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Life in Petite: 2015
Christmas

Twelve Days of Christmas ... Day 10 ... Last Minute (Cheats) Mince Pies ...

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You will need … Ready Roll Pastry ( I know its not traditional but I like puff Pastry)  Mincemeat jar Icing sugar to dusting the top soft cheese Philadelphia (added extra) Cut circles out of the pastry, big enough to cover a cupcake baking tray. Fill with mincemeat (and a teaspoon of philadelphia if you like) Cut stars...

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Twelve Days of Christmas ... Day 9 ... All wrapped up ...

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It time to get all wrapped up … I love wrapping present almost just as must as I enjoy buying a gift ! Its all part of the process and a chance to let your creative side out !  Red and White Raffia Bundles  Scandi Candles Cute Jute - Great reusable option because it can be used again...

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Twelve Days of Christmas ... Day 8 … Deck the Halls …

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My Mum has aways had great style when it comes to christmas decorations, so I must admit I have grown up with hate of tinsel and a love of a colour scheme ! With that in mind, I can't wait until I have my own place and start decorating …  For now I admire from a far…  Vinter...

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Twelve Days of Christmas ... Day 7 ... Felt Gingerbread Men ...

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Just a little idea I have been playing around with, simple but effective felt gingerbread men. I took lots of inspiration of pinterest for these but in the end I kept it the simple the better ! I used a running stitch around the edge, added a little padding and a few buttons. Finishing with the ribbon. I...

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Twelve Days of Christmas ... Day 6 ... My Christmas Wish List ...

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This is my christmas wish list … A girl can dream … Marc Jacobs - Daisy Essie - Summit Of Style  Hourglass - Ambient Lighting Edit  Seasalt - Seafolly Jacket  Paperchase - 2016 Diary  Fat Face - Geo Scarf  ...

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Twelve Days of Christmas ... Day 5 ... Cardboard Christmas Tree ...

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In my third year at university we were on a very tight budget when it came to christmas … This led to a lot of inventive ideas ! We all really wanted a christmas tree but couldn't quite bring ourselves to buying one, as none of us were there for most of December. So I collected a few...

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Twelve Days of Christmas ... Day 4 ... Felt Santa...

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What you need .... Free Pattern                         1. Sew the large and small triangles right sides together to create a cone.  2. Trim the point and turn the right right way round. 3. Pin the top third to to stop stuffing from filling the hat. Hand sew around...

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Twelve Days of Christmas ... Day 3 ... Christmas Jumpers...

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Get your Christmas Jumper on … These are some of my favourites this season … Festive Jumper - Joules  Deer Roll Neck Jumper - Fat Face  Sausage Dog Jumper - Dorothy Perkins Robin Jumper - (Joules) John Lewis  Reindeer Flashing Jumper - Tescos  Penguin Sequinned Jumper - H&M ...

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Twelve Days of Christmas ... Day 2 ... Reindeer Christmas Card

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I wanted a super easy and effective christmas card this year ! So I designed this reindeer and have made a super cute pom pom! This is the Download, if you want you have have ago … ...

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Twelve Days of Christmas ...Day 1 ... Advent Calendar Bunting ...

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Christmas Advent Bunting ... One on my closest friends can't eat dairy so finding an advent calendar can sometimes be a bit tough ! So that gave me the idea to create this advent bunting !   1m White cotton  1m Christmas Fabric ( I used four long quarters) Contrasting fabric for number  1m Facing  1/4m Bondaweb  5m bias binding  Bunting...

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Fashion

Walking with Flamingo ...

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I might be a little late to this trend … but isn't it always the way once you notices something you see it everywhere ! Flamingos have done this to me over the last few weeks . It started with where staying at my friends and she had the little Ikea glass ! These are my favourite finds...

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Days out

Reminiscing the weekend ...

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After waking up this morning to pouring rain ! I thought I would upload a little photo post about the lovely weekend I have at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta and reminisce about the gorgeous sunshine and Pimms ! The Fiesta based at the beautiful Ashton Court Estate and we headed up Saturday afternoon and found a spot to...

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Food

Pesto Pizza ….

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Recently I have experimenting with different meals and food ! I love pizza but sometimes it a little to filling … so wrap pizza ! So its such a cheat and quicker … Also its a great way to use up whats in your fridge. ( It taste better that it looks)  My Choice ..... Wraps  Pesto Peppers ...

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Fashion

Loves in June ....

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Barry M Quick Dry Eat My Dust … I have been wearing this colour all month and will different continue thought the rest of the  summer … Necklace Topshop - I love this necklace, it goes with so much , my beloved Breton strips and my crazy collection of white tops (considering  I'm such a messy person)… H&M...

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Books

Books, Reading … Library …

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Recently I have been getting back into reading. Theres something about getting lost in the story of a book. Creating your own vision and image, in your head, of the characters and the world they live in. There was one huge reason I have really got back into reading… My iPad! I bought my mini iPad two years...

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Courgette pasta ...

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So recently have reading and hearing loads about using veg to make pasta … Im just the same as the next person and always looking for a new healthier way of eating my favourite foods…. from cauliflower pizza or courgettes pasta. So I thought I would give it a go myself … Courgettes pasta (made with just a...

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Recipe

Making Elderflower Cordial ...

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One of my Favourite drinks n the summer is elderflower and I think half the fun is making cordial from the flowers …. What You Need .... 850g White Caster Sugar  1 Lemon sliced ( and 1 Orange if you like) 15 Elderflower Heads  40g Citric Acid ( available from your local pharmacy) What to do ... Place...

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Fashion

Summer in Stripes ...

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Top - Sainsburys  Jeans - New Look Necklace - Topshop Shoes - Asos ...

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Birkenstock Convert ...

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Ok its official … I’m a Birkenstock convert … I final got the GIZEH for asos a few weeks ago and lived in them ever since.  The sun has been shining this weekend and theses are a few photos from around my Uncles allotment.  ...

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