Writing personal posts are always slightly daunting. It’s hard to know where to start or how much detail you want to get into. But when it came to today’s post on pregnancy and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I knew it was a topic I wanted to explore. I was diagnosed with RA at a very young
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12 Lovely Leather Sofas
The sofa that you choose for your living room is a pretty big decision. I have always loved the classic leather sofa – a staple in the design world that you can bet isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. It’s far too chic, classic and, well, everything you could want or need in a sofa choice. For
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Inspired Travels: A Guide to Barcelona
Barcelona is by far my favourite place in Spain. What I love most about it is that it has a little bit of everything: stunning beaches, amazing food, incredible culture and architecture that is at times out of this world. It has a rich history and the perfect amount to see and do in a
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Inspired Reads
Inspired Read: The High Mountains of Portugal
Loneliness comes up to him like a sniffing dog. It circles him insistently. He waves it away, but it refuses to leave him alone. – The High Mountains of Portugal Fifteen years after Life of Pi, Yann Martel finally returns with his new work of fiction The High Mountains of Portugal. Told in three separate
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Design Obsession: Cement Tile
Cement tiles seem to be everywhere these days and I ain’t complaining! Encaustic cement tiles are gorgeous, offer such a unique pattern & look and are so stylish. And so…I’m obsessed. I’ve mainly been seeing the tiles used in bathrooms, but I also love the look of a laundry room in cement tile or even
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Happy Mother’s Day
It’s lovely that we dedicate a day to the mothers in our lives, though I would hope that my mom knows how much we all love and cherish her each and every day of the year. After losing her dearest love and facing a multitude of changes, I know how hard this year has been for her.
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Inspired Read: Big Magic
I have to admit that I am not often drawn to the self help section of the bookstore. But, when I discovered that Elizabeth Gilbert’s latest book, Big Magic, was about creative living, I had to venture over to that side and grab a copy. Hoping for some inspiration, I was curious to see what this amazing
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My Spring Wish List
Spring: the days are getting longer and warmer!! Oh, how I love saying good bye to winter and packing those heavy coats and boots away. Now, this year, most of the extra funds are going into the Ravine House buuut I do have a few items on my radar. Maybe if I add them to
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Getting Glamorous with the Tribe
It’s not everyday that you find yourself waking up at the crack of dawn (on daylight savings no less) to meet your blogging besties for a morning full of hair, makeup, styling and photos. But that’s just what happened a few weeks ago! The ladies behind Sen Studios had partnered up with photographer Kat Gill to