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The Unsung Heroes of the Sewing Basket

I’ve been re-discovering my love of sewing recently (see my first skirt here!) and this has meant getting re-acquainted with my sewing kit. There are some sewing accessories that I believe are...

Apr 17, 2013 Like

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Recipe: Miracle Wholemeal Bread

These bread rolls are the tastiest I have ever eaten! My Mum showed me how to make them at the weekend and although they take a while, they are more than worth it. They are so lovely, I didn’t...

Apr 14, 2013 Like

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Sewing the Simplicity 2226 Skirt

I’ve been yearning to start sewing again. I’ve had a break from it for about four years, as I have focussed on learning other crafts. When I started watching the BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee I...

Apr 13, 2013 Like

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My Iceland Adventure: Reykjavik

Last month I went on an adventure to Iceland, and I loved it. Really, really loved it! I stayed in Reykjavik, the world’s most northern capital city. I’m splitting my posts about Iceland into two...

Apr 12, 2013 Like

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Post-Hibernation

I’ve been off the blogging thing for a while. You know how it is, life can get in the way of the best made plans and all that. My job has been manic, I’ve been on holiday and I have had a down...

Apr 6, 2013 Like

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Kathryn Wilkins Illustration

I’ve been following the LookBookIllust blog for some time, and its one of my favourites – each time illustrator Kathryn Wilkins adds a new illustration I am super excited! I love how she takes...

Feb 17, 2013 Like

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World Pangolin Day 2013

Today is World Pangolin Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness for the Pangolin, one of the Earth’s most unusual yet persecuted animals. The Pangolin is a scaly mammal that lives in Africa and...

Feb 16, 2013 Like

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IPL hair removal: first impressions

Hair removal is the bane of my life. I appreciate that out of many things that suck around the world, hair removal is pretty trivial. That aside, it is a problem that needs regular attention if I...

Feb 15, 2013 Like

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Armadillo, Armadillo, Armadillo!

How cute is this armadillo necklace from Elsie Belle?! Elsie Belle have little stalls at St Nicholas Market and the Harbourside Market, which is where I first discovered their cute, vintage...

Feb 2, 2013 Like

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New Season Spring/Summer 2013 Liberty Tana Lawn Fabric

Liberty design the most beautiful collections of fabric, and their Spring/Summer 2013 collection is stunning. ‘The Flower Show’ is a combination of modern and traditional florals. I’ve been falling...

Jan 20, 2013 Like

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Coming in From The Cold

It snowed today! I woke up to a blanket of snow covering the garden at my parent’s house. It’s snowed on and off all day, which has made me all wistful for cosy gloves, scarves and blankets. I love...

Jan 18, 2013 Like

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Indie Shop Love: Riky and Nina

Riky and Nina sell craft and lifestyle goodies from their website, eBay and Etsy shops. They have an AMAZING selection of kawaii and zakka stationary which is how I came across them on eBay. Riky...

Jan 16, 2013 Like

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Schwarzkopf Color Mask: Light Golden Brown

Much to my immense irritation I’ve been going grey, or rather white, since I was about 18. As the white hair has multiplied over the years I have struggled to find hair dye that actually covers...

Jan 15, 2013 Like

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Indie Shop Love: Flo Jo Boutique

Flo Jo Boutique Address: 36B Gloucester Road Road, Bristol, BS7 8AR Website: Flo-Jo Boutique.co.uk Twitter: @Flojoboutique Facebook: Flo Jo Boutique Flo Jo Boutique is a gorgeous haberdashery shop...

Jan 13, 2013 Like

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Iceland Adventure!

I have news! I’m going to Iceland in March and I cant wait! This trip marks many changing things in my life: letting go of the past, and taking control of things. I’m no hippy-tree-hugger, but I do...

Jan 12, 2013 Like

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January Nails

It’s January. Arguably the most boring of all the months, no? I’ve been lusting after the simplicity of nude nails, just plain and simple and clean. But, in the same breath, I’m not ready for no...

Jan 9, 2013 Like

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Analogue Digital Experiments

Before Christmas I ordered a Holga lens for my Canon 400D DSLR, eager to reinvigorate my passion for taking photographs. I have tried taking pictures using the Lomography Diana+ camera in the past,...

Jan 6, 2013 Like

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Black, White & Burgundy Ethical Outfit

Monochrome shirt dress with obi belt, £124 (was £155), by Outsider Burgundy leather bow handbag, £22 (was £30) From Rockit Vintage ’70′s Genie Lamp necklace, £14, from ASOS Marketplace Vintage...

Jan 3, 2013 Like

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Daxon’s Blogger Network

Daxon are giving bloggers the opportunity of receiving a £50 voucher for Amazon or Threadless for joining their new bloggers network. To take part, all you have to do is create a post about the...

Dec 30, 2012 Like

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Liebster Award

I was pleasantly surprised to recieve a nomination for a Liebster Award from Beth at Wonderlion today! I was also really pleased to discover Beth’s blog – its full of lovely photography and I adore...

Dec 29, 2012 Like

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Hitting the Sales

I’ve hit the sales today, and picked up some tasty bargains! Here is my run down of what I have picked up today. Today is the only day I am sale shopping, as I am starting saving for a very special...

Dec 28, 2012 Like

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Topshop ‘Dark Knight’ Nail Polish

Clockwise from left: 3 coats of polish, one coat of polish, posing with some Babycham Another disappointing polish from Topshop… I’m starting to wonder if its just me, or if they are all crap? This...

Dec 26, 2012 Like

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Happy Christmas!

Image source: Graphics Fairy I hope you have a lovely Christmas and New Year Let’s hope 2013 is a good one for everyone. With love, xx

Dec 25, 2012 Like

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L’Oreal Dress Up In Diamonds Gift With Purchase

Here is a quick post about L’Oreal’s current gift with purchase available at Boots. You can get this box of goodies when you spend £15 or more on any L’Oreal makeup. According to Boots it is worth...

Dec 24, 2012 Like

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Last Minute Christmas Crafts

With only two sleeps left until Christmas day, I thought it would be the perfect time to share some really quick Christmas craft ideas incase you need to make any last minute gifts. For speed, I’m...

Dec 23, 2012 Like

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Most Disappointing Nail Polish, EVER

Topshop’s ‘Mercury Rising’ nail polish This is the most disappointing nail polish I have tried all year. Seriously, how crap is the glitter in this polish compared to how awesome it looks in the...

Dec 22, 2012 Like

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Helen E Lip Crayons & Glosses

Helen E is a brand I was completely unaware of until I saw a stand in Debenhams (in the Bullring in Birmingham). It appears they are in the process of transitioning to become a more accessible High...

Dec 21, 2012 Like

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Indie Shop Love: 7th Sea Bristol

This is the second in my series of posts about wonderful independent shops, you can read the first about Portabella here. 7th Sea Address: 198 Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS6 5QZ Website:...

Dec 21, 2012 Like

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South West Bloggers Xmas Party

Yesterday it was the South West Bloggers Christmas meetup at The Birdcage in Bristol, and I was lucky enough to get a ticket before they all sold out, so I was there too! I have to say, I wasn’t in...

Dec 17, 2012 Like

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The Unsung Heroes of the Sewing Basket

Recipe: Miracle Wholemeal Bread

Sewing the Simplicity 2226 Skirt

My Iceland Adventure: Reykjavik

Post-Hibernation

Kathryn Wilkins Illustration

World Pangolin Day 2013

IPL hair removal: first impressions

Armadillo, Armadillo, Armadillo!

New Season Spring/Summer 2013 Liberty Tana Lawn Fabric

Coming in From The Cold

Indie Shop Love: Riky and Nina

Schwarzkopf Color Mask: Light Golden Brown

Indie Shop Love: Flo Jo Boutique

Iceland Adventure!

January Nails

Analogue Digital Experiments

Black, White & Burgundy Ethical Outfit

Daxon’s Blogger Network

Liebster Award

Hitting the Sales

Topshop ‘Dark Knight’ Nail Polish

Happy Christmas!

L’Oreal Dress Up In Diamonds Gift With Purchase

Last Minute Christmas Crafts

Most Disappointing Nail Polish, EVER

Helen E Lip Crayons & Glosses

Indie Shop Love: 7th Sea Bristol

South West Bloggers Xmas Party

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