tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74576266143335697372024-03-13T18:41:34.948+00:00tea.three.sugarshannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06460865760987833292noreply@blogger.comBlogger268125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457626614333569737.post-21136962514356127572014-09-06T08:05:00.000+01:002014-09-06T08:07:36.292+01:00Life // Changes<center>
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Hello lovelies, how are you all? It's early Saturday morning, Mark's gone off to work like postmen do at these foggy times of the day, and I'm finally ready to blog. What started as a tiny blogging break ended up as a huge <i>I've not posted in almost 2 months</i> scenario. I've missed you all, and my little blog, lots! It's been a challenging time, but also an exciting time, and I'm going to catch you up on what's been happening lately. Settle down and get comfortable!
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First of all, Mark, Rufus & I finally made the leap from staying at my mum's house to our own lovely little rented apartment. It's described as a coach house and it's just perfect for us! It was quite stressful making the actual move, and it was quite a while after our <i>official moving date</i> that we actually moved in. On the day of us getting the keys, I noticed all the things that I hadn't noticed on viewing and I felt overwhelmed by the move. After a big clean, and the addition of our belongings, it feels much more like home. Now that we're living there, we love it. We love having our own space and freedom, and choosing furniture and other things makes the creative side of me so happy! We've still a lot of unpacked boxes around, but we're finally getting there.
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On moving day, Rufus had to go on his first ever trip to the vets, because he was a poorly little fluff. We were given three different medications for him, and he was totally exhausted by them. I think he was also a little shaken after being handled by someone he didn't know. He's on the mend now, though we're not sure if he's still not quite himself or if he's still settling in after the move. He's got one more course of his last medication to have next week, then we'll take him to get checked over to make sure he's fully recovered.
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Whilst all this moving business was going on, I was on the search for extra hours in the form of a second job or a full time job. A couple of months back, I had an interview for a new store opening in Leicester. I was offered the job, but afterwards it turned out the hours weren't what they'd promised, so I turned it down. I was offered this job two further times! The latest offer having been just a couple of weeks ago when I randomly received a phone call offering me 40 hours a week. But through the power of Facebook & friends, I got a temporary job in a lovely little tearoom. This has meant that mostly I've been working 7 days a week, 6 days on a good week. I've been tired and somewhat grumpy! But I've really enjoyed working with the lovely staff at the tearoom, and will miss it when I leave the week after next. My manager in my local newsagent job offered me enough hours to keep me, so I'm staying put for a while.
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Then there's my studying with the Open Uni. This is something else that, as well as blogging, has had to take a backseat in such a hectic period of my life. I managed to keep up to date with everything until my final assignment of this module, when I tried to get an extension. Unfortunately, they said the extension this time wasn't possible. But luckily, with my two previous assignment results being high enough, I was able to skip it and still pass as long as I pass the exam. Which is where it gets messy! The day of the exam is the day we go on holiday to Barcelona (<i>12 days!!</i>), and the OU say that going on holiday isn't a good enough reason to miss it. Despite the holiday having been booked in January, when this course started in March. But I'll get on the phone on Monday morning and attempt to negotiate something..!
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I'm one of those people that struggles with change, and it takes me a little while to adapt and to feel comfortable again. But lately I've been embracing change and the positive things it can bring. It's been difficult in places, and some things aren't quite worked out yet, but I'm staying positive and enjoying the happy place I'm at now. I can't wait for the break our holiday brings, and to do some exploring in a new place! If anyone has any recommendations of places to eat, see or things to do, I'd love to know!
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Thank you to anyone who made it to the bottom of this lengthy post, and I promise normal blogging will resume soon. I don't know how soon, but I do know it's good to be back :)
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14.02.65 - 18.07.09<br>
~ never forget ~
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<font size=4><i>"who knows if the moon's<br>
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Today is the five year anniversary of my dad passing away, and these are his roses. His rose bush blooms beautiful pale to vibrant peaches, yellows, oranges and pinks every year, a beautiful reminder.
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Hello lovelies, how are we all doing? I have a fantastic post for fellow stationery addicts this week, showing off a package I recently ordered from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.theideaowl.com/">The Idea Owl</a>. Let me tell you a little bit more about who they are and what they do. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.theideaowl.com/">The Idea Owl</a> is a family run business based here in England, specialising in Kawaii stationery. For those of you who don't know what that means, it's basically all things cute! New stock is added each week, and there are two ways to shop.
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<b>Shopping via Instagram:</b><br>
The first way is via the website, the traditional way. Then we have <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheIdeaOwl?fref=ts">Facebook</a> or <a target="_blank" href="http://instagram.com/theideaowl">Instagram</a>, which are similar. The method I used is via <a target="_blank" href="http://instagram.com/theideaowl">Instagram</a>. The rules are simple, you send Donna a message including your PayPal address and your postal address. You then have 4 weeks to add anything you like to your <i>package</i>, by commenting on the pictures. After 4 weeks, you will receive your invoice and a few days after payment your package will arrive, lovingly and carefully packaged in cute paper bags!
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I really enjoyed shopping this way, you have to check regularly on <a target="_blank" href="http://instagram.com/theideaowl">Instagram</a> because new stock is added all the time and it's first come first served! I nearly missed out on my beloved little llama stickers, luckily Donna had them back in and remembered I wanted them, so she saved me some until I confirmed I still wanted them!
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I had to restrict myself, and try to be careful not to choose too many things! It can easily mount up, but receiving your package is so exciting, especially when you can't remember what you've ordered haha. I'll definitely be ordering from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.theideaowl.com/">The Idea Owl</a> again in the future, it will be a wonderful occasional treat I think.
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<b>Can you see anything you'd like to order? I'm hooked on stickers! Now... where to find a penpal..!</b>
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Hello dear readers, how are you doing? Summer has well and truly begun and I've been enjoying the sunshine and hearing the birds chirping from the early hours. Rufus isn't enjoying either, but he's still his funny adorable self and makes me smile a lot. It's been a busy few weeks and we had a lovely surprise break when we spent almost two whole weeks on the Wirral, enjoying Mark's birthday and time out from work. We went to see Maleficent on Wednesday with my sister Willow and my niece Caitlin, it wasn't what I expected but I'd still recommend a watch! Here's a few of the little things I've been enjoying lately...
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1. This jellyfish installation in Toxteth was overwhelmingly beautiful, it was<br>
so soothing and calming, and slightly haunting. It was in total contrast with the<br>
area of Toxteth, where we didn't feel safe at all. A full post with artist details<br>
and where exactly the jellyfish are located is coming up in the week.
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2. The 27th was Mark's birthday, hip hip hooray! We had the loveliest day after<br>
a soggy start which ruined our Chester Zoo plans. We spent the day playing ten<br>
pin bowling, air hockey, shooting basketballs and Mark trying to teach me how to<br>
play pool. I won 2/3 games of bowling but lost miserably at pool!
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3. I received my lovely package of stationery from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.theideaowl.com/">The Idea Owl</a> this week, a<br>
full post including the lovely things I ordered will be up soon :)
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4. I took part in Lauren's (<a target="_blank" href="http://theemeralddove21.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/swap-postcard-with-me.html?showComment=1402866306344#c1303482047106602231">The Emerald Dove</a>) postcard swap! It was so nice<br>
to receive a good old fashioned handwritten postcard this week, with a lovely<br>
picture of Somerset on too. Such a fantastic idea!
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5. Last but not least, today was the Summer Fayre at my little sister (Indigo) &<br>
nephew McKenzie's school. Lots of fun was had, choosing plates of cakes, Kenzie<br>
scoring goals in the shootout and winning lots on the tombola, (including a can<br>
of corned beef, <i>yes really!).</i>
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<i><b>What have you been doing lately? Are you enjoying the Summer? :)</b></i><br>
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Good morning lovelies! Today I'm going to share with you the work of Laura Blythman, a very talented illustrating/designing/makes awesome things kind of lady. I first fell in love on <a target="_blank" href="http://instagram.com/laurablythman">Laura's Instagram</a>, take a peek and I bet you'll hit <i>follow</i>. Who can resist a dose of pretty coloured sunshine in their day? It was Laura's use of gold foil that initially caught my eye, and I wish I could get my mitts on one of these fabulous <a target="_blank" href="http://laurablythman.bigcartel.com/product/limited-edition-throw-glitter-in-today-s-face">'throw glitter in today's face' prints</a>, but they are of course sold out. If you'd like to find out more about Laura and her work, there's a wonderful interview over on <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thefinderskeepers.com/blog/2014/03/featured-artist-laura-blythman-2/">The Finders Keepers blog</a>, and a list of other such loveliness in the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.laurablythman.com.au/P-R-E-S-S">Press section</a> of Laura's website. I love finding out more about creative folk and the ways they work!
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<font size="4">01.</font> <font size="3"><a target="_blank" href="http://laurablythman.bigcartel.com/product/she-should-dance-13-x-19-a3-print">She should dance</a> print</font><br>
I'm a lover of quotes as you'll know if you follow me on Pinterest, any wonderful quote in a wonderful font/handwriting will make it's way into my favourites. What I like about this particular print is how lighthearted it is, and how it incorporates an eye-catching pattern in with the handwriting. I'd say the fantastic pattern and the quote itself are on equal footings in my affections!
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<font size="4">02.</font> <font size="3"><a target="_blank" href="http://laurablythman.bigcartel.com/product/limited-edition-print-mr-feathered-rabbit-blue">Mr. Feathered Rabbit</a> Limited Edition print</font><br>
The subtle yet striking use of colour is one of my favourite things about Laura's work, the beautiful blue and gold tones in contrast with the simple black lines is so aesthetically pleasing. The different textures and patterns all make for a very unique style, and I love every piece! This particular print is a limited edition of 50, so you know you'll be one of very few people to own and display such a gorgeous illustration in your home. Click through for a closer view of each piece.
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<font size="4">03.</font> <font size="3"><a target="_blank" href="http://theclubofoddvolumes.com/product.php?product_id=132">Feathered Fawn</a> baby vest</font><br>
As easily as I can picture each piece in my future child's nursery, I also want to buy all of the baby vests! How sweet is this little design? And if you're tempted too, you can get 20% off any clothes, bags and cushions at <a target="_blank" href="http://theclubofoddvolumes.com/catalogue.php?publisher_id=5">The Club of Odd Volumes"</a> right now with the code <b>20PERCENT</b>. Don't worry if a child isn't in sight in your immediate future either, they do adults clothes too!
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<font size="4">04.</font> <font size="3"><a target="_blank" href="http://laurablythman.bigcartel.com/product/dream-catching-13-x-19-a3-print">Dream Catching</a> print</font><br>
From the same collection 'Love, Lyrics, Neon' as the 'She Should Dance' print, it's no wonder I was also drawn to this pretty dream catcher illustration. With similar subtle colouring and pretty creative patterns, this is another print that both catches and holds my attention. I think it's one of those pieces that you couldn't walk past without looking twice!
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You can find Laura here:<br>
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<i>All above images are copyright of Laura Blythman</i>
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<i><b>If something more colourful is your thing, check out <a target="_blank" href="http://laurablythman.bigcartel.com/">Laura's other work</a> for some rainbow shades, mountains and monsters! Which is your favourite?!</b></i>
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<b><i>"This is not the sound of a new man or crispy realisation, it's the sound
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This is my dad and I one month before he passed away, in 2009. The photo is tinged with sadness, you can see my dad's stoma which he was left with after a tracheostomy which was supposed to save his life being taken from laryngeal cancer. My dad was very poorly, and the thought of what he went through still and always will make me extremely sad. That's the reality of cancer, which is something so many people are afraid to talk about. It's so difficult to understand until you experience the effects of it, or someone close to you does. I had never heard of laryngeal cancer, but I'm all too familiar with <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Cancer-of-the-larynx/Pages/Symptoms.aspx">the symptoms</a> now.
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On the other hand, the photo makes me happy. It's one of the last handful of times we all went out as a family, with our friends to a lovely local park. We had a bit of a picnic, we played in the park and we enjoyed time together. My dad took photos, and appeared in them too. Being the photographer, it's often the case that there might not be a photo of my dad from an event where only he took photos. This has made me more snap happy, and I would encourage everyone to take photos of every happy moment!
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My dad was a get up and do things kind of guy, get out there and live life to the full. If he had his camera with him (as he often did) and he saw a bird he'd been tracking down, he'd stop the car and stand by the road to capture it. No matter if it held him up, he always made time for the little things, and for everyone. Through the hazy sadness, I search for these memories and I'm happy. I'm happy to have known such a wonderful man, and so privileged and happy that he was my dad.
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So here's to my dad, I love you.
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To all those other dads that were taken too soon, to those dads you're still making memories with and to those dads we miss - you're the best. Appreciate those you love, and make time for the little things.
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Good afternoon lovely readers, I'm back with a lovely new Handmade Monday to share with you all! I really missed doing these posts, and I'm so happy to resume sharing wonderful independent shops with you. Today is one that I have bought quite a few pieces from, including gifts for others (<i>and myself!</i>), and I'm sure you're all going to love <a target="_blank" href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/thelittlefox">The Little Fox</a> as much as I do. Despina in her own words is a <i>picture crafter, imagination enthusiast and daydreamer</i>. This is evident in her beautiful creations, which have the ability to effortlessly transport you to another place, a place full of friendly animals and pretty girls. Despina's art is also surprisingly affordable, with such talent and beauty going into the work you receive, you'd expect it to be far pricier. I certainly wouldn't mind paying more for The Little Fox's gorgeous pieces!
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<font size="4">01.</font> <font size="3"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/157064742/books-can-take-you-anywhere-print-pale?ref=shop_home_active_3">Books Can Take You Anywhere</a></font><br>
I actually bought this picture for my sister, Willow, for Christmas. She too is a bookworm and I thought this was pretty perfect. Every book enthusiast knows that once you're suitably engrossed in a book, your head is in another world in another time. Despina has perfectly captured that feeling in this whimsical painting.
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<font size="4">02.</font> <font size="3"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/192033932/original-painting-acrylic-painting?ref=listing-shop-header-1">Naptime Owl</a> Original Painting</font><br>
This original painting is listed at £45.77, an absolute steal for an original piece of work! Some shops sell prints for this price, and I can only imagine how beautiful an original piece by The Little Fox actually is. The prints are so beautifully done, and in such high quality, that the originals must be stunning. I wish I could afford to snap this up right now, but I'm definitely adding an original piece to my growing The Little Fox wishlist. How sweet is this sleepy owl and his little bird friends?
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The owl and the pussycat is one of my favourite poems and I love to see new takes on the Edward Lear classic. There's something so serene and peaceful about this scene, the smiling moon and the gentle waves lapping against the pea green boat. It's something I'd love to hang in a nursery (or anywhere in my future home for that matter!) for all to see.
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Last Sunday, I finished work at 4pm and the sun was beautiful! Mark & I decided to head out to Thornton Reservoir and make the most of it. Thornton Reservoir is a 20 minute drive from where we live, and it's about 2.5 miles walk all the way around it. Being part of the National Forest, it's very pretty and there's a track through the woodland and all the way around the reservoir itself. We saw plenty of fishermen fishing, and a few other groups of people feeding the ducks, taking a stroll or enjoying an ice-cream.
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Before setting off Mark chose a <i>real</i> (his words) ice-cream complete with sprinkles, strawberry sauce & flake and I chose a delicious cola lolly from the little ice-cream van parked outside. There are plenty of benches dotted around, including picnic benches - it's a lovely destination for a family picnic, and we'll definitely be returning sandwiches in hand!
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There were lovely birds everywhere, including ducks, swans and many more. We saw a big fish leap out of the reservoir and horses in the adjoining fields. We decided to walk along the bike track for a little way, closer to the water and all the pretty wild flowers. I picked up as many pine cones as would fit in Mark's pockets (<i>much to his dismay!</i>) and enjoyed stopping at regular (<i>perhaps too regular</i>) intervals to point things out and take photos. Mark read out the information sign to me, just like our first date in the museum in Liverpool over four years ago, <i>ahh!</i>
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When we were over halfway around the reservoir, and into the more wooded part of the walk, a lovely gentleman on a bicycle saw my camera and asked what I was taking photos of. Of course my reply was <i>everything</i>! He told us that there had been a swan nesting for a while now, and that she had not long had her little baby swans. He pointed out the route to us, which we ended up following him on anyway! When we reached the point where the swans were, we all stood and admired the swan and her 8 babies. The gentleman was very sweet and helpful, and we hope to spot him again on our next walk around as he's a regular!
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We spent so much time cooing over the baby swans that we had to rush a bit around the last stretch as the car park closed at 7.30pm and we hadn't realised the time! We had a lot of fun, and saw baby cows on the way back too! We can't wait to explore more of the local villages and National Forest when the sun is shining.
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<b>Do you enjoy walking? Where is your favourite local walking spot?</b>
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Hello dear readers, I have missed you and your blogs so much. As ever, life has gotten in the way of my blogging with my first assignment having been submitted last week, my first night out in over two years (<i>and it didn't make me ill or give me vertigo!</i>), and me being me - being ill again! I'm currently doing some tests to return to the doctors this week, and then my doctor said it will probably be <i>another</i> hospital referral. I'm having a cystoscopy in June, which I'm so not looking forward to but gladly will be under anesthetic for! One day I might have no hospital stuff going on right? Haha I hope so!
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How <b>cute</b> is Rufy in the cup?! And the little drawing Indigo did of him - ahhh!
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1. Mark & I recently celebrated four whole years together :) I can't believe<br>
it's been so long, and I can't wait for many more adventures!
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2. This <a target="_blank" href="http://www.percyandreed.com/product/12-smoothed-sealed-sensational-volumising-no-oil-oil-for-fine-hair">no oil hair oil</a> is supposed to give fine hair volume, I don't have fine hair<br>
and I don't notice added volume - but it works wonders on smoothing out those<br>
flyaways and generally my hair feels healthier and looks more shiny.
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3. I finished and submitted my first assignment on this module, and I passed!
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4. Mark & I went for lunch at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.brewersfayre.co.uk/brewersfayre/our-pubs/leicester/marina.html">The Marina</a>, and spotted this Rufus canal boat!
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5. I've been loving taking film photos with my lomography camera lately, the<br>
results are so varied (I'm still getting used to it) which makes it more fun<br>
because we never know how they're going to turn out.
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6. At some point during the big move, the majority of my earrings and my rings<br>
went missing in my lovely new jewellery box. It made me so sad to lose all my<br>
favourite jewellery, but I'm slowly trying to replace them with new ones.
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7. My sister Phoebe gave me this pretty daisy chain bracelet she made for me<br>
the other day when it was sunny (where have you gone sun?!).
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8. I recently joined Twitter! I joined because someone recommended I'd get<br>
through to a company with a complaint on there, but I wimped out! I'm still<br>
not sure what I'm meant to do, but you can find me <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/teathreesugars">here on Twitter</a>.
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9. On Saturday I went on my first night out in over two years!! I couldn't have<br>
had a more fabulous night with my besties & hope we can do it again soon :)
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10. Sunday was spent in true hungover style, in comfy PJs watching rubbish TV<br>
and eating toast and chicken noodles, as made by my lovely boyfriend!
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<i><b>I'll slowly but surely be catching up with you all over the next week - did you do anything special this bank holiday?</b></i>
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Hi lovelies, how are you? I've decided for now that my Little Five Friday posts are going to be fortnightly instead of weekly, I'm so busy studying/working at the moment that I'm not getting up to much exciting stuff in a week!
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I've got a lovely nail art post for you today, featuring some pretty daisies and polkadots. Bare in mind, <i>I'm not a professional</i> and I don't even have proper dotting tools as you can see, I used cocktail sticks!! The photos are of my right hand, my left hand is wobbly so my right hand always looks a bit messy.
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I chose my favourite nude polish, Dulce De Leche by O.P.I. (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/OPI-Dulce-Lacquer-Classics-Collection/dp/B00421X2SU">available here</a>) for the base using just one coat, then dotted a few spots on each nail as a guide to where my daisies were going to be. For this I used a nail art pen I got from Topshop ages ago (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nail-Art-Pens-Paint-Decorate/dp/B005XIW0DY">Same here</a>).
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Next, using a cocktail stick and a big splodge of white nail polish (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Technic-Trio-Nail-Varnish-Paint/dp/B0087FNIQ8">in a set here</a>), I dabbed five petal shapes around each dot. None of my daisies on this hand look the same, but I think that just adds to the charm of them. You have to be quite quick so the splodge of white polish doesn't dry up and go gloopy. If it does, just wipe the cocktail stick clean and start again.
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The last step of the daisies is the yellow middle. I did this using Barry M Yellow (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.barrym.com/products/nails/paint/all-nail-paints.html">similar here</a>) and my cocktail stick.
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The finishing touch to these nails is the little gold polkadots dotted around the daisies. This gold polish is quite subtle on the nude base, but it looks lovely when it catches the light and is one of my favourite polish combinations.
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<b><i>Would you wear daisy nails? I think they're lovely for Summer!</b></i>
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A couple of weeks ago Mark & I, mumma bear, Willow, Zenobia, Kayleigh and Indigo all went to the seaside (Ingoldmells) for the day. The twins (Phoebe & Phoenix) were on holiday at the seaside with our lovely friend Bronwen, so we all met up and spent a wonderful day together. It involved sunshine, rollercoasters, dodgems, slushies, hot cafe food, buying rock, the market, arcade machines, sand in our shoes, walking along the sea, building sandcastles and seeing the amazingly beautiful moon on the journey home. Oh, and of course a delightfully tacky seaside portrait where we didn't realise the photo was being taken!<br>
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<b><i>Where is your local seaside? I always miss the sea when I get home!</b></i>
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Hello everyone! How are you all doing? Here I am trying to get a bit of normality and routine going on again with my little blog, with a Little Five Friday catching up with what's been happening the last few weeks. Aside from what's here, we also made a little trip back to the Wirral for Mark's mum, Sandra's birthday. It was so nice to see Sandra, Mark's brother Craig, and nana Mary again. We won't be going again until later this month, we're definitely missing the Wirral! I've been struck down with various illnesses (a change of location didn't help!) and my costochondritis has flared up again at the moment. I've done lots of studying whilst enjoying a PJ day today though, so there are upsides!
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1. When we first arrived here I went to see my best friend Leah in <a target="_blank" href="http://www.eloquent-dance-academy.co.uk/">Eloquent's</a><br>
Rainbow dance show, the school she teaches at. She was amazing like every time<br>
I see her dance! So proud, it's less than 6 months since she gave birth to Belle!
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2. I had my very first Etsy sale! I finally set up my Etsy shop, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/shhboutique">shhboutique</a>.<br>
It's not finished, but I have a few things for sale and I can't wait to add<br>
more once I'm all caught up with studying and assignments.
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3. Need I say more? Seeing his furry little face looking up at me just makes<br>
everything okay. He's playful and at the moment he loves banana and carrot.
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4. Mark & I with a few of our family members went on a daytrip to the seaside!<br>
We couldn't have asked for better weather, and it was lovely being by the sea.<br>
Indigo definitely enjoyed it, I'll do a full post with some photos next week.
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5. Easter Sunday I spent four hours in work, and did my first locking up of<br>
the shop! I then had a delicious roast dinner with three different meats (<i>mmm</i><br>
gammon!) with all of my family, it was lovely to see them all in one place.
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6. Did you see my <a target="_blank" href="http://teathreesugars.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/stationery-santoro-london.html">Santoro London post</a>? The lovely Rebekah sent me out some of<br>
the prettiest stationery I've seen, I can't wait to add more to my collection!
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7. This week Mark & I went to Drayton Manor, Mark's first time! We did end up<br>
having quite a nice day, but there were downsides too. I'll write a full post<br>
on this once I pick up my photos when they're developed.
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<i><b>Have you done anything exciting/different this Easter? One of my favourite things in the world is spending time with my family and friends. It's lovely being able to do that so easily now we've moved!</b></i><br>
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Hello lovely readers! As you may have noticed, Little Five Friday is on hiatus until next week, but today I have a lovely post lined up for you. After getting in touch with <a target="_blank" href="http://www.santoro-london.com/shop/">Santoro London</a> last week, the lovely Rebekah arranged for a gift parcel to be sent out to me. The parcel came wrapped in brown paper, and we all know that brown paper packages usually contain wonderful things! I was over the moon to arrive home from work and find such lovely gifts waiting for me, carefully wrapped in pretty lilac polka dot paper. Rebekah addressed the parcel with this pretty card, including a kind message inside - <i>thank you so much!</i>
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First up we have the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.santoro-london.com/shop/eclectic-hardcover-notebook-black-headed-bird-study.html">Eclectic Hardcover Notebook</a> and the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.santoro-london.com/shop/pretty-birds-slim-label-folder.html">Slim Label Folder</a> from the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.santoro-london.com/shop/collections/watercolour-birds/">Watercolour Birds Collection</a>. This is one of my favourite collections from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.santoro-london.com/shop/">Santoro London</a>, and birds are my favourite. I think I could be a future bird-watcher in the making. The front and back pages of the notebook have gorgeous bird sketches, and each alternating page has either a birds nest or a little bird in the corner. The labels are gorgeous! They range in size from tiny to large and suit all kinds of uses. You can see I've popped one on my Paperchase notebook that I've been using for my study notes. The detailing on these stickers is beautiful - I can't wait to use them for all different kinds of things.
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The other <a target="_blank" href="http://www.santoro-london.com/shop/">Santoro London</a> collection I was sent gifts from is the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.santoro-london.com/shop/collections/mirabelle/?sef_rewrite=1&features_hash=V61">Mirabelle Mergirl Collection</a>. I picked the Mergirl design out as my favourite in the Mirabelle range, it's just so pretty! As Rebekah knows I'm studying from home, she picked out things that would be useful in my studying. The little <a target="_blank" href="http://www.santoro-london.com/shop/eclectic-pocket-sticky-notes-with-pencil-mermaid.html">Eclectic Pocket Sticky Notes With Pencil</a> are so handy for marking pages in my study books, and the little Mergirl design certainly brightens up my study days! As does the beautiful <a target="_blank" href="www.santoro-london.com/shop/mirabelle-glitter-rectangular-pencil-case-adrift-clone.html">Glitter Button Pencil Case</a>, which has two separate zipped compartments. It's great for keeping my highlighters and pens separate inside, and saves them being strewn about my room and being hard to find when I need them. Talking of pens, the lovely <a target="_blank" href="http://www.santoro-london.com/shop/santoro-mirabelles-if-only-pen.html">If Only Pen</a> writes wonderfully in black ink, and everyone knows I can't resist a pretty bit of stationery! The lining of the pencil case is a gorgeous pink patterned fabric - the details on all of the products are perfect and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them or to give them as gifts myself.
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Mirabelle <a target="_blank" href="http://www.santoro-london.com/shop/santoro-mirabelle-cards-the-secret.html">The Secret Eclectic Card</a> £2.50<br>
Mirabelle <a target="_blank" href="http://www.santoro-london.com/shop/santoro-mirabelles-if-only-pen.html">If Only Pen</a> £4.99<br>
Watercolour Birds <a target="_blank" href="http://www.santoro-london.com/shop/eclectic-hardcover-notebook-black-headed-bird-study.html">Eclectic Hardcover Notebook</a> £9.99<br>
Watercolour Birds <a target="_blank" href="http://www.santoro-london.com/shop/pretty-birds-slim-label-folder.html">Slim Label Folder</a> £7.50<br>
Mirabelle Mergirl <a target="_blank" href="www.santoro-london.com/shop/mirabelle-glitter-rectangular-pencil-case-adrift-clone.html">Glitter Button Pencil Case</a> £9.99<br>
Mirabelle Mergirl <a target="_blank" href="http://www.santoro-london.com/shop/eclectic-pocket-sticky-notes-with-pencil-mermaid.html">Eclectic Pocket Sticky Notes With Pencil</a> £4.99<br>
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<b>What do you think of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.santoro-london.com/shop/">Santoro London</a>? Have you heard of any of these collections before? Another favourite of mine is the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.santoro-london.com/shop/collections/once-upon-a-time/">Once Upon A Time Collection</a> - The Frog Prince design has me in serious lust!</b>
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Hello there! First of all, I'd like to wish you all a belated Happy Easter. I hope you were all spoilt with chocolate gifts and days off work! Since the move, I've managed to get myself a little job in a local shop where my sister works, and I was working yesterday afternoon before a delicious roast dinner with all my family, cooked by mumma bear of course. I'm still adjusting and trying to find a new routine with blogging, studying, my new job and being in a new place, but I'm getting there. Today I'd like to share with you photos from our adventure to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk/">Knowsley Safari Park</a> earlier this month. We were lucky with a warm sunny day and near empty Park!
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There were so, so many animals! Lots that we didn't expect to see, a lot more variety than we'd imagined. It's totally up to you which way you decide to do your visit, we chose to do the drive round safari part first and the walk around part second. The animals were so much closer than you'd think, in the lion enclosure we must have sat a bit too long taking photos as they started coming over - at which point we moved on! The baboon enclosure is optional - you can drive round it or through it at your own risk. We chose to drive through it and noticed that the car in front had a baboon on their bonnet who didn't want to get off! But we kept moving at a slow and steady pace, so the baboons didn't bother us. Our highlight of the day was definitely feeding the giraffes! We happened to be in the right place at the right time and after being given a bit of lettuce, felt a big sloppy giraffe tongue licking it from our hands! It was amazing! We couldn't leave without a quick trip to the gift shop for a new keyring, and we can't wait to go again! Have you ever been to Knowsley Safari Park? What was your favourite bit?
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<i><b>You can get <a target="_blank" href="https://www.myonlinebooking.co.uk/knowsleysafari/buy.aspx?tid=1">25% off admission</a> until Sunday 27th when you book online!</b></i><br>
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P.S. I tried my best to label the animals but sorry if I got any wrong!
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Hello again wonderful readers, I haven't half missed blogging and catching up with you all lately. It's been a hectic time, Mark and I made the big move on Sunday. It's taking some adjusting and some settling in, but I think we're getting there. Mark started his new job as a postman yesterday, and I've got myself a little job in the local paper shop to get us by for now. My next OU course started last weekend too, so I've got lots of organising and studying to do! Next job on the list... clearing out my old wardrobe here ready for my mountain of clothes!
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1. We went to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk/">Knowsley safari park</a> and it was amazing! I couldn't recommend<br>
it enough, and will be doing a post with all the photos soon.
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2. I started watching the BBC series Hair, and I'm loving it! I didn't know<br>
what it was about when I saw the adverts, but now I'm totally hooked. Have you<br>
been watching? Who's your favourite?
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3. It was my first Mother's Day as Rufus's momma and he (<i>Mark!!</i>) spoilt me!<br>
They got me a beautiful big bunch of daffodils and this pretty card. Which<br>
Rufus promptly nibbled on for me!
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4. Last week I met Sam of <a target="_blank" href="http://ohmissb.blogspot.co.uk/">All I Know Now</a> for some shopping in Liverpool. There<br>
was definitely cake involved! It was so lovely to meet Sam and to put a face to the<br>
name (so to speak!). It was the first time I've ever met a blogger, I was nervous<br>
but I had a fab day and hope to see Sam again! Check out her blog post <a target="_blank" href="http://ohmissb.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/liverpool.html">here</a>.
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5. Saturday just gone was my <i>last day</i> at work. It was sad to know I wouldn't be<br>
working there again, with the lovely people I work with. I was very spoilt with<br>
cards, chocolates, vouchers and more - I'm so lucky to have met & worked with<br>
such wonderful people and I'm going to miss them all!! Even the customers!!
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6. Sunday was of course moving day. Fitting everything in the car was a task,<br>
and we've still left things behind. I left most of my clothes as we're visiting<br>
soon, so we'll bring more then! Unpacking was worse than packing!! Finding<br>
space for all of our things hasn't been easy, but it's slowly getting there.
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<i><b>Please bear with me whilst I'm catching up, things will get back to normal soon :)</b></i><br>
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Half & half choker - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cinderelab.com/">Cinderela B</a> via <a target="_blank" href="http://www.faiiint.com/">Steph of faiiint</a><br>
Faux leather jacket - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.zara.com/">Zara</a> via carboot sale <i>£1.00</i><br>
'Classic' t-shirt dress - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.markuslupfer.com/">Markus Lupfer</a> via <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/">Ebay</a> <i>£21.52</i><br>
Molotov Kenta skinny jeans - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.allsaints.com/">All Saints</a> <i>£85</i><br>
Frankie flats - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.samedelman.com/">Sam Edelman</a> <i>Birthday gift</i>
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Hello lovelies, it's moving week!! Sunday is the day of the big move, and we haven't started packing yet..! How has your week been so far? I'm excited tonight because tomorrow is the first time I'm going to meet a blogger in real life. I'm meeting the lovely Samantha of <a target="_blank" href="http://ohmissb.blogspot.co.uk/">All I Know Now</a>, for some retail therapy in Liverpool after Sam's Thailand injections. I can't wait!
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This outfit is from last week, when Mark and I went shopping and then to Frankie and Benny's for dinner. I absolutely love my new Markus Lupfer piece, I love his use of embroidery and slogans and I just can't get enough. His iconic design is the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/product/373806">sequin lips</a> on jumpers, but I always lusted after <i>that</i> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/63199">perfume bottle jumper</a>. Maybe one day..!
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I've been wearing the Classic t-shirt dress as a top rather than a dress, it's much more wearable for me this way and long sleeves are something I always look out for. It's the perfect fit, boxy with skinny fitted sleeves - my favourite. I'm sure at some point I will style this eye-catching piece as a dress, but for now it's making my casual outfits a little bit more special.
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<i><b>How would you style a slogan piece like this?</b></i><br>
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Hello! It's a very late it's-almost-Saturday post today! Work has been so busy this week with Mother's Day coming up and doing extra hours that I've not had chance to catch up with any of my favourite reads. After what's sure to be another busy day tomorrow, I'm looking forward to a totally chilled out Sunday blogging and possibly starting to pack!
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1. This week I ventured out on my own into the nearby woods for a nice walk,<br>
I don't usually go out on my own but it made a nice change to just wander. I<br>
got chatting to a lady with a dog, and it was dark when I got back home!
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2. After our only and very lovely day off together we went to Frankie & Bennys<br>
for dinner. It's our favourite, I had a delicious spaghetti bolognese and Mark<br>
chose a chicken burger. I love the atmosphere in there!
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3. We've been picking up old CDs we like lately in places like charity shops<br>
and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thatsentertainment.co.uk/">That's Entertainment</a>. I picked up Britney's Oops I did it again album,<br>
I was a big fan once haha. I love rediscovering the oldies! Do you have any<br>
guilty pleasures music wise?!
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4. We finally got around to seeing The Grand Budapest Hotel this Wednesday,<br>
it was as weird and wonderful and full of quirky characters as expected. I<br>
fell in love with Zero and Agatha just like I did Suzy and Sam.
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5. This week's <a target="_blank" href="http://www.josies-journal.com/2014/03/made-blue-clutch-bag.html">post of the week</a> goes to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.josies-journal.com/">Josie</a> and her lovely blue make. As<br>
soon as I saw a picture of this make on <a target="_blank" href="http://instagram.com/josie_stewart#">Josie's Instagram</a> I knew it was going<br>
to be this week's favourite! I love the reason behind Josie deciding to get<br>
more creative and do more things she wants to. The clutch bag is so sweet!
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<i><b>Do you have a similar series on your blog? I'd love to see it!</b></i><br>
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Good morning lovelies, how are you today? I'm having a rather chilled out morning before I pop into work this afternoon. I've been getting very excited over planning for my Etsy shop opening recently, and hopefully will have news to share with you soon.
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Today I'm going to share with you my easy peasy how-to for getting lovely nails! I'm not claiming to be any kind of expert, but I do love painting my nails! It has to be easy because I'm not very good with anything cosmetics related, so if I can do it then anyone can :) here's what I used...
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Cuticle stick <a target="_blank" href="http://www.boots.com/en/Boots-Essentials-Manicure-Sticks_1129281/">Similar // Boots</a> £1.00<br>
4 way nail buffer <a target="_blank" href="http://www.boots.com/en/Models-Own-4-Way-Nail-Buffer_1211208/">Similar // Boots</a> £3.50<br>
Jessica Restoration base coat <a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jessica-Restoration-base-damaged-nails/dp/B0018JGU7Y">Amazon</a> £8.70 (on offer)<br>
Nails Inc Motcomb Street <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nailsinc.com/nailpolish/motcomb-street-polish/1096/">Nails Inc</a> £11.00<br>
O.P.I. Pure 18K Top Coat <a target="_blank" href="http://www.asos.com/Opi/OPI-Pure-18K-White-Gold-Silver-Top-Coat/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3463411&SearchQuery=mariah%20opi&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=18k">ASOS</a> £10.50 (on offer)
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Cut your nails as you usually would to your desired shape. I always opt for round nails, they seem less<br>
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File your nails down so there are no rough edges, and push back cuticles with your cuticle stick.
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Follow the nail buffer from step 1-3. I don't use the shine buffer when putting polish on so as to avoid<br>
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Apply your base coat of choice. I'm currently using this Jessica Restoration one, it seems to strengthen<br>
my nails. However, I find my nail polish doesn't last as long when wearing this. I only use a base coat<br>
when wearing a dark polish to avoid staining.
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Apply your desired nail colour. I've chosen Motcomb Street to go underneath because I think it makes the<br>
top coat more noticeable. It's my favourite navy shade, and the combination reminds me of a starry sky!
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Apply your top coat. This particularly gorgeous gold leaf style top coat from O.P.I. caught my eye when I<br>
was searching for artists gold leaf. When I saw it on sale on ASOS, I snapped it up. I couldn't be happier<br>
with it - it's so pretty and unusual! It has a really lovely shiny finish too.
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What do you think? Would you like to try out this top coat or gorgeous shade of navy? I got lots of compliments on this beautiful combination, even Mark approved without prompting!
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<b><i>Did you see who the <a target="_blank" href="http://teathreesugars.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/winner-print-kitchen-giveaway.html">winner</a> of the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/181856262/fox-arctic-fox-wolf-screenprint-original?ref=shop_home_active_23">Print Kitchen</a> giveaway was?</b></i>
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Congratulations to the lovely <b>Sophie</b> of <a target="_blank" href="http://darlingsophie.blogspot.co.uk/">Darling Sophie</a>, who has won the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/181856262/fox-arctic-fox-wolf-screenprint-original?ref=shop_home_active_23">Print Kitchen</a> giveaway.<br>
A huge thank you to everyone that entered, and don't forget you can still get 10% off until the end<br>
of April with the code <b>TTS10</b>.
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Good morning! I've got some lovely snaps to share with you this week, and a gorgeous Post of the Week too. Last weekend with my family was <i>perfect</i>. We arrived late Saturday night, and got up at 6.30am to go to a car boot sale with my mumma, and our family friends Lynn & Maxine. There were many treasures to be had, and our new space is looking very homely indeed now. We spent the rest of the day wandering in the woods with my younger siblings, before the Liverpool game and a delicious Chinese with all of my family. I'd like to say here, that mumma bear is on <b>Day 12</b> of <b>no smoking</b> - she's doing amazingly, <i>well done mumma!</i>
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1. A sneaky peek at our new room at my mum's! I can't wait to share it with<br>
you all once it's totally finished. It's coming together!
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2. Phoebe and Indigo climbing this lovely big tree. After a short time in a<br>
rather boring, very muddy playground, we went for a walk around the woods at<br>
Burbage Common. We discovered a little den, and had a lovely time exploring!
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3. I received the most beautiful double sided gift wrap from Nicola over at<br>
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Chalk-Lion/300183403428288?fref=ts">The Chalk Lion</a>. It's such good quality and so pretty!! Nicola is a lovely<br>
lady too, look at her <a target="_blank" href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Nikkipea">gorgeous designs on Etsy</a>.
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4. I've been enjoying my last few weeks at work before the big move. I finish<br>
on the 5th April, scary! I really do love my job, so I'm quite sad to leave.
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5. This week's <a target="_blank" href="http://a-highland-fling.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/loneliness-is-prize.html">post of the week</a> goes to the very beautiful Emma at <a target="_blank" href="http://a-highland-fling.blogspot.co.uk/">Highland<br>
Fling</a>. Every time I see one of Emma's posts, she makes me want to be more<br>
lithe and ladylike. This post is probably my favourite ever, with Emma seen<br>
wandering in the woods, pretty curls blowing in the wind.
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<i><b>What was your favourite thing about this week?</b></i><br>
Don't forget to <a target="_blank" href="http://teathreesugars.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/giveaway-print-kitchen-screenprint.html">enter my giveaway</a> with Karys to win a foxy print!
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Good morning lovelies, today I have a fabulous giveaway for you from Karys over at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PrintKitchen?ref=l2-shopheader-name">Print Kitchen</a>. You may be familiar with Karys as she blogs at <a target="_blank" href="http://whoisgrumblebeard.blogspot.co.uk/">Who Is Grumble Beard?</a>. She is a very talented lady and has recently opened her very own <a target="_blank" href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PrintKitchen?ref=l2-shopheader-name">Etsy shop</a>, where she is selling a variety of original screenprints. All of the screenprints start off as hand drawn stencils, and as you will all know by now I'm a big fan of handmade. Karys promises there will never be more than 5 of each print, so you can rest assured that yours will be rather unique!<br><br>
Up for grabs today is this gorgeous <a target="_blank" href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/181856262/fox-arctic-fox-wolf-screenprint-original">Fox Screenprint</a>, in a choice of either black and white outline, or with the red ink wash over the top. The print will be unframed, ready to be displayed in your own favourite frame. There are a variety of ways to enter below, and the giveaway will end a week today. If you'd like to gift this lovely fox to your mum for Mother's Day it should arrive in plenty of time!
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Karys has very kindly offered all of my readers a cheeky 10% discount - just use the code <b>TTS10</b> from now until the end of April.<br>
<b><i>Good luck!!!</b></i>
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Happy Friday lovelies! How was your week? I've been Spring cleaning my blogger reading list this week, going through and checking which blogs are no longer active/updated and catching up with my favourites. It's a long process, but I'm enjoying it! Mark & I are heading to my mum's tomorrow evening after work, taking some more of our furniture and spending Sunday with my family. Can't wait! Do you have plans for this weekend?
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1. On March 26th my next OU course starts, so I've been getting prepared with<br>
buying a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.paperchase.co.uk/stationery/pens+amp-pencils/icat/spensandpencils">pretty new pen</a> (<i>£2</i>) and inspirational postcard (<i>60p</i>) from Paperchase.<br>
I ordered these gorgeous bear page markers through Instagram, but I can't<br>
remember who from, sorry!
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2. When Mark & I went to visit his nana one evening, I was happily surprised<br>
to see the pathway lined with these beautiful daffodils.
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3. On Monday evening we went to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.fact.co.uk/">FACT</a> to see Fantastic Mr Fox on the big screen,<br>
it was perfect! The lovely trendy venue is nestled away on a side street in the<br>
middle of Liverpool. The seats were so comfy, and seeing it in a cinema allowed<br>
me to notice things about the film I hadn't seen before. The perfect evening!
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4. Let me introduce you to Mr Cloud! When we visited Ikea to buy sofa cushions<br>
we spotted Mr Cloud and couldn't leave him behind. We both love everything<br>
about the sky, and he brings a smile to both our faces!
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5. This week's post of the week goes to <a target="_blank" href="http://j-ad0rrre.blogspot.co.uk/">Claire</a> and her <a target="_blank" href="http://j-ad0rrre.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/video-tmi-tag.html">TMI tag video</a>. I never<br>
really 'got' vlogging until this post, Claire's video was so insightful and<br>
personal that it made me understand why bloggers choose to use videos to get<br>
their personality out there. I love it, and it inspired me to watch more by<br>
other bloggers too. It was lovely getting to know more about Claire!
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<i><b>Have you ever made a video for your blog? Do you enjoy watching them?</b></i><br>
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Dusky pink & black wool biker <a target="_blank" href="http://www.john-andy.com/maison-scotch-new-biker-coat.html">Maison Scotch</a> via TK Maxx <i>£30.00 sale</i><br>
Love is the new black sweater <a target="_blank" href="http://webstore-uk.scotch-soda.com/lookbook?cgid=17&ss14=true">Maison Scotch</a> via <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/">Ebay</a> <i>around £30</i><br>
Dreams scarf <a target="_blank" href="http://www.allsaints.com/">All Saints</a> <i>Christmas gift</i><br>
Oversized tote bag <b>Luella</b> <i>Birthday gift</i><br>
Molotov Kenta jeans <a target="_blank" href="http://www.allsaints.com/">All Saints</a> <i>£75.00</i><br>
Felicia ballet flats <a target="_blank" href="http://www.samedelman.com/">Sam Edelman</a> via <a target="_blank" href="http://www.brandalley.co.uk/">Brand Alley</a> <i>£35.00</i><br>
Little Hex earrings <a target="_blank" href="http://wolf-and-moon.com/">Wolf & Moon</a> <i>£12.00</i><br>
Love bracelet <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thelittledeer.co.uk/">The Little Deer</a> <i>Welcome gift</i>
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Hello dear readers, I've been a little bit absent over the last week but I'm slowly making my way through all of my favourite reads. This is an outfit I wore to go shopping in Liverpool, there's a little bit of a <i>love</i> theme going on! This Maison Scotch jumper is my favourite, it has buttons up the back adding something a bit special. The pretty little bracelet was sent to me by The Little Deer when I became a part of their <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thelittledeer.co.uk/pages/blogger-programme">Blogger Programme</a>. It's so delicate and feminine, not something I'd have picked for myself but a lovely addition to my outfit.
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Sam Edelman makes the best ballet flats, this is my second pair and I'm in love. They're so comfortable, and I've had my first pair for over a year and they have hardly any signs of wear. If you're looking for the perfect ballet flat, I'd definitely give Sam Edelman a go.
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<b>What's your favourite sweater/hoodie like?</b><br>
<i>I'm lusting after a new one from Zoe Karssen!</i>
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Hello again, is it Friday already?! Actually it's nearly Saturday, it's a late one this week. It's been a busy week that seems to have flown by, with visiting family and friends Wednesday and Thursday and picking up things we need in preparation for the big move at the beginning of April. I loved seeing my friends this week, and having cuddles with Belle. I can't wait to be able to see everyone more when I live in the same area again! One lady both of us are going to miss a lot is Mark's nana, we had our dinner with her this evening and I know she'll miss our visits just as much as we will. We'll be doing things the opposite way around - visiting Mark's family instead of mine! Here are some of my favourite things from this week...
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1. We had the loveliest lazy Sunday, we lazed around and watched Beetlejuice<br>
(Mark's first time!) and I ended the day in a bath filled with bubbles - perfect!
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2. I joined <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thelittledeer.co.uk/">The Little Deer's</a> Blogger Programme and they sent me this sweet<br>
little joining package. There's a pretty little something in that blue bag<br>
which I'll be sharing with you in the week!
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3. Zara Home is the place of dream cushions and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.zarahome.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryPage?storeId=84009906&langId=-1&catalogId=80209906&categoryId=806075">pretty knobs</a> - I'm not really<br>
sure how I <i>didn't</i> know this! These gorgeous cushions were reduced to £2.99<br>
from £19.99 each, what a bargain.
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4. Upon visiting home, I was presented with these cute drawings by my little<br>
sisters. I love little things like this, and have them all above my desk.
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5. My post of the week this week is going to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.faiiint.com/">Steph</a>, her <a target="_blank" href="http://www.faiiint.com/faiiint/2014/02/coven/">Outfit: Coven</a> post is<br>
lovely. Not only does Steph look beautiful as always, but she's stepped out<br>
of her comfort zone with elements of this look, and it's really paid off.
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<i><b>Which of your blog posts was your favourite this week?</b></i><br>
<i>I'll be catching up with everyone over the weekend, link me to your own post of the week!</i>
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Good morning lovelies, we've woken up to sunshine here for the past few days and it's wonderful! There's a real feeling of Spring in the air and some days I've even swapped my boots for ballet flats! Mark & I have enjoyed two days off together this week, involving plenty of shopping and looking for home decor inspiration for when we move. Mark finally got his start date for the Royal Mail through, the 7th April - exciting!
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1. A very indulgent box of Cadburys Milk Tray. It's still half eaten, mostly<br>
because I don't like half of them haha. My favourite chocolates are always<br>
the orange ones, how about you?
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2. On Monday <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/wolfandmoonshop?fref=ts">Wolf & Moon</a> offered free shipping, so I snapped up another pair<br>
of these gorgeous <a target="_blank" href="http://wolf-and-moon.com/products/little-hex-studs-glitter">Little Hex studs</a>. They arrived the next day and I wore them<br>
for the first time yesterday - it's love! There are more colours at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thelittledeer.co.uk/collections/wolf-moon">The Little Deer</a>.
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3. Do I even need to say anything?! Rufus features on my list of reasons to be<br>
happy every single day!
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4. No one does colour like Kate Spade! This iPhone case & supercalifragilipstick<br>
are from TK Maxx at £12.99 and £9.99, what a bargain! The lipstick will probably<br>
feature in an OOTD soon.
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5. Last but not least, my new <b>post of the week</b> goes to Sam's heartwarming<br>
<a target="_blank" href="http://ohmissb.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/100th-birthday.html">100th Birthday post</a>. Sam's Great Grandmother turned 100 - what a special day!
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<i><b>What was your favourite blog post this week?</b></i>
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