• Candle painting for beginners
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    Candle painting for beginners

    February 13, 2024 - By 

    A few weeks ago I jumped at the chance to try my hand at candle painting. Have you heard of this craft trend? You can decorate or paint your own candles so they will match your decor. I thought this was a great opportunity to try a new craft, and make my own Valentine Day decor to brighten up our home. Candle painting, or creating decorative designs on candles, has gained popularity as a creative and customisable form of expression. People enjoy personalising their living spaces, and candle painting provides a unique way to add artistic flair to everyday items.…

  • Fold It Calm: Simple origami to quieten your mind
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    Win a copy of Fold It Calm

    March 22, 2023 - By 

    We have always enjoyed origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. All you need is a sheet of paper and there’s just something lovely about folding the paper into something different. We were delighted to be sent a copy of Fold It Calm: Simple origami to quieten your mind by Li Kim Goh. Fold It Calm: Simple origami to quieten your mind Li Kim Goh, known online as @kimigami, has created relaxing paper folding projects for all abilities, each illustrated with step-by-step instructions. Fold It Calm includes all the origami techniques you need to know, plus 25 beautiful models to create.…

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    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy Things {Week 380}

    January 24, 2022 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List  is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Monday Happy Things {Week 380} I have lots of leftover mincemeat (still!) so made some mince pie shortbread last week. It tasted amazing and didn’t last long. I’m tempted to make more. Over the weekend we went over to Walthamstow to visit God’s Own Junkyard which…

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    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy Things {Week 378}

    January 10, 2022 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List  is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Monday Happy Things {Week 378} We started our week with a trip to Christmas at Kew at Kew Gardens. Our trip last year was cancelled due to the pandemic and we were really excited to make it this year. The lights were amazing and we spent…

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    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy Things {Week 376}

    December 27, 2021 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List  is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. I’m so happy to have finished work until January! Monday Happy Things {Week 376} I treated myself to Box 16 of Hoop Club by Cotton Clara as it was a collaboration with the amazing Donna Wilson. I was happy in arrived before Christmas as it…

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    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy Things {Week 375}

    December 20, 2021 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List  is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Monday Happy Things {Week 375} Last week was the last week of term for my two. Sadly a lot of the usual fun end of term activities were cancelled or went online. My son’s first music concert was pre-recorded, and my daughter’s Christmas play was recorded…

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    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy Things {Week 372}

    November 29, 2021 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List  is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Monday Happy Things {Week 372} Two weeks ago I started my admin job and it seems to be going well. I’m learning loads alongside studying for a new qualification. I managed to squeeze in a delicious lunch with my husband at the White Bear in Ruislip.…

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    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy Things {Week 370}

    November 15, 2021 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List  is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Monday Happy Things {Week 370} Last week felt really busy with the Bichon Frise puppy celebrating his second birthday and my last day at work. I received some beautiful flowers and chocolates and felt sad saying my goodbyes after 4 years there. However I am so…

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    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy Things {Week 366}

    October 18, 2021 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List  is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Monday Happy Things {Week 366} We made a delicious chocolate, spice and honey cake, recipe from Waitrose. It was slightly unusual in that the cake was spiced with ground cinnamon and all spice. The ganache included soured cream and honey. It made for a slightly unusual…