My wedding bouquet and what to do with it afterwards
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Knowing your self worth is easy as pie
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Everything I need, feeling grateful
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Flower Shower, it’s not all for the gram
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In Case you didn’t know; My dog makes my home
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A month of no spending: can I do it?
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Sitting room refresh and updates
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Self doubt is a loyal companion
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Growing my own Pussywillow trees
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My simple DIY spring wreath
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New spending habit: saving up for a Chloe bag
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Home items influenced by Instagram but do I need them? An introspective look at marketing.
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I want to talk about kindness again
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Between a Rock and a White Place
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Engaged: Heartbreak and The Long Wait
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A health kick I haven’t tried: giving up alcohol for a month
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I signed up for another half marathon: healthy goals
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Painted furniture the debate
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Four new house plants
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Appreciating the last of Summer
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Wedding anniversary
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Garden series part 4: collecting seeds
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