Sales Ahoy!
I refuse to believe that I’m the only one this impacts: absent-mindedly wandering through the sales in shops, picking up a few half price pieces and getting home only to realise that everything matches. Not in the matchy-matchy sense; but your purchases somehow conform to a trend. No bad thing, but it’s curious when it happens when you’re unaware.
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A few weeks ago I had some friends round for an impromptu afternoon tea. I opened the fridge for inspiration and was greeted by a punnet of fresh blueberries. I posted a picture of the cake on Instagram and thought I would share the recipe on here! It’s very easy to bake that you definitely don’t need to bake two bundts to hold up and wear as glasses.
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I’ve been shortlisted for the Cosmopolitan Blog Awards in the ‘Next’ Newcomer category!
If you enjoy reading my blog, please click here to vote for The Surrey Edit – it only takes a few seconds.
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I went to the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show on the Press Day – the very first day of the show.
Yes, that is Monty Don holding a hedgehog.
I am reliably informed that she was very wriggly!
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I absolutely love the fortnight of Wimbledon tennis. So I’ve created this very quick, fun little recipe to celebrate: lovely lemon biscuits in the shape of tennis balls. You can make them in time for the finals this weekend!
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Sometimes you need a little treat. A homemade chocolate tart is the best dessert for summer. Handily it can be made a day in advance, so if you’re hosting a party you won’t have to worry about making the pudding on the day. You can quickly top it with fresh, in-season raspberries and blueberries and whipped cream just before serving.
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Private gardens in Shere are opening their gates to the public this Sunday 29th June.
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Nude makeup has been the done thing for a little while now. Palettes with a cheery plethora of soft pinks and muted browns, peachy blushers and barely there lipstick have dominated the catwalk and beauty shelves… and it’s not difficult to see why.
Perfect squares of chocolate brownies atop a cooling rack of other squares. Chocolate brownies are the thing for the time you need a little chocolate boost! Serve warm with your favourite vanilla ice cream.
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