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Wear & Share | Whether appropriate: Blogging and Trust

What a difference a week makes. Here I am wearing the same jumper from this shot last week (I love this cuddly thing) and actually feeling a little on the warm side. Spring is now in full errr… spring and if you don’t believe me we have the bulbs to prove it! It’s new blog feature time and for about the bazillianth time on this blog I’m attempting to get a little more comfortable in front of the camera and use images of myself when I’m sharing something personal. I’ve been so surprised by the amazing response to the more intimate posts I’ve published. As… Read More

DIY Faux Glazed Pots

One of my goals this year is to take a pottery class. I’m so enjoying all the beautiful glazing that keeps popping up in my IG and Pinterest feeds recently. I’ve been won over. And whilst I love trying my hand at anything (and everything) I have a really strong urge to delve into one skill. I want to learn everything about one materials and discover the smaller more subtle techniques that can propel your work into something pretty special. So I’ve got my eye on a class and a friend has offered to run a little beginner workshop in her studio… Read More

How to Make your Instagram Feed more Lovable!

This week I’ve been celebrating reaching 5000 followers on Instagram and I’m feeling the love! I constantly have to remind myself to stop at notable times like this and take a moment to think about what you can achieve when you put you mind to it. I know I haven’t just solved world hunger or changed the planet for the better but I’ve made steps towards being my own #girlboss, which for me is a reason to be happy! This year one of my goals is to work on my Instagram engagement. I’ve been making a conscious effort to spend… Read More

DIY Leather Phone Case

My phone has been going through a number of makeovers recently. Any more and we’ll need a cheesy 80’s movie montage where we all dance about and try to snap peoples fingers off with expensive looking jewellery boxes. Yeah, you know what I’m talking about! In fact I think we’re going to have to make this happen. All in the name of DIY of course. The latest in the phone makeover is this leather cover. Easy, quick and inexpensive to make. In fact they’re a steal compared to the price of the ones in the Apple store. I’ve chosen a… Read More

FFD Extras | No 1

I hope Monday has been good to you guys. I amazingly started off with the most productive morning which rapidly (/predictably) turned into me messing about on Instagram for second half of the day. I’ve started to realise I procrastinate most when I have to sit down and write. I’ve been putting off getting a few posts finished up mostly because I just don’t know where to start but also because I don’t know where to go once I’ve started. As a blogger it seems a little ridiculous that I find it difficult to do the actual writing. Why start a blog… Read More

DIY Brush Stroke Abstract Mani

I’ve never really been that into drawn out beauty treatments and regimes. I buy face masks and conditioning treatments with the best intentions but often forget to use them regularly. That epilator is still sitting right at the bottom of the pile after just one use in 2007 (and NEVER again!) I want to make more time to treat myself and my body a little kinder, nourishing it with natural ingredients and covering myself head to foot with all the vitamins I need. What better day to do this than a Sunday? It’s what they’re for right!? The one indulgence I do… Read More

DIY Eyelash Earring

Who doesn’t love this awesome eyelash trend that’s floating around the Internet at the moment. It reminds me of the evil eyes we all wore in the 90’s but pimped up with some massive, mascara coated eyelashes. This is an easy way to put a little 90’s fashion into your outfit without having to style a chocker necklace or forehead headband (my go to’s during that era) and you can make them yourself! Keep going to find out how.

DIY Semi Precious Stone Soaps

If you follow me on Instagram you might have seen me posting regular updates from this project. It’s probably one of my favourite DIYs to date and that took me by surprise! When Stephenson Personal Care contacted me to collaborate on a project I must admit my first thoughts were that soap making and bar soap were a little dated, but after a little research I found out that bar soap is making a comeback in a big way. Not only can you make beautiful colours and patterns but you have control over the extras that go into the soap. You can… Read More

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