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Why you should start your Christmas shopping for creative gifts right now
Post contains affiliate links I love to shop with independent makers when I’m choosing festive gifts for my friends and family. It means so much to those creative folk that you’re supporting their...
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How to knit your own Christmas stocking with a fun gingerbread pattern
When I first saw the front cover of Knitted Christmas Stockings by Emilee Reynolds, I couldn’t believe my eyes – one of the stockings was personalised with my name! So, of course, I had to investigate...
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Christmas guide for children (that’ll keep them entertained)
Some items have been gifted Toys with STEM credentials If you’re a regular reader of my blog you may have noticed that I tend to favour toys with an educational twist. I love the idea that children...
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DIY Project: Christmas tree wall shelves for festive treats
It can be difficult to fit a big bushy Christmas tree into your home, can’t it? Especially if you’re living in a cosy cottage or an apartment. I mean, how do you even get it up the stairs?! Plus, fun...
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Home tour: Festive floral decorations at Corvisel House
Photos by @nicola_crosbiephotography and @coorie_at_corvisel It was over a year ago that I got to see the festive rooms in the majestic Corvisel House in Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway. I’d...
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How to give your usual downtime activities a festive twist this December
Some items have been gifted Why not give your usual downtime activities a festive twist, whether that’s reading, playing games or watching TV? Here are a few ideas for getting into the Christmas...
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Easy sewing project to upcycle old Christmas jumpers into festive cushions
When my favourite pullover got a big hole in it, I decided to use the fair isle design as the front panel for a scatter cushion to dress up my sofa for the festive period, using a pillowcase (that I’d...
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Seasonal flower trends – how to get a good price on your blooms throughout...
Advertisement feature From the freshness of spring to the festive warmth of winter, there’s always a delightful array of blooms that cater to every occasion and aesthetic preference. For a floral...
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4 Easy kitchen updates to create a cosy & practical space in time for Christmas
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Festive gift guide for adults + tips for starting your shopping now
Some items have been gifted Some items have been gifted If you’re anything like me, you’ll have been planning your festive shopping for a few months now already – finding easy ways to put money aside...
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Festive party essentials that no Christmas celebration should be without
Some items have been gifted Bring on the festive fun I say! Now is the perfect time to start planning your Christmas get-togethers; after all, those diaries are filling up fast now that there are only...
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4 Rewarding reasons to enjoy a festive getaway this Twixtmas
Collaborative feature Have you ever watched the festive film Christmas with the Kranks? It’s one of my favourites that I watch every year and with good reason: the couple in the film decide to go away...
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Christmas gift guide for teens: Gadgets, games and creative prezzies
Some items have been gifted It can sometimes be difficult to know what a teenager would want to receive for Christmas and often it seems like the easier option to just give them money to buy their own...
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Filming locations of Ed Sheeran’s music video for ‘Under the Tree’
It’s been an exciting time on the Suffolk coast as Ed Sheeran was recently spotted filming the music video for his ‘Under the Tree’. The video has now been released on YouTube, so you can enjoy the...
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Where to shop for original handmade gifts from local makers, artists and authors
Post contains affiliate links I just love the hustle and bustle of makers markets at Christmas. I’ve already been to four in the past week to do some gift shopping and soak up the festive atmosphere....
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Christmas gift guide for children: books and board games
Some items have been gifted I’ve previously shared my gift guides for adults and teens in preparation for this Christmas, but it’s the younger children that I find more difficult to buy for. It’s hard...
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Festive spice and all things nice – must-bake recipes for Christmas
Collaborative feature If you’re a fan of all things spiced, this is the time of year for you! Every menu seems to be full of festive flavours and I can’t get enough of those seasonal spices, such as...
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How to crochet your own festive fairy lights garland for Christmas
Some items have been gifted Christmas lights are the hallmark of the holiday season, bringing warmth and lighting up the chilly nights of December. They transform the outsides of ordinary homes into...
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Thrifty DIY: 12 Days of Christmas book advent calendar
A bedtime story is always a lovely thing to experience with the youngsters in your life so here’s a way to make it even more special in the run-up to Christmas. Sure you might have already been...
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4 Christmas Eve essentials and my festive traditions
Some items have been gifted I think I actually prefer Christmas Eve to Christmas Day. I love the excitement of the day, getting prepared for the big day, doing some final bits of wrapping or food prep...
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