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👀 I always feel like somebody's watching me 👀

I went for a walk the other day and when I stopped at @everythingbutthedog.eu for a coffee I looked up and saw the goodest boi watching me. There were two of them up there but the other one ran off just as I got my camera out. 

I love little surprises that make me smile.  What unexpected thing has made you smile today? 

 #butfirstcoffee #coffeeculture #coffeeholic #coffeelover #coffeelife #coffeemovement #coffeeshopvibes #coffeeshopcorners #inspocafe #igerscoffee #ig_coffee #aplacetolovedogs #barkhappy #bestwoof #doggoals #doggylove #doglover #dogmodel #dogsarethebest #dogscorner #dogsdaily #dogsofinstaworld #meowsandwoofs #pawsome #pawstruck #topdogphoto #thewoofdaily #quarantinedogs #dogsofquarantine #seeapupsendapup
Happy valentine's Day ♥️♥️♥️ I bought Happy valentine's Day ♥️♥️♥️

I bought this card ages ago from @dorkface and nearly couldn't find it this morning to give to Tom.

Gilmore Girls is almost like a religion in our house IYKYK. 

#valentinesday #valentinescard #valentines #happyvalentinesday #happyvday #valentine #valentinesday2021 #dorkface #dorkfaceshop #gilmoregirls #lukeandlorelai #lorelaigilmore
What's your favourite thing to get through the pos What's your favourite thing to get through the post? Mine is definitely cookies! 🍪 

I bloody love Ben's Cookies and when I worked in Euston we used to go for a walk to pick one up in the afternoon.

This bumper box arrived on my doorstep and I couldn't have been happier. I can't wait to get cracking on with them. 

Thank you @steph.hop

my favourite chocolate orange is in there but there's some I haven't tried too. What's your favourite flavour?! 

#benscookies #cookiesbypost #bakinglove #bakedgoods #thebakefeed #feedfeedbaking #thefeedfeedbaking #bakerylove #wholeyum #chocolatelover #ilovechocolate #chocolatecookies #chocolatechipcookie #sweettooth #sweettoothforever #howsweeteats #foodphotooftheday #foodshots #eatcaptureshare #foodcontent #foodandphotography #foodiecreatives
Got to drink a cuppa or two! ☕ Apart from my cr Got to drink a cuppa or two! ☕

Apart from my crazy love of cheese, the fact the I couldn't find a dairy alternative that I liked in my tea was a huge stumbling block in going plant based. 

I love oat and nut milks in my coffee but everything was just way too sweet to go in my tea. 

I spotted this @alpro my cuppa when I did my last shop and I liked it so much I've bought it again. It is a bit thicker than diary milk and it tastes sort of creamier but I like it. I just wish it came in a bigger carton. 

#alpro #mycuppa #pgtips #hufflepuff #tea #teagram #teatime #tealife #teablends #teapassion #teasession #teaaddiction #teaenthusiast #teasofinstagram #teaofinstagram #tealovers #teaislife #tealoversofinstagram #teacommunity #blacktea #teablogger #teabloggers #teacompany #veganofinstagram #vegansoftheworld #vegancommunity #veganlifestyle #veganlife #veganliving #veganfriendly
You're bacon me crazy 🥓🥓🥓 It was only wh You're bacon me crazy 🥓🥓🥓

It was only when I produced this for breakfast this morning that I realised none of my trips to @dishoom were with @heroesdieold ! 🙈 I've promised him we can go when lockdown lifts. 

I (obviously) swerved the coriander but, my word, it was delicious. I'm honestly a bit sad I had to share with Tom because I definitely could have eaten both of them!

I was fully influenced by @shoegolf and @liljoeymac so thanks for that!!! 

#dishoom #dishoombaconnaan #baconnaan #naan #breakfastnaan #eggsandbacon #dishoomathome  #stilllifefoodphotography #useyourcreativenoodles #ecsqc #moodyfoodphotography #moodyfood #moodyfoodie #darktablemood #homemadefood #homefood #homefoodie #homecooking #cookingathome #cookinglover #discoverunder2k #delicious #eatfamous #foodiesofinstagram #instayum #heresmyfood #foodlover #tastemade #onthetable #eattheworld
If grumpy, feed me biscuits 🍪 Actually, just f If grumpy, feed me biscuits 🍪

Actually, just feed me full stop. 

Cece loves helping me bake so we made some super easy oatmeal and raisin cookies in the week. She really gets involved until she had to put her hands in and get sticky 😂

They're lovely and chewy. 

 #wholeyum #bakermom #bakergirl #bakerylove #bakingfun #selftaughtbaker #bakerslife #bakingtime #ilovebaking #bakingaddiction #thefeedfeedbaking #feedfeedbaking #thebakefeed #bakeandshare #bakedgoods #bakingathome #homebaked #homebaker #bakinglove #bakingfromscratch #bakersofinstagram #bakersgonnabake #bakers #cookies #oatmealcookie #discoverunder2k #cookie #oatmealandraisincookie #oatmealraisincookie
Crunchie's claim to give you that Friday feeling. Crunchie's claim to give you that Friday feeling. It's not working but these cupcakes are nice anyway. 

I haven't baked since the beginning of December so thought I'd get back into the swing of things and make these cute crunchie cupcakes. 

They're honey oat cupcakes with buttercream and crunchie topping. Not great for my healthy eating plan but delicious with a cup of tea. 

 #cupcakes #cupcakelovers #upcaker #cupcakeaddict #cupcakelover #cupcakelove #cupcakesofinstagram #cupcakestagram #cupcaketime #cupcakery #cupcakeoftheday #cupcakeideas #cupcakedecorating #cupcakedecoration #cupcakeart #cupcakestyle #cupcakedesign #cupcaketoppers #cupcakebouquet #rosecupcakes #flowercupcakes #prettycupcakes #cupcaketower #cupcakegrid #chocolatecupcakes #vanillacupcakes #buttercreamcupcake #cupcakedaily #cupcakequeen #cupcakeshop
Do you wanna build a snowman? ☃️ We finally g Do you wanna build a snowman? ☃️

We finally got some snow today. The girls were so excited to go out and play in it. We even managed to make a little snowman and make sure he stayed safe given the current situation. 

 

#doyouwanttobuildasnowman #socialdistancingsnowman #snowman  #lockdown #coronavirusactivities #socialdistancingactivities #quarantinefun #keepingbusyathome #thingstododuringcoronavirus #quarantinedays #winterfeed #winterphoto #winterphotos #winterlandscape #winterphotoidea #winterwonderland #winterlover #winterlovers #winterlove #winterday #winterfeels #winteriscoming #wintercolors #wintertime #lovewinter #hellowinter #wintervibes #wintermood #winterishere
Weekends are made for pancakes 🥞 A short stack Weekends are made for pancakes 🥞

A short stack of banana pancakes topped with berry yoghurt, @jackpotpeanutbutter  golden syrup and blueberries.

I love these as a quick and easy breakfast and it's the easiest recipe ever. 

- 1 banana
- 2 eggs 
- 3 heaped spoons of oats. 

Mix them all up and pop them in the pan. Easy! 

What's for breakfast where you are? 

 #dailyfoodfeed #eattheworld #eeeeeats #feedfeed #foodiegram #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #foodlover #foodography #foodpic #foodpics #forkyeah #heresmyfood #instayum #onthetable #foodblog #foodblogger #foodbloggers #fooddiary #foodventure #foodforfoodies #foodoftheday #foodphotography #forkfeed #ourfoodstories #tablesituation #tastespotting #foodreviewer #foodblogging #letscolab
Another night, another burger 🍔 Another vegan Another night, another burger 🍔

Another vegan burger actually, an onion bhaji burger to be precise. 

It was so good but definitely needed more mango chutney. Although, I think there's not much in life that can't be improved with a huge dollop of mango chutney. Amirite?!

 #plantbased #plantbasedlifestyle #plantbasedlife #plantbasedliving #plantbasedfoodie #plantbasedeating #plantbasedgang #plantbasedfoods #plantbasedfoodshare #plantpowered #plantbaseddiet #plantbaseddinner #plantbasedmeals #veganofinstagram #vegansoftheworld #veganworld #vegancommunity #veganfollow #veganblogger #veganblog #vgang #veganbloggers #veganliving #veganlife #veganfriendly #healthyveganlife #veganlifestyle #bestofvegan #veganfood #thevegansclub

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Rediscovering Space Around The Home AKA The Big Lockdown Clearout

02/11/2020      Leave a Comment

*** This is a collaborative post ***

I don’t think I’ve ever spent so much time in our house as we have done this year and now with lockdown 2.0 about to begin and Christmas on the horizon, I feel like I’ve got to finish off all those clearing up and out jobs I started in the first flush of spending so much time at home!

We’ve had months of being forced to spend more time at home than ever before, it’s not unlikely that your home has become a little cluttered. I say become mine definitely was, to begin with! With the winter fast approaching, now is the time to claim back control. When you do, the next few months will be far more tolerable. Besides, many of those benefits will be felt for years to come too.

So, what are the best ways to rediscover valuable space throughout the home? Here’s all you need to know.

Step 1: Remove the junk

Most households are guilty of keeping items they no longer need or use. Electronics, clothes, furniture, and ornaments are just some of the examples. Selling them is a great way to regain space around the home while also earning a little extra money. Or if you can’t be bothered with the hassle of selling, donating to the charity shop is a good option. Either way, this type of decluttering can instantly make the home feel bigger. In many cases, it helps families get their guest rooms or garages back.

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Step 2: Lose the home office

Did you transform a guest room into an office? This was one of the most practical home upgrades of all back in the early 2000s and noughties. Nowadays, that space could be used to do so much more, especially if your family has grown in numbers. Adults can use laptops in other parts of the home. Meanwhile, kids gaming beds allow youngsters to retain their gaming setups and workstations. Better still, they won’t lose any floor space as it sits under the bed itself. Suddenly, you’ll have a new room.

Although, this may not be the most practical solution now that so many of us are working remotely!

Step 3: Save floor space

The idea of saving floor space through smarter furniture choices can extend to all parts of the property. Retractable tables are a good example of how space can be saved without losing function in the necessary moments. Meanwhile, a TV wall bracket or shelving can save you from bulky cabinets and units. You will still have the same furniture and decorative pieces around the home, but they will take up less space. From a sense of practicality, as well as tricking the eyes, this can work wonders.

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Step 4: Utilise the garden

If you have a garden, it’s vital that you use it. Even in winter, it can add a whole new sense of purpose to the home. Whether it’s a place to relax, complete workouts, or grow vegetables is up to you. Either way, when the backyard is actively used, it gives you a far bigger physical space to live in. Even small gardens can make a big impact. In truth, the fact that the external spaces can make your neighbour’s a little green with envy is a bonus. Finding storage space at the front or side of the home is ideal too.

Step 5: Build

The final step is a bigger challenge, but its impacts can be huge. Converting the loft or basement will add a new room or rooms to the home. Meanwhile, it is a job that can add serious value to the property. If this option doesn’t appeal, extending the back of the property is an alternative solution. Either way, the ability to achieve more from your home will also take your love of the property to a new level. The key is to ensure that you put enough effort into the planning phase. Do this, and you will succeed.

Our flat may not offer up much opportunity for us to crack on with all these ideas but I’m spending a lot of time on steps 1 and 3 right now! Hopefully though, you found this useful and it gave you a few ideas about where to start and what to do to.

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