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Styling The Seasons: June

Well June is never reliable for weather in the UK and this time round it’s proving its not so stunning reputation to be valid. One minute I’m putting sandals on the next, tights and a waterproof but regardless I always like June as its my birthday month and who doesn’t love a birthday. 

Big Birthday Giveaway

Well friends it’s my birthday today and the final year of my twenties (sob sob). Knowing this fact is a massive improvement on a few months ago when I whole heartedly told someone I was 26. Oh dear, what a shock to realise that wasn’t the case when I did the maths! Anyone else struggle…

Behind The Screen

I’ve been looking forward to sharing this behind the screen post for a while as I frequently get asked how I take my photos. It’s been a while since my last post in the series and actually I’ve been writing this in drafts on my phone when I travel for months. The first draft dates back…

Not Any Old Vase

Hi guys! That’s right, I’m bringing you another wood based DIY because as you can see I’m pretty pumped about discovering the best wood glue ever. There are yet more wood tutorials to come so hold off getting bored just a little bit longer! I promise to sprinkle some other ones in between.

Party Table Ware + free printables

moroccan coasters | block print table mats | tea light holder | mini jugs |  ceramic platter | painted spoons  You may have noticed my posts taking on a much more Summery vibe of late, for which I’ll make no apologies, unless you live in a country that is currently experiencing mid Winter. Perhaps just store…

Rustle Up A Summer Meal

It’s about time for some Summery recipes on the blog! You may remember these soft shell chickpea tacos I made last year. They were a firm fave for quite a while but although they’re gluten free, I actually can’t eat them now I’m on my healing diet. Gluten really isn’t my friend and made me poorly for far…

Modcloth Inspired Plant Candy

I may be a self confessed plant killer with impressive consistency but I still welcome green friends into my home on a regular basis. I’m always trying to find or repurpose containers to house them in, as I love a bit of variety. I just happen to be really into balsa wood at the moment…

Summer Entertaining

Is Summer here yet? Well if I wasn’t sure before, I definitely am post the Summer Entertaining event put on by The White Company. An afternoon spent in the sunny gardens of Eltham Palace, sipping cocktails to the sound of a string quartet and BBQ smells wafting though the air couldn’t really embody an English…

Styling The Seasons: May

Well the end of May is nearly upon us and here in the UK we’re gearing up for another bank holiday weekend to see the month out with a bang! May has been a good one in many respects. There’s been exciting pockets of plotting and planning for both work and rest. We booked both our holidays…

Right on Time

Happy Sunday! Here’s a fun DIY idea for the weekend. After the DIY wall clock I made a while ago, I really fancied dreaming up a desk clock that could stand of it’s own accord. In all fairness it doesn’t have to sit on your desk, it would work just as well on a shelf…

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