedroom and ...

30 jun 11 2 people like this

Bedside Table: The Help

A new feature entitled Bedside Table, typically posted on Mondays, will review the books that have been keeping me awake at night. Tampa is in the midst of what, Im told, is Hurricane ...

27 jun 11 1 person likes this

House Restyle ... $1000 Fantasy Interior Design Challenge

Back again to talk about another blogger that I would absolutely love to kidnap for a weekend to style our little home for us. I would be content to fly them down here, hand over the keys and $1...

02 mar 11

House Restyle ... $1000 Fantasy Interior Design Challenge

Joe and I moved into our very first long-term home together last weekend. Its gorgeous. Well, it will be gorgeous once weve restyled it. But the bare bones are there. It has two gorgeous, light bedro...

02 mar 11

Wish I was Here Wednesday ... Emily Brontes Home

Wednesday is a bugger isnt it? Bang smack in the middle of the week, it means two more full days of working before you can kick back and relax. I always wake up panic stricken on Wednesday ...

02 mar 11

Getting to know you ...

If youre anything like me, you cant look at an old photograph without wondering what the story behind it is. Its a whimsical pastime but one of my favourites. One pose caught in one single momen...

02 mar 11

In the Closet - Crazy in Love ...

I am crazy in love with the Primark Spring 2011 collection. When I first saw the look book, I had to double check it really WAS Primark. The styling is so beautiful, I found it hard to believe that p...

11 jan 11

DIY - How to Make Vinyl Record Bowls

Bowls made from old vinyl? Honestly, this is one of the simplest DIY jobs youll ever come across and adds a personal and very eclectic element to any rock band or movie night. I love that you can tai...

10 jan 11

Motivation Monday # 1 - Meetings, Farewells and Your Own Secret Space

Good morning friends and welcome to my new weekly feature - Motivation Monday. Being a full-time writer, I do this little exercise at the beginning of every single week and thought it would be fun - ...

10 jan 11

In the Kitchen - Making Miso in Minutes

You know when youre suddenly OVERCOME by the desire to eat something ludicrously stodgy and filling at 12am but you try to battle your instincts? Yep, deep down, you know youll feel horrible about ra...

07 jan 11

New Year ... New Dreams ...

To me, making resolutions for the New Year are as much a part of the festive season as exchanging gifts or attending sparkly parties. Its quite possibly my favourite tradition. An annual, optimistic ...

07 jan 11

Wearing Vintage - An Eight Week How To

Shopping for vintage and retro inspired clothing is one of my absolute favourite things to do. I can spend whole weekends on the hunt and barely notice any time has passed; until Im interrupted by th...

08 dec 10

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