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    Giveaway: MOO Business Cards

    Good ol’ MOO. I’ve use the digital printing company ever since I started this blog, three (and a half) years ago, and have yet to be disappointed. I get a kick out of anything personalised which is why a little piece of card with my URL on causes instant happiness on my part. As previously mentioned, I’ve been playing around with my banner/logo for the past few months. Trying it out on the blog, then starting all over again, I…

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    A Day In The Life Of My Hands – Carex Hands on Awards Competition

    To celebrate Carex’s 20th birthday, they are running a competition to win 20 x £500 worth of Red Letter Day vouchers, plus a year’s supply of Carex hand wash. Fancy your chances? Simply document a day in the life of your hands either through pictures (5 at the most), words or video to be in with a chance of winning the goodies. Of course I’m going to have a go as I love entering competitions  – gotta be in it to…

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    Bookmarked: Lady Muck of Whitstable

    For those days when you need cheering up, a touch of kitsch, a pop of colour or simply wearing a bird brooch on your lapel can work wonders – trust me on this. The person responsible for such whimsical delights you’ll see below is Lady Muck of Whitstable. Her unique handmade accessories, jewellery and feathered fascinators are full of quirks and make ideal gifts for lovers of kitsch, retro and vintage inspired loveliness.  She was kind enough to send me a couple of…

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    Elderflower Popsicles and a Giveaway!

    Over the Bank Holiday weekend we had the chance to enjoy the sunshine and all its benefits – namely eating outside and chomping on popsicles (I much prefer the American description to our British ‘ice lollies’). I came across a Blackcurrant and Cox Apple Lolly recipe after receiving a couple of Belvoir Cordials to try out. Instead, as I’m a bit obsessed with the stuff, I thought I’d make some Elderflower Popsicles. They are exactly as I imagined – refreshing, easy to make and relatively cheap…

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    Mollie Makes Christmas Giveaway Winner

    Thank you all for entering the Mollie Makes Christmas giveaway! The winner, picked via Random.org, is no.11 aka Gill Watson! Congratulations Gill, look out for an email very soon. But fear not lovely readers, LoveCrafts are offering you a discount to buy Mollie Makes Christmas, including P&P, for only £7! Simply add MollieLoves (case-sensitive) at the checkout on the LoveCrafts website. Happy Christmas Crafting!  ♥

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    National Knitting Week and a Giveaway!

    Run for your needles and wooden spoons, ladies and gentleman, and behold the week 15- 21 October – for it is National Knitting Week AND National Baking Week. Steady ladies, steady. I’m in the mood for something tangy and satisfying so I’ll be baking up a Lemon Drizzle cake this week to help me begin a knitting project – the annual scarf. My imagination knows no bounds. I’m not the best knitter, mainly because I’m not patient enough to follow…

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    Doodle Bag Giveaway Winner

      Thank you to all who entered the Doodle Bag giveaway! I’ve been using my Heathcliff tote daily and I’m in love so I can’t wait to see what the winner comes up with. Thank you Doodle Bag! Without further a do, cos I’m feeling rather bunged up and poorly today (woe!),  ’tis time to reveal the winner. Drum roll please… Courtesy of Random.org the winner is Number 17 – Congratulations Vicky! An email is winging its way towards you.…

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    Tote of the week: Heathcliff Tote and Giveaway

    Dear Kate Bush and Wuthering Heights fans, this post is for you. Doodle Bag were kind enough to let me design my very own Fair-Trade tote bag. Oh! The endless possibilites! As an admirer of Kate Bush (slightly obsessed) and Wuthering Heights being my favourite novel too, it felt quite apt to create a tote in honour of Heathcliff and Cathy to prance around the moors in. Using the Doodle Bag design tool, you can create or upload your own…

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    Crumb Giveaway Winner!

    Thank you to all those who entered the Crumb Giveaway. The lucky winner will win a tasty Petite Afternoon Tea and Cocktails Gift Box which you can share with a buddy or eat all to yourself ( I promise I won’t judge!). So, without further a do, the winner, chosen via Random.org is: >>>>>>>No. 3 <<<<<<< >>>>>>> Ellie! <<<<<<< Congratulations Ellie! An email is winging its way to you.  ♥ P.S Keep a look out for another competition soon!  

  • Lifestyle

    Giveaway: Crumb

    The lovely folk over at Crumb were kind enough to send me a Petite Afternoon Tea and Cocktails Gift Box to sample. Their speciality? Letterbox friendly handmade cake with all the trimmings. Whether you want to treat a friend, yourself or the whole office, Crumb are ready with a selection of  handmade delicacies and drinks to celebrate any occasion. Each box fits through a standard letterbox, and arrives fresh in a perfectly presented package. Lovely! The box that landed on…