tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37410636357363268722024-03-05T14:32:30.344+00:00Murray + OliveAn interiors & lifestyle blogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04848944488555186566noreply@blogger.comBlogger151125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741063635736326872.post-50861765931052749562017-02-06T15:48:00.000+00:002017-02-06T17:46:51.348+00:00Living Room Update: February Mood Board<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We've lived in our flat for just under 5 months + even though that involved buying a lot of new accessories + furniture, there are still a lot of bits missing, which are (I would say) vital! Our flat is in a big Georgian building, so the living room has a massive window and high ceilings, which I absolutely love, but natural lighting still ain't great - plus, all 4 walls in the room are painted in a very dark grey, so it really needs a pop of colour! The dream would be to paint 3 walls in a pure white, with one dark grey statement wall, but for now, I think I'll just fantasise about white, pink + more spring-coloured accessories.<br />
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<a href="https://www.minkinteriors.com/products/plants-on-pink-art-print-50-x-70cm" target="_blank">Plants on Pink</a> print from <a href="https://www.minkinteriors.com/" target="_blank">Mink Interiors</a> | <a href="https://society6.com/product/preppy-brushstroke-free-polka-dots-black-and-white-spots-dots-dalmation-animal-spots-design-minimal_print#s6-3314074p4a1v45" target="_blank">Brushstroke dalmation print</a> by Charlotte Winter from <a href="https://society6.com/" target="_blank">Society 6</a> | <a href="https://www.oliverbonas.com/homeware/moon-phases-wall-art-44626" target="_blank">Moon Phases Wall Art</a> from <a href="https://www.oliverbonas.com/" target="_blank">Oliver Bonas</a> | <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/marble-demi-shelf2?category=SEARCHRESULTS&color=004" target="_blank">Marble Demi Shelf</a> from <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/en-gb" target="_blank">Anthropologie</a> | <a href="http://www.laredoute.co.uk/ppdp/prod-350064989.aspx?docid=210017" target="_blank">Pot Holder on Metal + Brass Stand</a> from <a href="http://www.laredoute.co.uk/" target="_blank">La Redoute</a> | <a href="https://www.oliverbonas.com/homeware/round-sheepskin-cushion" target="_blank">Round Sheepskin Cushion</a> from <a href="https://www.oliverbonas.com/" target="_blank">Oliver Bonas</a> | <a href="http://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0340049012.html" target="_blank">Herringbone Patterned Blanket</a> from <a href="http://www2.hm.com/" target="_blank">H&M</a> | <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/glowing-arbour-collection?category=SEARCHRESULTS&color=029" target="_blank">Glowing Arbour Collection planters</a> from <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/en-gb" target="_blank">Anthropologie</a> | <a href="http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/textiles-rugs/rugs/ludde-sheepskin-white-art-83235110/" target="_blank">Ludde Sheepskin</a> from <a href="http://www.ikea.com/gb/en" target="_blank">Ikea</a> | <a href="https://www.cultfurniture.com/furniture-c10/chairs-c3/wishbone-chair-white-natural-p68/s78?dfw_tracker=18620-78&gclid=Cj0KEQiA2uDEBRDxurOO77Cp-7kBEiQAOUgKV2mtPZGl2BxAOXRmgPEYZeY2M0Od1t4EfFIMt0YB_v8aAm1f8P8HAQ" target="_blank">Hans J Wegner Wishbone Chair</a> in White/Neutral from <a href="https://www.cultfurniture.com/" target="_blank">Cult Furniture</a> </div>
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Before going overboard with fluffy cushions + rose pink pots, there is something we actually do need and that's dining chairs; so no more dinner on the sofa + we'll both be able to work at the table at the same time. We have an Ercol drop-leaf table which is AMAZING and a piece of furniture I've always wanted but never thought I'd get, so I thought that matching chairs were the way to go, but with a lot of original + mid-century inspired furniture in one space I think it might be a bit of an overkill. Instead, I think something more modern with an interesting shape and in white would look so much better, especially against the dark grey walls, so say hello to my current obsession; the <a href="https://www.cultfurniture.com/furniture-c10/chairs-c3/wishbone-chair-white-natural-p68" target="_blank">wishbone chair</a>, a reproduction of the iconic design by Hans J Wegner. They are quite pricey, hence why I've lusted over them for a good year now and never purchased, but I guess if I settle for something else I'll always look at them and wonder 'what if?' (so dramatic!). I'll throw a sheepskin over each one for a bit of cosiness + hopefully it'll look as amazing as I imagine it will!<br />
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After dining chairs, my next goal is to create some form of gallery wall; it'll break up the grey + just add some colour to our walls! I've fallen in love with the <a href="https://www.minkinteriors.com/products/plants-on-pink-art-print-50-x-70cm" target="_blank">Plants on Pink</a> print from Mink Interiors; (why do pink and green look SO good together?!), and I think I'll use it to base the rest of our art around; adding in a bit of monochrome + patterns. Living in a rented flat, we can't really put anything into the walls, so I think we might go for the picture shelf from Ikea, that way you only have two screws going in to the wall.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04848944488555186566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741063635736326872.post-40441398795782729912017-01-09T16:22:00.000+00:002017-01-09T16:22:56.170+00:00Falling For Green Interiors<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Though Pantone have named the Colour of the Year 2017 as <a href="https://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year-2017" target="_blank">Greenery</a>, a bright and fun colour inspired by the yellow-tinged tropical leaves, it's not the only hue having a moment this year. From forest and moss to emerald and bottle, green is definitely one of the key colours to keep your design eyes on this year, and I'm sure it won't be hard to come across either; leafy greens even featured heavily in Gucci's SS17 show and in the catwalk design itself!<br />
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For me, seeing a whole feature on amazing verdant interiors in the latest issue of Living Etc, and a must-have list of velvet green sofas (now featuring highly on my flat saving-up-for list!) in Elle Decoration, only makes it even more apparent that this year, the spotlight is on green.<br />
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I love that, being such a versatile colour with so many hues to choose from, green really does go with any interior scheme; whether it be luxe and glamorous teamed with rich velvets, statement brass pendants and crystal glass, a scandi-inspired and simpler look of featuring a key furniture piece showcased against a simple monochrome backdrop, or styled with blush tones and a warm metallic to create a much softer inviting scheme which encapsulates all of 2017's key colour trends.<br />
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Now, maybe you're feeling exactly how I felt this time last year or so about green; it being a colour I wouldn't consider wearing, or introduce into my home unless it was in the form of a house plant or cacti, but I'm sure these interiors can convince otherwise. While we may not be ready for an entirely green home, or can't willy-nilly paint a rented flat in a rich emerald green, there are always lots of ways to introduce it into a scheme; these are some of my favourite pieces:<br />
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<i>What do you think of Greenery for 2017? Ready to embrace + fill your home with a range of verdant hues, or still unconvinced?</i></div>
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1. Frame Armchair in Grass Cotton Velvet, <a href="http://www.made.com/frame-armchair-grass-cotton-velvet" target="_blank">Made</a> - £599 | 2. Wild Wood Clock in Swedish Green, England at Home via <a href="https://www.trouva.com/boutique/england-at-home-in-bn11ae/wild-wood-clock-swedish-green" target="_blank">Trouva</a> - £29.99 | 3. The Element Bottle in Baltic Green Marble, Amara - £45.00 | 4. Beaded Geo Overlap Cushion, West Elm - £49.00 | 5. Knot Tiles in Jade/Milk, <a href="http://marrakechdesign.se/collection.html?app=2&product=knot---jademilk-68105" target="_blank">Marrakech Design</a> - 930 SEK | 6. Hexagon Vase in Dusty Green, <a href="http://www.ifeelsmug.com/products/homeware/ferm_living/hexagon_vase_dusty_green" target="_blank">Smug</a> - £39.00 | 7. L'Espresso Cup in Green, <a href="http://www.ifeelsmug.com/products/homeware/lenneke_wispelwey_ceramics/lespresso_cup" target="_blank">Smug</a> - £25.00 | 8. Kershaw Marble wallpaper, <a href="http://www.osborneandlittle.com/products-and-collections/wallcoverings/autumn%202015/fontibre_wallpapers/kershaw-plain?id=e85d8e5327094a29aa67786e2031484f" target="_blank">Osborne & Little</a> | 9. Velvet Cushion in Bottle Green, Mink Interiors - £48.00 | 10. Normann Copenhagen Amp Lamp Gold + Green, <a href="https://www.trouva.com/boutique/ross-and-brown-in-sm38sd/amp-lamp-small-goldgreen" target="_blank">Trouva</a> - £80.00 | 11. Green Marble Hexagonal Chopping Board, <a href="https://www.trouva.com/boutique/hollys-house-in-sw64rd/green-marble-hexagonal-chopping-board-4200" target="_blank">Trouva</a> - £49.50<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">First of all, sorry for the mega-long post but there were just too many amazing photos to choose from that I couldn't settle for only showing a few. As you can see, every space, every room and every detail has been cleverly thought about at <a href="http://casacook.com/en" target="_blank">Casa Cook</a>. The hotel, the first of it's kind designed by a team at Thomas Cook, is designed to appeal to the trend-conscious and design-savvy traveller, someone looking for a space that is inspired by the latest interior trends whilst still feeling like a home, with personal touches and a laid-back vibe. (There is even an in-house yoga team with daily classes and a store where you can buy some of the furniture and accessories found across the hotel!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://casacook.com/en" target="_blank">Casa Cook</a> is made up of multiple quintessentially Grecian low white buildings, all nestled into the rugged hillside of Rhodes island. I love how the modern buildings, with their large black framed windows and flat roofs, stand out against it's stark and rustic surroundings - but the landscape hasn't been lost inside, with furniture and lighting made featuring natural materials like leather, rattan, jute and bamboo. Another aspect I love is that every room (yes, every single room) has direct pool access with white hammocks floating over the blue water, yes please! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I stumbled across the amazing boho/scandi gem that is <a href="http://casacook.com/en" target="_blank">Casa Cook</a> whilst looking for inspiring interiors for my (soon-to-be) new flat and was pleasantly surprised to see it was an off-shoot of Thomas Cook. I realise that there's hardly a shortage when it comes to boutique hotels, but I love that Thomas Cook has created a design destination that can be more attainable at a lower cost. Let's hope this is the start of a long line of boho boutique hotels from them! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1. <a href="http://www.outthereinteriors.com/shop-by-product/lighting/hanging-lamps/large-wicker-hanging-lamp.html" target="_blank">Large Wicker Hanging Lamp</a> from Out There Interiors</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2. <a href="http://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0386884002.html" target="_blank">Triangle Cushion Cover</a> from H&M Home</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">3. <a href="http://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0407021002.html" target="_blank">Patterned Cushion Cover</a> from H&M Home</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">4. </span><a href="http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/60321442/" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;" target="_blank">Viktigt Basket</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> from Ikea</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">5. <a href="http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/00322171/" target="_blank">Fladis Basket</a> from Ikea</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">6. <a href="http://www.minkinteriors.com/" target="_blank">Butterfly Chair</a> from Mink Interiors | Similar from <a href="https://www.amara.com/products/butterfly-chair-black" target="_blank">Amara</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">7. <a href="http://www.bohemiadesign.com/collections/homeware/products/wool-bobble-blanket-black" target="_blank">Wool Pom Pom Blanket</a> from Bohemia</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">8. <a href="http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20033919/" target="_blank">Alseda Stool</a> from Ikea</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">9. <a href="http://www.nest.co.uk/product/hay-hee-lounge-chair" target="_blank">Hee Lounge Chair</a> by Hay from Nest</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">10. <a href="http://www.coxandcox.co.uk/agna-rug" target="_blank">Agna Rug</a> from Cox & Cox</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">11. <a href="http://www.minkinteriors.com/collections/tiles" target="_blank">Cement tiles</a> from Mink Interiors </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hello hello Blue Monday! Apparently today is the most depressing day of the year, because of the bad weather, everybody desperately awaiting payday after Christmas, our lack of motivation and us already failing (albeit not admitting to) our new resolutions. Although I can definitely say I've experienced these bad feelings over the last couple of days, I say we ditch the blue Monday rubbish! Why does it have to be a blue Monday just because others tell us it is? We're in control of our experiences and emotions - so I'm spending mine getting inspired by the <a href="https://www.dulux.co.uk/en/inspiration/duluxs-colour-of-the-year-2016-is-revealed" target="_blank">Dulux Colour of the Year</a> - Cherished Gold. Now gold is something that isn't quite for me, but I do appreciate a little metallic accent - especially when paired with greys, whites (and my new favourite colour of the year) Pantone's Rose Quartz. If, like me, you enjoy a fleck of gold, take a look at my favourite pieces...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I think that gold, or any metallics for that matter, are really easy to style and introduce into any space - they tend to fit nicely in any interior and sit comfortably in all styles. For example, if you're going for a girly and on-trend space, mix with white and accents of pink, or for a more rustic/traditional look style with a mixture of blue hues, from mint to navy. How would you, or do you, style gold? I love how gold accents look in a monochrome or very simple room!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1. Hexagonal Gold Magnetic Blackboard, from <a href="http://www.hollys-house.com/products/hexagonal-brass-magnetic-blackboard" target="_blank">Holly's House</a> | 2. Crosley X UO Record Player, from <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/uk/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=5560633901726&category=RECORD-PLAYERS-EU" target="_blank">Urban Outfitters</a> | 3. Regency Side Table, from <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/uk/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=5520830960233&category=FURNITURE-EU" target="_blank">Urban Outfitters</a> | 4. Brass 'Hello', from <a href="http://www.westelm.co.uk/hello-word-object-d2945" target="_blank">West Elm</a> | 5. Gold Metal Lounge Chair, from <a href="http://www.hollys-house.com/products/gold-metal-lounge-chair" target="_blank">Holly's House</a> | 6. Bristol Table Lamp, from <a href="https://www.heals.com/bristol-table-light.html" target="_blank">Heal's</a> | 7. White Marble and Brass Shelf, from <a href="http://www.hollys-house.com/products/white-and-marble-brass-shelf" target="_blank">Holly's House</a> | 8. Kolam Braided Round Rug, from <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/uk/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=5532359140004&category=RUGS-EU" target="_blank">Urban Outfitters</a></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2016 is the year for retro pastels, mixtures of rich metals and stone textures, and dreamy interiors worthy of a Wes Anderson film, and I'm very happy about it - all thanks to Pantone's Colour of the Year, Rose Quartz. If you told me a year ago that in 2016 I would be daydreaming about pastel pink walls and a velvet pink sofa I would have definitely laughed. Now it's quickly becoming my favourite trend for the year and I'm really excited to see it being celebrated across furniture, interiors, fashion and stationery (hello pink everything!). If you're looking for some Rose Quartz inspo, you've come to the right place...</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img 2015="" 2016="" alt="murrayandolive" src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk56/chuckmurray92/rose%20quartz%20inspiration%20murray%20and%20olive_zpsa7puc3lg.jpg" h="" home="" interiors="" pantone="" pink="" quartz="" rose="" spring="" style="text-align: center;" width="1000" /></span>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I don't think I'm quite ready to jump straight into clashing pastel walls, even if I've always wanted to live on a Wes Anderson set, but I wouldn't think twice about filling my room with pink accessories and stationery. Below are some of my favourite pink and copper pieces at the moment - what do you think about the trend? Thoughts on a postcard!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1. Ambit pendant lamp by TAF Architects for <a href="http://www.muuto.com/lighting/ambit" target="_blank">Muuto</a> | 2. Pale pink Kelim rug from <a href="http://www.hollys-house.com/collections/rugs/products/kelim-pastel-rug" target="_blank">Holly's House</a> | 3. Aurora round chair from <a href="http://www.miafleur.com/the-aurora-round-chair" target="_blank">Mia Fleur</a> | 4. Dusky pink jungle leaf cushion from <a href="http://www.hollys-house.com/collections/cushions/products/dusky-pink-jungle-leaf-cushion" target="_blank">Holly's House</a> | 5. City Toile wrapping paper from <a href="http://www.hollys-house.com/collections/new-in/products/3-sheets-city-toile-wrapping-paper" target="_blank">Holly's House</a> | 6. Patina antiqued copper tea lights from <a href="http://www.minkinteriors.com/collections/new-coming-soon/products/patina-antiqued-copper-tea-lights" target="_blank">Mink Interiors</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The start of a new year not only brings long lists of goals and resolutions but welcomes exciting new collections. And H&M Home is one that I'm sure you've been looking forward to just as much as I have. Making a name for themselves as every flat-lay lovers dream, H&M Home's new spring collection looks just as promising and swoon-worthy as we all hoped. Last year's highly covetable trends have been given a little update, with the title of 'must-have metal' now sitting comfortably with brass instead of copper, and uber-tropical patterns now taking a more natural stance with ferns and muted greens. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">H&M Home's spring collection is all about the urban jungle; house plants sit pride of place in every room, whether they're featured on bedding, cushions, plates or just sitting pretty in a rustic wooden pot. As I expected, I really love the collection, especially the mix of warm golds and feminine pinks with the cooler hues of green. It all just makes me wish I was living in a cool warehouse apartment in LA - anyone else?</span><img 2015="" 2016="" alt="murrayandolive" src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk56/chuckmurray92/h%20and%20m%20spring%202016%20bedroom%20bathroom_zpsvdbyxuk4.jpg" h="" home="" interiors="" spring="" style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; text-align: center;" trends="" width="1000" /><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The collection houses a wide range of colours and tropical inspired patterns, from dominating leaves to simple geometric repeats. I love how lots of different types of materials are celebrated, with metals, rustic woods, wool and even jute. Below are just a few of my favourites pieces - what do you think of the collection?</span><img 2015="" 2016="" alt="murrayandolive" src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk56/chuckmurray92/hampm%20home%20spring16%20murray%20and%20olive_zpso8wixnet.jpg" h="" home="" interiors="" spring="" style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; text-align: center;" trends="" width="1000" /><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04848944488555186566noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741063635736326872.post-10304148581453581762015-12-01T20:01:00.000+00:002016-01-05T22:05:00.288+00:00Hello December <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">December is here and how the hell did that happen? I can't quite believe the year is nearly over, it's been a pretty big one for me, what with becoming freelance and starting a new career (but more on that later). Here's to December and everything we've got to look forward to...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1. Seeing everywhere come to life, with all the towns and villages full of lights, music and people, and Christmas in London is why it's my favourite city with Liberty and Fortnum and Mason showcasing amazing decorations and baubles, ice skating rinks next to historical beautiful buildings and just a generally excited (yet hectic) atmosphere. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2. Berlin! I'm off on a little adventure to Berlin for the first time next week and I've been wanting to explore the city for so long! I'm looking forward to catching up with one of my besties and having her show me around all her favourite places, as well as exploring the Christmas markets and interiors shops, finally getting to try the famous Burgermeister, seeing the Berlin Wall along the East Side Gallery, hopefully experiencing the Jewish Museum and indulging in lots of German beer... the list goes on!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">3. Finally feeling the weather change and embracing the cold weather with lots of layers and knitwear, making gloves and scarves essential! Fingers crossed we see some snow this year, surely the flurry we had the other weekend can't be it. Also, the winter weather also means that a daily hot chocolate is almost an essential and no longer an indulgence - everyone knows calories don't count in December...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">4. I'm looking forward to doing lots of extra Christmassy stuff. I want to make sure I really enjoy this holiday; making as many mince pies and jam tarts as possible, embracing all the cheesy songs, tacky decorations, classic films, relaxing days by the fire with a food baby, spending lots of time with my loved ones, enjoying an egg nog or two - and taking lots of photos to remember it all!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04848944488555186566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741063635736326872.post-5807181206980689552015-10-18T17:27:00.000+01:002016-01-05T21:56:35.968+00:00#Visit1066 Country<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you're looking for the perfect day out this autumn, I've got just the thing. A little while ago now I was invited by the lovely </span><a href="http://www.visit1066country.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">#Visit1066 Country</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> to test out one of their day out experiences, and of course, I wasn't going to turn down the opportunity - and I knew exactly what I wanted to do straight away. Although having experienced it quite a few times, I opted to ride the old Steam Train with </span><a href="http://www.shepherdneame.co.uk/pubs/bodiam/castle-inn" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Kent & East Sussex Railway</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> from the quaint Tenterden to the picturesque </span><a href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Bodiam Castle</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. </span><img 2015="" alt="charlestown" bodiam="" src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk56/chuckmurray92/Tenterden%20Visit1066%20_zpsjin9ouy8.jpg" days="" hastings="" kent="" out="" steam="" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;" tenterden="" train="" visit1066="" width="700" /></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Having a soft spot for history, I absolutely loved the whole experience of the train, from the old station with its piles of vintage luggage suitcases and painted signage, to the original train carriages that are straight out of the 40s, 50s and 60s. When we arrived, the heavens opened, but I just think that just made the 10 mile journey even more memorable, and it even more welcoming when the trolley lady came over with teas & coffees! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After the train crosses the border from Kent over into East Sussex, gliding through rows and rows of fields, you can spot Bodiam Castle in the distance. The castle itself is pretty special; still standing from the 14th century, it still showcases its battlements, portcullis, spiral staircase and a foggy moat. The huge impressive gatehouse is actually the castle's original wooden portcullis, and as you walk through it, you can just imagine what life must have been like over 700 years ago. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Being a <a href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle/" target="_blank">National Trust</a> property, there's lots of interesting facts about the site, about the owners through its history and there were even characters authentically dressed that were sharing lots of interesting snippets about their day-to-day life that was surprisingly similar to ours!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The perfect way to round off a very cold and rainy Sunday afternoon? A roast dinner of course! Jamie and I popped into the warm and cosy <a href="http://www.shepherdneame.co.uk/pubs/bodiam/castle-inn" target="_blank">Castle Inn</a> that (as you could guess) sits very close to the Castle, and enjoyed a very welcome tasty dinner and cup of tea. And then, back on the steam train we went!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thank you for a lovely day out #Visit1066 Country! I would so definitely recommend that you take a trip on the <a href="http://www.kesr.org.uk/" target="_blank">steam train</a>, which even has Afternoon Tea journeys and special events this Hallowe'en, to visit Bodiam Castle - you can easily fit both into a day trip, along with a meal in the pub! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hello there Wednesday! Anyone else wrapped up in jumpers and cradling their cup of tea like it's the middle of winter? I may not be summer's biggest fan, but c'mon now English weather, pull your socks up! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you follow me on </span><a href="https://instagram.com/charlestown92/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Instagram</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> or </span><a href="https://twitter.com/charlottemurray" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Twitter</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> you may have seen that I've recently started a new role working for <a href="http://mywarehousehome.com/" target="_blank">Warehouse Home</a>, which is not only super exciting, but also perfect for me in the sense that I get to be surrounded by interiors, design and styling on a daily basis with a company that creates an unrivalled publication and only has amazing things to look forward to. Anyway, I realised I was effectively sitting on a goldmine of interiors goodies and it'd just be crazy not to share them with you! So here goes...</span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Warehouse Home dedicates a lot of time to supporting and celebrating British Designers and has spent an extensive amount of time working closely with nine talented British designers and brands to create their own exclusive range of products. <a href="http://mywarehousehome.com/warehouse-home-debut-design-collection/" target="_blank">The Capsule Collection</a>, which was launched with <a href="http://issuu.com/warehousehome/docs/warehouse_home_issue_two" target="_blank">Issue Two</a> of the publication, features 13 different exciting pieces, from furniture to accessories, all of which were designed with the latest interior trends and summer colours in mind, as well as crafted to suit stylish homes and warehouse conversions alike. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">What I personally love about the collection is the fact that each piece is completely unique to Warehouse Home, with each piece having been designed and crafted based on a collaborative creative effort from both sides, as well as the fact that each product was crafted to complement both warehouse conversions and modern homes. I've also got my eye on quite a few of the pieces too, namely ByALEX's 'A Desk' and 'A Stool' and Kreisdesign's Plywood Pegboard. </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04848944488555186566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741063635736326872.post-27850162498027365902015-07-16T15:58:00.001+01:002015-07-16T16:18:41.026+01:00The Ultimate Summer Lingerie<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There's something a little taboo about posting underwear on blogs, isn't there? Even though I wouldn't want to share photos of *myself* flaunting it, it is something we wear every day, and they'll even be featured in our #OOTD's (unless you're a commando type of gal), so why not? So let's give it some air time - when it comes to underwear as pretty as this, how could I not share it?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I don't know if anyone else does this, but I always find underwear shopping therapeutic and the perfect way to treat yourself when you're feeling a little bleurgh and under the weather. Especially the case when it comes to Marks and Spencer's underwear; it is just on another level and always has been my go-to place when I want something that looks extra special or for more 'essential' pieces, like backless, strapless, multi-straps, padded... you name it, M&S have it! (As well as the best shortbread, sandwiches, cakes and packaging might I add...). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So, as you can guess, when Marks and Spencer contacted me recently about trying out some of their lingerie for summer, I jumped at the chance! I immediately headed over to Miss Huntington-Whitely's collection, it's the perfect go-to for anything lacy, feminine, vintage-style, and (cringe) sexy. I opted for two sets that I thought were pretty summery and I'd had my eye on these two for a while!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">'Well, black sure ain't summery' I hear you say! I guess it really isn't, but with the lace detailing around the cups and side straps I thought it would look so pretty peeking out underneath loose summery 70's tops and shirts. I'm the sort of clumsy person that'll probably not even realise my top is see-through, so I might as well make sure that what I'm wearing underneath is pretty! I also really love how cups on this bra are half silky-ness and half lace - super gorge. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">* <a href="http://goo.gl/FzqsW0" target="_blank">Silk Padded Underwired Plunge Set, with French Designed Rose Lace</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One of the main reasons I chose this Rose Lace set was because the colour, which looks even better in real life, is something that is missing from my current underwear selection (aaaaall black) - it's summery, bright, peachy... I could go on, but put simply, I was drawn to the colour like a moth to a headlight! I also love how the set is very feminine and vintage, with high-waisted knickers that are very silky and covered in lots of pretty little details, like bows and pleats that just add the perfect touch. Spoiler alert - the set is also so comfy you don't even feel like you're wearing it and the silkiness is lightweight and cool, which is just what you need in this summer heatwave (which should be coming back at some point!). Have I tempted you yet - just think, 'if it's good enough for Rosie...'</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04848944488555186566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741063635736326872.post-58914381596978524882015-06-10T11:32:00.000+01:002015-06-10T11:32:47.614+01:00Day Out at Grand Designs Live 2015<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Last month I was lucky enough to attend Grand Designs Live 2015, which I'd been wanting to attend for such a long time. I love the programme so much, watching different projects unfold and really delving into different families dreams and seeing them come true. The show always celebrates innovative products and materials, as well as amazing designs that most wouldn't even contemplate on their homes! Can you remember your favourite ever episode? If you loved that show, then you should check out a new one created by Channel 4 and British Gas called <a href="http://www.britishgas.co.uk/hometruths/one-hundered-and-eight-miles-of-love.html" target="_blank">Home Truths</a>! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've got to say, however, that Grand Designs Live was a little different to what I was expecting - I was imagining different makeshift houses and rooms created with the best innovative products and designs of the future, but instead the show was much more trade based. But that doesn't mean I didn't find some amazing products - here's the ones that really stood out for me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #e06666;">1.</span> The most amazing sheds I have ever seen, which are called (you guessed it) <a href="http://amazingsheds.com/" target="_blank">Amazing Sheds</a>! You may recognise them from TV's 'Amazing Spaces', being the brainchild of Amazing Spaces' very own George Clark and William Hardie from Studio Hardie. They really did look amazing (someone grab me a thesaurus!) in real life, being so contemporary and with every possible nook and cranny carefully thought about - I especially loved the enamel wall sink. They are all also completely customisable so you can create your very own perfect little haven, whether it be a workshop, home office or even just a little space to chill out. Definitely putting one on my future wishlist!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> It's not something that I would actually get much use out of as yet, seeing as I still live at home, but I really think that <a href="https://www.hivehome.com/" target="_blank">Hive</a> is the future for central heating and hot water! Working with all suppliers, Hive allows you to control your heating and hot water from an app on your phone, tablet or laptop so you could be coming home from work and turn on your hot water ready for a bath, or be across the world and decide you want to heat the house for an hour or two to prevent any frost, etc. Not only does it make controlling your hot water and heating so much simpler, it's also supposed to save up to £150 a year on heating bills! Plus, it's £199 and that includes the full kit and installation! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> How pretty is this <a href="http://www.remadeinbritain.com/william-morris-blackthorn-cushion.html" target="_blank">cushion</a>? It's made with William Morris fabric and is part of the <a href="http://www.remadeinbritain.com/" target="_blank">Remade In Britain</a> collection; a website that's dedicated to celebrating upcycled products. There's literally everything to find, from tea sets to large pieces of furniture.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> For me, this was one of the coolest things I saw at the show - <a href="http://www.british-gypsum.com/products/thistle-magnetic-plaster" target="_blank">magnetic plaster</a>, by British Gypsum and Rooms Made for You. As it is a plaster, it sits underneath your paint, so you can literally have any colour room you want, BUT you can also stick whatever you want to it! I'm just imaging the amazing feature walls I could create - over to Pinterest I think! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">5.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> I'm usually always a fan of more traditional, freestanding kitchens, however the designs by <a href="http://www.solakitchens.com/" target="_blank">SOLA Kitchens </a>are so beautiful, contemporary and Scandinavian I now find myself pining over an ultra-modern glass house overlooking the sea! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">6.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> I love pizza. So much. So I need to get myself one of these - <a href="http://theoriginalpizzamaker.com/" target="_blank">The Original Pizza Maker</a>, it cooks any pizza in 3-4 minutes but it's been designed to replicate a mini pizza oven so you get both the crispy base and soft, melted cheese topping. Not only that, apparently it's perfect for pancakes, fry-ups and fajitas. Check out please! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">7.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> In the next year or so, I'll be moving bedrooms and that means lots of inspiration needed! I'm very picky when it comes to wall colours, but Paint by Conran has been inspired by British landscapes, so they're all very fresh, beautiful and natural looking! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">8.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> If you're a lover of everything retro or vintage then you need to get <a href="http://www.thevamp.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Vamp</a> in your life! They're designed to transform any speaker into a modern, portable bluetooth speaker - that way you can salvage and upcycle any old and bulky speakers and have them play your chosen songs from your phone. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">9.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Okay so not only are these <a href="http://www.rep-tiles.co.uk/" target="_blank">floor tiles</a> an unusual shape so you can create whatever geometric pattern you wish in your home, they also come in the most amazing colours and they're called <a href="http://www.rep-tiles.co.uk/" target="_blank">RepTiles</a> - what more could you want? Seriously, you should check out their website to see some of the designs they have as inspiration! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">10.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <a href="http://smithsondesign.co.uk/collections/collection" target="_blank">Smithson</a> create some truly beautiful and on-trend lights, that are either made from original vintage pieces or inspired by them. Their style is so industrial; think pendants lights, decorative filament bulbs and amazing machinist lamps! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Have you ever visited a home show that you would really recommend? I'd love to know! Also, if you attended this years Grand Designs Live, what was your favourite product?</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04848944488555186566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741063635736326872.post-37975977065242925082015-06-07T19:14:00.001+01:002015-06-07T19:14:17.845+01:00My Life in Print<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Have you ever had a piece of clothing that is just so pretty and perfect that you want to wear it every single day as well as have it hanging up just so you can stare at it BUT at the same time you're a little scared of damaging it because it is just too perfect? (Nobody else, no?!) Anyway that's exactly how I feel about these culottes, from Oasis' collection in collaboration with the V&A - could there be anything more perfect?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The collection focuses on some truly beautiful prints that are all inspired by eleven botanical 18th and 19th century designs, which gives each garment an exciting historical twist! As you know, I love everything botanical so I can't resist the collection. I especially love how Oasis have managed to take traditional prints and make them contemporary and work on trendy shapes, like the culottes. I knew I needed the <a href="http://www.oasis-stores.com/v-and-a-kilburn-culottes/v&a-collection/oasis/fcp-product/5432900" target="_blank">culottes</a> in my life straight away, with their feminine high-waist yet on-trend below-the-knee fitting. Plus, they seem to go with everything, from jumpers and denim jackets for cooler days to simple crop tops for the summer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I headed to my local (and personal favourite) National Trust property, Ightham Mote, as I thought the rose gardens, beautiful old walls and hidden details would be the perfect setting to show them off! What piece from the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_918506832"></span>collection<span id="goog_918506833"></span></a> have you made a beeline for?</span><br />
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<img 2015="" alt="charlestown" cullottes="" src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk56/chuckmurray92/Ightham%20Mote%20Flowers%20Charlestown%20Vintage_zpstew26grr.jpg" oasis="" ootd="" outfit="" style="text-align: center;" vanda="" vintage="" width="700" />
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<span style="color: #666666; text-align: right;"><span style="color: #e06666;">♥</span></span><span style="text-align: right;"><span style="color: #666666;"> Culottes:</span><span style="color: #555555;"> </span><a href="http://www.oasis-stores.com/v-and-a-kilburn-culottes/v&a-collection/oasis/fcp-product/5432900" target="_blank">Oasis</a><span style="color: #555555;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; text-align: right;"><span style="color: #e06666;">♥</span></span><span style="text-align: right;"><span style="color: #666666;"> Grey Jumper</span>: <a href="http://www.zara.com/uk/en/woman/shoes/view-all/lace-up-block-heeled-sandals-c719531p2486584.html" sl-processed="1" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.25s ease-out; color: black; margin: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out;" target="_blank">Zara</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; text-align: right;"><span style="color: #e06666;">♥</span></span><span style="text-align: right;"><span style="color: #666666;"> Denim Jacket</span><span style="color: #555555;">: </span>Topshop</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; text-align: right;"><span style="color: #e06666;">♥</span></span><span style="color: #555555; text-align: right;"><span style="color: #666666;"> Heeled Espadrilles</span>: </span><span style="text-align: right;">New Look</span><br /><span style="color: #e06666; text-align: right;">♥ </span><span style="text-align: right;"><span style="color: #666666;">Bucket Bag</span></span><span style="text-align: right;"><span style="color: #666666;">:</span><span style="color: #555555;"> </span>H&M</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I never thought I'd say this, but at the moment I just can't get enough of flamingos - but it seems that right now is the perfect time to get a little bit obsessed with the bright pink bird as they seem to be popping up everywhere! If you follow me on Instagram (@charlestown92) you will have seen my amazing new light bulb, complete with a miniature flamingo and palm tree inside, which I think may be my favourite thing at the moment! My mum bought a black flex and copper fitting for it and I'm planning to somehow screw it into my bell jar. If you've got any ideas, please let me know! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Don't you just think flamingos are the perfect icon for summer? They're so tropical and kitsch but not too tacky! I might treat myself to the cocktail sticks for summer BBQs and I also so badly want to get my hands on the Flamingo float from Lark but it's very out of my price range, but the hot pink version from Prezzybox is just as cute!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. <a href="http://www.roseandgrey.co.uk/pair-of-flamingos" target="_blank">Pair of Flamingos</a>, from Rose & Grey - £26</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. <a href="http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/pack-of-five-flamingo-candles-4334639?geoip=noredirect&cmpid=ppc_pla_UK_ip&utm_medium=cpc&tsrc=vdna&istCompanyId=38aa0d7f-6514-4cb3-bbdc-df0d32d48b7f&istItemId=rrlwltrii&istBid=tztx&gclid=CjwKEAjwkcWrBRDg5u6SuPS11C0SJAChLLAH4uSyBYSrxVbvIkbUVRWz2a_KnUHu8_JyiCD-J8cG4BoC7Mzw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">5 Flamingo Candles</a>, from Topshop - £11.50</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. <a href="http://direct.asda.com/George-Home-Prince%27s-Trust-Flamingo-Cushion/002043422,default,pd.html?cgid=D26M01G01C05" target="_blank">Prince's Trust Flamingo Cushion</a>, from George at Asda - £7 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4. <a href="http://www.larkstore.com.au/giant-inflatable-flamingo.html" target="_blank">Pink Inflatable Flamingo,</a> from Lark - $89.95 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/129886245/monogrammed-flamingo-tervis-tumbler-not?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=flamingo&ref=sr_gallery_13" target="_blank">Monogrammed Flamingo Water Bottle</a>, from Karion Designs via etsy - £23.50+</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6. <a href="http://www.hollys-house.com/products/rapido-notepad" target="_blank">Flamingo 'Rapido' Notepad,</a> from Rifle Paper Co. via Holly's House - £6.50</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">7. <a href="http://www.dotcomgiftshop.com/flamingo-lights-european-2-pin-plug" target="_blank">Flamingo Fairy Lights</a>, from Dotcomgiftshop.com - £14.95</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">8. <a href="http://www.lisaangel.co.uk/temerity-jones-flamingo-light-bulb&currency=GBP&language=en?gclid=CjwKEAjwkcWrBRDg5u6SuPS11C0SJAChLLAHi51wyNBv3cdbYKsLVHaFaWafKIuRT1hAWSTOto5MERoClKnw_wcB" target="_blank">Flamingo & Palm Tree Light Bulb</a>, from Temerity Jones via Lisa Angel - £8</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">9. <a href="http://www.katespade.co.uk/swimwear/playa-flamingo-adjustable-cover-up-dress/invt/s25805" target="_blank">'Playa' Flamingo Cover Up Dress</a>, from Kate Spade - £100</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">10. <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/lourota/product/flamingo-teapot" target="_blank">Flamingo Tea Pot</a>- £66 & <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/lourota/product/flamingo-cup-and-saucer" target="_blank">Flamingo Teacup and Saucer </a>- £32, both from Lou Rata London via notonthehighstreet.com </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">11. <a href="http://www.katespade.co.uk/flamingo-silicone-iphone-6-case/invt/8aru0971" target="_blank">Flamingo iPhone 6 Case</a>, from Kate Spade - £30</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">12. <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_304052303505_-1" target="_blank">Flamingo Tea Light Holder</a>, from Matthew Williamson via Debenhams - £14.80</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">13. <a href="http://www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk/pink-flamingo-cocktail-sticks-20-pieces-34750-p.asp" target="_blank">Flamingo Cocktail Sticks</a>, from Rockett St George - £2.50</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">14. <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/lacollection/product/tartan-flamingo" target="_blank">Flamingo Print</a>, from Frost + Dutch via notonthehighstreet.com - £20</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">15. <a href="http://www.prezzybox.com/pink-flamingo-pool-float.aspx?gclid=CjwKEAjwkcWrBRDg5u6SuPS11C0SJAChLLAHNOxMf2VvA7nPd37RuU-LGrkb_iSSI6YChvKjFjQSiBoC39vw_wcB" target="_blank">Hot Pink Flamingo Pool Float</a>, from Prezzybox - £23.95</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">16. <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/paperplane/product/flamingo-print" target="_blank">Flamingo Print</a>, from Paper Planes, via notonthehighstreet.com - £16.75</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">17. <a href="http://www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/flamingo-cushions" target="_blank">Flamingo Cushions</a>, from Graham and Green - £60</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">What do you think about the flamingo trend? Is there any key piece I've missed out - I'd love to see it if so!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I don't want to jinx it, but I think I may have found one of my favourite summer outfits right here - I even wore it to my first ever festival last weekend (minus the heels and plus the token wellies!). I wasn't exactly sure what to expect with a festival, I've never been camping, hate public toilets and just can't really deal with being surrounded by seriously drunk people, but this was different and I think it was a good way to ease myself in! <a href="http://www.innocentunplugged.com/" target="_blank">Innocent Unplugged</a> was top secret (and free!), VERY small, filled with lots of relaxing activities, amazing local and small bands, and delicious food - if only they could all be like that! I really want to go to Festival No. 6 this year as not only is the line-up amazing, but the whole ethos is much more relaxed chilled than others. D'ya reckon I could handle it? Are there any festivals you'd recommend for a novice like me?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Anyway, over to the outfit! I've been on the lookout for some ripped black jeans for quite a while now (I always find the Topshop ones lose their colour really quickly, anyone else?) and found the perfect pair in the form of these beauties from <a href="http://www.ae.com/web/uk/store.jsp" target="_blank">American Eagle</a> - they're super comfy, sit perfectly just above my waist and don't seem to fade! I swallowed my nerves and wore it with a flow-y cream top (boob tube!!), posed with a VW Camper and felt ready to take on summer! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; text-align: right;"><span style="color: #e06666;">♥</span></span><span style="text-align: right;"><span style="color: #666666;"> Ripped Jeans</span>: <a href="http://www.ae.com/web/browse/category_products.jsp?catId=cat6430042&navdetail=mega:jeans:c1:p1" target="_blank">American Eagle</a></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04848944488555186566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741063635736326872.post-76573511189834961212015-05-23T12:30:00.000+01:002015-05-23T12:30:01.093+01:00Diary of a Freelancer: The Scary First Step<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's now been just under two months since I left my FT job but I'm already so glad that I made the decision I had. It was something I had been fretting over for god knows how long, panicking that I would be making the worst decision of my life; never managing to find a job ever again, never receiving another pay-check and just being 'behind' everyone else my age. These are all still huge worries I have everyday and sometimes I find myself having little panics (especially when I hear people talking about buying a house and couples moving into their own place), but I guess that everyone does things at different times - what a boring world it would be if we were all exactly the same! Something I really needed when I was feeling confused and stressed was somewhere to get a little bit of advice, so I thought I'd start my own Diary of a Freelancer to help anyone out there in a similar position. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I realise I'm obviously no expert, but if these little tips may help even 1 person then I'll be a happy bunny:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px; text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #555555;">♥ </span>Stop thinking about other people! The worst thing to do is to be worried about what other people will think - this is something that I would say really delayed my decision, but you've got to remember that if it is going to make you happier and will actually benefit you (even if in the considerable future) then why not? Plus, the people that actually do matter will support you no matter what, and you will find that they'll actually encourage you to take the big step! </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: right;">♥ </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: right;">Try to stop reading too many advice pages - they'll be filled with people telling you that the worst thing to do is to leave one job without having another to go to, or without x amount of money saved up, etc. The only person who will really know what to do is you and fretting over it will only make the decision even harder. I felt like everyday it was something that I was running over in my brain, so much so that it was making me feel really stressed, anxious and just pretty lifeless. In the end you've got to think, is it really worth it if it makes me feel like this? </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: right;">♥ </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: right;">Save a little money. You will really thank yourself for it in the long-run. If you're going freelance, you can't guarantee a set amount of money each month or even that you will gain any money for a while, especially if you're going through a career change.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: right;"> I found it really helped by deciding a date that I would definitely be working for myself by, and putting away a bit of money during the build up. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: right;">♥ </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: right;">Set a routine. I still get up at the same time I would have done for work and make sure I'm dressed, fed and ready with my laptop at a desk by 9am. Obviously not everyone works best this way, but I find it just makes me feel more motivated for the day</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: right;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: right;">and makes me feel like I've actually accomplished something - there's nothing I hate more than feeling like I've had a wasted day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I hope you've all had a lovely weekend and are ready for the week ahead! I know that sometimes Monday can be a bit slow and all you really want to do is flick through things on the internet, so if you're looking for a distraction, here's some of the best bits I've found around the inter-web last week... </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: 20px; text-align: right;">♥ </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px; text-align: right;">If you need a little inspiration and some motivational speeches, or even just a little kick up the bum to get yourself into gear with something you're working on, I'd really recommend listening to</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: 20px; text-align: right;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px; text-align: right;">Jenny Purr's <a href="http://www.jennypurr.co.uk/blog/2015/5/6/make-it-happen-episode-three-thinking-bigger-with-your-blog" target="_blank">Make It Happen</a> vlogs. I just love Jenny's blog in general and always find myself venturing over to it whenever I'm feeling a little uninspired or down in the dumps, as it's full to the brim with career and blog tips and inspiring ideas - get yourself over there! Thanks Jenny.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: right;">Let me know if you found anything over the past week that I just can't not take a look at, as I'd love to feature it next week! Moving forward, I'm going to be weekly Sunday Supplements on (you guessed it) Sunday - I just had a little disaster this week with the scheduling, oops! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Last weekend was extra special for me as I was able to go for a little road-trip across the country for an overnight stay with my best friend, in an absolutely beautiful venue in Somerset. Clevedon Hall is smack bang in the middle of seaside town Clevedon, not too far from Bristol, but you wouldn't know it as you park up and see the picturesque 150-year old mansion. As we walked in, I fell in love with the decor straight away; the high ceilings, beautiful (and original) stained glass windows and dramatic doors with brass handles, and the upstairs only got better!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> As soon as the door was closed behind Ash and I in our <a href="http://www.clevedonhall.co.uk/bedrooms/" target="_blank">bedroom</a> we may have squeeled and jumped around quite a bit - you'll understand if you had seen the bathroom! The room was really luxurious with every little detail thought about and I know this is something Clevedon Hall was passionate about demonstrating, with rooms tastefully decorated to a Victorian style, with original hand-picked antiques and decorative pieces picked individually for each room. In fact, the historic building had only recently re-opened after a three-year, £3 million restoration project, meaning that the venue is truly luxurious and new. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now for the food! <a href="http://www.clevedonhall.co.uk/food/" target="_blank">Head Chef Alan Jones</a> has been awarded South West Chef of the Year, so you can just imagine how tasty the food was! We started off with fresh bread and oil, then Lobster bisque shortly followed by Cornish crab with avocado tian and Somerset lamb for main. However for me, the real winner was the dessert which included all of my favourites; a chocolate and cherry cake, with honeycomb ice-cream and salted caramel garnishes. Yum! And even after all of this, as well as with wine and prosecco, we were offered coffees and chocolate truffles of heaven before bed and then breakfast the next morning! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.clevedonhall.co.uk/" target="_blank">Clevedon Hall</a> is a truly beautiful venue, and I can only imagine just how special it must be for a wedding; especially with the team going to such lengths to ensure every event is bespoke and as magical for the bride and groom as possible! If you'd like to have a nose about the venue, or find out more about hiring it out, you can visit <a href="http://www.clevedonhall.co.uk/" target="_blank">their website</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Oh hello there outfit post, long time no see! In fact, it has actually been a whole 8 months and I'm now feeling a little guilty... Anyway, I've currently got the blogging bug so lets just go with it. I hope you all had a lovely Bank Holiday weekend? Mine was pretty special, with Saturday and Sunday spent at the beautiful Clevedon Hotel which I'll be sharing on the blog pretty soon and Monday spent strolling round the gardens of Penshurst Place. If you've not visited or even heard of it before, it is a spectacular house smack bang in the middle of a very quaint Kentish village with a lot of history; Henry VIII used the house as a hunting lodge and it was gifted to Anne of Cleves during their divorce settlement (do we reckon it was worth it?). But... if you're not so much into your history, there's also a very Pinterest-worthy garden filled to the brim with flowers for you to explore and a tearoom nearby that I would certainly say is up there in Kent's top three, but don't hold me to that (don't worry - I will share the little gem on here very soon!). </span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04848944488555186566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741063635736326872.post-64356012464442080962015-05-02T10:00:00.000+01:002015-05-02T10:00:06.043+01:00The Wardrobe Staple: Espadrilles <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now it has hit May, we are sort of smack bang in the middle of spring and summer which, although means better weather, sunnier days and less rain (we'd hope, anyway), it also means a little bit of wardrobe difficulty, especially when it comes to shoes! It's just too warm to get away with loafers, boots and trainers, but not quite hot and sunny enough to go all out with sandals. That's where the classic espadrille comes in! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Something that features on my little New Years resolutions list in my head and just happens to be one of my favourite things, is travelling; whether it's venturing to a brand new city in an unfamiliar country, exploring a cove with lots of hidden nooks and crannies, traipsing around a historic town or just relaxing by a pool with a good book! There's so many parts of the world that I would love to see, and they're all places I've never been to before, BUT a lot of them would just be very unrealistic/unattainable right now, so I thought I'd put together a blog post of my three top travel destinations that I could potentially visit this year and with the costs attached! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Tulips have long been iconically 'Amsterdam', ever since they were first planted by Carolus Clusius, the Head Botanist at local University of Leiden in 1593. Even now Dutch tulip growers dominate the market with 4.23 billion tulip bulbs produced each year! I'd love to visit the <a href="http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/visiting/what-to-do/museums-and-galleries/museums/amsterdam-tulip-museum" target="_blank">Amsterdam Tulip Museum</a> to delve more into the horticultural history of Holland, and also explore the <a href="http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/visiting/what-to-do/attractions-and-sights/overview-of-attractions/keukenhof-gardens" target="_blank">Keukenhof</a>, which is the world's largest flower gardens! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Moving on from flowers, I've heard through the grapevine (or more like stalking Liv's insta's and <a href="http://www.whatoliviadid.com/2015/01/amsterdam-guide-staying-shopping-and.html" target="_blank">posts</a>) that it's not only a beautiful city, but one that's also filled with really quirky shops and pretty places to eat. Sounds like the perfect city for me! </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And after all that, it's even filled with beautiful, iconic architecture and history. For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to visit the Anne Frank House to truly see how she and her family lived for the 2 years during WW2. The house at Prinsengracht 263 contains a sobering exhibition all about the persecution of the Jews and it's something that I just couldn't miss seeing. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">♥ I love this website for all things Amsterdam: http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/visiting</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">♥ And these blog posts from <a href="http://www.whatoliviadid.com/2015/01/amsterdam-guide-staying-shopping-and.html" target="_blank">What Olivia Did</a>, <a href="http://www.gh0stparties.com/2015/04/38-hours-amsterdam.html" target="_blank">Gh0stparties</a> & <a href="http://www.iwantyoutoknow.co.uk/2014/12/amsterdam-city-guide.html" target="_blank">I Want You To Know</a>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">♥ You can get one way flights to Amsterdam from £28.99 each in May, from Easyjet</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">♥ <a href="https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/995087?s=Af65" target="_blank">This airbnb B&B</a> is from £44 a night, is right on the waterfront and looks really cute and homely inside!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">♥ <a href="http://www.hoteltheexchange.com/" target="_blank">Hotel The Exchange</a> has been designed so that every room is 'dressed like a model' - think 17th-century style ruffs and crazy 80s print jumpers! If, like me, you'd want to stay somewhere a little bit quirky, you can find lots more hotels that are just the ticket <a href="http://www.globalgrasshopper.com/destinations/europe/top-10-cool-and-unusual-hotels-in-amsterdam/" target="_blank">here</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">♥ Or why not go all Amsterdam-y and stay in a traditional <a href="http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/visiting/plan-your-trip/where-to-stay/houseboats" target="_blank">houseboat</a>?! </span><br />
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Santorini is seriously high up on my wish list of visits - the beautiful rolling hills covered with iconic white and blue houses, the deepest and clearest blue sea, fresh flowers and blossoms and, of course, greek food! I've only ever been to one other Greek island; Corfu, and I loved, loved, loved it so much and I'm visiting Paxos later this year, but Santorini has and probably always will be my dream destination (ever since I saw the Sisterhood of Travelling Pants - just me?), and I can just imagine waking up in an all white bedroom, chucking on a billowy white dress and meandering around the little streets whilst indulging on fresh fruit and lots of bread and jams! </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">♥ The <a href="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/greece/cyclades/santorini-thira" target="_blank">Lonely Planet</a> have a great all-rounder website, showcasing everything from the best things to do during the day, best restaurants and hotels to stay. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>♥ </i>You can get one way flights to Santorini from £34.99, but that's in October, however the price doesn't increase too drastically if you're going in the height of summer! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>♥ </i>I'm obsessed with this <a href="https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/2666048" target="_blank">little villa</a> - look at how white it is and the size of the balcony, for £88 per night! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">♥ Hotels in Santorini are pretty pricey, but you can find affordable <a href="https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=suites+santorini&oq=suites+santorini&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.2070j0j4&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=119&ie=UTF-8" target="_blank">suites</a> that are a bit more private! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was lucky enough to visit Iceland with the school quite a few years ago, and I remember vowing to myself that it wouldn't be long before I would be back - that was at least 6 years ago now! I can't quite remember every single thing we did but the beauty of the island is something I'll never forget. I love wild landscapes that are mountainous and filled with dark green forests as far as the eye can see - Iceland has all this as well as geysers, volcanoes, glaciers and lots of brightly coloured houses! And of course, you can't forget the heaven that is the Blue Lagoon. All in all, I just so badly want to go back and visit it for myself this time!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">♥ Seeing <a href="http://www.thelittlemagpie.com/" target="_blank">The Little Magpie</a>'s photos only made me want to go back even more! She's put an amazing series of posts together, from <a href="http://www.thelittlemagpie.com/2015/04/iceland-where-to-stay.html" target="_blank">where to stay</a> to the <a href="http://www.thelittlemagpie.com/2015/04/9-things-to-do-in-iceland.html" target="_blank">top things to do on your trip</a>! </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>♥ </i>Flights are a little bit more expensive, with one way starting from around £50 with Easyjet</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>♥ </i>There's so many affordable rooms, B&Bs and private apartments on Airbnb,<i> </i>I especially love the look of this <a href="https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/524521?s=XMNs" target="_blank">quirky apartment</a> right in the centre of<i> </i></span>Reykjavík</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• If you'd be looking for something a little bit more special, all of <a href="http://www.i-escape.com/iceland/boutique-hotels" target="_blank">these hotels</a> look truly unique!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Where would be on your travel bucketlist? If you've been to any of the three destinations above, please do let me know if there's any must-sees I've missed out on! </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hello! I've got a slightly different post here that I'm really excited to share with you, as it's the type of content that I want to be posting more of on this little piece of internet. You may all already be aware, but I recently (nearly a month now!) left my job as a Digital Media Consultant to become freelance and focus more on editorial and interior styling. It was a really scary decision to make, and to be honest I still frequently freak out a lot, but it was the right thing to do! There's lots of different things going on and lots to look forward to, but for now, I wanted to share a new feature; Bloomin' Hell, where I'll be sharing different and seasonal bouquets and floral designs, all with DIYs with help from my florist mum! You can find her on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/botanicevents" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/botanicevents" target="_blank">Twitter</a>!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I love spring flowers with their pastel petals and the fact that their blooming seems to welcome in the sunny weather, so I chose a vintage sylvac vase from <a href="http://www.theotherduckling.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Other Duckling</a>, that perfectly complimented them!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>1. Select your flowers</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To make sure that the arrangement stands out it's always a good idea to choose the main showcase flowers. Because this vase is quite wide, I thought it might look better with more than one main flower, so I chose hyacinths and tulips, as they're the perfect spring flowers and also carry across the pastel shades from the vase. </span><img alt="charlestown vintage spring floral DIY arrangement" src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk56/chuckmurray92/Spring%20Floral%20Flowers_zpsdv7rb7yu.jpg" width="700" /><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>2. Prep your arrangement!</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Once you've got your vase ready to go and your flower stems all cut, you'll need to prep your Oasis! You can either use Oasis (a foam that flowers can be pushed into) or chicken wire, but due to the wide and deep shape of the vase, I'm using Oasis to ensure that all of the flowers are kept safely in position. If you're using Oasis like me, you need to shave it to the shape of the vase using a knife (I had to get my mum to do this for me - I'm known for being clumsy!), but make sure that it is always slightly taller than the vase itself, so there's a good inch sticking up. You'll then need to soak the Oasis in cold water, but never push it down as it will let in air bubbles - simply place it a full bowl/bucket and wait for it to sink! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>3. Layer in the foliage!</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Choose 2 or 3 different types of natural greens to flesh out the arrangement - we used greenery from the garden, such as pittosporum, but you could also use anything green that you like the look of! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4. Decorate with flowers!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Once you've filled the majority of the Oasis with the foliage, you need to start adding in the flowers. Start with the ones you wish to dominate the arrangement carry on from there. Cut the flowers down to the size you wish, and if the stem is too soft, you can always wrap wire around the stem to strengthen it in the Oasis. As I wanted the hyacinth's to be the showcase flower, I started with that, then moved onto the tulips, daisies, solidago and statice. Once all of the flowers were in place, I then just kept adding in the rest of the foliage until there was no more visible space in the Oasis, to make it as full and voluptuous as possible!</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5. Looking after your flowers</span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When your spring floral arrangement is looking perfect, make sure you showcase it somewhere worthy (also somewhere that enjoys the sun)! Give it a spritz of water all over, and just keep an eye on it to make sure that the Oasis stays damp, to prevent the flowers drying out. Usually an arrangement like this should last a couple of days, so enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I was sent this beautiful vase from The Other Duckling but my words and my love for it are all my own! And a huge thank you to my mum, Botanic Events, for helping me out with this post!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: justify;">I am currently obsessed with hanging wall mirrors. I didn't know it was possible, but I can officially share that an obscene love for mirrors is possible guys! The thing about hanging wall mirrors is that they fit perfectly into the current interior trends that everyone seems to be loving, whether that be industrial, rustic styles or more simple and plain, whilst still being classic! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: justify;">I really love feature walls, filled with lots of different prints, photos and frames of all different sizes that slightly clash yet compliment each other, and it wasn't until I saw round mirrors featured in a homes magazine that I considered then having their own deserved spot on the wall. However, they also look amazing on their own (as you can see below) because they're so simple whilst still showcasing a slightly different, retro feel with the chain wall-hanging and copper detailing (my favourite at the moment!). I love how they look against a plain white backdrop, surrounded by lots of different succulents and house plants - maybe this is where my terrariums will come in handy! <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: justify;">If like me, you're on the lookout for the perfect copper mirror, I've scoured the internet and included links to some of my favourites, in a range of different sizes and prices - let me know which is your favourite!
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Oliver Bonas</span>: <a href="https://www.oliverbonas.com/homeware/round-copper-hanging-mirror-31317" target="_blank">Round Copper Hanging Mirror with linked chain, £35</a><br /><span style="color: #ea9999;">
Rose and Grey</span>: <a href="http://www.roseandgrey.co.uk/round-mirror-with-hanging-rope" target="_blank">Rustic Round Mirror with Hanging Rope, £35</a><br /><span style="color: #ea9999;">
H&M</span>: <a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/product/67149?article=67149-B&cm_vc=SEARCH#article=67149-A" target="_blank">Oval Metal Hanging Mirror available in copper, gold or silver, £12.99</a><br /><span style="color: #ea9999;">All Things Brighton Beautiful: <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/allthingsbrightonbeautiful/product/rectangular-copper-mirror" target="_blank">Rectangular Copper Mirror with hanging chain, £69.95</a>, </span><br /><span style="color: #ea9999;">John Lewis</span>: <a href="http://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-round-hanging-mirror-matt-brass-dia-38cm/p231741642" target="_blank">Large Brass hanging mirror with leather strap, £60</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: justify;">Hello! I hope you all had a lovely little Easter break? I spent mine in our little place by the sea, just outside of Sidmouth in a little village called Salcombe Regis (have you ever been?). It was the perfect relaxing weekend, filled with lots of sunshine and warm weather, cliff-side and seaside walks, more than enough food (and most importantly, chocolate), reading time and plenty of seaside town visits!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: justify;">Did you have a lovely weekend? I'd love to know what you've been up to? Also, if you live in South Devon and know of some places that I really must be visiting, please let me know as I'll probably be down there a few times this year!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04848944488555186566noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741063635736326872.post-38638901420728740712015-01-28T13:36:00.000+00:002015-04-07T15:27:42.752+01:00Charlestown Favourites: January<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Even though I've been living in our new house since sometime in September, my space is starting to feel like my own, and I'm filling it up with new pieces I keep acquiring (but shouldn't!). If you've been reading my blog for a while, or been an <a href="http://www.instagram.com/charlestown92" target="_blank">Instagram</a> follower for at least a year, you'll know that I've got a bit of a soft spot for a classic cloche, or bell jar. My first was in the form of a mini all-glass bell jar, complete with a Victorian-style dried floral display, my second was a classic small bell jar which I then filled with glittery balls 'a la Kirstie Allsopp', and I stumbled across my third (and last, at least until I've got my own place, where I can dedicate a whole room to them if need be!) amongst the glass figurines in Home Sense! For a bargainous £12, I snapped it up as I knew it'd be the perfect home from my Gold Pineapple Candle from M&S, and for future cacti and mini ferns. </span></div>
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As most of our days are probably spent looking at some form of screen, it's extra special being able to spend time delving into the pages of a good book, or even better, venturing back into a story that stole our hearts a long time ago. For me, Jane Austen stories will never grow old; I have read everyone of her books, seen all of the film/TV adaptations (at least as far as I know!), and like every other fan, I've dreamt of having the life of a wealthy Georgian lady, surrounded by lots of land, frivolous dances and swoon-worthy men (eww)! Even though I do own every Jane Austen novel, I was treated to this <a href="http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/products/jane+austen/jane+austen3a+seven+novels/7915998/" target="_blank">beautiful book</a> at Christmas; and with every single novel included, gold lined paper and detailed illustrated cover, I know it's something that I'll treasure forever. The other day, I popped into Waterstones and found it as well as lots of other Classics in the same style, so if you want to get your hands on one, go for a visit! </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Dinosaur Earrings. I'll just let that sink in before I go ahead. Yes, dinosaur earrings - and not just any dinosaur, it's a Tyrannosaurus Rex! Maybe it's the fact that I've been surrounded by every single possible dinosaur in model form, cuddly toy form, even table lamp form, and have different facts thrown at me from all angles by my little brother (true), or maybe I just love dinosaurs (also true), but my inner-Palaeontologist lit up when I saw this little pair in Forever 21, and at only £2.99 it'd be silly not to, right? </span></div>
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I think we should probably now move onto this seriously cute pair of slippers! My love for these slippers only grew when I saw my Great Nanny Olive wearing an almost identical pair, which meant they must be good! From the renowned <a href="http://www.morlandssheepskin.co.uk/" target="_blank">Morlands of Glastonbury</a>, they're lined with their traditional sheepskin which just makes them the warmest and comfiest slippers I've owned (perfect for the winter!), and after about 2 months of constant wear they still look as good as new, with their pretty burgundy colour and little bow! </div>
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Now I'm probably the least likely person to be a make-up connoisseur, but I really feel like this little number needs a special mention. I've had a bit of a love affair with Revlon; I love their cream blushes and their foundation, but I wouldn't leave the house without one of their lipsticks in tow! The colours are always really beautiful; especially their huge range of coral-ly reds, peachy pinks and more muted, natural tones. My current favourite is the Smoked Peach - it's a much more natural colour, which I think is perfect for the winter, but with it's peachy hues, it looks a little bit different and brightens the face! Are there any must-have lipstick colours I should be looking at? Let me know!</div>
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I'd love to know what you think about my favourites! It'd also really benefit if I could know your thoughts about my blog - I do realise it's been a bit hit and miss lately, but as I'm getting back into the swing of things, your opinions mean a lot and will give me a good kick up the bum - as is very much needed!</div>
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