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5 Positive Things to do This Week #218
1|Don’t be silent. Vote on Thursday. 2|Make homemade frozen lollies or buy a packet of your favourite childhood lollipop. 3| Eat by candlelight one night this week. 4| Unless you need to use it for work, try to stay away from social media till 11am (a little test to see if it has a positive effect on the start of your day). 5|Repair one thing in your home this week. Brew up and see more 5 Positive Things To Do This…
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10 Ways to Update Your Hallway
Our uninspired entrance hallway has been itching for a makeover for a while now. It’s been on the never ending house-to-do-list for yonks but I keep on ignoring it, a bit like our stairs that I finally painted the other week. There are shoes everywhere (erm, that would be my fault), holes in the walls that need filling followed swiftly by walls splattered in mud, courtesy of the dog. Oh and there is no home for Polly’s lead, collar and harness; the…
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A Week in Walks #5
Hello there! We decided to go on an impromptu day trip to Lytham St Annes with family at the Bank Holiday weekend for a touch of sea air and to introduce Polly to the seaside, now that she is a fully fledged member of the Aquaphile club. Now I know I’m supposed to document a week of walks in this post (not that you care I’m sure) but for a change I though it would be nice to share a spot of sea,…
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Lakeland Furniture Giveaway
Do you have post Bank Holiday blues? Fancy treating your home to new home and garden furniture? Of course you do. I’m very excited to be collaborating with my friends at Lakeland Furniture on a spring giveaway to cheer up any back to work blues. You might remember we added the DSW Dining Table Set to our open plan living room last year? We’ve been really impressed with the quality and style of the table and chairs – I still…
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Good Vibes Only
I’m diving straight into the good and positive things that have happened over the past few weeks because there’s no words to even understand or comprehend the goings on this last week…good vibes only. Squeeze those loved ones tight and find your happy. Manchester | Never have I been more proud of this northern city and its people. I’m so thankful that Hebden Bridge is only a short train ride away from it and I going to make sure we visit…
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At Home: Painted Stairs Makeover
I’m so pleased to be collaborating with Ronseal again on another DIY/home improvement campaign. You might remember our painted wood store DIY last year? This time round I’m focusing on the indoors and a project long overdue; painting the wooden stairs leading up to our attic bedroom. Our stairs have been like this since we moved in. I think when the renovation of the attic bedroom took place the previous owners still had a few jobs to finish but they…
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A Week in Walks #4
It feels so nice to sit down and catch up on the blog after a very busy working week/month. I have a brew next to me and everything! I’ve realised lately that walking is actually a big part of my life, and always has been, having never driven a car. Walking with Polly is the favourite part of my day, and documenting it throughout photos and capturing the seasons is something I’m really enjoying. I mean, look at those Calder…
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Al Fresco Dining Ideas
Knowing it’s June in a few weeks, almost half way through the year, has given me a kick up le derrière to make the most of the warmer seasons ahead. I really want to commit to lots of outdoor adventures, sunshine socialising and al fresco dining this summer, before I find myself talking about autumn and all its goodness. We went for a dog walk at the weekend which ended up us exploring some bluebell woods off the beaten track.…
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5 Positive Things To Do This Week #217
1| Wear colourful shoes (I’m besotted with my orange Lotus slip on shoes – on the right). More on the blog soon. 2| Go for a canal walk and look out for cute ducklings. 3| Schedule a day off to relax over the next Bank Holiday weekend. 4| Make sure you’re registered to vote. The deadline is May 22nd. 5|Cook a meal with your family. Brew up and see more 5 Positive Things To Do This Week posts here.
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Whistle-Stop: Edinburgh
As much as I love to travel and discover new places, I’m also a bonafide homebody. Weekends come by and all I want to do is explore my home turf, eat good food and see my favourite people. When I do get away though, if only for a day or weekend, l always come home inspired. Packing in a day of culture when you’ve only the hills and cobbles for company throughout the week is sometimes a much needed tonic.…
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Wardrobe Details: Dungarees, Trench Coat and Suede Trainers
Outfit details at the bottom of the post I love dungarees. Just like my other wardrobe favourites (hello cosy old jumper, dress with deep pockets and Christy dressing gown); they give me comfort. I admit that I wear them indoors at home more than I do outdoors in public. I’m not sure that they suit me completely (because of my own tummy/thigh issues) so last week I had a word with myself, and as I am a fully fledged member…
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A Week in Walks #3
I’ve been doing a lot of walking over the past week or so whilst I’m still on holiday/staycation. In previous years our days off would have been spent very differently but now they pretty much revolve around our walks with Polly, followed closely by the pub, of course. It might be quieter and less eventful (depending on Polly’s antics) but I wouldn’t change it for anything. It seems I enjoy the slower pace of life, with a healthy dose of…
