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Good Vibes featuring Simply Be
Outfit details at the bottom of the post I’m writing this post on a south bound evening train to distract myself from falling asleep and missing my next connection, and of course to check in with you lovely readers. So when this goes to publish first thing in the morning, please ignore my tired typos and foggy brain! I have a M&S gin and tonic in a can to keep me company (living the dream), and a packet of reduced…
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5 Positive Things To Do This Week #215
1| Organise your emails 2| Take an hour screen break from your daily computer routine 3| Grab a milkshake as a special treat 4| Watch old home videos 5| Do a 5 minute workout at home before you shower/bath (check Pinterest for ideas). Brew up and see more 5 Positive Things To Do This Week posts here.
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5 Sleep-Friendly Bedroom Decor Tips
Sun-kissed skin, cold beers in the sunshine and opening the windows wide on a bright sunny day. Spring is here chums and I’m appreciating it more than ever. Not only has it made me want to explore the outdoors more than usual but it’s made me more proactive at home and work too; spring has added a little oomph to my everyday it would seem. So as not to waste a drop of this unprecedented motivation, I’ve been doing a…
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A Week in Walks #2
It’s been a great week for walking with Polly in Hebden Bridge. Mainly because of the sunshine and the onset of lighter evenings but more importantly because I don’t have to wash Polly every time we walk in the door. The struggle is real, my friends. She has this new ‘thing’ where she stands over a puddle, looks at me (no joke) then lays down in it soaking her golden belly full of mud. Little beggar. So the less it…
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5 Positive Things To Do This Week #213
1|Buy flowers for your bedroom 2|Donate your first 12-sided £1 coin to charity 3|Make a spring/summer happy music playlist 4|Read a classic novel 5|Set aside time to drink tea (use a teapot for regular top-ups) and write down your personal and professional goals for April. Brew up and see more 5 Positive Things To Do This Week posts here.
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Home and Style Finds: Spring Picks
The daffodils are out, the clocks have sprung forward and my festival tickets have been booked. Spring is most definitely here chums. With the arrival of a new season it’s the perfect time to organise and refresh the home with vibrant prints and fresh colours. The same goes for my wardrobe and although most of my clothes are transitional there’s a definite need to have a big tidy up before inviting any new additions to the party. I just need…
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Good Vibes Only #2
Another good vibes post? Well yeah, I feel that I need to take note of all the positive things that put a spring in my step on a frequent basis (I do this sporadically anyway) so as not to focus on the crummy stuff. Shall we begin? Quiet moments Listening to blues music and quietly falling asleep. Sometimes the most uneventful things are the most gratifying. Guilty pleasures Cooking from scratch chills me out at the end of a working day but…
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My Gift To Her
If you could choose one woman in your life who you are most grateful for, who would it be? My friends at Christy invited me to celebrate the inspiring women in my life as part of their Mother’s Day #MyGiftToHer campaign, and in recognition of International Women’s Day that took place earlier in the month. My task was simply to take a moment to pause and say thank you to the most important woman in my life, as well as…
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A Week in Walks #1
When life feels overwhelming and impossible there are things I like to do to help me find a sense of calm to my day. For example, I demand hugs from the OH and cuddles from the dog. I watch my favourite movies that feel like very old friends. And I walk. I walk away my frazzled feelings in an attempt to remain focused, grounded and also to appreciate the things that sometimes I think we all take for granted. With…
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide
With less than a week until Mother’s Day, today I’m sharing a short gift guide for the super-mum in your life. Choose from elegant teapots and stylish washbags to quirky hip flasks and luxurious hand creams (without the price tag). Whether you’re buying for your mum, a sister or a friend, these covet-worthy picks are a great token this March 26th. From left to right: Know a green-thumbed gardener? Gift this cactus Trivet (£8.99) from H&M, and if you have a…
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5 Positive Things to do This Week #212
1|Get up early one day this week for a morning walk 2| Buy a coffee and pastry for a friend/colleague 3| Treat a special mum in your life this Mother’s Day 4| Make extra effort to smile and greet strangers 5|Go stargazing and lay on the bonnet of your car (yes, like in the movies). If I had a car I would have done this yesterday! Brew up and see more 5 Positive Things To Do This Week posts here. Oh and don’t…
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At Home: Scandi-Style Lounge Update with DFS
In my previous interiors blog post I talked about creating a relaxing home and how it can have many lifestyle benefits including making you and your loved ones feel happier, less stressed and more productive. With this in mind, I’m sharing a corner of our home that we’ve recently updated in collaboration with DFS. I love it so much folks, it’s my new favourite place to nap! This corner of the lounge used to be home to an armchair, Polly’s crate…
