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Transport Content // How Well Do You Know Your Vehicle Badges?*
When I was a kid on a road journey my parents used to make up games to keep us occupied as it was long before the days of kids having some kind of gadget to play with. One game was my mum would say a colour and we had to be the first person to spot that colour car. Today I’m sharing a quiz that is sort of the same.. vehicle badges. You see them on cars every day and advertised on TV but just how well do you know which badge is associated with which car manufacturer. Credit Van Monster the used van specialist have put together this quiz…
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Home Content // Vintage Lovers: Decorate Your Dining Room With These Ideas*
If you love the idea of vintage afternoon teas and want to let it inspire you to create an elegant vintage dining room, you’re likely to create something fit for royalty. In fact, you may get so carried away that your ideas overflow and you may need a bit of help making decisions. Never fear! Everything you need to know about your quaint and fabulous dining room is below. Curved Edges When you’re trying to figure out what furniture to use in your dining room, keep curved edges in mind. The modern and minimalist style is all about smooth lines and sharp edges, so your vintage look must be the…
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5 Book Types to Take on Holiday*
Although August is coming to an end, that doesn’t mean holiday season is. A lot of people, especially millennials, go on holiday in September as the resorts are quieter and it tends to be cheaper once the kids return to school. I haven’t actually ever been on holiday during July/August since I was a child and my mother was a teacher so we couldn’t go in term time, May and September have always been my holiday months of choice. I was recently asked by Holiday Gems who provide last minute holidays to share some book recommendations that are perfect for travelling and reading by the pool. I won’t lie, I…
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The Only Three Styles of Footwear You’ll Need This Autumn
When autumn rolls around it’s time to start putting away those summer outfits and looking at bringing back the layers. This time of the year is my favourite, with cute cardigans, light jackets and of course some fashionable footwear. But you don’t need a whole wardrobe full of shoes for the upcoming season, in fact you can make it to winter with just three pairs of versatile footwear. If you’re looking to minimise your closet this autumn, then have a look at why these three pairs of shoes are all you’ll need. Trainers The classic trainer is the ultimate in casual, everyday wear. Women’s trainers are making a big comeback…
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How to Host the Perfect Event*
Prior to becoming a mother and a writer I used to work in hospitality and catering. I’ve done everything, being a bar maid, a waitress, receptionist, front of house and even an events planner. Of everything events was probably my favourite and it was definitely the most rewarding. These days the only events I seem to plan are children’s birthday parties but there are some things to think about that are the same across the board for hosting any perfect event and I thought I’d share them with you today; Credit What Kind of Event Are You Throwing? Firstly you need to look at what kind of event you’re having.…
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5 Unique Experiences to Make Your Kid’s Party Special*
Little Miss has now reached the age where she is starting to want a birthday party. She has her own friends, she gets invited to the odd party and the idea of being the centre of attention for the whole day appeals to her. I’m still on the fence. I’m not the social butterfly she is and I have that horrible ache in my stomach that no one would come like you read in those sad stories that pop up on Facebook. Of course it’s completely natural for her to no longer be content with a trip to Mcdonalds and a birthday cake in my parents kitchen, I don’t blame…
