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Waffle Fabric Faux Jumpsuit

Now I love jumpsuits and I've got quite a few in my wardrobe and this next project was supposed to be one. The inspiration was this blousey all in one that's been on my Pinterest for a few years now. I still haven't plucked up the courage to try and draft this - instead, I… Continue reading Waffle Fabric Faux Jumpsuit

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7 reasons to try Apartment life on your next holiday.

Whether it be Birmingham or Bari, city breaks are still really popular, and there is a slew of hotels on all the various websites offering city centre rooms. However, increasingly, we've been finding great deals staying in self-catering apartments, in less urban locations for very reasonable prices.   Plenty of comforts Why go self-catering? There… Continue reading 7 reasons to try Apartment life on your next holiday.

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Albania: first bite… Kings of the Kala

Although we had flown into the capital Tirana, we weren't planning to stay there straight away. Our flight arrived in the evening and we had decided to drive straight to the town of Kruja, a little north of the capital. We had arranged a hire car that we picked up from the airport and drove… Continue reading Albania: first bite… Kings of the Kala