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My Christmas Tree Challenge with Style at Home

I am one of those people that secretly plan Christmas really early on in the year, I probably start pinning ideas in August! Then it's on the lookout for table settings, yummy recipes and finding a beautiful wreath for the door (one of the hardest decisions I must say as there are too many gorgeous wreaths out there these days!) And then, there is the TREE! I was a little bit excited knowing that I didn't have to wait until the 6th of December for that this time......and that's because back in July I was invited to take part in the super fab Christmas Tree Challenge with Style at Home Magazine. I jumped at the chance and how lucky was I! I...

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The five hottest beds right now

Sleep. Chase your dreams. Repeat. Sleep is such a big part of our lives, it can most often be the cure and the solution for anything. The more rested you are, the more likely you are to make things happen! It is kind of ironic that I have been obsessing with a new bed for the last few months, my youngest daughter has just turned six months old this week and I have not had much sleep for a long time now. And it doesn't look like she will become a good sleeper anytime soon... I am typing this at 1.30am while she's wide awake and refuses to settle for the night! Never mind that, longer sleep nights will come sooner or later,...

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Six Month Well-Being Plan with David Lloyd

Recently we have been invited to join David Lloyd Milton Keynes for a six-month membership. A couple of weeks have gone by and I've had the time to discover most of the facilities (believe me there is so much to do there!), I figured it's time to share what my goals are for the next six months. It is always more of a commitment once it's written... and I'll have you all to hold me accountable for it now! My goalsMy main challenge over the last six months has been the lack of time to do anything that doesn't involve the kids or the business, so I may be ambitious but one of my main goals is to get back into...

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New cushions, new look

Nothing marks the start of a new season like a new cushion on your sofa... The easiest way to update your decor, and one of the most affordable ways too, cushions complete and elevate any room instantly transforming it into whatever you want it to be: quirky, colourful, minimalist, romantic, trendy. If you've visited us before you'll have seen our signature pattern, the Palm Leaf Garden which so far has been seen on our wallpaper collection. Well, this is the great news: We now have Palm Leaf Garden Cushions! In the same signature colours of Blush and Green on Blush, they're here to make a statement.  Palm Leaf Garden Cushion green on blush  Cotton velvet backing with exposed brass zipper detail Palm Leaf Garden Cushion...

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Fitness & Family with David Lloyd

For the past many years we've been really active, when we had no kids we used to work out several times a week, play tennis, take pilates and spinning classes. Plus take the dog out for long walks or bike rides. My first daughter was born in 2014, and seven weeks later I was back at it. We didn't necessarily have the time to continue with all the activities as before, but the gym was still a non-negotiable, and I used to run a few times a week and take the odd spinning class here and there. Everything changed when my second daughter was born in April this year. Our gym membership was long gone as spare time became nothing more than a...

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