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LITTLE JOYS: 10th April 2023

Because it’s not the big goals and successes in life that bring true happiness, but the little joys that you choose to notice each day. Met a pretty kitty. Saw loads of tawny mining bees this week! They are my second favourite bee. Do you have a second favourite bee? Did some beading, recreating some […]

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LITTLE JOYS: 30th January 2023

Because it’s not the big goals and successes in life that bring true happiness, but the little joys that you choose to notice each day. Started the week with a wintery walk on the common. Frosty undergrowth. Crystal magic! Isn’t this the prettiest puddle? Found this spider at home and have been trying to identify

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LITTLE JOYS: 9th January 2023

Because it’s not the big goals and successes in life that bring true happiness, but the little joys that you choose to notice each day. Bought some gemstone beads and did some crafting! I wanted to recreate this worn-out bracelet (left) in nicer materials. I chose bronzite and silver hematite, and made some alternative versions

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D.I.Y. CHRISTMAS STAR GARLANDS: How To Make Eco-Friendly Christmas Decorations

I love Christmas, season of peace, love and joy; a festival of light in the darkest part of the year. But I don’t love all the excess and waste that it can cause if we’re not mindful. And that’s why, instead of replacing my old gold plastic foil garlands with more of the same, last

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