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It’s finally here….! The realist’s approach to everyday spending
I started writing this back in January, but with life, work commitments and then edits back and forth and then trying to actually figure out how to get it to be downloaded via this site, 7 months later here we are!
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Frugal City Guide: Granada
You probably know by now that we love a traditional Spanish town, and Granada is no exception. But in fact, we didn't expect it to be so modern, too - it has the perfect mix of old and new and although hot (it hit 45 degrees the week after our…
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Frugal City Guide: Nerja
Nerja is a pretty coastal town on the Costa Del Sol, and I've been going with (and without) my family for over 20 years. We don't do 'fancy' out here, so thought I'd share my tips.
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How to style small spaces: courtyard gardens
We're at a bit of a standstill in terms of big renovations, so we're looking to sort a few areas of the house that can be spruced up (relatively) cheap.
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A quick guide to travel photography (and an amazing deal on Olympus cameras)
Let me start with a disclaimer: we are no photography 'experts', we are self taught creatives. But it wasn't until we started shooting with Olympus around 4 years ago that our interest in photography really grew.
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Three items I am so glad I packed for my holiday
I didn't pack much this holiday (honest). We know we have access to a washing machine in Spain so we always pack pretty light, I also haven't bought much lately so haven't had loads to plan/pack/talk about. There were, however, a few items which I was really glad I added…
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Summer’s here {in partnership with Matalan}
It seems we have gone away in June for the last I don't remember how many years. And until Peggy goes to school it will definitely stay that way.
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How we curate a gallery wall
The thing about gallery walls, for me, is that there doesn't necessarily have to be any die hard 'rules'. Yes, it's a good idea to hang the pictures straight (although with period properties and wonky walls, this is often a difficult feat, too!).
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Three ways to wear: barrel leg trousers
This is embarrassing as I actually own three different styles of this trouser shape to show for the outfit post. Usually, I wouldn't recommend buying three of the same thing but sometimes: if it ain't broke and all that.
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