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Coats and Jackets for Autumn and Transitional Times.
I was thrilled to have my first article published in the October edition of Aspire Magazine. It is a local publication delivered to 27,000 addresses in the Skipton area.The article, titled "Wrap up...
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Outfit Post: Floral Bee Breton and Tan Leather Brogues
I love bees, yellow and stripes so this top had my name on it.I suppose it's a breton in a slightly different guise. The dropped shoulder and contrast of the floral with the stripe adds interest and I...
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Outfit Post: Allium B Olivia Dress
Allium B is a small independent British clothing brand owned by sisters Mary and Clare Burgess. I wrote about it earlier in the year. I have one of their beautiful dresses, the Amelia which I wore on...
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Five Happy Things #3
The weeks are flying by and I can hardly believe it's almost October. It's been a busy few days with charity fundraisers, parents' evening, football training and an evening at my friend's with the...
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Outfit Post: 1960s Inspired LBD from Hobbs
1960s inspired designs are everywhere this season and it's one of my favourite style eras. Following the conservative fifties, the first part of the decade saw essentially simple silhouettes and...
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Blaze On: Ethical Rose Fairy Lights
I love fairy lights and as the evenings begin to draw in, I like to put them around the home to add atmosphere and to make things more romantic; more magical. And, (whispers), a little bit...
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What Lizzy Loves Boutique New Season Scarves
It's the first of October which, to me anyway, feels like the start of Autumn proper. I also consider it to be the start of the party season. It's my parents' wedding anniversary today (44 years), next...
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Finishing Touches From Homebase
At the moment, I'm mainly packing for the house move, a job which requires little thought, so enables me to daydream. I spend a lot of time thinking about and planning room schemes and thinking of ways...
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Book Review: Friends, Food, Family by Sascha Wilkins
This is the first time I've done a book review on my blog. Mainly because I don't read as often as I ought; a shame because it's a past time I adore.However, I browse cookery books frequently and I...
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Outfit Post: Allium B "Alexa " Day to Evening Dress
I went out to my friend Louise's last night. Three of us have birthdays within nine days so we use it every year as (another) excuse to get together. I wore my new navy Alexa dress from Allium B (I'm a...
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Five Happy Things...#4
As happy things go, they don't get much better than this.1. I was awoken by my brother in the early hours of Monday morning to announce that his wife had given birth to their first child, a daughter,...
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Outfit Post: Day to Evening Looks with One Laura Ashley Top
This top is the most beautiful shade of blush pink, a colour I love but don't often wear. The beaded appliqued front is so feminine and romantic and it was this detail that caught my eye. I think tan...
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It's My Birthday...
Today is my birthday. One which I knew would always be very different from the pomp and circumstance of my 40th last year.But, this one has special. More so in many ways, because I've never felt the...
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Christmas: Little Luxuries for the Home
I love Christmas.I don't mind seeing decorations and cards in September, I positively relish it. I feel like my birthday is the start of the festive season.I look forward to decorating my home so with...
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Shoe Review: The Clarks Orla Dotty
I've worn these shoes a few times now. and felt it might be useful to offer a review as they are an investment purchase. I love the whole Orla Kiely collection and wrote about it when it launched last...
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More Birthday Loveliness...
And so it continued...I know I say it so often, but I have such amazing friends. The day after my day in Harrogate with Annemarie, we went to our friend Sally's for lunch and cake.Lovely gifts- perfect...
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Five Happy Things...#5
It's been a brilliant week. One of celebration and laughing, of family and friends and of cake and fizz and lots of food. It was my 41st birthday on Wednesday and I managed to eek the celebrations out...
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Outfit Post: Jewelled Collar Dress for Cocktails
I wore this outfit when I went out for cocktails and tapas last week with my friends.The tunic dress is so simple in style but the jewelled collar elevates it somewhat. The clutch is black with multi...
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Outfit Post: Floral dress with Zebra Print Shoes
Until next year, this will be the last mention of my birthday, I promise.My parents hosted a beautiful buffet for my immediate family on Saturday and I thought a day dress seemed most appropriate.This...
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Outfit Post: Blush and Butterflies Scarf
I'm so pleased with my Laura Ashley blush top and have realised just how well this beautiful butterfly scarf co-ordinates. The pale pink edge is the perfect shade.The scarf is available in four...
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