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Are You Truly Listening? 6 Steps To Become A Great Listener

"Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply" Stephen Covey Hands up, who loves to give advice? Guillltttttttyyyyy! We all love to be the hero sometimes. OK, another quiz, hands up who loves to be right in an argument? Guilllllttttyyy as charged again. I mean come… Continue reading Are You Truly Listening? 6 Steps To Become A Great Listener

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Top Questions About Tidying Clothing The KonMari Way Answered

Hey guys! I'm pleased to announce that I'm three weeks deep into the KonMari method and so far so good. Full disclosure: I did cheat a little and only did it on the top two floors of the house. Now, before you let out a collective gasp and Marie starts turning in her twinset let… Continue reading Top Questions About Tidying Clothing The KonMari Way Answered

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The Quest For The Perfect Eyeliner: Charlotte Tilbury Feline Flick Review

Forget the quest for the holy grail or the golden fleece, the most epic crusade in the world is the search for the perfect cat eye .Okay, so maybe that's a little dramatic but I feel like I have been on a never ending pursuit of inky black perfection that transforms me into a perfectly put… Continue reading The Quest For The Perfect Eyeliner: Charlotte Tilbury Feline Flick Review

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5 Things To Know Before Beginning the KonMari Tidying Method

Joy Does it bring you joy? Such a simple question but one that packs a huge punch. It is the mantra of Marie Kondo and the cornerstone of the KonMari tidying up method and is at the heart of the craze that is slowly but surely taking over the world. Instagram is littered with pictures… Continue reading 5 Things To Know Before Beginning the KonMari Tidying Method

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The Easiest Barn board Wall DIY Tutorial.

Everyone thought I was crazy when I told them confidently that the vinyl floor boards would work perfectly on the wall. My builder, my husband, maybe even myself if I'm totally honest. But, I was a woman on a mission. I mean, if they stick to the floor why wouldn't they stick to the wall?… Continue reading The Easiest Barn board Wall DIY Tutorial.

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A Day Trip To London With A Baby and Dino-Mad Toddler

On December 14th 2018 we braved the transatlantic red eye with the girls to go and visit my family and friends back in the UK. It was Aria's first flight and to say we were a little nervous was an understatement. Back in October in the deep trenches of her colic when we booked the… Continue reading A Day Trip To London With A Baby and Dino-Mad Toddler

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My farmhouse style guestroom makeover on a budget.

I thought I was so grown up when my husband and I went into the brick and purchased our very first bedroom set. It was a glorious cherry wood sleigh bed, chest and bedside table combo and I thought it was the best thing since sliced bread. It would be the PERFECT addition to our… Continue reading My farmhouse style guestroom makeover on a budget.