Roses and Ribbons

So Spring is here, it is undoubtedly my favourite season of the year. With Spring you get the lighter days, warmer evenings, greener grass and beautiful flowers. I have been feeling a little flat lately as I have lots on my mind and to cheer me up my lovely other half surprised me with some white roses. I had purchased a drinking vase from Ikea a few days earlier followed with "Carly do we really...

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Do You Stick To Hobbies?

HOMEWARE - Create Your Own Gifts. So this isn't a hair, beauty or style post but a crafting post. I have mentioned that I enjoy everything to do with home interiors and decorations. At the moment my obsession is Next home, I could spend forever in there! Recently I'm attracted to contemporary pieces and homemade looking, even distressed furnishings which is why I thought I would try this...

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A Romantic Setting For Valentines

HOMEWEAR - Pretty In Pink. It's only been a few weeks since we spent a fortune at Christmas and now Valentines is round the corner which means prices are hideously high for decent flowers and going out to dine can mean waiting for a table. My solution is relatively cheap and cheerful and if you hate the thought of cooking get someone else to (Take-out for example) I bought the majority of...

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Urban Outfitters Opens In Newcastle

Newcastle isn't a large place considering it's a City, the main centre has lots of amazing high street shops and small boutiques but lacked the quirky stores like Urban Outfitters and American Apparel for example. Uni's here are hugely popular so in return we get lots of students from all over the World which has influenced the shops that are now opening in the region. I was over the moon to...

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