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Wedding anniversary
It’s our second wedding anniversary today. We got married just before Covid happened and I can’t tell you how happy we are we did. My family are based in France, Seychelles, New Zealand and America, and the last time we were all together was at my brothers wedding. Our friends live in Germany and Switzerland…
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My wedding bouquet and what to do with it afterwards
I love love loved my bouquet. It really was the most exceptional bouquet I have ever seen. I didn’t think it would be more perfect but mine and the bridesmaids were beyond gorgeous! I wanted a wildflower look full of my favourite flowers. This picture was taken 3 days after the wedding and still look…
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Nine perfect strangers: So many people are alone
I have been watching a few tv shows recently and it really has opened my eyes up to how lonely some people are, even those in relationships. In nine perfect strangers it focuses on this. It upsets me to think about people being alone and lonely. Friendless or loveless and not happy. It’s a really…
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Garden series part 4: collecting seeds
Part of my garden series is about planning for next year, investing in time but not spending too much money. I have some beautiful flowers growing and because it’s September they are starting to go to seed. Time to take advantage of nature’s gifts. I was very sad when my anemones lost there petals but…
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Gardening: helping out in the garden
Gavin’s grandad has a lovely garden that needs looking after so I volunteered to help as Gavs mum and aunt know so much about gardening so I took it as a day of learning and offered to help out. I was really looking forward to spending some time in the garden even if it wasn’t…
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Plan with me: first week in September
Happy Monday I hope you are well. I have taken the dog for a walk, picked some blackberries of a vine on the way and collected some wild sweat pea seeds. This morning have been productive considering I had a late start. It’s a 4 day week and I have set myself a challenge to…
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Weekends are for picnics
I love a picnic, there is something about sitting on a blanket eating yummy food and enjoying your surroundings. We have had a few picnic this year but this one was just for us. We adopted our French bulldog Frank 4 years ago he is 5 in a few months. It was a great decision…
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Every day benefit of biophilia: shadows
I am continuing my learning journey of biophilia. My love of nature in and out of my home has always been a big part of my life. I have always loved light and shadows but recently I have found tranquility in watching them. This is just light filtering through our shutters but the shadows playing…
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A moment in time: how does your garden grow
Gardening isn’t just about flowers but as the weather in the UK is a month behind my flowers are still glorious. I have lots of daisies, cosmos, budlias and my absolute favourite anemones. Now don’t get me wrong I still love my dahlias and sweet peas and they are still going strong but my new…
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Autumn is in the air
My summer flowers may be in full bloom and the week ahead looks lovely and sunny but autumn is in the air. My bedding is out drying in the garden and I am contemplating getting the duvets out of the linen cupboard. Autumn is in the air and even though it feel like this year…
Dysfunctional Planner
The joys of planning our small terrace house,travel and all that life throws at me
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