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Why I Love Baby Showers

Why I Love Baby Showers

Do you remember a couple of week’s ago when I was gathering inspiration for my lovely friend Jacqui’s custom baby shower invite? Well yesterday was the day of celebrations and it was a gorgeous feast for the stomach and the eyes! I love baby showers as you are guaranteed to feel a sense of joy. And also there will be…

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Lovely Links + Weekend Inspiration

Lovely Links + Weekend Inspiration

Mother’s Day is a tricky one isn’t it. I know some beautiful friends who would dearly love to be a mother, but things just haven’t quite worked out. I also have people close to me (myself and my family included) who have lost their mother in the last year and will miss her terribly tomorrow. Others have estranged relationships or…

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Stock Photo Freebies: Beaches

Stock Photo Freebies: Beaches

It’s that time of the year when all my friends in the Northern Hemisphere start their beach vacations, while down here we have to pack away our togs for another year. Sigh. I thought it would be a lovely Free Stock Photo Friday treat to share some pics of beautiful beaches I traveled to in New Zealand a little while…

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Loving Lately: 09

Loving Lately: 09

ADMIRING the editorial illustrations of Ryo Takemasa. His use of colour is breathtaking and his portfolio is awe-inspiring. He has a shop too. Hooray! LOVING the wallpaper selection at Abnormals Anonymous. Imagine having this on your dining room walls. They are eco-friendly folk and they do custom design. Yes please. FOUND an amazing Tumblr full of sweet things. You must…

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DIY Project: Easy Mother’s Day Bouquet

DIY Project: Easy Mother’s Day Bouquet

I always admire the bouquets at my local florist as they always have unusual flowers I’ve never seen before. With Mother’s Day this weekend I thought it would be fun to create an easy DIY for making a fancy bunch for your mum. With just two flower types and some greenery, you can make a beautifully designed bouquet that takes…

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