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The snowdrops are beginning to poke through the frozen park grounds. The tulips and spring bulbs are appearing on the supermarket shelves, and shoots of green are appearing in the garden – nature is giving us a promise of what’s to come.  Whilst I make no secret of struggling with the lack of light and...
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There is always a period between Christmas and the start of spring that leaves us in a sort of void. Although, I’m sure not everyone feels this way, it is always this time of year where I long for the days to grow longer, the temperatures to rise and cloudless blue skies. Once the festivities...
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Tidy House, Tidy Mind
We tend to hear a lot about the effects of clutter and having too many ‘things’. How having a crowded space can lead to a crowded and cluttered mind. That adopting a more minimalist lifestyle can offer a wealth of benefits, both in mind and space. It makes sense, doesn’t it, that if we live...
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Autumn
  As I sit and type this, the wind is raging and blustering outside my bedroom window. The trees are swaying frantically from side to side as the wind whistles and rustles through them. What’s more, it is almost dark, the sun has set, and it’s only half past six. It feels as though there...
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Springtime
As I type this, the sun is now only starting to set. It is not quite 6pm and I couldn’t be happier – spring is finally on its way. I am definitely one of those people. I crave sunshine, warmth, long days and bright mornings. In winter I tend to switch off and live in...
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I think it’s safe to say that we’re a country of loungers, our almighty God declared Sunday a day of rest and who are we to argue? As the cooler nights draw in and we’re cast into darkness by 4pm there really is nothing better thank kicking back and relaxing in the comfort and warmth...
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Some trends that come along feel like a little too much effort. Take Ladylike Goth for example, great look once you get there but getting just the right amount of black lace, the exact height of chunky boot and just a touch of aloof swagger can feel like a big effort when the nights are getting...
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As we reach the end of the holiday season and look towards a new year and new trends, it seems appropriate to take a look back at the biggest trends of 2014.  A lot can happen in a fashion year but here are some of Semple’s favourites: Sportswear This trend had been around for a...
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PJs are having a moment. Blame it on the “normcore” or “cosy girl” trend but whatever the reason, PJs are big fashion news. And what better time to embrace all things snuggly then at Christmas time. In the past pyjamas have been overlooked as functional items, only suitable for sleeping in or, on occasion, lazy...
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It may be unseasonably warm for this time of year but in fashion terms we are officially in autumn. It doesn’t matter what the weatherman is telling you, if you aren’t in new season stock then you are definitely getting left behind. But with so many new trends on the horizon, which fashion tribe will...
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