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Slow Living & a bit of tinsel all year

Posted on 13/10/2022 by

I know what you are probably thinking. Tinsel. In October? Tinsel is for the holidays. For draping on Christmas tree branches and garlands and adding a bit of sparkle magic. And yes, you are exactly right.

But I’m talking about tinsel in the sense of what it brings to those branches.

What About Tinsel

Tinsel is that little shimmer and shine. It glistens as it moves when you walk by and sends flickering beams of light across the room. It is a little extra, a lot of fun and is full of nostalgia and beauty. When I think of tinsel

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Autumn Ambiance Glowing Pumpkins Table Styling

Posted on 18/09/2022 by

There is something about glowing pumpkins and pretty little twinkle lights that creates the perfect autumn ambiance. Today for Friday Favorites- it is all about creating ambiance on the table in a different way- with glowing pumpkins.

Twinkling Centerpiece

A centerpiece full of pretty. Amber pumpkins, dried fruit and a few oak leaves tucked in. When it comes to a pretty glow on the table – it isn’t all about the candles- these glowing pumpkins do double duty.

I arranged three glowing pumpkins in the center of the table for a centerpiece filled with ambiance.

Tip: Use all that magic

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our november box and a giveaway

Posted on 17/09/2022 by

Time for our November Box and a giveaway!

We chose the theme ‘Midnight in Paris’ for this end of year box. Paris is a city to enjoy by day and by night. Diners often get to restaurants around 8.30 or 9pm, and it is quite normal to finish a meal around midnight, then wander back outside to walk home or back to a hotel.

Of course the Eiffel Tower performs its own kind of magic once the sun has set. It’s glittering lights sparkling on the hour every hour during the night, can be seen for miles

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Weekend View – French Country Cottage

Posted on 04/09/2022 by

Welcome to the weekend view.

This week is all about new babies, Paris and pretty things.

Baby Silkies

While we were in Europe working and playing- my daughter was staying at the house to watch all the animals for us. She face-timed us one morning to show us what she found when she opened the barn- a wee baby silkie. Followed by a second the next day and then 2 more. The hens have been broody- and are broody yet – and there are a few more eggs they are sitting on currently. Will keep you updated on if any

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No Bake Almond Butter Granola Bars

Posted on 24/08/202224/08/2022 by

I really like one thing easy and simple to seize and go everytime you want a choose me up snack that packs protein and is nutty granola almond buttery scrumptious. And this almond butter bar is SO simple to make in just some minutes.

No Bake Granola Bars

Significantly easy, scrumptious and one thing you may make in a snap- almond butter granola bars are successful if you need one thing filled with nutty fruity granola goodness. This recipe is tremendous simple to customise as well- you do not have to make use of granola- you may merely use the

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The Greatest First Day Twice Baked Spaghetti

Posted on 21/08/2022 by

That title is a variety of deliciousness in it proper there. The most effective (and best) first day twice baked spaghetti…. and it’s SO. GOOD.

Twice Baked Spaghetti

However you already know, we had been debating what was for dinner final week and we selected pasta. Which we actually hardly eat anymore since we largely do zucchini pasta. However final week, we had a loaf of recent bread and recent made salad able to go and gave in to these Italian cravings and went for the pack of lentil angel hair pasta within the cabinet.

Excellent Pasta

The proper pasta

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Purchasing Classic Treasures – French Nation Cottage

Posted on 18/08/2022 by

I’ve been obsessive about awaiting classic on all the net locations and thrift shops lately. It appears there’s something on the market simply ready to discover a home- that’s ready for me to seek out it.

I discussed that I had espresso with a pal final week- and she or he is sort of what I jokingly name a pal with advantages. You see- she owns an vintage retailer and she or he has essentially the most superb model. Which suggests it’s chock filled with issues I really feel the necessity to load up and produce residence. So, in fact,

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Like DIY Tasks? Discover Out What’s Potential in House Enchancment Franchising

Posted on 05/08/202205/08/2022 by

Are you able to keep in mind a time when the native ironmongery store was the one DIY useful resource on the town? These days, the proliferation of House Depot and Lowe’s House Enchancment shops have made DIY one of the vital widespread and well-liked retail industries within the US However what’s driving this market? People have turn out to be obsessive about dwelling enchancment and the handyman way of life. When you have got a whole franchise class devoted to serving this market, it is simple to see why dwelling enchancment franchises have soared in reputation.

Associated: Why This

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