Frances Thompson
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Guest post – I think Upsy Daisy is my toddler’s best friend! Am I a bad parent?
I’m so excited to introduce you to Guest blogger Laura who, in her post below, is addressing a dilemma that I know I have struggled with. Poppy has spent the majority of her life not watching any TV at all. This isn’t… Continue reading
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What Poppy wore – Miley & Moss playsuit
Poppy was super lucky to be given this cutie of a playsuit for her Birthday back in march. At the time I dressed it with little collared vests (these fit small so possibly size up) and tights but now it is coming… Continue reading
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Monday Mantra: KICK ASS
Originally posted on My Blanc Canvas: This is the main reason why I consistently grow my shoe collection. Today I’m going to wear a pair of python sandal heels to kick this week’s ass! Leave me a comment to let me… Continue reading
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Today I’m loving {Beauty}
A month or two ago I saw a photo of myself and shuddered. “When did I get so old?” my internal voice wailed. I wondered if there was any coming back from the deep lines around my eyes and dull… Continue reading
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Taylor Swift at British Summer Time Hyde Park
At the end of June I was lucky enough to see Taylor Swift at British Summer Time in Hyde Park. I’d seen her perform at the O2 on her Red tour last year when I was 8 months pregnant with… Continue reading
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Crikey, bringing up girls is hard!
A few weeks after Poppy was born I saw the viral video of #likeagirl, it was an upsetting realisation that Poppy would be growing up in a world where being a girl is still a negative and that girls and women are… Continue reading
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Emma Bridgewater factory visit
Ever since our wedding in 2012 I have been building up a healthy Emma Bridgewater (EB) collection; Dots and Rose & Bee are my absolute favourites but I pretty much love all their designs. This week I visited the Emma… Continue reading
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Today I’m loving {Lifestyle}
I have been a fan of Thornback & Peel since spotting one of their Rabbit and Cabbage tea towels in an interior design magazine. Set up by Juliet Thornback and Delia Peel and based in North East London, each intricately detailed… Continue reading
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Holiday reads – The Girl On The Train by Paula Hawkins
I have dyslexia and am an incredibly slow reader, as in ridiculously, frustratingly, tear-your-hair-out slow. As is such, when I read a book I put a lot of effort in and so I want a lot out. It has to… Continue reading
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Lidl champagne – good or bad?
A new Lidl has just opened up in my closest town and as I have heard such great things I thought I would give it a try. It is amazing! The bread baked on their on-site bakery is a little… Continue reading
