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Life after retail
There is absolutely nothing wrong with retail, okay well there are a few things wrong with it however as a career it can be a dream job and I have worked for two great companies that I really cared about which also happen to be my last two jobs. Leaving them was not easy. Leaving…
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New rug IKEA update
I bought this rug a few months ago for the kitchen but I have to admit that it is too big for this kitchen however the colours work in the sitting room. The colours are more blues than greens and it still looks too new for my liking I am hoping in a few years…
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Kitchen dreaming
I am currently planning to paint the kitchen. I tried a new colour and Gavin wasn’t convinced so it’s going to be white which is fine. I am not that bothered about the colour it was only a pinky clay colour. I have accepted that my kitchen is dark so now I am just going…
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A farewell and some more plants for the heritage garden
My heritage garden is a collection of living memories. All relating to people we have lost and those who are still with us. Last Sunday we said goodbye to a family home where we shared many a discussion about politics or the environment. Wonderful people, wonderful food, wine and a very pretty garden. I only…
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A moment in time: Cooling off in London
When the skies are blue And the air is hot London is the place to be Delicious ice creams for you and me. Soft Serve Society
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At some point you have to stop being unhappy and start making positive steps
At some point you have to stop being so unhappy and start making positive steps towards your body image. I feel like now is the time. I have watched the pounds creep in, my portion size increase and weight strain against my clothes. I really believe you should have a positive out look on your…
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My favourite saying
When I was younger I heard all these sayings and old wives tales, some of them stuck and some of them I didn’t understand until I got older. Some of them I have forgotten. My favourite saying is a Stitch in time saves nine. I honestly had no idea what it meant till a button…
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My trip to the Barbican conservatory
When I was writing the blog on places I wanted to go I had already tried to get tickets to go. It was sold out so I decided to leave it. Then I was chatting with my friend Charlotte who lives in London too and tried to get tickets. The Barbican Conservatory sell out really…
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A moment in time: Sweet peas are growing
I planted my sweet peas late. The weather is about a month behind. It rained all of May then we had 20 days of sunshine and now it’s raining again. My sweet peas are a long way off flowering. We have wild sweet peas growing on our road so I took a few stems because…
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Thinking about getting a French Bulldog? Here are my tips
Introducing any animal to your life is a high commitment. HUGE. Dogs take a lot my time, training and attention then cats. As a cat person this was a huge learning curve. I have always loved frenchies, pugs and boston terriers all brachycephalic dogs. Short snouts always means breathing issues some French bulldogs are better…
Dysfunctional Planner
The joys of planning our small terrace house,travel and all that life throws at me
Dysfunctional Planner 