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Hello,   Well since we last spoke, I’ve literally been tripping the light fantastic in a Channel 4 show called ‘The Real Dirty Dancing’ it’s thoroughly feel-good TV presented by comedian Keith Lemon (Nicest chap in showbiz) and insane dancer Ashley Roberts, all shot during two hot weeks last Summer. Based around the 80’s box office hit ‘Dirty Dancing’ starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey ten hapless celebrities re-enact iconic scenes channelling, from deep within themselves, the lead characters of…

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I thought I’d share with you a few “House Proud” articles that I did for Surrey Occasions Magazine over the past 3 seasons… x Autumn Summer Spring  …

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Sarah Jones is the UK’s leading lifestyle and holistic expert. I caught up with her to talk about Christmas and the impact colour has on us at this time. Head to her website www.SarahJonesUK.com for more information regarding Sarah Jones. Colour therapy is a useful tool for ensuring that your Christmas celebrations go as smoothly as possible. Colour affects us on many different levels working through the endocrine system on all our body functions and through the mind to influence…

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I love lavender. I must have over 20 pots on my balcony in chrome troughs with good drainage bought in Homebase. So many are still giving me flowers and the aroma in the evening I am convinced is keeping the dreaded river flies at bay. As long as you do the big cut back Sept/Oct these hardy evergreen plants will just keep giving and giving. I found this website which I’m now in love with and will definitely be making…

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Finally I’ve found an Aroma Diffuser that does the job and actually looks nice! I’m so exited it’s going down as my best buy of the summer. I’m slightly obsessed by aromas and have a nose like a bloodhound. Homes should first of all smell of ‘nothing’ which means they are fresh and clean. After that it’s a little like putting on a perfume and its all about personal choice. Especially in the evening there will always be a candle…

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Flowers are such a treat to have in your home and I’m convinced they lift your spirits. We all have our favourites but if you are looking for impact I don’t think peonies can be beaten. At their best and most cost effective in the Spring and early Summer but the story of their creation goes like this. Paeon was a student of Asclepius the Greek God of medicine and healing. Asclepius though became jealous of his pupil and tried…

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Here are some decluttering tips for 2016 that I put together with the team at Good Housekeeping! 1. Always get a tidy friend to help. We all have one, and it is much easier to declutter with a friend. I swear by it! 2. Declutter little and often, not all in one go or you will go mad. 3. Remember to donate as much as you can to charity – it’s such a good thing and it will go to…

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