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Festive decor inspiration: House tour of a cosy + snowy German lodge
Today I’m sharing a quick home tour around Katharina Kölln’s compact and cosy Bavarian home. I first discovered Katharina through her Instagram account @hiermitmir and I fell in love with her...
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Is it even Christmas if you didn’t reupholster your sofa in festive fabric?
Whether you’ve got a few scatter cushions on your sofa or a whole loose cover couch, why not add a little Christmas cheer to your living room with some new soft furnishings? To be fair, it wasn’t a...
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Two DIY labelling techniques to create your own festive storage boxes
I know it might seem odd to say this after the anticipation and excitement of the festive period, but I actually really enjoy taking down my Christmas decorations. I’m not saying that I’m doing it...
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Happy new year!
Soon there’ll be a new-look homepage for the My Thrifty Life by Cassie Fairy website, with lots more resources and some helpful money-saving freebies! Keep an eye on the blog and subscribe to my...
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How to DIY a customised gift hamper for any occasion
Collaborative feature When you’ve got birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers and weddings on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about your gifting options. When you’re looking for the ideal gift...
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DIY project: How to upcycle a writing desk into a classy cocktail cabinet
If you want to create a space to serve party drinks and mix up cocktails, why not DIY your own drinks cabinet? It’s easy to turn an unwanted piece of furniture into a glitzy cocktail cabinet so keep...
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Christmas gift guide for adults – handmade and indie businesses
Post contains affiliate links Collaborative feature While I have been doing my own Christmas shopping online, I’ve pulled together some of my favourite Etsy shops to make it even easier for you to...
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4 Ways to decorate your garden with fairy lights to create a cosy outdoor...
Some items have been gifted If you’ve ever admired an outdoor Christmas lights display and wondered how you could ever get the same effect yourself, today’s blog post will help you. I’m not suggesting...
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10 Things to consider before installing a cosy fireplace
Advertisement feature Images by Melanie Lissack Interiors I personally love a real fire. I can watch it for hours and love the instant cosy ambience it provides. However, in my current home, the...
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Christmas gift guide for teens – screen-free activities and games
Some items have been gifted Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve shared some gift guides to inspire your Christmas shopping this year. These included educational present ideas for toddlers and kids,...
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How to create a Great Gatsby-style party table on a budget
Dressing your table for a special occasion can soon add up. Sure, you can buy new chargers or placemats, a table runner, place-cards, tablecloth and centrepiece to suit the theme of your dinner party,...
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How to DIY your own custom Christmas lights with EL wire – snowflake,...
Post contains affiliate links If you’ve ever wanted a neon light but can’t justify the cost, this project is for you! Thanks to the invention of electroluminescent wire, it’s now possible to DIY a...
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Home tour – A Victorian barn conversion beautifully decorated for Christmas
It has long been my dream to live in a converted barn, so when I discovered Calista’s account @TheBarnAtManorFarm on Instagram a couple of years ago, I was hooked. I loved the clean lines of the...
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Home tour of an Edwardian terrace with pretty festive touches
I first discovered Henrietta’s beautiful period home while I was browsing on Instagram. The impressive stained glass windows at the front door really caught my eye and I’ve been a fan ever since. Her...
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Merry Christmas everyone
I’ll be back in 2023 with plenty of new DIY articles and thrifty tips, so be sure to join me then
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Allotment update: Frosty days on the plot
Even though many people enjoy gardening in the summer, I much prefer winter days on the allotment. It may seem unusual, but I would rather be bundled up in a jacket and hat, and warm myself up by...
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6 Soft furnishing sewing projects & how to find fabrics on a budget
Collaborative feature If you know how to use a sewing machine or can sew by hand, the possibilities for making your own soft furnishings are endless. You could make cushions, throws, curtains, storage...
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4 Things that’ll help you move house before Christmas
Collaborative feature With such an important family occasion coming up at the end of December, it’s only natural that you’ll want to feel settled in your new home by the time Christmas comes around....
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How to cut the cost of Christmas by starting your festive prep RIGHT NOW
Some items have been gifted Christmas can be quite an expense – and one that we often don’t plan for until it’s too close for comfort. But don’t worry that you’re running out of time, as September is...
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Why the new academic term is the ideal time to start working on your goals
Collaborative feature I always find September to be a motivational time of year. As someone who has been studying for almost half their life and who loves leisure learning as much as formal education,...
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