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Trends in the interior world

Today I’m taking a look at current interior design trends I just love the way fashion, interiors and gardens are coming together these days. You can see trends emerging in one which then filters through to the others. I love the Spring catwalks and the vibrant colours which come through in the fashion as the weather warms up. I like to do a similar thing with my interior and ditch the darker, muted shades for a pop of colour on a sofa or in an accessory around the house. I see some amazing oranges, bright yellow and pinks in the Spring palette in the fashion houses and wonder if I will see

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Gluten free, refined sugar free brownie jar

This chocolate brownie jar is an easy (and last minute) gift idea, that’s perfect for all occasions – birthdays, mother’s day, and thankyous. It goes down a treat each and every time and it’s a super simple gift that everyone can enjoy! You will need: 1 mason jar Label to decorate Wooden spoon optional INGREDIENTS: Dry: ¾ cup oat flour ½ cup almond flour 2 tbsp cornflower 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tablespoons psyllium husk pinch of salt ¾ cup coconut sugar ½ to ⅔ cup vegan semi-sweet chocolate or dark chocolate chips – I use Ooh! Let’s bake 72% dark chocolate ⅓ cup Arbonne

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March gardening tips to prepare your garden for the spring and summer

Gardening tips to get your green spaces ready for spring. It feels too cold to be gardening, but there are still quite a few things you can do in March to prepare for the coming months . I love cold, bright sunny days like we’ve had the last week or so. Despite the cold, on a bright and sunny day it's lovely to get out in the garden for an hour or so. At this time of year you want to have a number of small jobs which you can tackle on their own and then go back indoors for a cup of tea. My first task is the herb garden. Take advantage of the fact that your herb plants aren’t sprawling all over

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Featured in 25 Beautiful homes

It was so exciting to be able to share my festive home with 25 Beautiful Homes. Featured in the December 2016 edition - myself and Mr H were able to show off our home which we've put lots of love and care in to, all to help make it a family home. We wanted it to be a space that would be relaxing yet socialable so we can invite friends and family over - I like to think of the overall finish as contemporary country with a dash of Scandinavian chic! View the full article (PDF) *PDF courtesy of 25 Beautiful Homes - DECEMBER 2016 Visit: http://www.roomenvy.co.uk/ and http://www.idealhome.co.uk/25

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Christmas tree shopping – the Ali Hutchinson way

It’s that weekend already – “what weekend?” I hear you say. The Christmas tree buying weekend, of course! Is it only me? Surely I’m not the only who has a Christmas Tree Buying ritual? I know, you have one too right? For us it’s a family affair. We choose the weekend and irrespective of weather, it’s the weekend we go to choose our tree. I go with a 6ft tree in mind and the idea of a short pair of steps to affix the topper (angel, star, mushroom (don’t ask I was being creative!). Mr H, on the other hand wants the biggest tree they have, even if that means affixing it to the top of the car and

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