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Discovering The New Season At Barker And Stonehouse In Leeds

Barker and Stonehouse is one of those stores where you feel instantly inspired the second you walk through the doors. And with over 300 new arrivals across 20 new ranges, I headed to their Leeds branch earlier this month to find out what the new season had in store, highlighting some of my favourite pieces.

And 700 pictures later, here we are.

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Discovering The Benefits Of Self-Build Properties

As Grand Designs Live draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment to write about my visit and why I came away so incredibly inspired, despite not being able to renovate or build my own property just yet.

The show, sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements, really opened my eyes to possibilities of sustainable living, and building, rather than buying, my dream home in the future.

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How To Create A Spa-Like Bathroom At Home

One of the best things about staying in a plush 5-star hotel, apart from the deep sunken mattress and Egyptian cotton sheets, has to be the bathroom. Whether it features his and hers sinks, fluffy towel robes, or the array of beauty products on offer, I like nothing better when I travel than to sink into a bubble bath and forget the woes of the days.

With self-care being high on my priority list right now, I thought I’d put together four tips on how you can create the feel of a luxury boutique hotel bathroom in your own home, starting with…

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10 Etsy Shops You Need To Bookmark Now

With so much of the high street offering pretty much the same “Insta-trendy” pieces across the board (I get it, they sell what sells!), I’ll often find myself drawn to more independent brands that offer something different to the norm.

Etsy is the perfect platform to find niche home decor labels you might not have discovered otherwise, which is why today I wanted to showcase 10 of my favourite brands, from furniture to accessories, lighting and more.

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7 Feel-Good YouTube Channels To Add To Your Watch List

Earlier this month I mentioned on Twitter that I’d found some amazing feel-good, better living Youtube channels recently and the general consensus was to share, share, and share some more.

So today I’ve brought together seven channels that make me click to watch as soon as they land in my subscription inbox, in a bid to hopefully inspire you to discover someone new.

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8 min

How To Plan A Photoshoot As A Content Creator

Having worked previously as a fashion stylist, and now a full-time content creator for the blog and interior clients, I’ve planned my fair share of photo shoots throughout the years.

To create a really great piece of editorial, there’s some serious work that goes into the shoot before you even take out the camera.

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Three Birds Renovations HQ Reveal

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10 Ways I Raise My Vibrations

What a weekend. If I were to sum up the last two days, I’d have to say self-indulgent. After feeling “off” for the past week or so – anyone else struggling with Mercury being in retrograde? – I wanted to dedicate some time to try raise my vibrations, switching my mindset and getting back to feeling my best.

When I’m in a positive mindset, it feels like I’m genuinely unstoppable. Plus, it just feels really nice to wake up and be excited about the day instead of feeling “meh”.

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