It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to grow and blissfully fragrant in the summer months. 
They were my mum’s favourite flower, so growing them now feels like a precious connection. Especially when I pick some and arrange them in her beautiful old blue and gold jug just as she used to do with the sweet peas my dad grew for her every year.
There are some really handy tips for growing success from founder of The Real Flower Company Rosebie Morton over on the blog (link in bio). Rosebie has a whole farm dedicated to sweet peas near Chichester so she knows a thing or two about the subject!
Main thing I’ve picked up from her is to allow lots of depth for root growth at this stage and to make my own supportive wigwams from twiggy branches when the plants are really starting to go for it and need a bit of direction. This photo is making me yearn slightly.
I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying out tiny living for a feature I was writing - this was taken on our way to indulge in a spot of forest bathing. To be totally honest, we were both a little sceptical beforehand. But we were only saying the other day how taken aback we both were by the amazing effect it had. I’m working on some new ideas around the subject - will keep you posted. X
I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole site - which has meant lots of photo editing and reorganising so much content. What’s been lovely (despite the claw hand from so much keyboard work!) is revisiting work and becoming engrossed all over again. I thought I’d share a few of the things I’ve been (re) loving - with links in the bio to the old site for now, but not for long…! X
This  image is from a feature about preserving garden roses. I’m going to give this a really good go this year, now I have a better idea what I’m doing. I know there’s nothing quite like a fragrant fresh rose in Summer but there’s a fragile beauty to dried and preserved flowers that I also love, don’t you?
Snowdrops 🌱🤍 . . . . . . #capturequiet #ins Snowdrops 🌱🤍 
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#capturequiet #instabritain #natureandnourish #thewildernesstonic #cornersofmyworld
Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flower Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flowers Forever to be won! My bio has the link to enter as well as to get a peek inside. Beautifully photographed by Laura Edwards, I really enjoyed escaping into the pages and making plans for my own garden - hope you do too! X
To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Cla To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Claire Garland aka @dotpebbles_knits has to be the perfect post Christmas craft project 😊 
If you fancy getting your needles out to make this adorable pair, the link to buy Claire’s pattern is in my bio. Happy knitting! X
Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists for a wonderful wreath making workshop yesterday. Such a special and creative space to spend time. I loved making my wreath - I went for a mixture of greenery arranged quite randomly with red waxed fresh apples, dried hydrangea, dried flowers, poppy and nigella seed heads and a winter white velvet bow. 
There were so many wonderful ingredients to choose from we were really spoiled for choice. 
Sarah’s new studio is such a beautiful, creative space. Think fragrant botanical candles flickering everywhere, mulled wine and apple juice simmering on the stove and containers full of fragrant festive greenery, waxed fruit, dried flowers and oranges, pine cones, lichen covered branches and even tiny gold wax-dipped fresh crab apples. 
Thank you for being so patient with my lengthy ribbon choice deliberations Sarah - and for bagging up a second choice option (dusky pink) to take home! X.  #wreathmaking #wreath #wreathsofinstagram #sustainablewreaths #wreathdecor #christmaswreath #velvetribbon #christmasdecor #festiveflowers
I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - s I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - she came up with the genius idea of embroidering on tulle using nature as her thread - and the results are sublime - like this Autumn colours beauty from her latest book.
I’m delighted that Olga is offering a fantastic prize bundle to my readers. For a chance to win one of her beautiful new dried flower embroidery kits (in collaboration with @driedandfloral ) as well as a signed copy of her wonderful new book(published by @quadrillebooks , pop over to my blog (link in my bio). It’s easy to enter so why don’t you give yourself a chance of winning this very lovely prize? Good luck! 
#driedflowers #driedflowerembroidery #olgaprinku #embroideryhoop #flowerembroidery #competitiontime #signedbooks #embroideryart #flowersontulle #autumn #autumncolours #hoopart #allthingsbotanical #instacraft
This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofp This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofpines and is from her beautiful new book Little Stories of Your Life. 
It’s packed with inspiration and practical ideas to help you become a visual story teller. Because, as Laura says, it’s the little moments that make up the fabric of all of our lives - and those moments are worth capturing and sharing with others.
We have three signed copies of the book to give away - just click the link in my bio to find out more. There’s a peek inside and a lovely film by @xantheb to enjoy too! X 
#littlemoments #littlestoriesbook #alifeofwords #lostinwords #competition #booksarelife #mindfulphotography #bookstagram #booksmakemehappy #booksconnectus #igreads #whatareyoureading #signedbooks
Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has sh Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has shared her wonderfully creative ideas for visibly mending well-loved clothing in need of repair and a little TLC.
She had me at ‘sometimes I like to use giant sequins…’ 
Hope you like Lisa’s ideas as much as I do. The link to head over to my blog and get all her step by steps is in my bio x
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Christmas craft, MAKE · November 4, 2020

DIY advent calendars

DIY advent calendars we love – 11 of the best on Etsy

diy advent calendars - our pick of the most beautiful advent calendar kits to enjoy making this Christmas and to love for years to come #advent #calendar #diy #frombritainwithlove #handmade

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Now, more than ever, we need to find simple, creative joy in our everyday lives. When it comes to getting ready for Christmas, there’s nothing like an advent calendar for bringing simple everyday pleasure. So I decided to make my own DIY advent calendar this year. As well as the creative enjoyment to be had over the coming weeks, I’ll be making something to keep and love over the years. Surely that’s what Christmas is all about? 

I started browsing the Advent Calendars on Etsy UK  for myself. I found some really beautiful and creative ideas… so I decided to share these with you too. Hope you find something that you enjoy making and that brings some seasonal everyday joy into your life. Maybe something that becomes a much-loved Christmas tradition for years to come. Because tradition – whether it’s sticking to old ones or creating new ones – is one of the loveliest things about Christmas isn’t it? 

DIY advent calendars we love from Etsy

1 Kraft Paper DIY advent calendar houses

diy advent calendars - our pick of the most beautiful advent calendar kits to enjoy making this Christmas and to love for years to come like these beautiful kraft paper houses from etsy #advent #calendar #diy #frombritainwithlove #handmade

This advent calendar set by Taras Wonderworld on Etsy and includes 24 kraft paper houses in 3 different designs. The kit contains everything you need – including 24 white wooden pegs, gold paper tags with 1-24 printed on them in white, 24 pieces of white twin with a gold thread and 24 white tissue papers. Fun to make and ready to fill with little treats and surprises to add joy in the run-up to Christmas. As well as chocolates or sweets, you could add in Christmas decorations for hanging on the tree, little toys, hand-written messages… the possibilities are as endless as your imagination. Such a lovely, creative project to put a smile on the faces of your loved ones. All for £8.95!

Buy on Etsy here

2 Christmas Village House DIY advent calendar

advent calendar christmas village houses

Ready for you to cut and assemble, these beautiful Christmas houses are printed onto recycled thin card. The set includes 25 Christmas activity ideas to put inside your houses, along with any treats or surprises you’d also like to add. Once filled, you simply tie up each house with the pieces of string (supplied.) Here’s a helpful tutorial to give you a really clear idea. If you’re in a rush to get making, there’s also an option to choose a printable download that you can print out at home.

Buy on Etsy here

3 Fill your own advent calendar hessian stockings

diy advent calendars - our pick of the most beautiful advent calendar kits to enjoy making this Christmas and to love for years to come like these beautiful fill your own hessian stockings from etsy #advent #calendar #diy #frombritainwithlove #handmade

How sweet are these printed hessian stockings ready to be filled with little treats and hung up with tiny wooden pegs? Each kit contains 24 hessian stockings, 24 pegs and 3 metres of twine to hang them from.

Buy on Etsy here

4 Light-up fill your own wooden advent house

light up advent house fill your own diy wooden from etsy #advent #calendar #diy #frombritainwithlove #handmade

I love this nordic 3d recycled wood personalised advent house – with 24 drawers ready for filling. Love the magical touch of adding LED lights. Definitely one to fall in love with as the years go by.

Buy on Etsy here

5 Fill your own advent village houses

diy advent calendars - our pick of the most beautiful advent calendar kits to enjoy making this Christmas and to love for years to come like these beautiful fillable paper houses from etsy #advent #calendar #diy #frombritainwithlove #handmade

The kit includes 25 houses, shops and carousel fillable boxes, as well as five trees and ribbons. I love this idea of adding your own piece of dowel to create an advent wall hanging.

Buy on Etsy here

6 Personalised advent calendar – chocolate orange & chocolates

fillable personalised wooden advent calendar for your own chocolates including a terry's chocolate orange! diy advent calendars - our pick of the most beautiful advent calendar kits to enjoy making this Christmas and to love for years to come from etsy #advent #calendar #diy #frombritainwithlove #handmade

This is a great idea – perfect alternative to chocolate calendars! Fill with your favourite chocolates for days 1-24 and add a Terry’s Chocolate Orange for the big day! Choose from 4 designs – Christmas tree, Santa, Unicorn or Reindeer with antlers. Laser cut in unpainted MDF ready for you to paint, glitter and decorate or leave as is. 

Buy on Etsy here

7 Decorate your own advent calendar tree

advent calendar tree diy advent calendars - our pick of the most beautiful advent calendar kits to enjoy making this Christmas and to love for years to come from etsy #advent #calendar #diy #frombritainwithlove #handmade

The perfect create your own advent calendar. This tree-shaped stack of kraft brown drawers comes plain and ready for you to decorate and make your own. There are so many lovely sticker sets to go for if that appeals. Or why not paint on your own design, or decorate with stuck-on seasonal finds?

Buy on Etsy here

These stickers are really lovely and would work well with the brown paper…

advent calendar stickers

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As are these:

diy advent calendars - our pick of the most beautiful advent calendar kits to enjoy making this Christmas and to love for years to come like these beautiful scandi style advent stickers from etsy #advent #calendar #diy #frombritainwithlove #handmade

Buy on etsy here

advent stickers to make your own advent calendar from etsy #advent #calendar #diy #frombritainwithlove #handmade

Buy on Etsy here

8 Paper Angel advent calendar kit

diy advent calendars - our pick of the most beautiful advent calendar kits to enjoy making this Christmas and to love for years to come like these beautiful paper angels from etsy #advent #calendar #diy #frombritainwithlove #handmade #angels

This beautiful alternative advent calendar includes 24 different paper angel templates. Simple to assemble, you can either hang up your angels or sit them along a mantelpiece (and sit on top of little treats maybe…)

Buy on Etsy here

9 Fill your own advent calendar house

fill your own cardboard house advent calendar for your own chocolates, sweets or treats. diy advent calendars - our pick of the most beautiful advent calendar kits to enjoy making this Christmas and to love for years to come from etsy #advent #calendar #diy #frombritainwithlove #handmade

Another great find, this fill your own cardboard kraft advent house has 25 wooden pullout drawers to fill with treats. It’s pretty as it is, but you could also decorate in your own way too. There’s also a personalised version, where you can have a name added at the top in gold lettering. A lovely advent heirloom in the making…

Buy on Etsy here

10 Advent forest leaf countdown calendar

advent forest stickers and advent calendar kit diy advent calendars - our pick of the most beautiful advent calendar kits to enjoy making this Christmas and to love for years to come from etsy #advent #calendar #diy #frombritainwithlove #handmade

Love these pretty paper tags with gold foiled leaf designs. Each kit contains 24 tags and 24 mini pegs ready for you to add to your own simple paper bags.

Buy on Etsy here

11 Fill your own fabric advent calendar

fill your own fabric advent calendar in unbleached cotton embroidered with personalised name as well as the 24 days of Christmas from etsy #advent #calendar #diy #frombritainwithlove #handmade

What I love about this beautiful fabric advent calendar is that it’s handmade from unbleached cotton and individually embroidered in Sussex. Love the idea of filling up the pockets with little wrapped gifts and seasonal finds. Something different for each one so you can count down the days in style. An heirloom piece to be loved more as the years go by.

Buy on Etsy here 



 

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Christmas Wreath DIY ideas & tutorial

How to knit a Christmas stocking

Christmas gift wrapping ideas, ethical and natural

Christmas flower arrangements – simple rustic DIY ideas to try


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  1. Sofia says

    December 14, 2021 at 5:28 am

    These are absolutely incredible, how have I never seen anything like this and why on earth did I not think to do it myself!! Kicking myself right now.

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It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to grow and blissfully fragrant in the summer months. 
They were my mum’s favourite flower, so growing them now feels like a precious connection. Especially when I pick some and arrange them in her beautiful old blue and gold jug just as she used to do with the sweet peas my dad grew for her every year.
There are some really handy tips for growing success from founder of The Real Flower Company Rosebie Morton over on the blog (link in bio). Rosebie has a whole farm dedicated to sweet peas near Chichester so she knows a thing or two about the subject!
Main thing I’ve picked up from her is to allow lots of depth for root growth at this stage and to make my own supportive wigwams from twiggy branches when the plants are really starting to go for it and need a bit of direction. This photo is making me yearn slightly.
I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying out tiny living for a feature I was writing - this was taken on our way to indulge in a spot of forest bathing. To be totally honest, we were both a little sceptical beforehand. But we were only saying the other day how taken aback we both were by the amazing effect it had. I’m working on some new ideas around the subject - will keep you posted. X
I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole site - which has meant lots of photo editing and reorganising so much content. What’s been lovely (despite the claw hand from so much keyboard work!) is revisiting work and becoming engrossed all over again. I thought I’d share a few of the things I’ve been (re) loving - with links in the bio to the old site for now, but not for long…! X
This  image is from a feature about preserving garden roses. I’m going to give this a really good go this year, now I have a better idea what I’m doing. I know there’s nothing quite like a fragrant fresh rose in Summer but there’s a fragile beauty to dried and preserved flowers that I also love, don’t you?
Snowdrops 🌱🤍 . . . . . . #capturequiet #ins Snowdrops 🌱🤍 
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#capturequiet #instabritain #natureandnourish #thewildernesstonic #cornersofmyworld
Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flower Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flowers Forever to be won! My bio has the link to enter as well as to get a peek inside. Beautifully photographed by Laura Edwards, I really enjoyed escaping into the pages and making plans for my own garden - hope you do too! X
To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Cla To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Claire Garland aka @dotpebbles_knits has to be the perfect post Christmas craft project 😊 
If you fancy getting your needles out to make this adorable pair, the link to buy Claire’s pattern is in my bio. Happy knitting! X
Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists for a wonderful wreath making workshop yesterday. Such a special and creative space to spend time. I loved making my wreath - I went for a mixture of greenery arranged quite randomly with red waxed fresh apples, dried hydrangea, dried flowers, poppy and nigella seed heads and a winter white velvet bow. 
There were so many wonderful ingredients to choose from we were really spoiled for choice. 
Sarah’s new studio is such a beautiful, creative space. Think fragrant botanical candles flickering everywhere, mulled wine and apple juice simmering on the stove and containers full of fragrant festive greenery, waxed fruit, dried flowers and oranges, pine cones, lichen covered branches and even tiny gold wax-dipped fresh crab apples. 
Thank you for being so patient with my lengthy ribbon choice deliberations Sarah - and for bagging up a second choice option (dusky pink) to take home! X.  #wreathmaking #wreath #wreathsofinstagram #sustainablewreaths #wreathdecor #christmaswreath #velvetribbon #christmasdecor #festiveflowers
I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - s I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - she came up with the genius idea of embroidering on tulle using nature as her thread - and the results are sublime - like this Autumn colours beauty from her latest book.
I’m delighted that Olga is offering a fantastic prize bundle to my readers. For a chance to win one of her beautiful new dried flower embroidery kits (in collaboration with @driedandfloral ) as well as a signed copy of her wonderful new book(published by @quadrillebooks , pop over to my blog (link in my bio). It’s easy to enter so why don’t you give yourself a chance of winning this very lovely prize? Good luck! 
#driedflowers #driedflowerembroidery #olgaprinku #embroideryhoop #flowerembroidery #competitiontime #signedbooks #embroideryart #flowersontulle #autumn #autumncolours #hoopart #allthingsbotanical #instacraft
This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofp This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofpines and is from her beautiful new book Little Stories of Your Life. 
It’s packed with inspiration and practical ideas to help you become a visual story teller. Because, as Laura says, it’s the little moments that make up the fabric of all of our lives - and those moments are worth capturing and sharing with others.
We have three signed copies of the book to give away - just click the link in my bio to find out more. There’s a peek inside and a lovely film by @xantheb to enjoy too! X 
#littlemoments #littlestoriesbook #alifeofwords #lostinwords #competition #booksarelife #mindfulphotography #bookstagram #booksmakemehappy #booksconnectus #igreads #whatareyoureading #signedbooks
Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has sh Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has shared her wonderfully creative ideas for visibly mending well-loved clothing in need of repair and a little TLC.
She had me at ‘sometimes I like to use giant sequins…’ 
Hope you like Lisa’s ideas as much as I do. The link to head over to my blog and get all her step by steps is in my bio x
Thank you @therealflowerco for these heavenly swee Thank you @therealflowerco for these heavenly sweet peas - the perfect way to celebrate #britishflowersweek 
I just wish I could share the blissful fragrance with you too 💕🌸
#locallygrownflowers #flowersofinstagram #supportlocal #britishflowersweek2021 #britishseasonalflowers #flowersfromthefarm #sweetpeas
This heavenly knitted lamb is by Claire Garland ak This heavenly knitted lamb is by Claire Garland aka @dotpebbles_knits and just one of the creative spring projects you might enjoy immersing yourself in right now. To discover other inspirational ideas and to get all the info you need - including this free pattern by Claire - click the link in my bio. Hope you find something that brings you a little seasonal joy x
Thanks to Erin at @floretflower for sending me a s Thanks to Erin at @floretflower for sending me a surprise signed copy of her dreamy new book Discovering Dahlias - and another signed copy to share with one of you. 
To enjoy a peek inside - and for a chance to win - click the link in my bio. 
The truly beautiful photographs (including this one) are all by Erin’s husband Chris Benzakein #discoveringdahlias #floretflowerfarm #dahliasofinstagram #flowersgivemepower #giveawayuk
Thanks to @sarahravenperchhill for sharing a beaut Thanks to @sarahravenperchhill for sharing a beautifully simple way to arrange snowdrops and other early spring flowers over on the blog (link is in my bio). I’ve already made my own simple flower grid using foraged twigs and it works brilliantly! 
As well as sharing her simple step by steps, there’s also a video tutorial where Sarah shares more inspiring ideas for creating with early spring flowers. The beautiful photographs are by @jonathanbuckleyphotography - hope you enjoy! X
Last call to enter our Pippa Greenwood Grow Your O Last call to enter our Pippa Greenwood Grow Your Own gift bundle competition!
My favourite #gardenersquestiontime panellist @pippa.greenwood offers a range of totally brilliant Grow Your Own gift bundles - which include garden-ready veg plants sent out at the right time for planting, email growing advice, tips and recipes from Pippa herself as well as signed copies of The Gardener’s Year. It’s the perfect gift for anyone interested in growing their own fresh produce - and comes with the best expert advice!
We have two Pippa Greenwood GYO gift bundles to be won - the link to enter the competition, and to find out more is in my bio - Good luck!
Last call for anyone who’d like to enter our Cla Last call for anyone who’d like to enter our Claire Garland Christmas Mouse knitting pattern competition. The link to enter is the top one in my bio. Good luck!
If you’re finding the world a somewhat shouty an If you’re finding the world a somewhat shouty and overwhelming place right now, you might like to get behind Sarah Corbett @craftivists new project - she’s crowdfunding to create the final part of her Craftivism trilogy: the Craftivist Collective Handbook. It will be a beautiful hardback with 20 gentle protest Craftivist projects and tools to help readers become positive and effective change makers. Because slow and gentle can be more effective in the long run than fast and loud. I am 100% behind Sarah’s project and have no doubt that those of us in the crafty, creative community have plenty to contribute when it comes to making a better, fairer world. 
Stitching a powerful message can be  more effective than shouting it at someone who’s not listening to you. If you’d like to get involved or find out more, follow the top link in my bio.
Thanks to @botanical_tales for sharing beautiful d Thanks to @botanical_tales for sharing beautiful dried flower wreath ideas over on the blog - link in bio. I love this dried mini wreath as natural gift wrapping decoration (you can buy ready-made too) - all the links are in the post.
Thanks too to Kirsten @henthorn_farm_flowers for sharing her step by steps for creating a stunning giant foraged dried flower wreath as well as her beautiful simple wreath in silvery winter whites. 
I’m increasingly obsessed with the idea of growing my own flowers for drying and creating lovely things with them. Watch this space for more dried flower inspiration coming soon... X
One of the joyful things about this time of year f One of the joyful things about this time of year for me is making plans for next spring and summer in my flower cutting garden. After two years of growing cut flowers, I’m ready for some fresh ideas and to raise my game a little more. I would like to fill some gaps in shape and colour and to extend the flowering season in particular. I’d also like to start drying and preserving my flowers... so I am thrilled that Kirsten of @henthorn_farm_flowers has shared a beautiful glimpse into her seasonal and sustainable flowery world as well as lots of fantastic expert tips and ideas over on the blog - the link is in my bio. I hope you find some inspiration too. Kirsten lives in a very beautiful part of the world - the Ribble Valley in Lancashire. It’s an area very close to my heart as I grew up not far away. Loved spending a little virtual time there again, thanks to Kirsten - and I am yearning to go back in person one day soon and breathe it all in again.
To be honest, I’m still clinging on to the last To be honest, I’m still clinging on to the last moments of Summer. I do always eventually embrace Autumn but, this year in particular, I’m wanting to hold on for as long as possible to the quiet bliss of the last few months. 
I do really worry about what lies ahead for us all, but spending time outdoors, connecting, really up close, to what’s going on in the garden definitely helps. I still have roses, sweet peas, snapdragons, zinnias, asters and LOTS of dahlias blooming so there are always jars and jugs of flowers on every available surface. Rose geranium leaves have been a revelation for adding a fragrant green frilliness - and now I’m full of love for abelia. 
This beautiful photo is by @gandgorgeousflowers and captures the between-seasons beauty in the flower garden right now. I am inspired to create something similar as I have many of the same colours. 
I do realise that it’s silly (and utterly pointless 😂) to resist Autumn as it’s actually one of the most beautiful times of year. As soon as the leaves really turn, and everywhere starts to smell like Autumn, I’m sure I’ll be fully on board. 
With that in mind, I’ve shared lots of inspiring Autumn Flowers ideas over on the blog (link in my bio) from some of my favourite flower creatives including @gandgorgeousflowers @simplybyarrangement @therealflowerco @wildbunchflowers @floribundaroseflorists @thesussexflowerschool @electricdaisyflowerfarm 

Hope you enjoy - and find a little bit of creative inspiration too. X

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