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Self reflection
This winter I have been busy. So busy I have missed out on a lot. It will be worth it if I get my bonus this year but it has still taken me away from the things I love and the people I miss. When you work in retail Christmas is your busiest time there…
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Things I have learned about myself
I was never going to write this post. I didn’t really believe in looking back that far but then I got a notification. Facebook shared a post from over ten years ago. It was a brief message to the world sharing how much pain I was in. Dana: It flashed up and I allowed my…
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Elemis beauty bargain thanks QVC
If you like beauty and a bargain then QVC has some great deals. Now I sound like my mother. This deal was ridiculously good. So good my mum got one for her and one for me as a nice birthday treat. Rose fragrance So Elemis is one of my favourite brands and last year I…
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A french affaire: Christmas in the Alps
I love Christmas, decorating the house, which I will still do. Eating the food getting snuggly. But this year as our first married Christmas we are treating ourselves to Christmas in the Alps. It will be hard because I love Christmas so much. I love the build up and the magical Christmas night. I am…
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Instagram filters need to go
I am sorry but I have said it. I am not a fan. It was all supposed to be for fun but now Instagram is filled, absolutely choc a block with pictures of people with eyelash filters and animal filters. They look like Disney characters. It’s an illusion that people are buying into and quite…
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Life update organising and focus: taking a deep breath
It’s Christmas in two months So work is full on as you can imagine. It’s our busiest time of year and we are making plans plans plans! So I thought I would update you on what we have planned. Hen do catch up with my girls Halloween feast for two Getting the house sorted Digging…
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Taking a skincare break getting my life back on track
My skincare shelves are full. Jam packed with skincare and they are all open and being used. It’s not a waste but I just have to organise myself and get real. There is no more room for more products and although I really really really want the Cult beauty box advent calendar in all its…
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Decorating for Halloween a house filled with pumpkins!
I love Halloween. I always have, the dressing up the food the colour palette! How often do orange and purple get pride of place on the shop shelves or even in your home. Plastic mass production is getting me down a little so rather than go mad on fresh decorations I thought I would just…
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After the Marathon
This was my first half marathon so do excuse me for the drama that is about to entail. So as I crossed that finish line and spent up all of my reserves I saw Gavin. Standing in front of me with a can of Coke in one hand and Frank our frenchie in the other.…
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Our wedding day set up!
We got up at 7.30 and we were both mentally exhausted from the week. Planning a wedding where you have to bring in absolutely everything is so hard. Our wedding day set up was a labour of love, blood sweat and tears. Except on the Tuesday when we legally tied the knot we didn’t really…
Dysfunctional Planner
The joys of planning our small terrace house,travel and all that life throws at me
Dysfunctional Planner 