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Lately: Doughnuts, Little People and Wax Flowers
Wax flowers. Aren’t they beautiful? Usually native to Western Australia, I happened to come across them in our local florist. If you rub the stem it smells similar to rosemary but with a hint of citrus. Paper straws to make drinking water a bit more fun (and it goes down quicker) The little people in my life (his sister was cosy in her pram). Being an Aunt is rather splendid. Our joint anniversary gift to each other (6 years!) for…
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52 Lists // List the things that remind you of home
The sound of the radio and podcasts being played The tumble dryer (I love it) Scent of fig (oil) and incense sticks (not just for students) The moors, the trees, the rivers and mills My OH The kettle boiling and the sound of coffee grinding Birds singing Films and blankets Notebooks A full cake tin What reminds you of home? ♥ P.S See my previous lists here as part of the Made in Hunters 52 lists project
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Giveaway: £100 The Range Voucher
Fancy updating your home and garden or want to top up your craft supplies ready for Winter? Yeah, you do! The lovely folk at The Range are offering one lucky reader of Mathilde heart Manech the chance to win a £100 voucher to spend in store. Cor blimey and all that jazz. There are many departments and goodies to be found at The Range including affordable lighting, DIY, home and garden, furniture and arts & crafts; with stores located throughout…
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At Home: 8 ways to bring the outdoors inside
I’m a tad obsessed with plants and flowers. If I take a wander into town I will return with a small bunch of flowers to fill a jam jar or a cheery succulent or two. This is my little way of incorporating nature into my surroundings which, I’ve been told, can help with stress and tension, as well as being the simplest way to brighten a home. Whether you live in a little house (like us) or an open plan…
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Room For Improvement Challenge
You may have seen a few entries across the blogging community and Twitter for the Room For Improvement challenge hosted by Money Supermarket? Well, I was also asked to take part in the challenge – to improve a room in my house for £50 or less. I like a challenge with a deadline and I like it even better when your spending someone else pennies, oh yes! So I happily took part and began scribbling in my notebook. I chose to…
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Home: 5 Stay in Bed Duvet Covers
Living in rental accommodation can mean there’s a limited amount of decorating you can do to make your home exactly how you’d like it. Luckily we have lovely landlords who allow us to hang pictures, paint, wallpaper etc but there is only so much you want to do, without spending too much money. Which is why I adore textiles. A cushion, a curtain, even a tea towel can change the feel and warmth of a room for the better but…
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Gift Guide: Mother’s Day Gifts for Under £30
Most mums I know like to spend their Mother’s day uninterrupted in bed, with a pile of magazines, a box of chocolates and control over the TV remote. My dear mum however is a little bit different – I don’t think I’ve ever seen her spend a day indoors relaxing (oh, how different we are!). Cath Kidston Bubble Mug //Lily-Flame Smile! Candle Tin //Joules Bawdy Blue Thick Stripe Scarf Aroma Cable Knit Microwaveable Body Warmer //Burt’s Bees Almond Milk…
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Lately: Muddy Paws and A Diamond Day
Another Christmas over Boots made for walking White washed walls Say hello to Candy! Christmas cake leftovers are the best. My gorgeous nephew and the best news – another nephew/niece is on the way! Simple baking courtesy of Lisa-Marie’s recipe. I won a little blog award courtesy of Dorset Cereals! One of my favourite Christmas gifts from the OH – a Vashti Bunyan record. P.S You can follow me on Instagram at last! My username is mathildeheartmanech. ♥
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Wish List and Gift Guide: Achica
As a blogger, one of the things I never get bored with is writing wish lists. Not because I expect to receive or purchase every thing I feature but to show readers a little bit about my taste and style. I love to read them on other blogs too. So when Achica asked me to compile a Christmas wish list for their members-only (really easy to register) luxury lifestyle store, I was very happy to spend some ‘down time’ browsing…
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At Home: The Lounge project
I mentioned earlier in the week a change of environment is an instant happiness maker, right? Well, we’re planning to do just that and makeover our little lounge. It’s a little dull at the moment with too much stuff in it and we haven’t decorated since moving in over 2 years ago. A modest makeover is just what is needed before the Winter sets in. Who needs to wait till Spring? I want it to feel snug, free of clutter…
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5 Positive Things To Do This Week #5
Listen to your body. I’ve kicked back as much as possible lately whilst having a silly cold. It’s hard to let go when you have things to do but I’d rather slow down for a short period than it last months. Thankfully I’m feeling much better this week. Hurrah! Buy a new lipstick. I was in Boots the other day and a lady in front of me at the queue was given a coupon for makeup. She looked at it…
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5 Craft DIY’s for the weekend
DIY Leather Bow Cuff via ISLY I Still Love You Painted jars & bottle DIY via Ada and Darcy DIY Crochet Trim Seam via Trash Couture DIY Vintage Jewellery Organiser via Homedit Fabric Covered Pots DIY via Under the Sky ♥