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I've spent so much on flowers that I've forced myself to start ordering seeds and trying to grow them myself. Sensible, yes, but hard to be patient!

When it comes to arrangements, I tend to do 2-3 colours max, predominantly reds and pinks, blues, purples and white, reds and white, or pinks and white.

I have a good collection of plain glass vases but also love finding more unusual containers, such as shot glasses tea cups and egg cups for small blooms, old soup tins, watering cans and vintage boxes, as well as traditional jugs and small garden pots.

There's something fab about browsing through op shops and flea markets for prospective containers.


Note: Many of the images used for this piece and accompanying galleries have been collected from countryliving.com
and marthastewart.com over the years.

 

 

Can't live without:

Peony


Rose

 


My other floral faves:

Lilac

 

Tulip

 

Hydrangea

 

Snapdragon

 

 

Violet

 

Pansy

 

Freesia

 

Lavender

 

Jonquil

 

Daffodil

 

Salvia

 

 

Daisy

 

Stephanotis

 

Foxglove

 

 

 

Bluebell

 

Stock

 

Jasmine

 

Blossom

 

Ranunculus


Primula

 

Gardenia

 

Crocus

 

 

Azalea

 

 

Magnolia

 

 

Wisteria

 

Geranium

 

Delphinium

 

Camellia

 

Sweet pea

 

 

Snowdrop

 

Clematis

 

Hyacinth

 

Allium

 

See our favourite flowers photo gallery and beautiful gardens photo gallery.

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Ever wanted to have a cuppa with a member of the Royal family? How about a hot bath with a film star? 
 
Well thanks to a cute German company Donkey Products those ideas have been pulled together in the form of the cutest little teabags going around.
 
 
 

 
 

 

Dip in a bag of Audrey Hepburn, brew a warm cup of Karl Lagerfeld or sip from Donatella’s pool - all part of the prêt-a-porTea range!
 
Each purchase gives you an array of 5 different celebrities from classic film or rock stars to even royal family members. Now each tea time can now be spent with the famous guest of your choice! 
 

 
If you are more of a coffee fan, we have an eco option for you that will ease your conscience. We all know the damage take-away coffee cups cause on the environment, as they are unable to be broken down through recycling measures. When you consider how many cups you go through a week, then think about how many people around the world grab a cup each morning on the way to work, the numbers are staggering.
 
An Australian company has now come up with a new idea- the ‘ECO CUP’  is a porcelain coffee mug designed to look distinctively like the take-away cups we buy. This way, you can take the guilt away from enjoying your morning brew without standing out from the crowd. 
 
For more fabulous articles on herbal teas and its benefits, be sure to head to our Fabulous Foodie and Hip & Healthy > Body sections! 
 
See our Tea time photo gallery.
 
  

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Don’t want to lash out on make-up primer during our financial re-adjustment?

Rosehip oil is a cheaper alternative that primes the skin perfectly before applying your "public" face.

  

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Our grandmothers have passed down many housekeeping tips over the years, particularly ones that use simple household items such as vinegar and bi-carb soda.

Not only do these products work but are free of chemicals – turning our homes into soothing sanctuaries.

Here are some recommended top-shelf pantry items:

  • Soda water: removes red wine and bloodstains
  • White vinegar: soak new purchases in a 50/50 vinegar-water solution to stop colours running – particularly good for washing new denim jeans for the first time.
  • Lemons: push used lemons into the cutlery cleaner of your dishwasher for a lovely fresh scent when you wash.
  • Vanilla extract: add a few drops to a cloth and wipe down the inside of your fridge to deodorise it.
  • Eucalyptus oil: removes sticky labels
  • Salt: add a tablespoon of salt to every wash to prevent colours running.

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