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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LIFESTYLE · September 14, 2020

etsy uk shops we love

etsy uk shops we love

If, like me, you love mooching around a local craft fair or makers market, don’t you also really enjoy browsing Etsy? I know I do. For me, there’s a bit of a thrill to be had in discovering new makers I haven’t found before. And now that I’ve partnered with Etsy UK, I thought it might be nice to share a few of my favourite finds with you. I have to be honest, quite often I come across lovely things that I then discover have been made in the States. Quite often, it’s beautiful linen goods from Lithuania. But I am quite strict with myself about this. I stick with buying from local sellers as much as possible, for environmental reasons. You can set the search to only show you Etsy UK shops – which helps to avoid temptation. I have to admit it is quite frustrating to find exactly what you’re looking for, and then discover it would have to fly half way around the world to get to you.

So, with apologies for those of you not in the UK, here are my Etsy UK picks right now.

Etsy UK favourite finds

Liu Ying ceramics

Based in Bath, there’s a refreshing minimalism to Liu Ying’s designs that I love. Every piece is made by her in the artist’s studio in Bath and then packaged up to send to you in zero-waste packaging. Definitely a worthy Etsy Design Awards 2023 finalist. How gorgeous is this handmade speckled ceramic orange design mug?

love this orange motif handmade speckled ceramic mug by Liu Ying ceramics based in Bath and available to buy from her etsy uk shop

Pretty gold or silver circle hair clip

silver circle hair clip slide handmade #silver #hairclip #hairslide #circle #handmade

This is so pretty and understated. My hair has never been so long – and whilst I’m enjoying how shiny it is since my highlights have pretty much grown out, I do sometimes just need to get it away from my face. This would be perfect. It’s handmade by LovelyLittlesandCo and has great reviews, many saying it holds hair well.

Jane Eyre brooch

jane eyre charlotte bronte brooch bird no net ensnares #bronte #janeyre #brooch #quotation #handmade

How cool is this brooch by LiteraryEmporium, inspired by the feisty words of Charlotte Bronte’s heroine, Jane Eyre? Also by Literary Emporium is this Though she be but little, she is fierce brooch, taken from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. One friend of mine particularly springs to mind. You know who you are… Alison!

Literary Emporium is listed in the FBWL directory

though she be but little she is fierce shakespeare quote literary enamel pin brooch #literary #quote #brooch #heroine

Whilst we’re on the subject of enamel pins, I couldn’t leave out these cute collections by Little Paisley Designs

enamel pins butterfly fox moth bird handmade etsy #enamel #pins #brooch #handmade #etsyuk #butterfly #bird

You can buy any two pins for £13 and there are lots of lovely unique designs to choose from.

enamel pins christmas robin dala horse toadstool festive handmade etsy uk

Little Paisley  Designs is listed in the FBWL directory

Handmade personalised brass bracelet with Swarovski birthstones

handmade personalised bracelet with birth gemstones by swarovski made in brass choose from rose gold or silver colour #bracelet #personalised #handmade #swarovski #birthstone

Handmade in brass with Swarovski birthstones and personalisable, this bracelet is perfect for any teenagers you have to buy for. So pretty and a great price for something handmade and unique.

Handmade silk butterfly hair clips

silk butterfly hair clip handmade etsy uk #butterfly #hairclip #handmade #silksilk butterfly hair clip handmade etsy uk #butterfly #hairclip #handmade #silk

Talking of perfect gifts for teenagers, these handmade silk butterfly hair clips with crystals are another great idea.

Silver swallow brooch

silver swallow handmade brooch etsy uk #silver #swallow #bird #brooch #handmade #etsyuk

Handmade in silver-plated brass, I love the vintage style and sense of movement of this Swallow Bird Brooch.

Silk Purse Sow’s Ear is listed in the FBWL directory here.

Knitted cat keyring by Eggandspoonstudio

cat keyring knitted handmade fat cat #cat #knitted #keyring #etsyuk

The perfect hand-knitted gift for any cat lover, I love that each of these hand-knitted fat cat key rings comes with a tiny tinkling bell.

Personalised birthday earrings

personalised birthday earrings handmade silver feather #earrings #personalised #silver #feather #etsyuk

It’s the personalised box that makes these pretty sterling silver earrings such a lovely gift idea.

green leaf brass earrings lily boho turquoise #earrings #turquoise #leaf #etsyuk

Or what about these Green Leaf Earrings by SilkPurseSowsEar? I love the colour – achieved by treating and painting solid brass charms.

Coastal Cottages tote bag by Jessica Hogarth

coastal cottages seaside tote bag reusable by jessica hogarth #coastal #cottages #tote #reusable #bag #etsyuk

Vintage glass jar vases

vintage glass jar vases hungarian in blues and greens #etsyuk #vintage #glass #hungarian #vase #jar

I absolutely love these vintage glass jar vases by Ineko Home. Originally pickle jars, they are perfect for arranging garden flowers. I love the different shades of green and blue and slightly different sizes. Love them grouped together and would add seasonal bits and pieces to each…

Vintage reclaimed wooden desk by RizAndMicaMake

reclaimed wooden desk black trapezium legs rustic wood industrial eco style #reclaimed #wood #desk #rustic #ecoreclaimed wooden desk black trapezium legs rustic wood industrial eco style #reclaimed #wood #desk #rustic #eco

Continuing with the upcycled/vintage theme, how fab is this reclaimed wooden desk with black trapezium legs?

Reclaimed scaffold board shelf by GraceandOlivehome

rustic kitchen shelf open shelves reclaimed wood industrial metal brackets #rustic #kitchen #shelves #reclaimed #industrial

I also love these rustic open shelves made from reclaimed scaffold boards by GraceandOlivehome

Handmade ceramic serving bowls by Bartoncroft

handmade white ceramic serving bowls #etsyuk #ceramic #bowls #white #handmade

It’s the milky white natural glaze and hand thrown texture that sets this nest of serving bowls apart. Just lovely and oven safe too. The sorts of bowls you’ll love and use for years and years.

Botanical art stamps by English Stamp

botanical art stamp paper stamp for gift tags, cards or wrapping paper #paperstamp #botanical #cardmaking

I love the simple, natural designs available in this Botanical Art Stamp. Choose from Rosemary, Pine, Spruce, Oak Sprig, Fir Cone  and more. Love how they look mixed together too.

Weaving loom kit by Wool Couture Company

weaving loom kit wall hanging #weaving #loom #wallhanging #beginner #etsyukweaving loom kit wall hanging #weaving #loom #wallhanging #beginner #etsyuk

I love this laser cut and hand-finished FSC certified poplar loom. It’s made in the Wool Couture Company Yorkshire studio and is perfect for making wall hangings, small cushions, decorations… There’s a range of kits available too, from starter to quintessential. A great crafty gift or treat for yourself.

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Comments

  1. Kate says

    March 23, 2021 at 6:39 pm

    Thanks for this list I will definitely look to support them. I can also recommend @josh.dring one of my favourite artists on Instagram and he also just started selling his prints on Etsy!

    https://www.etsy.com/shop/joshdring ❤️

    Reply
    • Laura Dunkley says

      March 25, 2021 at 5:55 pm

      Thanks Kate – love the midcentury vibe of Josh Dring’s prints 😊

      Reply
  2. Loretta says

    April 7, 2021 at 6:19 pm

    Wow! Some beautiful pieces here. Lovely to see some homegrown talent and always on the hunt to discover new UK handmade businesses to buy from. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Laura Dunkley says

      April 7, 2021 at 8:52 pm

      My pleasure 😊

      Reply
  3. Alia Home says

    April 10, 2021 at 3:06 pm

    Really love this stuff! I just started my own Etsy shop after designing and making my own plant pots during lockdown (quick plug etsy.me/3uRjuup ) so I love this sight for inspiration!

    Reply
    • Laura Dunkley says

      April 11, 2021 at 11:14 am

      Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for sharing your Etsy link too! 😊

      Reply

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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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