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4 Times my Confidence took a Hit and How I Punched Back

No matter how much it hurts at the time, it’s only when our confidence gets knocked hard that we find out what we’re really made of – and who we really are and want to be.  Here are four of mine.

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5 Lazy Breakfasts to Try This Weekend

There’s something really special about getting up after a long lie, whacking the kettle on and then taking a bit of time to put together something you wouldn’t normally have time to scoff on a weekday morning. If you’re in the mood to try something a little different, here are five lazy brunch recipes from the archives.

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The Cwtch

September Home Style Shakeup

It’s no surprise that I seem to spend more on homeware and interiors in September than I do any other time of the year.  It makes perfect sense; the dog days are done, the nights are drawing in and there’s a distinctly Autumnal chill in the air (I wore my winter coat for the first […]

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Far Away

The Canadian Lakes

Back when we were planning our Canadian Road Trip I couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow at all the beautiful pictures of the glacial lakes puddled along the road through the Canadian Rockies.  I mean, are they really that blue?

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*Buttermilk Plum Cake

M&S got in touch recently and asked if I’d like to try baking with some of their berries. This plum cake is incredibly simple to make and turned out so well when I served it up at a recent barbecue that I made it again a few days later. 🙂