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My side project: Good Little Journals, Sleep & Rest Journal

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My side project: Good Little Journals, Sleep & Rest Journal

Little Journals, and our first ‘workbook’ The Sleep & Rest Journal is a collaboration between myself (Ellie Good) and the wonderfully clever and contagiously positive life coach Juliet Little, who I’m now pleased to call my friend. Some of you will have already seen us posting about it on social media, but I wanted to make more of a splash about it here and explain in a bit more detail what it’s all about.  Last year (2023) after a big push to get it made, the first printed copy of the journal won the Best Notebook / Journal category at the London...

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How to style scatter cushions in your home

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How to style scatter cushions in your home

Personally, I’ve always been a bit obsessed with cushions. (Is anyone else the same? I’m like a moth to a flame with them in any interior shop.) They are such an easy, cheap and brilliant way to give your space a lift by injecting colour and adding some ‘cosy’. So, to coincide with the launch of my new organic cushion covers, I thought I’d write a few quick tips on how to expertly scatter these joyous bundles of squish in your home. Mix and match A range of different sizes, textures, patterns and/or colours can create interest. If you don’t...

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1 Discount Code, 8 Ethical Brands

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1 Discount Code, 8 Ethical Brands

I've teamed up with some excellent small businesses to help you get your Christmas shopping started with a conscience (and a nice discount)!

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For the love of a good tea towel

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For the love of a good tea towel

The tea towels I make are useful, made to last, printed and sewn in the UK, and organic. All big tick boxes and keep the carbon footprint right down. However, if truth be told, the idea came to me initially because I’ve always had a big thing for tea towels. A really Big Thing.

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