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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…
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Plan with me: Planning this week
I have had a bit of a disruption week and next weekend is the bank holiday plus 3 family birthdays. So I have 3 days off and lots of jobs to catch up. I really do believe in keeping it simple. So I was just going to create my five weekday boxes and then I…
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Interior design trends I just don’t get: too many bathrooms
Yes they are nice to have but are they necessary. So of course I understand having bathrooms it’s a necessity. I do have an issue with too many bathrooms in any sized house. But whey are we now so obsessed with them. All modern houses and especially flats appear to come with a bathroom per…
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A simple lunch
My garden is my favourite place ans when the sun is out I like to be in even if its for a few hours. I like to dress the table, I should note that my garden table is normally covered in plants so I have to clear it to actually have lunch out there. Normally…
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Drying and hanging my herbs
My herbs are getting a bit leggy, so I decided to give them a bit of a trim. I have beautiful thyme which is my favourite herb and also some oregano which has started to flower. With oregano it’s best to eat it before the flowers but you can still eat it. The flowers are…
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I went for a run: healthier mindset and body
I broke my toe 5 weeks ago and I have been wanting to run ever since. So I tested the water and when for a very gentle twenty minute run. My toe feels fine. It was a hot sweaty morning and my body is a bit creaky but I plan on running again in two…
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Making the cut: time to really focus on a healthier start
It’s July, and time for a new start, a healthier start. I looked at myself in the photos of my last blog and I didn’t recognise myself, my body has grown. I am at unhealthy weight and if I don’t stop now it’s going to get harder and harder. My body has looked after me…
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Challenging myself in small ways
We went down to Thorpe Bay for a family celebration. I had been thinking about regrets and how I never regret going for a swim when we visit, but I always wish I had gone. I mentioned it to Gavin and he laughed at me . He never thought I would, he even woke me…
Dysfunctional Planner
The joys of planning our small terrace house,travel and all that life throws at me
Dysfunctional Planner 