8 Things You Must Take on Holiday
I always make a list of things I need to take with me on holiday. Before I went to Cyprus this was no different…
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Travel: Things to do in Cyprus that isn’t Sunbathing
Cyprus is the perfect holiday destination if you’re looking for somewhere sunny, somewhere beautiful and somewhere easy to grow accustom to if you’re British…
Naked Truths Book by Karen Botha
Here’s a book review of my old boss’ first ever novel. This easy to read, psychological thriller caught my attention even before I’ve read…
Tips for Planting Herbs at Home
I finally started growing herbs at home. With the help of Ricola, a Swiss herbal sweets brand, I planted coriander and parsley seeds for…
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What my 8 Month Old Eats in a Day; Homemade only
Weaning is a whole journey in itself. After a rocky start, baby boy lost more weight than an average breastfed baby and we ended…
How to Raise Bilingual Children and Teach Babies Two Languages
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New Mum in Lockdown 2020
This is my story of how I became a mum. Being a first time parent is hard enough, but becoming a parent during COVID-19…
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Home Office Transformation with Before & After
The first time I redecorated my office I wanted to go for a ‘library’ vibe. I wanted it to be cosy and inviting, dark…
House Cleaning Tips for Dog Owners
I’m finally sharing my ten secret hacks to a clean home when I have a huge dog weighing 44kg and a long haired breed…
Garden Makeover; Progress, Before & After
My garden needed an extreme makeover. The winter has been harsh and my dog hasn’t been kind to it either. Our budget is purposefully…
How to Decorate your Wall with Posters
One of the cheapest and quickest ways to update any room are posters. My love for posters must have started at University when I…
7 Cheap Ways to Update a Guest Room
As I have 3 rooms in my house and there’s only two of us living here, plus a massive pooch who only roams the…
Slay with the Sleigh this Christmas
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How to Make Lavender Scented Candles
I love candles and I love lavender. Put them together and what have I got? Lavender smelling candles of course! So to bring my…
5 Things to Do with Old Clothes When Clearing Out your Wardrobe
Having a clear out of your wardrobe and wondering what to do with old clothes? This post is all about helping you get rid…
DIY Boho Photo Holder from Log and Peg
Fancy a fun DIY project? A DIY boho photo holder might be just the thing. I used everything that I already had around the…
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A Pop of Orange for Tangy Citrus Fashion
As it got super sunny super quick it was time to take out all the hot outfits out, don’t you think? It was a…
Great British Hamper & 3 Ways to Keep Using it at Home
A Great British hamper can be just as decorative as it is delicious. Fortnum and Mason has always been a beautiful, grand and unforgettable…
8 Things You Must Take on Holiday
I always make a list of things I need to take with me on holiday. Before I went to Cyprus this was no different…
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Homemade Strawberry and Apple Jam Recipe
I can be really picky when it comes to jam. I adore real jam, you know the one with fruity chunks? I feel that…
Prawns and Creamy Linguine Recipe for a Valentine’s Dinner
With Valentine’s Day falling onto a week day this year it’s no doubt you’re having a cosy night in. Below is a lovely dinner…
Caramel & Chocolate Doughnuts Recipe
Eating donuts for breakfast isn’t normal… but they taste too good not to! That’s exactly what I did when I made these. I used…
Crafts, Sewing & Knitting
Create; knit; sew
How to Make Lavender Scented Candles
I love candles and I love lavender. Put them together and what have I got? Lavender smelling candles of course! So to bring my…
My First Bullet Journal Inspired by Fairytales with Images and Video
After receiving my first ever Bullet Journal for my birthday, I can’t get enough! In case you don’t know what a Bullet Journal is,…
Leopard Print Snood Knitting Pattern
What’s a better reason to knit than for your closest friends? I made this leopard print snood as a gift for my lovely friend,…