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How To Deal With A Front Garden

January 29, 2019

For the first time in my life, I have a front garden. It’s a nice buffer between our house and the busy street that we live on, but I’m not sure what to do with it tbh. As much as I enjoy spending time outdoors pretending like I know how to take care of plants, … More How To Deal With A Front Garden

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Outdoor Living Room Reveal – ORC Week 6

May 11, 2017

week 1  //  week 2  //  week 3  //  week 4  //  week 5 Hi guys, remember me? The one with the fugly English garden? ↓↓↓This is what it looked like the day we moved in almost two years ago. I spruced it up a little last summer by trimming back the tree, but this shows … More Outdoor Living Room Reveal – ORC Week 6

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YAY For Furniture! – ORC Week 5

May 4, 2017

week 1  //  week 2  //  week 3  //  week 4 It’s my last update for the One Room Challenge before the big reveal NEXT WEEK!!! And at last I have some pretty(ish) updates to share! Finally. Seeeeeeee?My furniture came! Say hello to Mr Chiminea.Yes I put him together in the rain. Yes I am currently … More YAY For Furniture! – ORC Week 5

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Progress Despite The Weather – ORC Week 4

April 27, 2017

week 1  //  week 2  //  week 3 Is it really week 4 of the One Room Challenge already?! It’s going by QUICK – I don’t know where April went! Sooo…I wasn’t very productive this week. We didn’t get back from Portugal until Sunday afternoon, and the weekends are normally my project time. The weather … More Progress Despite The Weather – ORC Week 4

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The Plan – ORC Week 3

April 20, 2017

week 1  //  week 2 It’s week 3 of the One Room Challenge, and I’m in Portugal! But don’t worry, I still have an update for you. (Am I good or what?) This week I’m *finally* purchasing furniture for the patio. Here’s the look I’m going for: Sources: pillows 1, 2, 3  –  hanging planters  – … More The Plan – ORC Week 3

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Restoring Artificial Grass – ORC Week 2

April 12, 2017

It’s week 2 of the One Room Challenge, and my backyard makeover is starting to come together. After last week’s post, I sat in the garden for a few hours coming up with a plan of action. I had the beginnings of a to-do list in my head, but needed to decide how to prioritise it. As I sat … More Restoring Artificial Grass – ORC Week 2

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Outdoor Living Room – ORC Week 1!

April 6, 2017

Guess what?! I’ve decided to go for it, and participate in the One Room Challenge again! *internal panic* I have a budget of maybe £50, don’t have a lot of time, and made up my mind to do it yesterday. SOUNDS LIKE A PLAN FOR SUCCESS!!! What I do have is a boring backyard, and desperation. … More Outdoor Living Room – ORC Week 1!

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All Moved In – Home Tour

June 13, 2016

It’s been 10 months since we moved into our little cottage, so needless to say, this post has been a long time coming. I’ve shared a few rooms individually, but this is my first attempt at a full home tour (as promised to many of you). So don’t be shy, come on in 🙂I’m pretty … More All Moved In – Home Tour

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Not pictured: the anxiety that finds me when I have too much free time.😬 A delayed symptom of moving maybe? I cope by staying busy with work, gym, sleep *repeat,* church, & random hobbies. It sometimes saddens me that I’m not in a season where I want to be idle at home —or even decorating at home. But there is a time for everything under the sun. I’m trying to just enjoy this time of exploring new interests & challenging myself. The house will still be here when I start feeling a bit more like myself 😎 #actualinstahomes #cornerofmyhome #currenthomeview #lovemyinterior #interiordesign #homestyling #homedecor #interiorstyle #interiorsaddict #designaddict #interiorlovers #interiordecor #eclectichome #clarimichele #instahome #mydigs #instaliving #interior4all #mydomaine #finditstyleit #pursuepretty #interiorandhome #interiorinspo #interiorblogger #Essexinteriors #wonderfuleveryday #wayfair #apartmenttherapy #myhyggehome #mynordicroom
If you could live anywhere, real or make-believe, where would it be? I’m feeling pretty inspired by these cabins, and it’s making me do crazy things. 😬 Checkout the blog to see what I mean! 🤓 . . #inspiremehomedecor #cosyhome #cabin #woods #aframe #forest #treehouse #fantasy #betareader #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #interiordesign #interiordecorating #instahome #wanderlust #visitcanada #travelcanada #britishcolumbia #writersinspiration
More photos from staycation with my parents. It was fun getting to know our town a bit more. Btw, the last photo was taken one week ago. I wore my warmest winter coat, & today I’m in shorts! Thankful spring is FINALLY here! 🌞 . . #colchester #colchesterlife #colchestertown #colchesteressex #visitcolchester #visitessex #colchesterstreets #colchestercastle #travelblogger #wanderlust #discoverengland #exploretheworld #clarimicheletravels
It’s fun having visitors because it gives us an excuse to wander outside our usual circle to new places. Yesterday we took the train to Cambridge for a sunny boat tour down the river Cam. . . #cambridge #universityofcambridge #bridgeofsighs #discoverengland #wanderlust #travel #adventuretime
Happy Friday! Who’s ready to sleep in tomorrow? 😴 . . #actualinstahomes #cornerofmyhome #currenthomeview #lovemyinterior #interiordesign #homestyling #homedecor #interiorstyle #interiorsaddict #designaddict #interiorlovers #interiordecor #eclectichome #clarimichele #instahome #mydigs #instaliving #interior4all #mydomaine #finditstyleit #pursuepretty #interiorandhome #interiorinspo #interiorblogger #Essexinteriors #wonderfuleveryday #wayfair #apartmenttherapy #myhyggehome #mynordicroom
Sometimes impulse online shopping works out :) these little tables were on sale at @wayfairuk so I decided to go for it. I switched out the knobs for little brass ones & I think they’re pretty cute. . . #actualinstahomes #cornerofmyhome #currenthomeview #lovemyinterior #interiordesign #homestyling #homedecor #interiorstyle #interiorsaddict #designaddict #interiorlovers #interiordecor #eclectichome #clarimichele #instahome #mydigs #instaliving #interior4all #mydomaine #finditstyleit #pursuepretty #interiorandhome #interiorinspo #interiorblogger #Essexinteriors #wonderfuleveryday #wayfair #apartmenttherapy #myhyggehome #mynordicroom
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