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SAMPLE BOARD - MARILYN THE GLAMAVAN 💋 Almost t

SAMPLE BOARD - MARILYN THE GLAMAVAN
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Almost there with this project and I can’t wait to show you the makeover of my lovely 1970’s American ramblette
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In the meantime here’s a peak at the finishes I’ve used
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Style notes:
1. Ash veneer to walls and ceiling
2. Black kitchen units
3. Cork work tops
4. Orange rubber flooring
5.Copper highlights
6. Light Sand canvas - awning
7. Bloom print from original design by @print_pattern_archive - upholstery and wrap
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Lots more detail to come on the concept, planning and how I’ve developed it into a scheme..
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She’s a beauty 😍
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#marilyntheglamavan #theglamavans #vintagecaravanrenovation #vintagecaravanrestoration #americancaravan #ramblette #sampleboard #interiorschemes #interiordesigner #interiorstylist #caravanmakeover #interiorsaddict #caravanevintage

SUMMER RAIN AND CARAVAN RENOVATION... 💕 Good mo

SUMMER RAIN AND CARAVAN RENOVATION...
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Good morning insta friends..a quick post from a very ‘insta-absent’ me!
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It’s not that I don’t love this place any more it’s just I’ve been running around retrying to get my Glamavan renovation completed!
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I’m getting there.. but it’s been tough getting things done when so many suppliers are working with limited staffing etc..
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I’ve got some video footage lined up of the story so far which I’m hoping to get put together to show you over next few days..
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In the meantime here’s a little tablescape I did the other week with flowers from my garden to add some colour during today’s summer rain...
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Speak soon my friends MWAH 💋
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#caravanreno #caravanrenovations #summervibes #summerrain #summertablescape #tablescapes #flowrsfrommygarden #summertable ##vintagecaravanrenovation #instafriendship #moodycolours

TAKE ONE @johnlewisandpartners SCARF.. 💋 I’ve

TAKE ONE @johnlewisandpartners SCARF..
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I’ve not been feeling much like dressing up for the last couple of weeks but suddenly.. I do! 💃
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Maybe it’s because the first ever gender- neutral, digital- only @londonfashionweek is finally here!
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To celebrate personal style and self expression @johnlewisandpartners are hosting #lfwcatwalkchallenge
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And my fashion friend Rebecca @goldie_magazine is also drumming up a celebration for us all to join in and make fashion a positive force by using the #wearingwellbeing 💋
So here’s by contribution....Shiny Neutrals ..
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Look 1 - white scarf @johnlewisandpartners
Metallic skirt - preloved from @flutterbys_boutique
White blouse- old @neverfullydressed
Boots - @ragandbone
Sequin bra - preloved
Rose gold bag - preloved @bricklanevintagemarket
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Look 2
White scarf @johnlewisandpartners
Leopard flares - @thesinnerandsaint
Crochet top - old
Shoes - old @carvelaofficial
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#lfw #catwalkstyle #athomefashion #dressuptime #consciousfashion
#notbuyingnew
#styledsustainable
#thriftandstyled
#buysecondhand
#saynotofastfashion
#sustainablefashion
#wearingthechangeyouwanttosee #shoppingmywardrobe #70sstyle

AM I A FOOD SNOB ? 🍔 On Friday evening we sat d

AM I A FOOD SNOB ?
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On Friday evening we sat down to a fish feast prepared and cooked by my Mr A & son, starting with these beautiful hand dived scallops and followed by line caught sea bass sourced from Cornwall
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I almost can’t describe the joy I feel from even gazing at beautifully raised/grown/caught quality food and ingredients
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My whole family are all total foodies, my husband, my dad, my sister(a qualified chef), her children my children...everything we do as a family revolves around the sourcing, preparing, cooking and eating of great food.. when we sit down to eat most of the conversation will be about the food we are eating, what we have eaten in the past how it compares and what we may eat in the future .. anyone that comes into the fam soon realise they have no option but to join the club or leave
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We make no apologies about our love and obsession with it..
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I’m sure I’m going to spark some backlash here when I say the idea that Macdonalds is causing a traffic jams at its ‘drive thru’s’ since reopening after lockdown, feels me with horror!
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So I was a bit surprised My son said this weekend, that there was a time and place for McDonald’s wtf???
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It’s not that I‘m a snob about eating burgers, deep fried chicken or ketchup or anything else, it’s what’s in them I have the problem with
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I do love to eat burgers but only homemade with good ingredients or sourced from a great butcher with brioche buns and hand cooked chips.. lovely with ketchup (Heinz definitely acceptable but homemade is obviously better)
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I also adore deep fried chicken but only if it’s free range quality reared, dipped in freshly ground breadcrumbs and deep fried by my own, or someone I know’s fat fryer or fair hands .. you get the picture..
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I did eventually establish that he only really succumbs to the dreaded ‘Big Mac’ when he’s been out to the pub with his mates and eating hadn’t been considered until much too late! 🍔
So what do you think are you like me and think fast food is poison ?
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Is there ever an appropriate time for fast food ?
Or am I just a food snob ?
Are you a food snob ?
Do you even care ?😂
#hatefastfood #goodfood #freshscallops #eatwell

“Realise deeply that the present moment is all y

“Realise deeply that the present moment is all you ever really have. Make the NOW the primary focus of your life “ Eckhart Tolle
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I’ve been revisiting the practice of meditation during lockdown.. I use the app @calm which I really love...
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I’ve also started to reread The Power if Now” by Eckhart Tolle.
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If you’ve never read it or the follow up ‘A New Earth’ which I listen to on audible.. would thoroughly recommend it.. I first read it several years ago and it completely changed my idea of self and put so many things into perspective for me..
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but at this moment it occurs to me that I’ve been reminiscing too much about what I’ve been able to do in the past and longing for what I want to be doing in the future when lockdown is over but that all I really have is now ..this moment ..
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I can’t change the past and I cannot guarantee what happens in the future I am only in control of what happens in this very moment....
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I find this strangely calming and it’s helpful for me in making the most of these lockdown days..
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It’s interesting to think that in the months to come once we have all resumed ‘normal’ life we will no doubt all reminisce about the slow easy days of lockdown
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Enjoy the day peeps..
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#whatididattheweekend #brigittetheglamavan #campinginmygarden #livingmybestlife #livinginthemoment #livininthecountry #glampinglife #glampingnotcamping #outdoorlifestyle #caravanrenovation #caravanlifestyle #mycaravan #vintagecaravan #glamavan #theglamavans #vespa🇮🇹 #bohochic #bohocamping #hippychic #inmygarden #lockdownlife #lockdowndays #liveinthemoment #thepowerofnow #meditation #meditationpractice #lookingforward

IM COMING OUT ...of lockdown in denim with @lady_l

IM COMING OUT ...of lockdown in denim with @lady_lardelar 💋
This gorgeous girl is asking us what we’re going to be rockin when we’re let out! 💋
We’re going to sip cocktails in her outdoor bar and dance ‘til dawn 💃 🍸 🥳 💋
I’m going to wear my fave new piece of denim and my new blouse from @id_uk_official because I’m so in love with it and I’m even happier that 💯 if it’s cost goes to a fantastic charity working hard to help people who are struggling in and out of lockdown 💋
If you want to find lovely pieces and donate go check out their shop at @id_uk_official 💋
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#lockdownfashion #sustainablefashion #comingoutoflockdown #circularfashion #bethechangeyouwanttosee #slowfashion #upcycledclothing

ONE LEGGED SCAMPI IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! 🦐 I ju

ONE LEGGED SCAMPI IN NEED OF YOUR HELP!
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I just received this gorgeous brooch in the post from @madamefifipresents and it’s lost a leg in transit 😢
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She’s very kindly offered me a full refund but I’d really like to get it fixed
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It’s going to need soldering, anyone know anything about doing it?
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Do I need to find a specialist or can I do it myself with a tool from @hobbycrafthq or something? 🦐
A jewellery hospital I can send it to ?
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Any advice welcome 💋
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PS @madamefifipresents has an absolutely gorgeous collection of vintage brooches, at very reasonable prices, definitely recommend checking them out..✅
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#scampifries #pleasehelp #solderingjewelry #jewellryrepair #scampi #lobster #prawn #vintagejewelry #vintagebrooches #seacreatures #accessories