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Hebden Bridge: Handmade Parade 2015
Hello! How are we all? Did you have a fine weekend? Do tell. Mine was spent celebrating birthdays (my niece, nephew and sister), watching movies (I’ve watched a lot lately – perhaps time to bring back A Week In Film?), going on canal walks and spending Sunday watching the Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade with family. Other highlights included discovering the tastiest chicken salad recipe, eating a box of whisky truffles pretty much all to myself (courtesy of a friend) and…
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Hebden Bridge: A Crafty Valley
I’ve talked about Hebden Bridge’s crafty credentials before. It’s a creative community of designers, makers, writers, musicians and artists and is a real inspiration to visitors, and all who live and work here. So I thought I’d write a round up of all the crafty goings-on that make the town what it is, from craft supply shops and galleries to creative workshops and the town’s varied programme of events. I hope it inspires your next visit and craft project! 1. Word of Mouth…
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At Home: Patio (Part 1)
I really don’t want to discuss the weather, I really don’t. But, oh my! Hasn’t it been grand? It’s been a bit rainy and temperamental over the past few days but it did feel nice to feel the rain again and hear it tapping on our bedroom skylight (I know, I’m strange). Plus it saves me a job of watering the plants outside. Score! We only have a small garden (the price you pay for living in Hebden Bridge) but it’s…
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Lately: Home and Away
A colleague asked me the other day how my weekend was, and I had to take more than a minute to remember what I actually did. Life seems to be whizzing by in a blur at the moment, so I thought I’d share my recent camera snaps to remind me what I’ve been up to lately! Home life is good, work life is dandy and cross fingers (and toes and knees) that my dad is in a positive place. The one…
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Home & Style Finds
1 | I love this colourful offering of River Fish Towels (from £6) from Cath Kidston. If you’re planning a summer holiday, the design would be perfect for the beach! 2 | Now spring has landed, I catch myself day-dreaming of long lazy picnics up in the hills and LOVE these Paper Cups (£1.95) from DotComGiftShop. Mmm, bring on fizz in the sunshine! 3 | I seem to be coveting match boxes a lot lately! I already have these but I love the geometric design…
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Lately: Easter
Hello there! Did we all have a grand Easter? Technically I’m off today too but I’m checking in while doing a bit of social media homework for work (I’m obsessed) and thought I’d write a catch up post too. So a little of what I got up to over Easter: booking hen do trips for May bank holiday weekend, paying off our Glastonbury Festival balance (so excited!), babysitting my nephew and niece and making Easter nests and playing Scalextrix, walking the…
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Three Favourite Objects
What are your top 3 favourite objects? That’s what the insurance company, More Than have asked me. What a question, eh? Do I choose all the priceless items and mementos I’ve kept or objects that I use every day like my laptop or phone? What are your favourite objects? A memorable photograph? An heirloom? Something weird and wonderful? Ooh do tell! After a little thought, my most treasured items are things that actually mean something and that are used, loved and enjoyed regularly. I hate things…
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52 Lists: Things That Have Inspired Me Lately
1. The eclipse and space related awesome chats with a taxi driver. 2. Putting the world to rights with blogger extraordinaire, Kat Got The Cream. Such a great afternoon filled with blueberry pancakes and long chats in the shadow of York Minster. 3. My OH who’s always there for cuddles. He’s the dude. 4. Reading Little White Lies magazine for pleasure and for work. 5. Seeing seedlings pop up on our windowsill. 6. Planning adventures. 7. The BBC Poldark series. Ooh it’s…
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In Pictures: Instagram
We all have those days/weeks/months that are a little overwhelming, don’t we? Work, family and lack of time to think let alone tackle the to do list. Well, I’m in the midst of one of those episodes and trying my best to not let it take over. But it’s hard. One solution was a relaxing spa afternoon/sleepover with my sister at the weekend…pure bliss. We both really needed it; although my sister, a mother of two, probably needed it a…
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Hebden Bridge: Shops (A Quick Guide)
Angela Smyth map illustration on the Visitor and Canal Centre (New Rd). Well hello there! Before diving into the nitty-gritty that is Hebden Bridge, I decided to take my camera for a walk in the sun and make a note of the places I’d like to feature on the blog. It’s not a Hebden Bridge guide as such, just my favourite places to visit and potter in, after living here for over 6 years. To get you started, I’m looking at the…
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5 Positive Things To Do This Week #123
1. Forage for wild garlic. 2. Visit the garden centre for new plants for your garden, patio or windowsill. 3. Leave positive feedback via TripAdvisor on one of your favourite cafes, shops or local venue. 4. Swap handbags for a quick outfit update. 5. Plan a sleepover with one of your favourite girls including belly laughs, cocktails and good films. Brew up and see more 5 Positive Things To Do This Week posts here. ♥
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Lately: Happy Distractions and Birthday Celebrations
I’m filling my days with happy distractions right now. Squeezing every last drop out of working weeks and weekends and trying to ensure that they include smile-making activities. Two of which, walking and baking, I’m hoping are going to turn into habits, and happy habits are the best kind aren’t they? Working freelance three days a week means I can be flexible with my time and change around my working hours when needs be. When Wednesday hits I usually hit…
