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Needful Things: The VQ Laura Ashley Collection
On a recent weekend away, we dined in a fabulously chic restaurant which had wood panelling in a gorgeous blue/green colour. I even went …
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Beyond Retro
Popped into Cardiff the other day. Boy was it busy – always is after Friday pay day. That’s a little tip for you, if …
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Bicester Village: Time To Go Hands-Free!
Twenty-five years of marriage calls for a celebration. So, with this in mind, and a few short but essential meetings in the area, we …
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Jewellery? Be More Loulou!
So, I make a visit to Pyle Garden Village to take photos of clients for the summer issue of Vale Life and made the …
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Wardrobe Clearout!
I shop all over. From local independent boutiques, nationals, supermarkets, and good old charity shops. I’ll always find something. I keep hold of clothes, …
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Loulou Boutique Celebrates Tenth Anniversary In Style
We met a lovely lady today at Pyle Garden Centre who wanted to work with us promoting her business in Vale Life magazine. While …
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Christmas, That’s A Wrap! Ish…
I’ve pretty much done all I need to do for Christmas. Presents have been bought and wrapped. The tree is up and decked. Meat …
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Competition Time! Zatchels, Handmade Leather Shopper In Baby Blue
Your chance to win this gorgeous, practical and “effortlessly stylish” shopper bag which has been handmade in England from the best quality leather. This …
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The Goodsheds, Barry
I met entrepreneur and property developer Simon Baston nearly a decade ago – he was working on a church restoration in Penarth at the …
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I Love Animal Print
Love, love, love my animal print! I’m definitely someone who loves animal print, especially leopard! I love the drama it adds to even the …