tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82118164481363059272024-03-14T03:09:49.429+00:00homebirdAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569770144344942918noreply@blogger.comBlogger154125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211816448136305927.post-91788746712291088242015-12-30T15:46:00.005+00:002015-12-30T15:46:49.126+00:00I've moved! <div>
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It's all change around here - I've left my job at the bank, Claireybelle is running solo with Homebird and Belle (she kept the name *happy face*) and I've set up on my own too. You can find me now with a little fledgling business called The Little Green Door over at <a href="http://www.nickifranklin.com/">www.nickifranklin.com</a> </div>
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Thank you so much for the lovely comments and support that you've given me here over the last few years. I hope you'll come chat with me in my new home. </div>
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You can also find me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/xTheLittleGreenDoorx/" target="_blank">facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/xnickifx/" target="_blank">instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/xxNickiFxx" target="_blank">twitter</a> and <a href="https://uk.pinterest.com/nickif/" target="_blank">pinterest</a>.</div>
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My email address is hello@nickifranklin.com. </div>
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In the meantime, lots of love, and happy 2016.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><u>a third party contribution</u></span></span></div>
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and dear ones. Moreover, it will be an object of envy for your neighbours.
However, one should remember that while designing a home or decorating it,
spending money is not solely important. Rather, the most important thing will
be your sense of taste. Moreover, different rooms in your house should be
designed in different pattern. After all, you cannot design your bedroom in the
same way you design your dining space! While designing the different parts of
the house, do not forget about the most important part of your house – the
kitchen. It is an important part of the house where you will spend quite some time
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<i style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Picture taken from Caesarstone UK
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in the right manner. Of late, the quartz worktops have gained immense
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You must be wondering why one should go
for Caesarstone quartz kitchen worktops when the option of granite worktops are
available in the market. Well, there are various reasons why you should choose
the option of quartz worktops. One of the major reasons will be the weight of
the worktops. You will be glad to note that quartz worktops are quite light in
weight compared to the granite worktops. Apart from this, granite worktops are
more prone to getting destroyed within a few years time. This is not the case
with the worktops made of composite quartz. Caesarstone quartz worktops are
scratch proof as well as heat resistant. Moreover, unlike granite worktops,
they are non-porous. Thus, mould and dew will not develop on them. Thus, you
can forget about fungal developments on the worktop. Also, it will give your kitchen
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FfD-7L44Qv0/Vd4C-aZI4oI/AAAAAAAABLE/yhDROx4Eg-M/s1600/pic4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FfD-7L44Qv0/Vd4C-aZI4oI/AAAAAAAABLE/yhDROx4Eg-M/s640/pic4.png" width="640" /></a></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Picture taken from Caesarstone UK
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time have multiple counters where you will be able to place all your kitchen
utilities and access them when time comes. Thus, you have separate counters for
used utensils, cutting vegetables and fruits, keeping appliances, etc. You will
also get a wash basin attached to the worktops, if required. However, it will
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At the risk of being a blogging cliche and an English cliche, I am going to talk about the weather. Well, what else do you start a chat with, particularly after being AWOL for 8 months?! </div>
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Summer is almost upon us and we have finally had our taste of the warmer days to come. Tarpaulin has been removed from our outdoor furniture and the flannel bed linen has been relegated to the airing cupboard in the bathroom, hopefully not to be shaken out until at least October.</div>
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Whenever we have very warm sun and cold wind I am always reminded of my lovely old headmaster at junior school and the stories that he would sometimes read in assembly for a special treat. One of my favourites was an Aesop's fable, "The North Wind and the Sun". </div>
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You will have heard the story, basically with the moral that force is less effective than gentler methods of persuasion. I always think of the sun and the wind arguing, and the traveller whose coat they were trying to remove. Of course, the sun has a smiling, serene, face and the wind has puffed out cheeks and angry eyebrows. Then my mind wanders to Mr McNulty at the front of the school hall and the yellow papers containing the collection of short stories that he would unfold at the end of an assembly. I never tired of hearing those stories. I don't think any of us did. We children would cheer when he brought out those yellow papers. I daydream about sitting cross-legged on the highly polished parquet flooring in the main hall and the dust motes that could be seen as the sun streamed in through the tall, narrow, windows. I would pick at the scabs on my knees, prod the bruises on my legs, smooth my cotton skirt and fiddle with the lace trimming my ankle socks. All whilst blissfully listening to my beloved headteacher read from those exciting yellow papers.</div>
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I am a sentimental girl, it's true, but summer evenings make me especially nostalgic about my childhood and those gorgeously long summer days. </div>
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I love living in the countryside at this time of year - baby birds, cow parsley and early morning farm traffic all make me feel so joyful and peaceful. And that's all I really need at the moment; joy and peace.</div>
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PS I am sorry for the lack of photos. I have put off blogging for the last few months due to lack of suitable photographs. I don't carry a camera around with me and I'm often too caught up in what I'm doing to actually take a photo of it anyway, especially one good enough for a page on the actual world wide web. So I just decided to go for it and waffle a bit. Sans photos. Figured you'll forgive me, because you're a nice bunch. I do, after all, blog mostly for myself and I can cope with mental imagery when I read back through my posts. I have made a little pact with myself, though, to make my DSLR more accessible and I will pop it in my bag more often to capture some of the lovely moments I am blessed with in my life. </div>
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Wish I'd had my camera when Drew accidentally skidded across the caravan's wet verandah in the rain last week. Nearly wee'd myself laughing. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569770144344942918noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211816448136305927.post-71011966507932184212014-10-26T22:01:00.000+00:002014-10-26T22:01:29.131+00:00The exciting and the downright mundane: an updateHi! I went MIA for a while there, right? I've been SO busy. Last time I blogged it was warm and sunny. It's now cold and grey, and we've put the clocks back! Sheesh. I so hope I still have some blog friends who might read my ramblings. I've been popping by reading everyone else's but just never have the time to comment <span style="font-size: x-small;">(or, let's be honest, the inclination to… It's always a right faff commenting via blogger on my iPad)</span>. <br />
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So much has happened and I promise to blog more regularly again so that I can keep my posts relatively short. This, however, will be epic.<br />
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Ellie, my new little niece, continues to be a delight and I am pleased to report that her Auntie Nicki was the first to make her properly giggle. Seems she likes the <i>cha cha</i>. Her mum, sister and grandmother have all tried their hardest to get a similar explosion of giggles from her but have failed miserably. This makes me feel very smug. Particularly as I have always been terrified around babies. Izzie <span style="font-size: x-small;">(my eldest niece)</span> was not a cuddly baby and this did not help my phobia. Ellie makes me almost broody. She is a smiling, quiet and content little baby and she likes nothing more than a cuddle. She also likes my singing <span style="font-size: x-small;">(I know!)</span>, which makes me love her even more. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(I am currently singing, on repeat,<i> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRQEQgyGAGA" target="_blank">'Cauliflowers fluffy and cabbages green'</a></i>… thanks to niece's harvest festival. Too cool, I know.)</span><br />
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I had the day off work on Friday to take Izzie swimming. There's a fun children's pool at my local Virgin Active and I knew she'd like it there. We only spent an hour in the pool and I felt like I'd been through the wringer. She was constantly splashing me, chasing me, racing me and once even <span style="font-size: x-small;">(accidentally, I hope)</span> gave me a sharp knee in the jawbone as she over-exuberantly practiced her backstroke legs. By the time my sister left at 4pm I was exhausted. How do parents do it, each and every day? It baffles me. Big respect. That said, days spent with Izzie are amongst my favourite. She's funny, loving and so very bright. I had to stop myself sniggering when she told me at the pool that it was <i>'a thrill, Auntie Nicki'</i>. <br />
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I've been crafting my little fingers off with every spare moment and have made myself a lush little selection of spooky sewing notions. Stitching witches, monsters and pumpkin faces on these long dark evenings has given me much joy! I have also been working on a few bags and home accessories for a new venture with my lovely friend Claire. We hope to launch the shop at <a href="http://www.homebirdandbelle.co.uk/" target="_blank">homebird and belle</a> later in November, just in time to sell a few Christmas decorations. We will also sell a few bits and bobs that fellow crafters might like. We are starting very small as we both have full-time jobs but it's a way to justify our fabric purchases and share our favourite things so we're happy right now. We're blogging fairly regularly too and have already uploaded the first of some delicious recipes so please do stop by!<br />
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Speaking of full-time jobs, I start a new one at the beginning of December. Still with the same organisation but I'll be working in a different department. It's a step up for me and I expect it to be challenging and verrrrry busy! I'm looking forward to a change. Thankfully, I will still be in contact with my current line manager. He has been my favourite boss of all <span style="font-size: x-small;">(albeit the most demanding and challenging; he has such high standards!)</span>. And I'm not just saying that because he might stumble across my blog! I've worked for him for six years and learnt such a lot, I feel well prepared to move into another role. Exciting times.<br />
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I did the bath, bed and story routine with Izzie this evening. Whenever I get the chance I like to finish work at 5pm on the dot and get straight across to my sister's in time for stories. I was there in good time this evening, plus bedtime is a little later due to the school holidays, so Izzie and I also managed a quick game of <a href="http://www.toysandlearning.co.uk/orchard-toys-bus-stop.htm?gclid=CPSl7paFkcACFSHItAod5HQAig" target="_blank">Bus Stop</a> whilst watching <i>Tinkerbell and the Pirate Fairy</i>. For the last couple of years I have always been sure to visit Izzie with a bag or basket full of fun stuff. Usually I take stickers, colouring books and craft kits but just lately I've popped an Orchard Toys board game in my bag and Izzie loves them. They are simple enough for her to learn but challenging enough to hold her attention. Izzie beats me every single time and I swear it's not because I let her! We like Shopping List and Pop to the Shops best. Funny that the shopping ones would appeal to me most… Ha. </div>
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After her bath, from which I got soaked from head to toe messing about with plastic colanders, Izzie picked out a book for us to read. She chose, I'm sure, the thickest book in her collection. We read a page each and it took us nearly half an hour. It is fair to say that I am not a fan of the Buffin Street Gang.</div>
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Baby Ellie has spent all of my visits fast asleep so far and tonight was no exception. We did get a good long snuggle together after her feed and Ellie snuffled into my shoulder, hiccuping softly <span style="font-size: x-small;">(after the loudest, rudest, burp you ever heard)</span>. She is almost enough to make me broody, that girl. Everyone adores her. It is a joy to see my sister so relaxed and happy with her second baby. </div>
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I went to see my baby niece as soon as was feasibly possible: late afternoon last Monday. She was 44 hours old as I held her in my arms. She slept the entire time and I couldn't stop staring at her, she's perfect.<br />
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Izzie is 5 and totally enchanted by her little sister. When I arrived at their house, she came running out of the front door to greet me, a giant smile stretching across her face. She said breathlessly, "Auntie Nicki, the baby has popped out of mummy's tummy and I've got a sister - come and see!" Ha! They'd just got back from the doctor's for Ellie's 48 hour check-up and Ellie was still in her car seat. She is so small! Izzie cannot leave her alone. She plants big, wet kisses all over Ellie's face and - <i>"look at her tiny little fingers and nails, Auntie Nicki"</i> - pulls the sleep suit roughly up over Ellie's hands to marvel at the perfection of her baby sister. <br />
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My sister, though obviously still uncomfortable and sore, is blissful. She and Ellie bonded immediately and Sarah seems content, relaxed and unbelievably happy. She has always wanted children - lots of them preferably - and her doctor warned her it would be difficult to conceive due to her PCOS. Her husband is looking after her well and they are the loveliest family. I'm so happy for them.<br />
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The joy a baby brings to a family, right?! Mum, Sarah and I group-message daily on Viber and it so nice to receive regular snaps of Izzie and Ellie; hear their news. <br />
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The sun continues to shine but it is definitely a little cooler, which is so welcome and makes me look forward to Autumn (I know, too soon). The heat was starting to make me ratty. I was fed up of feeling sweaty and unable to sleep at night-time. I also have really bad hay fever this year - what's all that about? I didn't get a whiff of hay fever until about four years ago and it seems to get worse each year. Bizarre. It's clearly a slippery slope to old age. Ha.<br />
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I'm on a mission at the moment to organise and prettify my workroom. I bought the [kitchen] trolley from Ikea a couple of weeks ago and it needed to be separated into compartments to help me properly sort my sewing bits. I wasn't happy with the baskets available in Ikea and decided to make some fabric buckets on my return home. I'm really pleased with the ones I made. They were made purely by trial and error <span style="font-size: x-small;">(they started off as just the one, quite shallow basket which didn't stand stiffly enough or fit into the trays) </span>and I'm delighted with them now. I used a Tilda charm pack and lined with pale pink tiny polka dot fabric <span style="font-size: x-small;">(also by Tilda)</span>. I am a huge Tilda fan. I am planning a couple of Tilda quilts for myself, together with mother/baby hares and a mouse with a crown on. The make-up bags, beach mat and sewing accessories are also on my 'to do' list.<br />
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I am having a quiet summer and loving it. The days are long and hot. I am working, sewing, watching a little TV, reading and swimming. <br />
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Man, I *love* going off for a swim when it's hot outside. I have started to meet an old friend at the pool on a Friday evening and I'm really enjoying our dates. We meet straight after work and swim half a mile alongside each other then have a good gossip in the spa before we each head home. K is getting married in September and it is so nice to hear her wedding news. I didn't enjoy planning my wedding at all and wish, now, that we'd gone for a smaller affair. Don't get me wrong, my wedding day was the happiest day of my life, but I did not enjoy being the centre of attention. I've changed since we got married. I care less about what I ought to do and more about what I want to do. I think if we got married again I'd hold a bunch of wildflowers in the local church with just my close family and friends. I'd wear a pale pink dress and we'd all spend the rest of the day squashed into in the garden at home with lots of fairy lights and amazing food. Anyhoo.<br />
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I am keeping a low profile socially. I'm lucky to have a lot of really lovely friends but I went through a phase of over-booking my social diary then cancelling and letting people down, which would ultimately make them <span style="font-size: x-small;">(and me)</span> feel bad. So I've scrubbed the diary clear and I'm letting things happen spontaneously where possible, which makes me feel much more calm and, oddly, in control. <br />
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My book stash is severely depleted; I am tearing through it. Really enjoyed Tracey Chevalier <i>'The Last Runaway'</i> and followed it up with <i>'Falling Angels'</i> which I also liked. I've then read the latest Peter James'<i> 'Want You Dead'</i> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(another excellent read)</span> and have this afternoon finished Mo Hayder's <i>'Wolf'</i> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(which is a decent read but a bit slow and not as scary as I'd hoped)</span>. <br />
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J has been with us this weekend. I fetched him on Friday afternoon and we spent a lovely hour or so on the swing seat in the shade, catching up. His school prom was a couple of weeks ago and he showed me the photos of him and his friends. He seems to have a really cool group of friends; fun and cheeky but with enough nouse to work hard at school and get good grades. <br />
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We went into London last night to have dinner and see Derren Brown live. It was stifling in the theatre but it was such a good show. Made a change to do something different and it was really nice wandering through the busy streets of London on a hot summer night, sipping cold drinks and discussing the show. <br />
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But I've kept my best news 'til last. My sister gave birth to a gorgeous baby girl last night. She went into hospital at 6:30pm and the baby had been born by 9:30pm. She did it all with just gas and air, lost a lot of blood and I understand it was *quite* painful, but they came home this afternoon and all is well. I am going to see them after work tomorrow. I cannot wait. I adore my niece and to be given another… well, I couldn't have had better news this weekend. Happy days! <br />
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When it's warm out, I like to have the back door wide open the whole time I'm in the kitchen. I especially like to prop the door open if it's warm and rainy - I find it relaxing listening to the rain. As soon as the door is open, Lizzie makes a beeline for her watchpoint at the gate. She spends most of her time outside right in that spot. Standing or sitting. Sometimes barking but mostly just sitting quietly, watching the world go by. Andrew had gone out to pick up coffees for us this morning and she was waiting patiently for him to come home. </div>
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Whilst Andrew was running errands, I set to work making a batch of giant blueberry muffins. I have been craving them (with a hot, strong, coffee) all week long. I tuned into Steve Wright's Love Songs on Radio Two and warbled along to Whitney and ELO as I sieved, whisked and stirred. I used the recipe from <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Grand-Central-Baking-Book/dp/1580089534/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404678211&sr=8-1&keywords=grand+central+baking" target="_blank">The Grand Central Baking Book</a> and it was good! I added a little more sugar to the mix just because I like sweet muffins - they were delish. The house smelled amazing as they baked and Andrew arrived with our coffee just as they hit the perfect eating temperature. We sat on the swing seat in the yard together, with Lizzie at our feet, chatting about nothing in particular and enjoying the sunshine. <span style="font-size: x-small;"> (Ok, that last bit was a lie. I was chatting and Andrew was semi-listening. As usual.)</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569770144344942918noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211816448136305927.post-82396436246754259952014-06-23T21:47:00.000+01:002014-06-23T22:07:36.329+01:00'To Do' Lists I have had a *really* hard day today. It was my first day back at work after a fortnight away. SO many emails. SO much to do. SO much sun outside and a temporarily misplaced Nintendo DS that I sold last week and needed to post. Stressful. I have been writing 'to do' lists all day long. <br />
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After dinner, Andrew and I walked Lizzie through the fields. We chatty idly about our respective days. I talked to him about everything that's on my mind. Bemoaned the enormity of my to do lists. He asked me what would cheer me up <span style="font-size: x-small;">(I think he was hoping for something naughty…. I told him I fancied a shower and a film)</span>. </div>
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Lynda and I were talking about diaries/stationery when we met on Saturday. Lynda uses the same type of planner that I do but has one for work and one for - get this - craft stuff. She clearly planted a seed in my mind. I've been online and bought a large 'Peanuts' Moleskine planner. When it arrives I will enjoy filling it in with my social engagements. I will use it for lists of the books I want to read, the films I want to see and the things I want to make. I will use it for blog post ideas, my writing goals and the fairs that I will be doing with Claireybelle for homebird & belle*. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569770144344942918noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211816448136305927.post-74883261514557094682014-06-22T12:22:00.001+01:002014-06-23T20:30:12.266+01:00Midsummer sunHello hello! This is an English blog so I'll jump right in with it: hasn't the weather been gorgeous this weekend? Beautiful and sunny. We got back from our holiday in Spain on Thursday and I had the day off on Friday so it has been the most perfect long weekend. I am pleased to report that the husband's crops faired our absence well and his beans are flowering*.<br />
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This weekend Andrew and I are going to potter around at home, having a nice quiet weekend. I think Andrew wants to see the new Tom Cruise film at the cinema, too. Sometimes I really *really* wish they'd let you take your knitting in with you. Maybe they do, I've never tried, but I expect it might annoy fellow movie-goers. I'd love to sit and knit, drinking Starbucks and watching a film on the big screen. </div>
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Over the last couple of years quite a few people have asked me how happy I am. When I've told them the truth - 10/10 - they have all been genuinely surprised. No one seems to believe that ordinary people with ordinary problems can be 10/10 happy. When I've asked those people, in response, how happy they are, I've been shocked at their answers too. The lowest answers were 5 and 6 out of 10. The average has been around 8 out of 10. Every one of the people I've chatted to has, in my eyes, a really lovely life and a lot to be thankful for. How, then, can they only be 6/10 happy?<br />
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I am convinced that we are slowly being brainwashed into thinking that we need 'more' of everything in order to be happy. More money, more sleep, more spare time, more friends, more holidays…. And so it goes on. I think that the media is largely responsible for people's concept of happiness. It also occurs to me that people just interpret the question 'how happy are you?' in different ways. <br />
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To me, happiness is a spiritual thing. It has very little to do with anything that I own and is not materially affected by my problems or the anxiety that I occasionally suffer with. When I'm asked how happy I am my answer is always consistent because I don't consider how happy I am that particular day, I answer with my gut feeling of how happy I am, in general, with my life. And that's 10/10.<br />
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So, I thought I'd share just a few of the things that make me feel happy. Ten things that make me feel 10/10 happy.<br />
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1. Breathing in fresh air. Noticing how warm or cool it feels on my skin, whether it smells of dairy farms or car exhausts, and allowing my lungs to fill.<br />
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2. Sunlight. Whether it's blinding sunshine on a hot summer day or a small patch of sunlight on the kitchen floor, it never fails to lift my heart.<br />
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3. The way my dog's mouth relaxes when she sleeps to reveal a row of tiny white front teeth. She looks like she's smiling in her dreams.<br />
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4. The taste of my first coffee of the day. Always brought to my bedside by my husband <span style="font-size: x-small;">(wearing pants and socks - sexy!)</span> every single day.<br />
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5. Peace and quiet. I make sure that I have a few minutes alone every day just to be quiet and calm. Sometimes I use that time to knit or sew. Other times I just sit. It is vitally important to my wellbeing.<br />
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6. Flowers. Wild flowers, spectacular blooms, supermarket bouquets or weeds… I love them all and always have a jug of something in the kitchen. It is an extra special treat for me to have a posy of flowers by the bed.<br />
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7. Laughing. I have a proper big laugh every single day. I find Andrew hilarious, my stepson is funny and I seem to have chosen my friends on their ability to make me laugh. I often laugh at myself even if I'm crying or sulking. I have a close family and we have always laughed together; mum and dad still do.<br />
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8. Nature and wildlife. I love animals but am especially fascinated by wildlife and pondlife. I love watching the birds from our conservatory. I love to see rabbits, hedgehogs, foxes and game on my walks around the fields with Andrew and Lizzie. I am a huge fan of Chris Packham and Bill Oddie; they would be on my fantasy dinner guest list.<br />
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9. Stretching. I love a good stretch and used to practice yoga for an hour every day. I've let it slip in the past few years and I'm just getting back into it now, using free videos online from <a href="http://www.doyogawithme.com/" target="_blank">Do Yoga With Me</a> (thanks for the recommendation from A Beach Cottage).<br />
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10. Hugging. I am a really tactile person and often feel compelled to hug even strangers. I realise that a lot of people don't like their personal space to be invaded so I manage to keep control of it but, man, I hug the life out of Andrew and my family - especially my gorgeous little niece.<br />
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I know that my list might sound trite but these are genuinely the things that give me most joy in life. I acknowledge that I am a very accomplished shopper and collector of random things, which obviously gives me pleasure too, but this is a compilation of the stuff that makes my soul properly happy.<br />
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Now, with all that said, I've got to press on because Cabbages and Roses are releasing a couple of new dresses tonight and I cannot miss it! Ha! #iloveshallowstufftoo<br />
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PS The photos throughout this post are from our visit to Coton Manor in Northamptonshire last weekend. If you live anywhere nearby I would definitely recommend a visit. It incorporates so many of my favourite, happy, things and is stunning at this time of year.<br />
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create your room to make it as relaxing as possible. Plants, photos and things
that make you feel good should all be included in the room. You don’t have to
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that is simply taking up space, then you can organise the rest of the clutter.
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units that will help to keep it looking tidier. A tidy home encourages a happy
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and photos around a room can also encourage a positive, healthy emotional
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is to make sure it reflects your personality. Take a look around and see
whether there’s anything you don’t really like and get rid of anything that
attracts negative energy. Adding your
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I love getting up early at the weekend. I have a mega busy job, which I enjoy, and work full-time. It doesn't leave much free time in the week to do the things I really love, like stitching, sewing, knitting, crocheting, baking, cooking and tidying. Not to mention just hanging out with Andrew, watching TV and smooching on the sofa.<br />
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I had a horrible looonnnng dental treatment on Wednesday. I keep going on about it, but it was traumatic! I was sedated<span style="font-size: x-small;"> (as per)</span> and having replacement fillings and a gum deep-clean <span style="font-size: x-small;">(yuck)</span>. It was supposed to be a 90 minute appointment but as I was practically knocked out, the dentist decided to do 80% of the job in one fell swoop. 4 hours <span style="font-size: x-small;">(yes 4 HOURS!)</span> and £800 later I was still very dopey with an entirely numb mouth, dribbling all over the place and unable to speak. It was like fast forwarding my life 30 years and seeing myself as a batty old lady. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(I am convinced I will be as mad as a box of frogs in my old age. I've suffered too much with mental illness over the years to escape it in my twilight years.) </span>Don't get me wrong, my dentist is fantastic. It's just that I am perhaps a bit of a hypochondriac and have a tendency to 'go on a bit' <span style="font-size: x-small;">(husband's words)</span> when I'm under the weather. Thanks for listening, friends! :)<br />
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So anyway, after the unpleasant day I had on Wednesday and the subsequent 48 hours of feeling rough as a badger's bum, I started to feel a whole lot better yesterday afternoon and planned an epic weekend. I have made ZERO plans. I'm in various offices next week so a weekend at home is just what the doctor ordered. My main objective is to start knitting a pair of socks.<br />
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In anticipation, I have quizzed various cyber buddies (<a href="http://instagram.com/jammypudding" target="_blank">Ali</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/alisonjcoll" target="_blank">Ally</a> I'm looking at YOU), watched endless youtube videos and bought myself a book. I also appear to be stockpiling sock yarn.<br />
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<a href="http://cupcakes-and-biscuits.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Ali</a> should be blamed entirely for my sock yarn obsession. Well, <a href="http://msmcporkchopquilts.com/" target="_blank">Ms Pork Chop</a> is also culpable. The pair of them post <b>gorgeous</b> photos of hand-knitted socks on instagram (<a href="http://instagram.com/jammypudding" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/heyporkchop" target="_blank">here</a>) on a regular basis and I've caught the bug. Trouble is, I can't quite get my head around knitting in the round. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(How do you remember which bit's the front and which is the back?)</span><br />
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I tend to summon confidence by <span style="font-size: x-small;">(optimistically)</span> telling myself <i>'if 'she' can do it, I can do it'</i> based on the fact that I, too, have a brain and two hands. The fact that these things also involve a huge dose of natural talent that I do not possess doesn't seem to occur to me until I have a giant basket full of expensive yarn. All the gear and no idea; that's me.<br />
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I'm tenacious if nothing else so I will spend the weekend with a furrowed brow, scrapping with a ball of yarn. I'm also going to squeeze in some stitching, pretty patchwork and a few episodes of Breaking Bad <span style="font-size: x-small;">(newly found favourite programme to knit to with husband)</span>.<br />
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I have also bought a few supplies from overseas lately and they are starting to arrive at the house in dribs and drabs. I'm so excited to start stitching these Rosalie Quinlan kits, with gorgeous Cosmo embroidery floss.<br />
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The Cottage Garden Threads, are simply beautiful. I've joined a little club where I pay about £12 a month for a stitchery pattern and four CGT threads with which to stitch it. Such fun! I'd love to join a sock yarn club if anyone knows of one. Preferably a cool US brand which ships to the UK. Suggestions most welcome. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569770144344942918noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211816448136305927.post-53487550798873574722014-02-16T20:16:00.001+00:002014-02-16T21:43:50.839+00:00Meadowgate 6 - Knit Club Holiday in Devon We're here! I don't like to name-drop but I am writing this post from the living room at Kirstie Allsopp's 'Handmade Home'. Ha! It's my third time here but it still strikes me as weird that I am spending the week in a house I watched Kirstie renovate on the telly. <br />
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Last night we sat around chatting, knitting, crocheting or sewing and drinking wine or tea. Stephanie cooked spaghetti bolognese, Suzie started the Meadowgate Olympics with a ten lap obstacle course around the house and Erin did a riverdance. We tend to mostly gather around the huge wooden table in the kitchen; there's a big AGA at the far end of the room so it's very cosy and 14 people can be seated in the room comfortably.</div>
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We've been to Cowslip today for lunch and shopping followed by tea and cake. Suzie hadn't booked our table so we missed out on Sunday roast. It wasn't a problem because the menu there is gorgeous and all food is properly homemade. Deb, especially, was not impressed and tried to pretend she was with an 80th birthday party in order to have access to the roast menu. She was busted and settled for beef casserole. <br />
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I love the shop at Cowslip; well we all do. It's only a small shop but is packed to the rafters with fabric <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(quite literally)</span> and loads of quilts, wall-hangings and cushions. It is a massively inspiring place. <br />
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I'm going to join everyone back in the kitchen now. Lucie's crocheting a blanket and Lisa is hand quilting the patchwork she finished here in September. June, Stephanie and Jean are all knitting various items of clothing, Erin is stitching a Julie Arkell inspired brooch and Suzie is making a cuddly bomb. I have started an Alicia Paulson embroidery sampler. </div>
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Helen, Deb and Rachel are in the playroom to drink wine and watch TV. It's all very chilled. Tomorrow we are having a photo shoot for Suzie's patterns and there will be a swap-over of knit clubbers <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(some come for the weekend and some come Monday-Friday)</span>. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569770144344942918noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211816448136305927.post-67571011755265614182014-02-04T21:03:00.003+00:002014-02-04T21:03:47.828+00:00Three top tips for moving home without a hiccup
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After Christmas I always start to dread the new year. I am not filled with enthusiasm for a new year, I generally feel a bit wistful that another one is over. I feel flat at the thought of three whole months spent broke and on a diet in miserable weather with nothing to look forward to but [stinky] daffodils and Easter eggs. Spring always seems to be a long time coming here in England. </div>
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Feeling tired and stressed in the build up to Christmas, I chose not to be maudlin at the start of 2014 and vowed to myself that I'd do everything I could to make the last of the Winter more enjoyable. I decided I would eat exactly what I fancy (no diets here yet, thank you) and keep the house as warm, light and welcoming as I possibly can. </div>
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Pies and stews have been cooked and eaten, woodburners have been lit and my favourite candles have been filling the house with the cosy scent of nutmeg and spices. I have been feeling very unwell - absolutely worn out - and have needed time to recharge my batteries. </div>
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I have kept my weekends generally clear and undemanding to allow me to spend as much time as possible curled up in an armchair with nothing to do but knit and stitch. </div>
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I bought the kit for Miss Maggie Rabbit a while before Christmas and deliberately saved her for my new year project. I was a little anxious about starting as I wasn't sure I'd be able to do a very good job, but I was surprised by how simple the pattern is.</div>
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The felt that Alicia chose for the rabbit is a joy to work with and I enjoyed every minute of stitching it. The instructions were easy to follow and the little dress was fun to make too. I especially liked stitching the little pair of felt boots.</div>
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I made the rabbit for myself. I planned to sit her on the shelves in my craft room where I could admire her daily. Everything about her pleases me; her ears, particularly, which are made of my favourite Liberty print. Unfortunately, my niece saw a photo and immediately declared she would like Miss Maggie herself. I smiled non-commitally and deliberated for a couple of weeks about whether a five year old would *really* appreciate her as much as I do. </div>
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But you know the end of this story. Miss Maggie has been renamed Mimi and is now sitting, minus cape and boots, on the pink pillow of my little niece who, it turns out, loves 'Mimi' even more than I do. I am going to have to make another for myself and have been pondering what fabric I'll use next time for Miss Maggie Jr's dress. </div>
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Miss Maggie Rabbit is an <a href="http://rosylittlethings.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Alicia Paulson</a> creation and the kit can be bought online at Alicia's <a href="http://www.aliciapaulson.com/collections/softie-kits/products/miss-maggie-rabbit-softie-kit" target="_blank">shop</a>. I popped over to the blog for this link and noticed a little rabbit on the table in a hot pink duffle coat. Oh my, I'm hoping that the pattern is released; it's adorable. </div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Facing a
bathroom overhaul can be daunting, especially if it involves changing fixtures
and fittings as well as a new lick of paint.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">However, considering
how personal the time is that we spend in the bathroom, it is worth the best
upgrade possible. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The bathroom is
actually a room which can bring out a great deal of your creativity as you get inventive
on how to best utilise and decorate the space.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Stick to the theme<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Decide on a
style and colour theme and stick to it. If all of your decisions are based on a
theme, you will find them a lot easier to make. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Once you know
what look you want in your bathroom, choosing colours, fixtures and fittings
will be a walk in the park, taking away the anxiety that often accompanies home
upgrades.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Quality shower fittings<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">If you enjoy a strong
shower which blasts out water at the desired temperate, it is a good idea to ditch
the shower curtain and invest in a shower screen.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MIvxbMtF-fc/UthElg_l9fI/AAAAAAAAA_Y/kGYPE996sn4/s1600/Untitled.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MIvxbMtF-fc/UthElg_l9fI/AAAAAAAAA_Y/kGYPE996sn4/s1600/Untitled.png" height="298" width="320" /></a></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA"><a href="http://www.mirashowers.co.uk/showerenclosures/index.htm"><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Find shower screens at Mira Showers</span></u></a></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> from a wide selection including bi-fold
doors, side panels, pivot doors and corner entry varieties in durable and
attractive glass.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Bathroom experts<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">It is important
to deal with the professionals when it comes to getting advice for upgrading
your bathroom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Mira Bathrooms
has nearly a century of experience in the business of bathroom fixtures,
fittings, designs and technology.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">They are well versed
tailor-making solutions to any bathroom regardless of shape or size.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Colours <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Don’t hesitate
to get out the paint brush to give your walls a new lick of paint if it will
make a difference. One way of giving a bathroom a sense of space is to paint
the ceiling a lighter colour than the walls. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">If you go for
wallpaper instead, go for a water-resistant and </span><span lang="EN-CA"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/washable-wallpaper"><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">washable
type</span></u></a></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Wall hangings<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Do you have the
ideal mirror in your bathroom or have you just become used to it?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">If you want to </span><span lang="EN-CA"><a href="http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=10&ved=0CEYQFjAJ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fuktv.co.uk%2Fhome%2Fdgiped%2Fkw%2F12&ei=O0elUrOzL8HZ2AXGpICICQ&usg=AFQjCNE1I3vAoT2oydJcW2ekMQQE9mko3Q&bvm=bv.57752919,d.b2I"><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">create an illusion of greater space</span></u></a></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">, invest in a larger mirror. Depending on
the style theme of the room, you can finish it off with an ornate or
minimalistic frame.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Take a good
look at your bathroom walls. Now that they have been repainted or papered,
would they suit some pictures or wall hangings?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Bathroom items<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">A simple way of
giving your bathroom a fresh look once all of the basic work has been done is
to purchase a new set of towels.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">What’s hanging
on your towel rack right now – or would you rather not think about it?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Invest in a set
of towels which match your new bathroom. They really are the final touches.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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In my teens I would joke with my sister that I was going to be the cool, fun, auntie who would screech to a halt outside her house in my little red sports car, toot the horn for my delighted niece to join me then whizz her away for a day of fun, treats and general spoiling. Then I'd drop her off at the end of the day, exhausted and happy, and roar into the distance, to a glamorous party full of interesting people and gorgeous men.</div>
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My life isn't the glamour-fest I imagined in my youth <span style="font-size: x-small;">(although, let me tell you, I can ROCK a fleece onesie)</span> but I have the most lovely little niece that I could ever have wished for. She is cute beyond words, funny, bright and extremely loving. I adore her, even if she is a cheeky little madam and too used to getting her own way! She's a pretty little thing, too.</div>
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This year, for the first time, she chose and wrote my birthday card all by herself.</div>
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When we met in the restaurant on my birthday, she rushed up towards me clutching two pink envelopes: <i>"Auntie Nicki, Auntie Nicki, we've got two cards for you. This one's from mummy and this one's from me."</i> She proceeded to tear open the envelope. <i>"Look, isn't it cute?! It's the cat's birthday and the birdy is giving him a flower."</i> As she said this, Izzie clenched her fists and pressed them excitedly against her mouth; her eyes were sparkling and she did one of those quick little knee-bend bobs that people do when they are really excited and can't stand still. <i>"Isn't it so pretty, Auntie Nicki, is it your favourite?" </i></div>
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I don't like to pick favourites but, yes, this card really is my favourite. I will never forget the way she presented this little card. She was unbearably cute and her enthusiasm was contagious.</div>
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I know that when she wrote the card out she would have concentrated *really* hard on writing each letter, asking her mummy how to spell 'Nicki' <span style="font-size: x-small;">(I'm guessing she included the 'y' herself as she is learning phonics at school and this would have made perfect sense to her.)</span> The little kisses at the end are an extra little flourish she would have added herself. It is the most perfect specimen of writing ever.</div>
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This year I have fallen for sewing again in a big way and have found that there are never-ending ways in which to stock up on supplies. I love it. Glass-headed pins, safety pins, sharps needles, quilting needles, gold eye needles, pretty (and functional) scissors... sigh... I love it all. And don't get me started on the fabric. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(I am currently amidst a very intense stash-building mission and I take my missions very seriously.)</span> I seem to have developed a particular passion for pin cushions, needle cases and embroidery scissors. I had been wanting to make some needle cases for a while and decided to make a couple as Christmas gifts for the lovely crafty folk in my life. I made two and packaged both of them up to be opened on Christmas Day. I was delighted with the results but started to wish that I'd made one for myself. It was niggling at me all over Christmas and yesterday I decided to just blinking make one. Just for me. </div>
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Red is my favourite colour and so, unsurprisingly, I have lots of red/pink mix fabrics in my scrap stash and I found a few odd bits that were the perfect size to make these needle cases. The pattern is from <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/A-Passion-Quilting-Nicki-Trench/dp/190817031X/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1388700412&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=a+passion+for+quilting" target="_blank">A Passion for Quilting</a> (great book - you *need* it). You basically just cut a piece of base fabric to size and then piece together the fabric scraps, attaching them to the base fabric, one by one <span style="font-size: x-small;">(I think the method is called Foundation Piecing but please correct me below if I'm wrong)</span>. </div>
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Inspired by another pattern in one of my other [many] patchwork books, I made a little label for the front. </div>
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I bought some <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0083JCTQI/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">printable cotton</a> from Amazon and set about designing some labels in Word. I used the auto format for address labels because I knew that I wanted to make some very small labels and [at £12 for 5 sheets] I wanted to be sure to use every inch of space on the fabric that I possibly could! I did a test run on regular A4 paper and when I was happy I printed straight to the fabric. It's basically a thin cotton fabric attached to a thin sheet of card. I have an ordinary Hewlett Packard inkjet printer and it worked perfectly. When you've given the ink a few minutes to dry you just peel the backing from the fabric and cut each piece to size. Easy peasy. It is, of course, possible to print onto other fabric that you baste to a piece of card and I totally plan to give that a whirl some other time. It would be cheaper but, more importantly, give way to even more options for the finished item.</div>
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I began by making some gifts for Izzie's teachers. I made lavender hearts for them from Christmassy fabric and sewed on labels saying 'Happy Christmas, love from Izzie x' on them. I printed a few of these labels at the same time and so I still have some for next year if I need them. Whilst printing, I fiddled around with fonts and sizing to get the exact look I was after. The beauty of preparing them on your own computer means that you can print them in any colour, size or style that your heart may desire! I know that some people use the fabric for printing photographs and using that fabric for personalised cushions. The possibilities are endless! I like the simplicity of an old-fashioned typewriter font (I mostly used American Typewriter or Courier) and made lots of different sized 'homebird' labels for future projects. I couldn't resist it and attached one on the back of my needle case... </div>
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I should point out here that I attended a Julie Arkell brooch-making class at the beginning of September and my makes to date have been very much inspired by her. This needle case is made from a selection of new and vintage fabrics and is supposed to be a bit scruffy and scrappy-looking. Honest! The vintage fabrics have the odd perforation where they were previously sewn and you can just see from this picture that the fabric with the basket of roses has a small scuff at the very top. I like it this way and tried to sew the labels roughly so that it has a 'loved' appearance rather than seeming brand spanking new. </div>
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I feel great today. Really happy, relaxed and calm. I do not have a hangover, for I was in bed reading at 8:30pm last night (yeah, dudes, rock n roll). As a result, I was up bright and early this morning, pottering and faffing in my craft room. I am now writing this whilst drinking chocolate Baileys and watching The Sound of Music. I could not be any happier!<br />
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I was incredibly busy in the run up to Christmas and, as we were hosting Christmas lunch <span style="font-size: x-small;">(for 8 adults)</span> for the first time ever, I was getting stressed. I usually love December. It feels like such a slow month and I adore the building anticipation as you get closer to Christmas Day. This year, December flew by. Time seemed to ramp up a gear from our weekend at Cowslip and I didn't leave the fast lane. Until Monday evening: 30th December. I wrapped up in a red tartan wool throw then we lit the fire and watched the Downton Abbey Christmas special. It was lovely. I was in that snuggly state of being half asleep but awake enough to register what was happening with the Crawleys. It was the first time that Andrew and I had properly snuggled up in front of the telly on our own over since way before Christmas; we needed the time to recharge.<br />
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Because I was nervous about making the quilt, I left it right until the last minute and produced it almost entirely fuelled by adrenalin. I chose a piece of red gingham for the backing fabric and, after an impromptu binding lesson in the <a href="http://www.poppypatch.co.uk/" target="_blank">patchwork shop</a> by the friendly owner there, I was on my own! I was dreading the binding but it was actually my favourite part in the end. I was sad when it was finished and am already planning another! I *may* need to change our dining room table so that I have something big enough on which to lay out some much larger quilts! ;)<br />
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What made the whole process more nerve-wracking is that my MIL is an expert machinist - she has been making shoes in Northamptonshire her whole working life; even teaching at the local college. She can spot a wonky seam from fifty paces. With that said, she does at least appreciate the work and effort that goes into making something and I think she liked the finished quilt. At least, I hope she did.<br />
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Yesterday, New Year's Eve, was my birthday. I love birthdays. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Especially mine - ha!) </span><br />
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Andrew surprised me with a candle-lit birthday cake and champagne before breakfast, then we headed into London to see a West End show, as is our tradition. This time we went to see The Lion King. Both Andrew and I had seen it before <span style="font-size: x-small;">(with our exes, not together)</span> but we wanted one that Izzie <span style="font-size: x-small;">(my 4 year old niece)</span> could come along to, and this seemed to be the only suitable one - Matilda and Charlie were too old for her, according to the parental guidance. My sis and her husband brought her to join Drew, mum, dad and me. I loved it. Loved every minute. I adore my family and love spending time with them; time together feels even more precious as you get older and I definitely do not take it for granted. We always have a great time going out with my mum and dad but it was nice that my sis and her family joined us this year. <br />
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I was given my favourite chocolates, too. Love Rose & Violet creams and the best I have tasted are from Charbonnel & Walker.<br />
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Mum and dad gave me a beautiful sparkly Swarovski cuff bracelet, a Swarovski pen and a Lynette Anderson cushion kit - The Orange Tree. I will crack on with that soon.<br />
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The threads above were not for my birthday - mum gave them to me for Christmas, but I'm so delighted by them that I wanted to show you! I know my blog friends will appreciate them :)<br />
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So, a lengthy post and a bit of a Christmas/birthday round-up. Hope I didn't bore. Andrew's just fetching me a coffee and a mince pie so I'm going to sit and watch the rest of the Sound of Music and enjoy the last dregs of the first day of the year.<br />
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Wishing you all a very, very, happy new year. Looking forward to spending it with you in cyberspace.<br />
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Nicki </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569770144344942918noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8211816448136305927.post-65988197156329833992013-12-30T11:15:00.001+00:002013-12-30T11:15:28.723+00:00Guest Post: Seven Deadly Sins of Bathroom Design - what to avoid
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</span></b><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">The
home should be a place that all close family members and relatives visit in
comfort. If a family has members that are elderly then an awkward bathroom to
use may stop them from coming to visit. With a few simple bathroom solutions such
as grab bars and disabled access into bathing areas the ease of accessibility
will be improved significantly. By implementing a few extra elements is could
provide the difference to making a comfortable and relaxed home for all the
family. For those with an upstairs bathroom, a <a href="http://www.stannahstairlifts.co.uk/">curved stair lift</a> may be needed
to gain access to this important area.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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bathroom. It needs to be 100% waterproof to prevent any leaks, rotting wood and
other unsightly and damaging aspects water can create for the home. A
percentage of the budget on re-designing a bathroom should always have the
waterproofing covered.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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always the best. When buying tiles or appliances the idea is to have a sense of
longevity in the product. Bathrooms should not be replaced or redesigned often
so ensure that the appliances bought are of good quality. A toilet seat
breaking or a tap snapping after a few years can be one of the biggest
annoyances. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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knocks an elbow, many bathrooms are of a small size and sometimes the placement
can be inconsiderate of the bigger picture. Make sure that the plans are drawn
down and measurements are taken fully to appreciate what it will be like in the
room once completed. These permanent fixtures will cost more money to change
around should a mistake be made. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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stuffy and enclosed without the use of natural light. A bathroom should always
have a window; not only will it make the room light and airy but it will give
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and steam passes through the bathroom. A room that is wet and dry many times
throughout the day needs a proper airway system with quality extractor fans or
vents to <a href="http://uktv.co.uk/home/item/aid/644113">starve off any mould
issues</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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staying in with the designs of today and opting for an eccentric appliance. Many
people now look on with their avocado coloured bath with disdain and this could
be the same for some of the colour options of today. Pearl white has never gone
out of fashion and won’t seem out of date once the next trend is realised so is
always a safe option. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">You may think you are walking on a beautiful wooden or
marble-topped floor but you are actually walking on laminate. Laminate is a type of durable flooring that is cleverly
designed to have the appearance of the texture of real wood or stone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">It’s practical and economical compared to the
real thing, looks just as good and is more resistant to daily wear-and-tear. With
a bit of preparation, it is also straightforward to lay yourself and there are
many guides on </span><span lang="EN-CA"><a href="http://www.carpetright.co.uk/info-centre/buying-guides"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">how to lay laminate flooring</span></u></a></span><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">
to help you get it right. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Here we focus on a few extra tips to make the process
even easier.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Tip
#1 – Let laminate floor boards acclimatise to the room<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">It is a good idea to let the flooring planks acclimatise
to the room for 48 hours before you plan to lay them. This enables them to adapt
to humidity and temperature so that they are in good shape when you start to
put them down. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The best way to store the laminate boards is in flat
stacks on the floor. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Tip
#2 – Buy more laminate flooring than you need<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Mistakes happen and you may find you run out of
laminate planks if rooms are awkwardly shaped or floorboards become broken,
damaged or otherwise wasted. Buy around 10% extra but don’t open all your packs
at once. That way you can return what you don’t use.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Tip #3 – Prepare the subfloor<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The subfloor needs to be
prepared before you lay the laminate so give it a good sweep and wash it to
ensure that it is free from dirt and debris. If you are laying laminate on a
concrete floor, wait until the floor is entirely dry before starting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">You will need to put down a
vapour barrier before laying laminate planks too. This is a thin layer of foam
which helps to soften sound when walking on the floor and protects the laminate
from moisture. Your dealer or manufacturer will give you advice on how best to
lay the vapour barrier as it depends on the shape and size of your room.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Tip
#4 – Be careful <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Carefully match each plank tongue to groove and tap
together with a piece of scrap flooring so that you don’t damage the planks. It
is a good idea to stagger the planks when installing the next line of flooring
by six to eight inches. This creates a more interesting appearance than if the
planks are placed flush with one another. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Laying them in such a manner also goes some way to creating
a stronger floor than if they are placed flush.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Tip
#5 – Choose wisely<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Laminate flooring comes in a range of colours, style
and patterns but you want something that will stand the test of time and not
need replacing anytime soon. It’s therefore important to choose wisely and
think about how your selection will look later on down the line.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">When most
people think about their retirement they dream of spending their increased
leisure time in pleasant surroundings with an active social life and amenities
that will suit their interests.</span></span></h1>
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Ilfracombe
in Devon is the perfect place<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">One of the
major benefits of moving to this beautifully sunny North Devon town is its
proximity to the sea, and the fact that there is so much to do and occupy your
time. </span><a href="http://www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk/retirement-properties-for-sale/lantern-court-ilfracombe/"><span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Retirement apartments in Ilfracombe</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> will give you the opportunity to relocate to this lovely town,
retain your independence and engage with a group of other neighbouring
homeowners. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">One of the
main advantages of this type of retirement living is that help is on hand if
you need it, but you’ll also be able to continue with your own style of life
for as long as you can. Ilfracombe is well marked with access guides; in fact
there is even a group that promotes access for those with mobility problems in
the town. You can borrow or hire a mobility scooter, should the need arise. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Activities in Ilfracombe, Devon<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">As you’ll be
living by the sea, you should try and explore the Tunnels beaches. These were
erected in the 1820s and were designed to separate males and females in order
to preserve Victorian decorum. If you do decide to spend a day here, relax with
a drink or a meal at the stylish Café Blue Bar, right on the beach. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Ilfracombe is
jam-packed with cultural activities. There is a wonderful 66-foot </span><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturevideo/artvideo/9615156/Damien-Hirsts-Verity-statue-takes-up-position-in-Ilfracombe.html"><span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Damien Hirst </span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">sculpture of
a pregnant woman, called Verity, on the pier. The town also has a theatre, The
Landmark, where you can go to hear music, watch a play and see a film. This
unusual building is also right on the seafront. Further along the pier, you’ll
be able to visit the local Aquarium and admire all the beautiful marine life
housed in this centre.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Attractions close to Ilfracombe<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">If you’re
thinking of having a day out, then a trip on the nearby Lynton and Barnstable
steam railway will be great fun. This iconic narrow guage steam railway has
been featured by Michael Portillo, and will take you back in time across
moorland and rural countryside in one of its wonderful old-fashioned carriages.
The railway is always looking for volunteers, so if you fancy for a new hobby
and want to boost your social life, this might be just the opportunity you’ve
been looking for.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Research:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<a href="http://www.visitilfracombe.co.uk/"><span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">http://www.visitilfracombe.co.uk/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.tunnelsbeaches.co.uk/"><span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">http://www.tunnelsbeaches.co.uk/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.visitilfracombe.co.uk/see-do/attractions/item/146-ilfracombe-aquarium"><span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">http://www.visitilfracombe.co.uk/see-do/attractions/item/146-ilfracombe-aquarium</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.lynton-rail.co.uk/page/railway"><span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">http://www.lynton-rail.co.uk/page/railway</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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