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Top Trends of Autumn and Winter 2024*
It’s the new fashion season and everyone wants to know what’s in and what’s out. If you want to stay one step ahead, check out this style guide from Fulton Umbrellas — a leading supplier of premium fashion umbrellas. Retro Contemporary This season, you’re going to see modern nostalgia like never before. If you love anything quirky, autumn and winter 2024 is going to be packed with beautiful, vintage-inspired styles. Combining patterns of the past such as tweed, herringbone, dogtooth and florals with the shapes of the present day, this trend combines the best of both worlds for one effortlessly stylish trend. If you want to wear this style go…
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How to Make This Year’s Christmas Get-Together One to Remember*
Christmas is upon us already, so there’s no time like the present to plan your festivities! In this post, we’ll take a look at a few awesome ways — from cocktail bar hire to delicious food — to make your party one to remember! Are you hosting a Christmas party this year, but yet to make any plans? Not to worry, we have you covered. The first and most crucial aspect of any Christmas party is it needs to be fun and send you guests home happy, so it’s always a good idea to incorporate things you know they will like. Fortunately, they are your friends, family and maybe colleagues,…
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5 Ways to De-Stress After a Hard Week*
Because I’m self-employed, I’m usually on my laptop working. I know this isn’t healthy for anyone, it takes full-time to another level and while I do appreciate having full-time work, I know I need to prioritise myself, my family, and our happiness. To combat this incessant need to be working, i’ve been doing my research, and here are 5 ways to de-stress after a hard week; Invest in an Essential Oil Diffuser In the past, I’ve always been a candle-burning girl but recently I’ve been trying essential oils proven to help reduce stress and encourage a natural sleep without the use of tablets. I already use a lavender roll on…
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The Joy of Gifting at Christmas Time*
The joy of making someone happy through a gift is indescribable. It’s about Christmas time, the perfect time to celebrate the love of God and family and to create memories that will last forever. The amazing thing is that not only are we able to receive this gift, but we are able to share it with others on Christmas and every other day of the year. Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting. It is happiness because we see joy in people. It is forgetting self and finding time for others. It moves us to think of others rather than of ourselves. It directs our thoughts…
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Tips to Save for Christmas*
Christmas is one of the most expensive times of the year for most of us, especially as parents! According to the Bank of England, the average UK household spends £500 more in December than in other months. However, according to the Independent, families with children under 18 will spend anything from £1000 to £2700 on Christmas! Whether you have small Christmases or extravagant ones, you’re likely going to have to save for Christmas. With the big day a month away, it’s the ideal time to consider how you’re going to afford it. It’s hard to pay for presents, food, and celebrations! But here are some great ways you can do…
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Revamped Historical Landmarks: London’s Fresh Takes on Iconic Sites*
London has been around for a very long time – it is thought that people have been living on the site for tens of thousands of years, and there is some recorded history of settlement in the area dating back to over six thousand years ago. However, a recognisable London has existed (in one form or another) since the advent of the Romans, in the first century AD, an incredible piece of historical endurance given the changes that have occurred during the 2,000-year interim. With all that history spread across not very much geography, it is not surprising that many buildings and landmarks have risen and fallen over the years.…
