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TREAT YOURSELF // win a mini pamper package, worth £25
Don’t miss your chance to win this lovely pamper package!
- March 11, 2017
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SOFA SO GOOD // our snuggly saturday night in
We enjoyed a snuggly Saturday night in on our DFS four-seater family sofa
- November 8, 2016
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SIMPLIFYING LIFE // panasonic kitchen appliances
Panasonic might be well known for electronics, but did you know they can simplify life in the kitchen too?
- November 4, 2016
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STYLISHLY SIMPLE // brabantia laundry box
Brabantia prove the the laundry basket can be practical and stylish, with their stackable washing boxes.
- October 7, 2016
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KEEP KARM AND CARRY ON // scented candle giveaway
Enter now to win this Karm ‘Amore’ scented candle, and you could be enjoying some precious ‘me time’. Go on, you deserve it!
- October 4, 2016
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FLOWER POWER // the flowerstart online flower arranging course
Check out the progress of my flower arranging – I’m definitely improving, thanks to my FlowerStart tutelage, and looking forward to learning more over the next few weeks.
- September 20, 2016
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CREATING BEAUTIFUL BOUQUETS // flower arranging workshop
I’m learning how to transform supermarket bunches into beautiful bouquets, with Julie Davie’s four-week online #FlowerStart flower arranging workshop
- September 9, 2016
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CREATING THE PERFECT CHILDREN’S BEDROOM // with dulux
A recent study has shown how important it is to allow your child to help make decisions when decorating their room // collaborative post
- September 1, 2016
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MY TOP 10 SUBSCRIPTION BOXES
I’ve selected my Top 10 Subscription Boxes – from flowers & wine, to stationery & crafts. Which ones would you add?
- July 4, 2016
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THE POWER OF PERFUME // how fragrance can add luxury to your home
Perfume and fragrance can lift us up, calm us down and transport us back in time: which is exactly why the new Comfort Intense range is one of life’s #LittleLuxuries.
Plus – I’m giving you a chance to win a large bottle of the ‘Luxurious’ scent, with notes of creamy coconut and tropical fruit.
- June 28, 2016
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MAKING FATHER’S DAY FABULOUS // tech gifts that are full of heart
‘Behind every great daughter is a truly amazing dad.’
- June 28, 2016
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HOME RENOVATIONS – choosing the right windows
Home renovations can be stressful and confusing, but visiting a windows showroom can be a great way to help with the decision-making process.
- May 19, 2016
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URBAN DESERTS – CREATING A CACTUS TERRARIUM
Creating my own cactus terrarium from an old windlight lantern
- April 10, 2016
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OLVERUM LUXURY BATH OIL GIVEAWAY!
When you’re a mum it can be almost impossible to steal a bit of time for yourself. That’s why it’s such a treat to run a…
- April 5, 2016
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FLAT WHITE MARTINI (making mother’s day)
I was spoiled on Mother’s Day, with a Flat White Martini kit courtesy of Bailey’s Irish Cream.
- March 14, 2016
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GETTING ORGANISED with TeacherBoards
I’ve made up my mind – THIS is the year I’m finally getting organised, with the help of my TeacherBoards magnetic whiteboard.
- January 5, 2016
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ROOM TO GROW children’s bedroom furniture
Room to Grow specialise in great quality contemporary children’s bedroom furniture.
- December 23, 2015
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HEAVENLY BED LINEN – SOAK & SLEEP
Beautiful bedding, from Soak & Sleep
- December 6, 2015
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About me
I’m Jacqui – a 40+ freelance journalist & lifestyle blogger.
I’ve been a magazine features writer for over 20 years, and in 2009 became one of the UK’s original ‘Mummy Bloggers’.
I’m proud mum to two funny & spirited girls; born summer 2008 and autumn 2010, and we all live just outside London with OH and our youngest baby – a miniature dachshund, named Frankie.









