Sometimes I like to have fun with images. I don’t do it very often but it is amazing what you can do with a photo using filters. The first image is the edited version, I’ve added a #bokeh filter on it. I’ve used @pixlr for this. It adds an orangey colouring to the photo and enhances the sun rays. The original, swipe left, is still good and has its own bokeh and sun rays shining on it. But is less orangey and doesn’t seem as bright. It’s still a good photo though. I took this with my iPhone. Sometimes when I need a quiet moment, one where I can play with the filters and change the feel of a photo it helps me to unwind. Gives my brain 5 minutes to regain itself and then I’m ready to crack on with whatever it was! Which one do you prefer? Just out of curiosity - there’s no right or wrong answer! 🤣 #mummyphotoaday

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I had a busy Sunday painting the dining room with @frenchicpaint. I think it’s fair to say I’m obsessed. I painted the radiator and skirting boards with Dazzle Me. It’s super bright white. I painted the door with City Slicker. It looks so much better than the dark wood it was before. If you swipe left you can see the before photos. The radiator was a beige colour before. It’s amazing how much brighter the room looks, it’s easy to #transform a room with an hour or 2 of painting. I styled up the dining room with this beautiful bouquet of Spring flowers (a very kind gift from a friend) and these items from @pricescandlesuk. They eliminate pet odours which is great as sometimes I worry my house smells “dog”. After an impromptu afternoon off work, looking after Isla who hurt her neck at dance club, I cleaned and cleaned. The house smells nice and clean now. The household candle and reed diffuser have added a nice citrus and thyme scent to the room. It’s amazing what you can do to change the feel of a room with simple steps! #mummyphotoaday

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#Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. We aren’t all the same. Wouldn’t the world be a boring place if that was the case. Everyone has a viewpoint. Everyone has their own opinion. However, I am a firm believer in “if you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all”. I think it’s really important to spread happiness, build confidence and support each other. Now my big cheesey smile isn’t like this everyday, sometimes I’m worn out and sometimes I’m feeling sad. But I’ve learnt how to offload, unwind and bring that smile back. It’s so important to be able to hit that reset button once in a while. So, this week, try and do one of these things: 🤍 Make someone laugh, a big belly laugh 🤍 Tell someone they look amazing 🤍 Tell someone you love you are grateful for them See how it makes you feel. To make someone else’s day. It’s euphoric. I will never forget the moment one of the Mums from the school run told me I completely picked them up out of a dark spot - just by telling them they looked amazing today as I walked past. Take the time to appreciate. Honestly it’s THE best hobby! On a little diverted note; I’m appreciating this coat and boots right now. So warm and comfy. Check out the details on my blog >>> #linkinbio #mummyphotoaday #ad Coat & Boots from @idealworld.tv and they are @joebrowns 🙌🏻

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This might seem a little random after the sentiments in my last post. But bear with me... cleaning & #diy can help me with my mental health. I’m not sure why but when I’m anxious, need to think or cross I clean. Like the deep clean stuff, it’s almost as if I get adrenaline from somewhere to give me the strength to scrub things that I wouldn’t normally. Or tackle something I wouldn’t normally. On Thursday, whilst anxiously waiting to find out what was wrong with my grandma, I was shaving millimetres off Isla’s bedroom door. It was hard work but I didn’t want to just sit about. Today I’ve painted the radiator and woodwork in our dining room with Frenchic. I now have a white and bright radiator and grey door. It looks so much better. Again, it’s something I can do whilst being lost in my thoughts. Does anyone else do this? Whilst promoting cleaning and mindfulness, check out my blog for a competition to win some goodies from @astonishcleaners #astonishingresults #mummyphotoaday

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I’m sure I don’t need to tell you what beauty shared this on her instagram before Christmas: @carolineflack you’ve broken my heart. She was funny. Caring. Kind. Absolutely beautiful and that smile lit up the world. Not perfect. But who is? No one. I can’t comprehend how someone of such radiance and sparkle can end their life. But I only assume her mental health was suffering. She felt so trapped that was her only way out. A way of ending the pain that nobody could see. Mental health is invisible; yet mental health is all consuming. Mental health is complicated; yet mental health can be helped with a simple cup of tea and chat. Smile on the inside and on the out. Make time for yourself. Love yourself. Make time for others. Be kind. Always. In a world where you can be anything, be kind #bekind #ripcarolineflack

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This is sheer appreciation. This man. My lobster 🦞. Who made me the scrummiest meal last night & dreamy Vegan brownies. Showered me with thoughtful gifts & my cute note (in my stories) I recieved in my lunch bag. However, I was a complete emotional wreck yesterday as my Grandma was taken into hospital. She was distressed, confused and sounding a little slow. It was scary. So the Valentine’s Day love went all to Grandma from my family; wishing & hoping they find out what’s wrong. We’re currently waiting to find out if her BP has reduced. It was sky high. Hoping she’s better & I can bring her home today. This photo was from last Summer when we went to @carluccios in Cambridge. I love it. Happy memories. I’m lucky to have these. Noahs a people watcher, he was distracted with the crowd. Incidentally Carluccio’s have the offer on again: kids eat for a £1... #appreciation #family #love #mummyphotoaday

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Happy Valentine’s Day 🤍 A lot to be thankful for today. Love is a big word. I love these two quotes and perfect for today. Yes it’s about celebrating your life with your lobster 🦞(mine is rather amazing) but it’s also about family. Family is not just an important thing. It’s everything. So true. I don’t know where I’d be without my lobster and my family... I hung these beauts in our bathroom and I love them. They make me smile everytime I clean my teeth! Which helps 😂 #mummyphotoaday #ad Prints are from @coulsonmacleod - so beautiful

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I love this new story corner I’ve created for Isla, with a little help from @vertbaudetuk. It is a gorgeous space and I couldn’t wait for her to get home and see it. She was so happy! I love the large floor cushion, I want an entire room kitted out with them so I can just chill in the middle. It would be so cosy. Or even just #half a room! 🤍 Isla loves reading and so I thought this little corner would be perfect for her. She loves it. I started with the floor cushion, I hung the coat rack for her monkeys and dressing gown and then I hung the shelves. They are so cute. I finished it all off with the mirror. I love all the colours and shapes. It really finishes off her room. Who else wants the futon cushion? 🙋🏼‍♀️ #mummyphotoaday #ad

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A makeup tutorial with vegan EX1 cosmetics
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A makeup tutorial with vegan EX1 cosmetics

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Cosmetics that are: not testing on animals, use vegan ingredients and feel good on my skin are a must for me. See it as my mini checklist if you like. The thing I love about EX1 cosmetics is that they are reasonably priced for make up, which means affordable. I love that you can grab them from your local Superdrug too. This means they are very accessible. I love the fact I do not feel like I am wearing anything either. This is a guide to the EX1 cosmetics range and a perfect makeup style for Valentine's Day dates this weekend. VIEW the POST

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3 Top tips for vegan and vegetarian caterers

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Not long ago, meat was seen as the staple of any big meal – but in the past few years, people across the world have begun to ditch animal-based protein all together. A heightened awareness of the meat industry’s environmental effect and concerns over animal welfare are widely cited as the two main causes. This is one of the many reasons I gave up meat. Given how many Brits have turned to a meat-free diet, you’ll likely be catering to vegetarians and vegan at some point soon.  VIEW the POST

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Making our own vegan nut milk #worldfoodday

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What better way to celebrate World Food Day than by making our own, healthy, vegan nut milk? I love cashews and a cashew nut milk is so yummy. I use nut milk when I bake, it brings a little extra flavour to the desserts I find, and I love the texture of the nut milk. This recipe is a twist on the tiger nut milk recipe from Buy Whole Foods Online.  …

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Making the best vegan gravy over the Christmas period
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Making the best vegan gravy over the Christmas period

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Daddy has mastered the vegan gravy recipe by Jamie Oliver and this year he made a big batch up just before Christmas so that we could freeze it. It is the yummiest gravy I have ever tasted that I am confident even meat eaters would find it delicious. It's a win win as everyone can eat it. VIEW the POST

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