Our second bedroom is no longer a storage facility Our second bedroom is no longer a storage facility 🎉 it’s funny because it’s basically a replica of our old master bedroom, so we have a slice of our old home, in our new one! 
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A rather productive weekend sorting the spare rooms put, just a small pile of ‘ what are we doing with this’ left to organise and we will be there! 
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What was your productive chore this weekend? 
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Coffee table details 🖤 we finally have a coffee Coffee table details 🖤 we finally have a coffee table in our lounge!! It was a real task deciding what to go for. 
We are so lucky with the size of our lounge and we felt we were getting rid of Rhodie’s play area if we went with something too big. After much deliberating, we opted for a budget friendly IKEA assemble which we are so pleased with! The glass gives the illusion of space, whilst offering that much needed coffee resting spot! 
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Will of course share more in due course! What do you think? Certainly not nailed the styling justttt yet! 
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And the takeaway of the flavour this Friday night And the takeaway of the flavour this Friday night is 🥁
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................INDIAN! 
Anyone else have takeaways every weekend without fail orrrrrr? The plus side of lockdown no? 
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Who knew it would be so difficult to photograph a Who knew it would be so difficult to photograph a down stairs loo 🤦🏼‍♀️ so here’s the deal, it’s not completely finished just yet, as we still have a blind to grab, and it’s since become the store place for all painting supplies, but I just had to share the colour. It would appear by my insta grid I don’t like much colour, but I do and this is the first real ‘splash’ of brightness. 
Downstairs loo can be boring, soulless places, and well we didn’t want that! 
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Can’t wait to share all the details, but for now here’s a snippet! 
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The same but different 🏡 Yesterday was a day of The same but different 🏡 Yesterday was a day off for me, thanks to my company offering everyone a day off to celebrate a new financial year 🙌🏻 So I spent it tryinggggg to declutter and get those rooms sorted - will it be done before the next #transformationtuesday 🤔
Naturally I’m knackered today so it was a nice change to be bound to a laptop. Kick started the day with some classic High School Musical 😂 How’s your Tuesday been? 
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A little man and his love for his garden 🌿 Wasn A little man and his love for his garden 🌿 Wasn’t this weekend just lush? The sunshine, the blue skies, things finally look bright! 
We had a busy one, sorting through some of the junk we carried through the move, and finally get those must keep items stored in our loft space! I am a little gutted I’m not showing you a transformation of the two spare rooms, but it’s not long now, just a couple more boxes to sort and some things to sell and we will finally have a 3 bedroom house! 
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Rhodie thoroughly enjoyed his zoomies  round the garden, especially once we took the fence back so he had more room to run! Doesn’t he just look so happy. All he wanted was us all to be in the garden all day! 
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Saturday night in 🍿only just getting round to M Saturday night in 🍿only just getting round to Marcella and boy why haven’t I watched it already? Rhodie seems to be loving it too! 🐶
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The grass is certainly longer and more established The grass is certainly longer and more established since this snap from early January. 🌿 Despite Rhodie being a little naughty and pulling a few chunks of lawn up in first few weeks, the lawn is going well. 
But as sunshine starts to appear, our next project is fast approaching - our garden! I have some high hopes for our long garden plot, including a larger patio and some much needed privacy. I didn’t think I would be, but I’m rather excited to get green fingered, and hopefully create a inviting outdoor space 🌿 Any advice for our rather daunting blank canvas? I’d love to hear any ideas! 
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I am so stoked that our loft is now BOARDED!🌿 Y I am so stoked that our loft is now BOARDED!🌿 You know how it is, those childhood mementos, wedding day cards and the odd air loom just have no other place that somewhere safe, like a loft. It’s something we completely underestimated, but we managed to find someone to undertake the work and we can see the light on our current mess that is upstairs! 
Yes, I thought he was coming on Friday, and yes he did get a fright when I opened the door yesterday morning in my dressing gown, but hey ho, it’s done and I didn’t know I could be so bloody excited for some plywood in a loft! 
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Did you see it? ✨ The moody new blue in our loun Did you see it? ✨ The moody new blue in our lounge? Dunno why but my colour transformation reel isn’t showing on my grid, but it’s still kicking my around. To say I’m in love with our new colour would be a understatement. Being a bit braver in our new home is coming together, just a few finishing touches to go! 
👈🏼 Swipe left to see the bland before!
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19/10/2018 Travel

Travelling Light: How To Pack Efficiently & Reduce Travel Stress!*

No matter where you’re going next, travelling light ensures you reduce the pre-holiday stress. Make the most of your trip with these simple tips!

Packing for a trip can be very stressful indeed. You’re constantly worrying about what’s in your suitcase and what you’ve left out. Then, there’s the panic of weighing your case and realising it’s heavier than what your airline allows. Oh, and don’t forget the money, passport and boarding passes! To prevent all these worries, you need a plan in place. Travelling light may seem impossible for a week away, but it’s actually easier than you might think.

Make a list!

Each time you book a trip, whether it’s two weeks in the Canaries or a weekend in the Lake District, it’s a great habit to have a plan of action. Start with a packing list for your trip. This way, you can write down what you need for each day you’re away. If you’re really into making lists, you can split these into categories, listing different items under headings such as ‘daywear’, ‘nightwear’ or ‘toiletries’.

When you’ve made your lists and you’re certain you’ve got everything nailed on the head, the realisation sets in. You need to take how much?! Save your panic – there’s a way to reduce these lists further; you just need to know some simple tricks.

Change up your clothing.

There’s a shirt or dress that would be perfect for your trip in your wardrobe, but it’s not really the best fit. You don’t have to neglect it – think about making some changes to it to make it more wearable. Clothing alterations by Alterations Boutique make it so much easier to use those old favourites again and again, meaning you don’t have to keep investing in new items each time you travel.

Altering your clothing is not the only way to save a little bit of space. Using the same outfit or items of clothing for more than one outfit is sure to free up a whole lot of space in your suitcase. Think about using a pair of sandals for multiple outfits or a shirt that can work for both day and night. Be adventurous and see what you can come up with while also saving space in the case!

Vacuum and roll!

Okay, this one is probably the best trick in the book to save more space and avoid creasing your clothes before you get to your destination. Instead of folding up your clothes into nice neat piles and placing them carefully into your suitcase, roll them up. This will stop any creases from forming and save a ton of space. For even more wiggle room, use vacuum compression bags to get rid of all the air – you’ll be very pleasantly surprised at more space and fewer creases.

Tablets and eBooks.

We all love a good read by the side of the pool but packing multiple books in your suitcase really takes up space and uses a lot of weight. If you’ve not yet done so, investing in a tablet or eBook to view all your books in one place is more than worth it. They’re small and lightweight too, so you can get all your reads in without compromising on space.

Travel bottles and containers.

Instead of taking new, full bottles of shampoo or shower gel, think realistically; you’re really not going to use a full bottle when you’re only away for a few days. Use a smaller bottle and separate a smaller amount of your liquid into each one. These are much easier to fit in your suitcase and will take up a lot less weight than the original sizes and shapes of your bottles.

Lightweight suitcases.

It may be something you’ve not really thought about before, but the weight of a suitcase can be a problem. Instead of going for what looks nice, try and seek out lightweight suitcases made from lighter materials. Yep, you guessed it – the weight you save from opting for a more efficient suitcase can be used to pack even more clothes! Don’t forget – make sure you can tell it apart from other cases by adding a snazzy ribbon or luggage tag.

Travelling light is the key to a stress-free trip!

We know that most of the stress we feel before we go on a trip is due to the fact that we panic about not having everything we need. With these tips on how to travel lighter but more efficiently, we can make sure we skip that stressful stage and concentrate on enjoying ourselves to the max!

Do you have any travelling tips?

Share your thoughts in the comments!

*This post was in collaboration with Alterations Boutique, dress and suit alterations specialists in the UK. For more information about their services or to make an enquiry, visit their website: https://www.alterationsboutique.co.uk.

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