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How To Get That Vintage Interior

December 19, 2020 by Debz Louise Leave a Comment

If you’re into the stunning vintage, then there’s no reason this shouldn’t be accessible to everyone with all budgets. If you do decide to transform your home in the vintage style, then you’d assume it’ll be expensive. But before you splash out, have a look at some of these tips.

Classically, you’d associate a vintage interior with the highly desirable wood flooring. Especially, a beautiful parquet style with lots of knots and imperfections running throughout. Not only will
this perfectly go with the vintage look but is also bang on trend at the moment. Of course, this flooring is amazing, but at a high price!

One of the best things about real wood is that there’s so many options, all of which are at different prices. If you’re wanting to go to town, then a shabby chich whitewashed wood would look great and tends to be much more affordable than other wood flooring types.

With this being said, it’s worth looking at other alternatives that look almost identical to real wood and are a lot cheaper as well as being easier to maintain. Therefore, we’d recommend laminate or luxury vinyl tiles, both of which look strikingly similar to real wood.

Although real wood will add charm and richness to your space, it’s not always practical. It can scratch, stain and is no good when it comes into contact with too much water.

So, if you’re a big fan of vintage style flooring but just need something that’s not going to totally break the bank, don’t worry. You can almost certainly achieve the look you want with laminate and LVT, as well as loads of other benefits too!

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Going Braless is a Personal Choice

December 18, 2020 by Debz Louise Leave a Comment

Going Braless

Tips to feel confident about not wearing a bra – Going braless is a trend more and more women nowadays choose as a lifestyle. The reasons can be diverse; comfort, ideology, or simply because of fashion trends. Whatever your reason is, if you want to try it but don’t feel courageous enough, this post may help you.

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Bras and the Different Shapes of Bodies

December 11, 2020 by Debz Louise Leave a Comment

Going braless

Different Shapes of Bodies – For most people finding the correct bra, the one that fits perfectly, is not easy. We have to face the fact that human bodies are not all the same, they are not equally shaped, and when it comes to the clothing industry this is a fact that is not seriously taken into account, especially when talking about undergarments.

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3 Ways To Give Up Smoking in 2021

December 7, 2020 by Debz Louise Leave a Comment

Give Up Smoking – With 2021 fast approaching, many of us are starting to think of New Year’s Resolutions and things that we would like to do differently next year. 2020 has been a challenging one for all of
us, so there is no doubt that most of us would like to see a very different year next year – fingers crossed eh? Have you been looking at ways to give up smoking?

If you are someone that wants to break a bad habit or change something in their lifestyle, then you’re probably considering the new year a good time to do this. Lots of us look to the New Year as a fresh start for something and therefore now is definitely as good a time as any. Although this article looks at giving up smoking, really the tips can be used for any habit
you want to break – or adapt for any new habit you want to start. [Read more…]

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Tips & tricks: How to get started with sewing

December 3, 2020 by Debz Louise Leave a Comment

While spending more time at home, you have a fantastic opportunity to pick up a new hobby. Sewing is a great way to use your hands, and at the same time create your own clothing or house interiosr. Regardless if you are a beginner at sewing, or are skilled with the sewing machine, this article will bring you some tips and tricks when you get started with sewing.


Sewing machine and supplies

Crucial for getting started with sewing is a sewing machine and sewing supplies. If you are deciding on buying a sewing machine, doing proper research is always recommended. There are a lot of great brands and machines out there, but you should make sure to find one that suits your needs. If you are planning on using your sewing machine alot, and working on big projects, it might be worth investing in a more expensive sewing machine. With that being said, there are also a lot of affordable brands out there that will work great for your sewing projects. Research is key! For any crafters looking for their next big project, check out these creative sewing patterns by Design Bundles, the leading digital marketplace for creatives.

When getting sewing supplies, a great tip is to only get the most necessary items first, such as fabric scissors, seam ripper, sewing pins, tape measure, pattern paper, chalk or washable markers. For basic projects, not much more is needed – and once you get more experience you can invest in more supplies.

Sewing patterns

The most fun part of getting started with sewing is to find a sewing pattern for your projects. Sewing patterns can be bought physically or digitally. The digital sewing pattern often consists of a printable PDF (which can be printed at home), and instructions on how to make the garment. There are lots of sewing patterns to choose from, and easy beginners sewing patterns can be downloaded for free.
The scrunchie is a perfect beginner sewing project. If you sign up for the free Yarnie newsletter, you will receive 7 different sewing patterns for free.
Yarnie’s The Needle Craft Newsletter is a great resource for anyone who is interested in quality free sewing patterns. It’s completely free to sign up and every newsletter features a free pattern, alongside inspiring articles with talented needlecraft creators and designers. You will also be able to widen your sewing skills with the tips and tricks included in the newsletter.

Free quilt patterns and sewing patterns are included in the Yarnie newsletter.

Fabric & thread

A good fabric for beginners is a fabric that is easy to sew with, but also isn’t so expensive. You shouldn’t worry about making mistakes. In the beginning, you might use up a bit more fabric and this is part of the learning process. A light or mid-weight woven fabric, such as cotton, linen or cotton-linen blend is a great fabric to start out with, as it won’t stretch or slip while sewing. There are a lot of fabric and thread manufacturers to choose from, and the possibilities to shop online are endless. If you prefer to go to a physical store to buy your fabric and thread (to also get a feeling of what it looks and feels like) you can visit your closest craft fabric store, or visit the local market.

If you want to be sustainable in your selection of fabric, then repurposing an old thrifted fabric is a great way to upcycle a sewing project. In thrift stores, there are a lot of second-hand fabrics, such as old tablecloths, bed linen and much more.

Have fun sewing and learning a new craft!

 

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Staying Motivated When Working From Home

December 2, 2020 by Debz Louise Leave a Comment

Staying Motivated When Working From Home – I have been working from home now for over a year and it is something that I really enjoy. I work for myself, so when it comes to staying motivated – paying the bills certainly helps! However, I do know that without the hustle and bustle of an office it can sometimes be hard to stay on track. It looks like working from home may be here to stay for lots of people so here are my tips. [Read more…]

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Hints and Tips for Online Dating

November 27, 2020 by Debz Louise Leave a Comment

Admittedly it has been a while since I did online dating – but seeing as I have been with my boyfriend now for over 2 years and we met on Plenty of Fish, you could say I’m a fan! I know that there are lots of horror stories around meeting a new partner online, but actually, it can be a really good experience too. I guess a bit like online reviews, we tend to write about the bad stuff & not shout about the good stuff. Actually, I think online dating is great and especially in the current climate can be a really good way to meet new people.

Finding The Right Site To Join

There are lots of different dating sites out there & many of them cater to different needs. For example, if you’re gay you may want to join a website that is tailored towards gay people. Same as I used to use lots of plus size dating app – however I did meet my partner via POF so I guess anything goes! There are also websites geared more towards causal hookups, which if that is what you’re looking for are perfect to join. You may also want to look up more local site like Lancashire singles and work towards finding a new partner that lives nearby. Looking to date in Lancashire or want someone interested in model aeroplanes? You’ll be able to find someone easily via the tight type of website

Creating An Online Profile

Once you have taken the plunge and decided on a website to join, you’ll need to think about what to write in your profile. For me, it was really important to let people know I was(am) unapologetically fat and it was important that they accepted (liked) this.

I wrote about being plus size in my profile and also made sure I had plenty of full-length profile photos – actually I had a “Fat Bitch” t-shirt as my profile picture when my now boyfriend messaged me! You can talk about what you’re looking for and even what you’re not looking for, although I always tried to keep my profile positive.Taking

The Next Step

Now you’re onto messaging people and getting to know them. Don’t be afraid to message people first! With the way that things are, you may not be able to rush out and meet new people face to face, but once you feel comfortable you can swap contact details and video chat or speak on the phone. These are great ways to test whether you feel you click with someone or not – and of course, if you do you can work out a way to meet in real life – how exciting!

Setting Boundaries

Online dating can be daunting so don’t be afraid to set some boundaries. For example, I would never have gone to someone’s house or had them to my house for a first date. There’s nothing wrong if you do want to do this, ut it was something I wouldn’t willing to do and I always made that clear. I generally met in a public place (Wetherspoons was a good choice as I could get there early, find a table I liked and order a drink with the app – stress-free) and told someone where I was going.The main thing about online dating is that it is there to be enjoyed. The nights are drawing in, the weather is getting colder – so have some fun & get out there to meet new people online, you never know what it might lead to!

Debz x

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