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MADE for the most stylish dinner tables

MADE.COM is very well known for their great design at also great prices, and let's face it, they rock at it! I first came across them a few years back when we were furnishing our first home, and naturally ordered a few items which still look like new, and their style is still much loved over here which is fantastic after a few years.   Last week they've released something different for the first time! Have you seen it? It looks stunning, keep reading to find out more... 

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A bit of sea breeze and a lot of love in this Home Fragrance range

I have always been crazy about candles, not only they make great decorative accessories but there is something just so cosy about lighting up a candle and enjoying a nice relaxing afternoon, or a bath or even just to set the mood in a dinner party. I have recently come across Landon Tyler candles, and being tempted with SO MANY amazing scents to chose from, I picked Chesil Beach. I couldn't resist a piece of sea breeze in my own home. Which one would you chose?

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Before & After: the Study plus a GIVEAWAY

This one has been a long time coming! We have previously turned makeovers around much faster (you can see the guest bedroom makeover here), but since I've been full-time with little one it's been more difficult to find the time to start & finish things all at one go. After some late nights, it is finally done! And it is one of my favourite makeovers to date.  There is also a GIVEAWAY you can't miss if you are planning to redecorate any room in your home, so keep reading for your chance to win...

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Comfort or Looks? Plus an offer you shouldn't miss!

If you're anything like the rest of the UK families, you're already making Christmas plans (that's if you didn't start back in September - why wait until after Halloween anyway?). And if you will be hosting the party this year, you're thinking you need to get your home ready for the festive season! For a lot of people that includes finally getting that kick up the bottom to get a new sofa. If you identify with that or know someone that would, keep reading to get access to a great offer!  

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Throw a kids Halloween Party with #spooktacularcrafts

October is an exciting month! All that anticipation for Halloween: pumpkins out decorating family homes, costume shopping, the endless amounts of sweets we buy to make sure we don't run out when kids come out trick-or-treating (only to find that there are still two weeks left till Halloween and they're almost gone, and off we go to buy more sweets...) I've put together all you need to prepare a toddler party with quick and easy crafts and some yummy recipes!  

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