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Recipe: Gluten-Free Smoked Mackerel and Chorizo Pasta
So you may know that I embarked on a sort of healthy eating plan back in November of 2014. I did the Whole30 twice in the following couple of years and the odd Whole14 here and there in between. For those not familiar with Whole30, it is essentially a 30-day...
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Man Cave to GLAM Cave: The Final Reveal!
Okay so I'm aware this particular makeover has dragged on for months. One of the main reasons is that a piece of furniture I'd purchased for it had a 4 month lead time and while I had considered sharing the finished room sans this piece, I decided against it because...
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What REALLY happens when you hire an interior designer?
If I had a pound for every time I've been referred to as an interior designer in things like interviews or features, I'd have already purchased every luxury item that turns my head. It's something that's difficult for people to get their head around - the fact that I...
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8 Things You Need to Finish Off Decorating a Room
Ahh yes, finishing a room. Well, THAT never happens around here. Not in its entirety, anyway. The truth is, I'm forever adding and subtracting and swapping things around in pretty much every space in my home. For the purposes of today's post, however, I'm using that...
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The 5 Things You Need to Consider When Buying a New Sofa
So first off, I wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who commented on the blog and on social media about my new pretty dining table! I'm so pleased you all seem to love it as much as I do! And while it was certainly an investment piece, I know that I'll have it...
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Man Cave to GLAM Cave: The Final Reveal!
Okay so I'm aware this particular makeover has dragged on for months. One of the main reasons is that a piece of furniture I'd purchased for it had a 4 month lead time and while I had considered sharing the finished room sans this piece, I decided against it because...
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Going Bespoke: Marble & Brass Dining Room Table
Do you remember my blog post about things I think are a worthwhile investment in your home? One of those things was a dining room table and/or chairs. The way I see it, the table takes up a heck of a lot of the visual space in a dining room and so you might as well...
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7 Ideas to Make the Most of a Small Kitchen
I sometimes marvel at the size of the kitchens I see in blogs and magazines. Huge expansive spaces with built-in banquet seating, an island overlooking a dining area, spaces for a chair and a laptop, miles of worktop and huge American style fridge freezers - Oh, how a...
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Recipe: Gluten-Free Smoked Mackerel and Chorizo Pasta
So you may know that I embarked on a sort of healthy eating plan back in November of 2014. I did the Whole30 twice in the following couple of years and the odd Whole14 here and there in between. For those not familiar with Whole30, it is essentially a 30-day...
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Why I’ve Fallen for the Basket Bag Trend
Even as someone who is not THAT into fashion, I've noticed it. A myriad of bloggers with little woven handbags strapped to their sides. The summer may be nearly over but the basket bag was probably the most stand out feature I saw over the warmest months, the perfect...
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A Long Weekend in Aberdaron, Wales
So first off, I must apologise for the radio silence around here. I basically completely misplanned my posts and realised I hadn't told you guys I was going to be away for a few days! Ack! I'm back now, however, and wanted to share a little bit about where I went -...
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Blogger Tips: How to Create a Media Kit that Gets Results
For the last few days, I've been working quite hard behind the scenes. Not on my home (as fun as that is for me) and not creating content for my clients. The last few days I've dedicated to updating my website as well as my media kit. The thing is, while you might...
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Blogger Tips: How Not to Get Caught Up in the Comparison Game
While this post is specifically targeting bloggers, I think it's fair to say that just about everyone, at some time or another, has played the comparison game. We've all found ourselves perusing some social media site or blog and suddenly felt overwhelmed with...
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The Real Truth About Blogging as a Career
I admit this blog post has been in my 'drafts' folder for quite a long time now. I keep going back to it, messing around with it, losing confidence and then leaving it in drafts. But I think it's important for me to be totally transparent with you guys. I know so many...
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