tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79961695067791508102024-03-05T09:54:20.822+00:00PhotoFairytales Blog: from the award winning site specialising in unique British handmade giftsPhotoFairytales is an award winning online gift shop offering unique, unusual British handmade personalised prints, gifts and keepsakes.Sarah @ PhotoFairytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240346436283813044noreply@blogger.comBlogger355125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996169506779150810.post-46229993325521756142024-02-27T11:21:00.004+00:002024-02-27T11:22:43.471+00:00STOP PRESS: 20% off best selling Mother's Day gift!<p>There's only a few days left until it's Mother's Day (March 10th), so I'm going to cut right to the chase: I've taken 20% off my best selling <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/motherpaper.html"><b>Mother's Day personalised newspaper print</b></a>!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Now under £15, and with free UK delivery too</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/motherpaper.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_J88gxNzGQn8hHlv9MQjj9aiwlomwljuNNAYktVqTfn49c7Z2lqF6U6of2wE3Yqe9OPBxWkKY8T7imGLcvVYMAi_fztpz6nCek62m907QbXEnKjsfm5dzfqqOxgeeua4quf8rPo1e-ba3e5QdeLmkmIHyahXtFVhF7wbeET4u6zKSXyAiy3KGdFBHZuU/w400-h400/Personalised-Newspaper-Mothers-Day-Gift-Best-Mum-PhotoFairytales-6AA.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It's the perfect gift for your mum this Mother's Day, and will most definitely make her smile! Fully personalised throughout, from top to bottom, and you can even replace the main picture with your own favourite photo.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/motherpaper.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_i_KuwVr9TsBXXoDJxMo_PGoJGPxFzpu0OZpgTM0ZftaLbc9nAipzs2DID2PbYhTxyaVb3FIV8KImOfK6sHefBdTgiC1hmJ_cvJCqstRUtquzrG3oXzmlbsnZw_PA53Ut_sP-8DQzvI9-kFLlxe_BvDsXkWtu4l49jU_V8_t7LCQWfUYSYVMjQgPOd78/w400-h400/Personalised-Newspaper-Mothers-Day-Gift-Best-Mum-PhotoFairytales-3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><div><br /></div><div>Created to order and printed on textured heavy-weight quality recycled paper stock, to give it that authentic newspaper look and feel. The print is a generous A3 size, and comes smartly presented in a clear presentation sleeve.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/motherpaper.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX54KERpPqu_ydtQTQjHhEV4e3jQwBXwqDGjgpO96w352fsGxTuBQp3HEUB8NaVmXiKTQOvruf8P8CEiHET6ElX6xDmEvN2HAmhZpII-1YR04m1voL4X6bq93KuCi6QJRVPS1fBqNXNa8HtUj_4rQBUxPvEcybTCPMd8QDE3Ls2T4dIffKXYD8nx6uxxE/w400-h400/Personalised-Newspaper-Mothers-Day-Gift-Best-Mum-PhotoFairytales-5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Usually £18.50, for this week only you can snap up one of these brilliant personalised prints at 20% off - just £14.80, including free UK delivery too. No code required, just head over to the PhotoFairytales site and snaffle it up! Oh, and while you're there, don't forget to order a card for Mum too..!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/mothers-day-personalised-gifts.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZud-JqDEfAQzNNrRfzC3jivRelmRbHIa1aWe9Vv8PUmVOY9A1Vyp-rgMglAq7KVvw-frzFRmRsEM6smC2P0KsIqProRTtbrntjm12j5G7fxNiGx69FyU2xA7lG7pwW7YrQ_1OA5DKEXvaXmJgE34v8M86vXap8hh8b2WMyJAhdJnrc3ohQnuUOcGdln0/w400-h400/Mothers-Day-Personalised-Cards-PhotoFairytales-3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Wishing you a very happy Mother's Day celebration for your lovely mum!</div><div><br /></div><div>Best wishes,</div><div>Sarah :)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/mailinglist.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="197" data-original-width="787" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwkG3s7XeHeGK-VIrXDdkzEoUP7qH7AHFgLmauG2nqLwj8_CrCf74kGPju7VDzWjDN2-RNsNQstNhPuIGsyeJ-mbRr2sz2o3_CLiFGyXIoayBtEtfIppy1cJTdjHn-gMm1aq1sOiPUQpDTqkDkiYoAytRCNVg1dm91MLDLEb-bGLDqokkVZgQeMTC9LdY/w400-h100/Join-VIP-List-PhotoFairytales.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Sarah @ PhotoFairytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240346436283813044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996169506779150810.post-50434546282398483352024-02-16T14:20:00.003+00:002024-02-16T14:20:28.743+00:0030 Stylish Finishing Touches & Decor for your Home Office<p>The idea of working from home has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with more of us embracing the idea of working remotely or running our own small home business than ever before.</p><p>When I started <b><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/" target="_blank">PhotoFairytales</a> </b>I worked from the kitchen table, sitting on a back-breaking dining chair that really wasn't designed to be sat on for 8 hours! Thankfully now I have my own dedicated studio to work from (with a nice comfy swivel chair), and I can't tell you how important it is to create a work space that's not only functional and comfy, but inspirational too. </p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/" imageanchor="1" target="_blank"><img alt="The end of the day at PhotoFairytales HQ!" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBs_Rwgp714E_WKKbvoZcYypnaXW_Sn9-4AalNNcYX1jmubrg8rmwK0Km-L6oRECJgLw-7FTmlX2yLMA7DO9nyt1bvNMNYpk_eALFG0uIt9BXOr1aMq08AZvUQAExBvB0eX0-IiD6q0bNq9CtcH5F7wOY1rNMO-tEtkkTQJXHH9Zl2C8k_4lc_CNdHqb0/w426-h640/Home-Office-Decor-Inspiration-Finishing-Touches-PhotoFairytales.jpg" title="The end of the day at PhotoFairytales HQ!" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>The end of the day at PhotoFairytales HQ!</i></div><p>I'll be honest, my studio isn't always this tidy - quite often I'm joined by a clothes airer full of damp clothes! But when you spend a significant portion of your day working from home, it's vital to be able to create a calm space where you can concentrate. At the end of my working day I always try to have a quick clean down of my desk so that the next morning I can sit at my desk ready for a fresh new day.</p><p>Make sure your desk and chair are comfortable and at the right height for you. Ensure you have sufficient lighting too - natural daylight is great, but mix in a great desk lamp too (my desk doesn't get natural daylight, so I have to rely on a wall light and a desk lamp). Personalise your space with artwork, touches of decor and gorgeous stationery to encourage a creative, pleasant environment to work in. Just because you have to work every day, doesn't mean it can't be pretty! Plants look lovely anywhere, so find a corner of your desk or a shelf for some greenery - whether it's real or fake. And keep your desk organised and as clutter free as you can with some practical storage.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpzRCgIlfps7NO0U1PdVZlDDljBDYSJsvpreYUOCiSgybC02-cZB2X_LI0Fko75CN3QlDWIEwzAHqFXGKu5OOA4BNIMbwjyOI3oioNmaPR02FgTOvh2yqJR3YxaWF2smLctaQ7_tKNd30ji7sULsA4IijdEYOtquI2lUw2xInGX1HUEswV4QL-Drdc3DU/s1500/Home-Office-Decor-Inspiration-Finishing-Touches.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpzRCgIlfps7NO0U1PdVZlDDljBDYSJsvpreYUOCiSgybC02-cZB2X_LI0Fko75CN3QlDWIEwzAHqFXGKu5OOA4BNIMbwjyOI3oioNmaPR02FgTOvh2yqJR3YxaWF2smLctaQ7_tKNd30ji7sULsA4IijdEYOtquI2lUw2xInGX1HUEswV4QL-Drdc3DU/w426-h640/Home-Office-Decor-Inspiration-Finishing-Touches.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Whether you're work space is tiny or spacious, dedicated or shared with other needs in the home (kitchen/work table-type scenario), I've curated a round up of gorgeous handmade finishing touches for your home office space that will make your working day so much nicer! Everything shown is handmade and designed by small, independent creative British businesses...</p><p><b><u>Part 1: Your Desk</u></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjcxs_gfBr_INe-D1q1kev4EHvqbziSgUuZhdmPpFW9KAyHuCUUHRM_GHClVcJDR61EjiyBZ1EdXvm3Sm9MdA3diunjdU4cDETMgsZH3OrCGWtr4WEFcWqcsOioaeh0rwvDht-Ljh1ejkwo4BmxGYKCa2J_Z4F4dILzMkrGWgTNyRnxh78MdM39xC54q4/s1500/Home-Office-Decor-Inspiration-Finishing-Touches-Desk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Home Office Handmade Finishing Touches & Decor: Part 1 Your Desk" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjcxs_gfBr_INe-D1q1kev4EHvqbziSgUuZhdmPpFW9KAyHuCUUHRM_GHClVcJDR61EjiyBZ1EdXvm3Sm9MdA3diunjdU4cDETMgsZH3OrCGWtr4WEFcWqcsOioaeh0rwvDht-Ljh1ejkwo4BmxGYKCa2J_Z4F4dILzMkrGWgTNyRnxh78MdM39xC54q4/w426-h640/Home-Office-Decor-Inspiration-Finishing-Touches-Desk.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><i>Items featured, left to right, top to bottom:</i><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Pantheon Bookends/Candle Holders, by <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/GoblinCraftLondon" target="_blank">Goblin Craft London</a></li><li>Reclaimed Scaffold Board Desk, by <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/GibbsDesignFurniture" target="_blank">Gibbs Design Furniture</a></li><li>Personalised Mug, by <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/mugs.html" target="_blank">PhotoFairytales</a></li><li>Hand Crocheted Coaster, by <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/Gracie22" target="_blank">Gracie's Place</a></li><li>Mousemat, by <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/studioart22" target="_blank">Studioart22</a></li><li>Table lamp, by <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/Chiselwick" target="_blank">Chiselwick</a></li></ul></div><div><p><b><u>2) Wall Art & Decor</u></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiosIQuElDQcoEbAPY6l0aXoSGjUGVsMKUdq711pj-5_pE9pVtg7NQmtw32NL9AWKXw9mnKJI3kVST7Wq4xEM8vRBBYnzLvgTVEz8oXsylcP-JZnm4LyJKMkxdesx7fr7JUFreLuOj-7hyphenhyphen9_N0VMF_TT5lAsTGS2Cfh7e_MI1jIWmXWqYNa-xIcKH9ktd4/s1500/Home-Office-Decor-Inspiration-Finishing-Touches-Wall-Art.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Home Office Handmade Finishing Touches & Decor: Part 2 Wall Art & Decor" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiosIQuElDQcoEbAPY6l0aXoSGjUGVsMKUdq711pj-5_pE9pVtg7NQmtw32NL9AWKXw9mnKJI3kVST7Wq4xEM8vRBBYnzLvgTVEz8oXsylcP-JZnm4LyJKMkxdesx7fr7JUFreLuOj-7hyphenhyphen9_N0VMF_TT5lAsTGS2Cfh7e_MI1jIWmXWqYNa-xIcKH9ktd4/w426-h640/Home-Office-Decor-Inspiration-Finishing-Touches-Wall-Art.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p><i>Items featured, left to right, top to bottom:</i></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Ministry of General Cleverness personalised print, by <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/ministry.html" target="_blank">PhotoFairytales</a></li><li>Hello Gorgeous typewriter print, by <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/non-personalised-prints.html" target="_blank">PhotoFairytales</a></li><li>Tickety Boo custom made wooden sign, by <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/wooden-typography-signs.html" target="_blank">PhotoFairytales</a></li><li>Cloud Plaque custom made sign, by <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/mini-wooden-message-plaques.html" target="_blank">PhotoFairytales</a></li><li>Hot Pink Letterpress print, by <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/TomatoHeaven" target="_blank">Happytomato7</a></li><li>Linocut library print, by <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/OfBooksAndBees" target="_blank">Of Books And Bee</a>s</li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>3) Greenery & Plantlife</u></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsR5TF1ofEI-1wU_WzFuwYsEiILRE8BXvObEafRtE88Gwz_Gs7YSUwDvHss8X9WkOgEOpLH7SkK9ZUqNY67Pxs82li16HBCtT8GqBgyiEs-eIVv80z3O16rNqqpCra3IC2CWGx734cuHO5pjQeq6ojW3u_F64jYT7PQIdRZPiRso9TY_vHLqt3Hj0MjdA/s1500/Home-Office-Decor-Inspiration-Finishing-Touches-Plants.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsR5TF1ofEI-1wU_WzFuwYsEiILRE8BXvObEafRtE88Gwz_Gs7YSUwDvHss8X9WkOgEOpLH7SkK9ZUqNY67Pxs82li16HBCtT8GqBgyiEs-eIVv80z3O16rNqqpCra3IC2CWGx734cuHO5pjQeq6ojW3u_F64jYT7PQIdRZPiRso9TY_vHLqt3Hj0MjdA/w426-h640/Home-Office-Decor-Inspiration-Finishing-Touches-Plants.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p><i>Items featured, left to right, top to bottom:</i></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Glasses Plant Pot, by <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/Sculptech3dprints" target="_blank">Sculptech3DPrints</a></li><li>Honeycomb Wall Pot System, by <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/Sculptech3dprints" target="_blank">Sculptech3DPrints</a></li><li>Personalised Planter, by <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/CarveCreationsLtd" target="_blank">Carve Creations</a></li><li>Crochet Rose, by <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/greenhousecatstudio" target="_blank">Greenhouse Cat Studio</a></li><li>Motivational Plant Marker, by <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/jollydee" target="_blank">Jolly Dee</a></li><li>Handmade Wooden Planter, by <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/studiofiftysix" target="_blank">Studio Fifty Six</a></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>4) Organisation & Storage</u></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxi1cj57G1KaSvkPzQUrBcKdPwHlCK0Z5zhPNgpXVEpFZGiZgRFUlpkDNFPrE1T5KbwRiOZsbZaXphzxH_f84zaulMdyc3cwVpHHWRDxOqUK03iVHTIwx8SmFS0TA9pzNbuyfqbshPvftNPGsgdz0ejrtNOwd90o-zDjQuZ7dpaUFaoNbex_zuO-_J2c/s1500/Home-Office-Decor-Inspiration-Finishing-Touches-Storage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxi1cj57G1KaSvkPzQUrBcKdPwHlCK0Z5zhPNgpXVEpFZGiZgRFUlpkDNFPrE1T5KbwRiOZsbZaXphzxH_f84zaulMdyc3cwVpHHWRDxOqUK03iVHTIwx8SmFS0TA9pzNbuyfqbshPvftNPGsgdz0ejrtNOwd90o-zDjQuZ7dpaUFaoNbex_zuO-_J2c/w426-h640/Home-Office-Decor-Inspiration-Finishing-Touches-Storage.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p><i>Items featured, left to right, top to bottom:</i></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Wooden Pencil Pot, by <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/HarleyAndSteffan" target="_blank">Harley and Steffan</a></li><li>Blush Pink Basket, by <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/claregetscrafty" target="_blank">Clare Gets Crafty</a></li><li>Leather Cable Tidy, by <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/toriloleather" target="_blank">ToriLoLeather</a></li><li>Crochet Lidded Pot, by <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/Janiemade" target="_blank">Janiemade</a></li><li>Personalised Wooden Doorhanger, by <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/personalised-door-hangers.html" target="_blank">PhotoFairytales</a></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>5) Beautiful Stationery</u></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk4LF-2Q6V0L2Jt2_M0_lXNI4-s-AzOqv5qpf7U02CtPXbd9xFNdl9VQ3nwzfaDv0T_6r76LNMExzhAoXEYRDuA2j5N0Que9vJrNB_aHkdjvplPsVUZlAxmNfaiUgpwcpgx6gHXzFtKbQcIvpZG4jCKn_zChWqedrZ9jfHy5MxgAan5xfrAoOCiFn2Ar0/s1500/Home-Office-Decor-Inspiration-Finishing-Touches-Stationery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk4LF-2Q6V0L2Jt2_M0_lXNI4-s-AzOqv5qpf7U02CtPXbd9xFNdl9VQ3nwzfaDv0T_6r76LNMExzhAoXEYRDuA2j5N0Que9vJrNB_aHkdjvplPsVUZlAxmNfaiUgpwcpgx6gHXzFtKbQcIvpZG4jCKn_zChWqedrZ9jfHy5MxgAan5xfrAoOCiFn2Ar0/w426-h640/Home-Office-Decor-Inspiration-Finishing-Touches-Stationery.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p><i>Items featured, left to right, top to bottom:</i></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Greyhound Notebook, by <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/Mwillshaw" target="_blank">Michele Willshaw Print</a></li><li>Pencil Case, by <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/Beesandblossoms" target="_blank">Bees And Blossoms</a></li><li>Kraft Notecards, by <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/Craftyali1" target="_blank">Crafty Ali</a></li><li>Pink Bow Paperclip, by <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/Craftyali1" target="_blank">Crafty Ali</a></li><li>Houseplant Stickers, by <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/tishpaints" target="_blank">Tishpaints</a></li><li>Handbound Notebook, by <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/VictoriaPlum" target="_blank">Victoria Snape - Pretty paper goods</a></li></ul><p></p><p>Making your home office work space a creative, serene and inspirational area is key to getting through the working day. Make it reflect your style and personality, and create a haven that makes you productive every day. Your home office should be a place that makes you feel comfortable and motivated, so incorporate personalised touches to make your working day a joy.</p><p>Sarah :)</p></div>Sarah @ PhotoFairytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240346436283813044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996169506779150810.post-27256310237352076552024-01-24T10:49:00.004+00:002024-01-24T10:49:50.678+00:00Why do we give gifts?<p>When you stop and think about it, giving a present to a loved one is a bit strange - especially when you think that in most cases the recipient could have quite simply bought it for themselves (as Miley says, I can buy myself flowers..!)</p><p><b>But that's just thinking about gift giving as a transaction - and it's <u>WAY</u> more than that!</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrXU7Y8QcGd_JHey443MNoAyOucc7FCa-gHy74OkgmRoU3aj1Y0DK8SpykM9_50bowwL6FhwdHkvM8kEa9qaoM1fMQx4uFI1SBeYrngp7eCCrLlYZ47sDUfKAx2E56TESzFDgUR6YsDXO8GG0gK5tf7DM70eD40u95rI7hl4EMcMGieDDo_Orh1Y1VmtI/s800/Prehistoric-Gift-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrXU7Y8QcGd_JHey443MNoAyOucc7FCa-gHy74OkgmRoU3aj1Y0DK8SpykM9_50bowwL6FhwdHkvM8kEa9qaoM1fMQx4uFI1SBeYrngp7eCCrLlYZ47sDUfKAx2E56TESzFDgUR6YsDXO8GG0gK5tf7DM70eD40u95rI7hl4EMcMGieDDo_Orh1Y1VmtI/w400-h400/Prehistoric-Gift-3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>The tradition of giving gifts goes back thousands of years - probably as far back as the beginning of mankind. As social creatures (mostly) we enjoy each other's company (usually), and we like to form relationships with those that are most special to us. Of course 'special' covers a lot of instances: those we love of course, but also those we want to please for social reasons, or maybe impress, or thank, or show allegiance or deference to. Or simply as a way to let them know we appreciate them or are thinking of them. The reasons behind gift giving are many and complicated!</p><p><b>Sometimes gift giving is something that comes from the heart, other times it's a tactical action. Either way, quite simply, giving someone a gift is deeply ingrained in our DNA!</b></p><p>Going right back to pre-history, presenting a gift to someone was a way of reflecting their status - and your own. It's a perfect indicator of how we humans are such an advanced civilisation. Gift giving strengthens our social bonds and our community. It is linked to feelings of love, trust, friendship, reciprocity and cooperation.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNda9yhhMUNnpbGd4fDFUMenKXtij1I42ryYMnznTUYQNfctf0fhSgH4sBR79NXWlJpjn_jOL_TkX_nD6TP5ZZTfo2FfbkmD_ze-AuKPD6MRC84uCisdaA-rAFJGhjby4PF4-fNktQ90lpLsY4jPOATzjNfZV7csdBFWIJrmGBv6jhBs4dyEodSRe06xM/s800/Prehistoric-Gift-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNda9yhhMUNnpbGd4fDFUMenKXtij1I42ryYMnznTUYQNfctf0fhSgH4sBR79NXWlJpjn_jOL_TkX_nD6TP5ZZTfo2FfbkmD_ze-AuKPD6MRC84uCisdaA-rAFJGhjby4PF4-fNktQ90lpLsY4jPOATzjNfZV7csdBFWIJrmGBv6jhBs4dyEodSRe06xM/w400-h400/Prehistoric-Gift-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>The earliest gifts would have been pretty simple and basic (ooh, I don't know - let's picture a lovely shaped stone say, or a nice pointy animal tooth...). As humans evolved those early gifts would have progressed into something more elaborate, so that tooth would be drilled and threaded to make a nice necklace to wear when you're having a romantic date night away from the cave and kids!</p><p>Today, gifts are also given to mark celebrations on our calendar: Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. No matter what the occasion though, when you give a gift you're engaging in a practice with deep roots in history and even deeper social significance.</p><p>The key thing to remember though is that gift giving is rewarding to the giver as much (possibly more) as the recipient, which is probably why it has become such a large part of our society. Simply put, it makes us happy to give a gift. Researchers have found that it improves our state of mind, releasing dopamine in the brain giving us a sense of pleasure and reward. It triggers an emotional response and a sense of joy, happiness and satisfaction. A lot of that depends on how the recipient accepts the gift of course - we want them to feel pleasure, and appreciate our efforts. It's a mutual reward system for both giver and recipient! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheIjrZA1BnGLQKObyr6HHAhaZZbRwbsC1VNIHyhtzO5205QAjGNgHlxygVg8aHyEP23fDIKlGKZX9fW5aDVyin3vvurn8HyjB8D87IgimBy9PmuMRrrKr5xEG9S7X7BFQE2dyULxe2LLSHozvDS0pbiA0JmE1pOVIO0b6w0si2f97lLctO5ScggLP0zkw/s800/Prehistoric-Gift.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="533" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheIjrZA1BnGLQKObyr6HHAhaZZbRwbsC1VNIHyhtzO5205QAjGNgHlxygVg8aHyEP23fDIKlGKZX9fW5aDVyin3vvurn8HyjB8D87IgimBy9PmuMRrrKr5xEG9S7X7BFQE2dyULxe2LLSHozvDS0pbiA0JmE1pOVIO0b6w0si2f97lLctO5ScggLP0zkw/w426-h640/Prehistoric-Gift.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><p>So next time you <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/"><b>buy a special present for someone</b></a>, just remember your caveman ancestor was also worrying about how to neatly wrap a round stone - and they didn't even have sellotape!</p><p>Sarah :)</p>Sarah @ PhotoFairytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240346436283813044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996169506779150810.post-64151176333648124172023-09-26T16:35:00.004+01:002023-09-26T16:38:01.252+01:00BRAND NEW: Personalised Halloween Gifts & Decor<p>The countdown to Halloween has started - a little bit of fun before the serious business of Christmas kicks in! And to celebrate the season of all things spooky and cosy, I've just added some lovely new Halloween-themed treats to the website for you!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/personalised-halloween-gifts" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="667" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4DoVBpXiol3mWNPOxfJkB_HgPe6SZbPJu_mmjfNw4TZbKqNJexL_-gUYc4vVQBwj8NYFcwRsIteLpHTfKMrbPB-mg0fn98S_v46CbXi-yzBGRKazeKar4wARVMiFHf5O548Vkr9ygPqRkkrMtVKaLkBTtrI7MxHpsIJU2-odj76gvWlgUS2dO0O46nsE/w426-h640/Personalised-Halloween-Gifts-Decorations-PhotoFairytales-1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><p>Take a look at the <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/">PhotoFairytales </a>website for more details - and if you're on my <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/mailinglist.html">VIP mailing list</a> look out for an exclusive discount code pinging into your inbox this evening!</p><p>Sarah x </p><p>🎃👻🍁🍄💀</p>Sarah @ PhotoFairytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240346436283813044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996169506779150810.post-61549336305407098732023-09-12T15:28:00.001+01:002023-09-12T15:28:06.829+01:00BRAND NEW: 23 Fantasy Portrait Designs<p>As we gently ease into autumn, I wanted to share some of the latest additions to PhotoFairytales - I've been working on them all summer long, and so excited to see them finally live on the website!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fantasyportraitgallery.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="667" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqwxMQN3gm-8YnAv3VdddyF88ciJ9ZVSYUD-ZHJV_8zcLTtVmctcyOT7a4itjuAbAM90EM3Z-U2ql8ugJ7rxhgfSF4BGuW7V-VXLXPowayEU3jEff_A5NnA4ly5Zj0OVOoZ0T_ed9KwIIYJ-F4-ZbWLdYLN6CaezMhrfJCFC09Zl-CYFOcCej0kbnDEQ4/w426-h640/Fantasy-Photo-Art-Fairytales-PhotoFairytales-1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><p>I've added 23 brand new Fantasy Portrait themes, and I very much hope you'll like them. If you're not familiar with them, this is where <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/">PhotoFairytales </a>all began. The Portraits were my very first item when I began my small business and, although my site has grown a lot since 2009, I still love creating them as much today as I did back in the day.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fantasyportraitgallery.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8bGC_eAoTfMzFu5JUcRWdAltiuzKjyKcceBZu-KNjMg4YuOdbYJ-72FA3Gj6cEg6nnEi7ZOltaOWLRAspItvSf_gQFxexicKDgId9wcQgprorBSG2VzI3QUdQjH8U-fuksd5Kqxvjj_A7n2rOqskERd95JocCxBPsaIYpkW_FsZLw3Q62JZI44vMOkos/w426-h640/Fantasy-Photo-Art-Fairytales-PhotoFairytales-2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><p>Each one is created individually by hand (there's no 'click to upload/AI' going on here!) - painstakingly working with my customer's own photo to create a magical setting. Although I have dozens and dozens of themes to choose from, each image is completely bespoke and created to order.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fantasyportraitgallery.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN-l3t3TPMkshcx5uQNCQmjtwhkIDg3123Khk1TyphEkojfoqK_GC6DvQxuLaDHHZPDnD4dhiwannNl-hWtXeta-3J03y8mOCIZb3oeeNHp0An3EbmT7GiMpV4nxx9BYTJ3MVMJRnOkWNyzJgRoT5ADj-IhJuvjST3vZVnYbcOWJCKf89nMGUvkOWwBdE/w400-h400/Bed-of-Roses-Personalised-Fantasy-Fairy-Photo-Portrait-4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>I start with the customer's photo, carefully and slowly cropping away the background before introducing it to their chosen theme. I delicately tweak light and shadows, adjust the composition where necessary, and add props where needed like little fairy wings or wands, slowly building an image that's completely unique. The images are built using layer upon layer of digital art, with images usually made up of over 50 layers.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fantasyportraitgallery.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiKkfB6KSzfUhr-v1M_CplIVjPbfSHldifyriigJLpCb3Shza5Xhs1HtRZ0VeaTbs6Q8d2Md2BwFTfgSz9-kvDNkPvSsWS2Jiks6jcCOBouPzGPGKgm5zsBbIqIi-1Osl1gdD47tci1NxWL8jjiTHruGlXGnxY9ezgXYj4D9I1gg90aZ0g61dz1E1zTF4/w400-h400/Riverbank-Tales-Personalised-Fantasy-Fairy-Photo-Portrait-5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><p>You can order just the artwork image only, or I offer various print options and sizes. <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fantasyportraitgallery.html">Take a look at my site to see all the Fantasy Portrait designs available.</a> I have lots to see, with designs for pretty much all ages (I've even created images for much loved fur babies too!)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fantasyportraitgallery.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1156" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5R3JGaNXf9ZG4gV8siTSXa64xUoZYfQUHPs3nJH40xDH8DYw0H0vP0FYw71b7DovjClhEV85McnQi60m-ohLkr-4AwI29HCYPxbpZzTsWF-LGCtpeqooo7bIj76nb7mggLwCUiQRnI3S82Ly20Q_csf7yc8izZLG1ipuNUUF_AyGrFUW5xkXxCanbUQY/w400-h272/Mermaid-Palace-Personalised-Fantasy-Fairy-Photo-Portrait-6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Hope you like the new designs - <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fantasyportraitgallery.html">click here to see them all on the website!</a></p><p>Sarah :)</p>Sarah @ PhotoFairytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240346436283813044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996169506779150810.post-90056270701098338572023-08-02T15:09:00.002+01:002023-08-02T15:09:25.450+01:00Interior Trend: Coastal Grandmother<p>First we had 'Cottagecore' now we have what's known as the 'Coastal Grandmother' aesthetic - in fact, you may have noticed the #coastalgrandmother hashtag on social media for the last few months, and seen nautical styles creeping into homeware shops on the high street. It’s an aesthetic that’s really caught the imagination - but don’t think it means fuddy-duddy granny-style, this is all about stylish minimal easy-living, timeless cosiness, simplicity and elegance. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/wordthemes.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2266" data-original-width="2266" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmcTLvkqC9Ob6DgHuIiETkcVUBUzh3iU0RiFXOSTyNpU-JKWjWdRKnMRGyM85Afx6mglP0mXDR7AVEwfyzTLBu82LWClehtKjLBtPQ9q18vwr3uyIt-oKUaT71e0YOIc7ns4MSzUn-qvhU1fbm8OUb_4WZRnzc3_z1Bw3jcVA7hfcEZcQAGxM5vY0Y6Pw/w400-h400/Shipping-Forecast-nautical-Word-Art-bespoke-print-photofairytales-7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>The pandemic spurred a lot of people into dreams of living live life at a slower pace - to have outside space, be away from city life. The wish for space, nature, fresh air, calmness, a bit of peace and tranquillity. Apart from country style living, the other aspect to this lifestyle trend is one for waterfront, beachside or riverside living. Picture the scene: working from home and looking out of your window at the sea or a river. Ending your day with a stroll on the beach or along the riverbank... bliss!</p><p>The look can be smart and elegant with a tailored feel, or it can have a cosy and casual, lived-in feel. The beauty of it is that you can make it your own style, there are no rules, and (most importantly!) you don't have to live at the seaside to achieve it. The look is all about relaxation, friends and family, an easy-going life and escapism - the feeling of holidays and days off, even when you're not doing either of those things! Sitting back and relaxing is the new adventure day.</p><p>Here's a few lovely things I found on Folksy which all fit the Coastal Grandmother theme perfectly:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://folksy.com/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim5pWPvopUat8qQ_QOzNWU-d109-qGLZcqsQ5NjaK2RGaCOoZZP4lkkt178w2qesP80EfTb2TAyGX9Aa29KVAgNgLiMuXuuaB4heu02OFCf-Zh0NrhEgQrtC12Fkm3CkvggqyDSv2z9BvU9I_HaFrh9cklDOF4gxEuHStNsHJRWLfA-ZPK9ZCT6NQYzL4/w426-h640/Coastal-Grandmother-Interior-Trend-Home-Decor-2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><p><i>Sellers featured (from left to right, top to bottom):</i> <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/Janiemade" target="_blank">Janiemade</a>, <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/PocketfulCreations" target="_blank">Pocketful Creations</a>, <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/CornishCraftwork" target="_blank">Cornish Craftwork</a>, <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/WhiteCottageSF" target="_blank">WhiteCottageSoftFurnishings</a>, <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/adriennehughesart" target="_blank">Adrienne Hughes Art</a>, <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/thecrimsonrabbit" target="_blank">the crimson rabbit</a>, <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/dianataylor" target="_blank">Velvet Moth Creations</a>, <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/reddogsews" target="_blank">Red Dog Sews</a>, <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/lizziemableyfabrics" target="_blank">Lizzie Mabley Fabric & Home</a>, and <a href="https://folksy.com/shops/AliDufty" target="_blank">AliDufty</a> </p><p>Along with this new lifestyle wish has been a trend for interior decor and colours to reflect the waterside living. Basically, the look is a more modern and minimalist version of the traditional and oh-so-lovely farmhouse aesthetic. It's grown up but relaxed, with a nod to heritage. It's the opposite to the maximalist style (dark colours, florals and heavy patterns) - instead it's all about simplified colour palettes, and pattern is often limited to basic lines and checks. It's a look that works all year round too, creating a cosy and calming interior for the home.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmwzijAygFypRvgDpMwGM6hZs1Aic8OnY-H7HkP2sF7c_GUMNz3z6t6N7aI1Z2MxBgkXLz46MSvqo7Ri0TdNCVnNOtc0PklO0kCPxpE7fm7F4y6EHR0plIPZ5OFAYEqWa8CbUvaaS-jYJgnwOzfNHBalmVl7LNEtNvQM0J1-uo02KMw9O5neNdEzxk5cs/s787/Coastal-Grandmother-Interior-Trend-Home-Decor-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmwzijAygFypRvgDpMwGM6hZs1Aic8OnY-H7HkP2sF7c_GUMNz3z6t6N7aI1Z2MxBgkXLz46MSvqo7Ri0TdNCVnNOtc0PklO0kCPxpE7fm7F4y6EHR0plIPZ5OFAYEqWa8CbUvaaS-jYJgnwOzfNHBalmVl7LNEtNvQM0J1-uo02KMw9O5neNdEzxk5cs/w400-h400/Coastal-Grandmother-Interior-Trend-Home-Decor-3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Neutral coastal colours of creams, whites, sands, soft blues and smart navy are the basic shades to build on, combined with textures such as wicker, rattan and wood. Touches of natural rope, checks and stripes, driftwood. Keep it soft by mixing in a little ochre yellow or coral, or perhaps a pale turquoise or gentle green - or add a smart contrasting deep red or yellow for a real pop of colour against the neutrals. Black also makes a brilliant contrast colour against the neutral beige, sand and white colours.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/canvas.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsIR8N0KIU6tx3EPf-iA28oOB3XEv7YmjapN_qvL5ZeRrwGONMCKcDz_XtN8_5bJYSSec9N7lwdkQsVXMeZJ4pR3fMPxnUKBRubm762EoIlNA0a3YBddVSHiLIHxS64-6yrJr7kuidSMjMuRMPM_o-rG13OZTG6WF02d7SpX0reWq56ofaO54fovG5nts/w400-h400/Personalised-Art-Canvas-Print-Gift-PhotoFairytales-Heart-and-Home-11.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Bringing a little coastal charm to your home is a classic, timeless look that can be enjoyed in any home, bringing a touch of calm with a straightforward easy palette and simplified lines. A look that makes you feel that you're in your 'happy place'.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/wooden-typography-signs.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipYgLaGEEAZ1WwU8H3Zp72QWfH4oGU3sh45QnPFyV-q8lM4rhIRINKcf8DaUxs5HNqHgHEReqen_sjjsaEC7AXZMJ5VSUsIF1NM66Dc7wA16fD47i3J320saY-wOZpixC748wMUjFYlT5-pnejJsVSqnpb1fsGOQTwmL8Dm_H0CDMQgTaVv0tZ29HiI_Y/w400-h400/Our-Happy-Place-Welcome-sign-bespoke-wooden-plaque-freestanding-block-PhotoFairytales-w.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>Check out the Instagram accounts for more inspiration:</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.coastal.grandmother_/" target="_blank">the.coastal.grandmother_</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredroom/" target="_blank">theinspiredroom</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/northforkdesignco/" target="_blank">northforkdesignco</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/coastalinteriors/" target="_blank">coastalinteriors</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/casually.coastal/" target="_blank">casually.coastal</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/Tharonandersondesign/" target="_blank">Tharonandersondesign</a></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Key takeaway for this look: </b>Keeping this look contemporary means nodding towards the style, rather than shouting about it and filling your room with nautical-themed knick-knacks. Instead keep lines and colours simple, pared down and refined, use natural materials, tonal neutral colours, and don't go overboard (pardon the pun) with seaside decor. Let the overall design do the talking, adding little subtle touches that have a more 'found' feel rather than by design.</p><p>Take a look on PhotoFairytales for some great inspiration for this timeless interior look:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgKwtvEv9-DknLcbUbEUp90uy9JuzsWz5FDxfuXcGPVe-j5cgsC8cHHI2O1bln1J7eGM3squcOPqnZuFbwMZm9ZUD1gtWQSGi8Ur0QH6JwWT9xtGmYr5NEx_H2ngZC-fNFDx4K1n85eIWy0F3Ij37AdMIhhIa2RTmtWEcm3E6LiCm_bf0HPyqKXrRrLI0/w426-h640/Coastal-Grandmother-Interior-Trend-Home-Decor-1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><p>Oh, and if you want the ultimate inspiration, watch the Nancy Meyers movie "Something's Gotta Give" starring Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton - and search the #nancymeyersinteriors hashtag on Instagram!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2xgP0-ALoIDeiPB9flosMXyqSyvrfYMkcyGJTPw1NXOdoI6EwgBsOOeWiRwX7hbFPj68ukZ9-1VouT3TSqc82XrxxRKylxYlzewV_xQpX85UYclNDwF4ilYGpp4wwZk3zFF6V_X1jaEDKc-c6PbXaX6uAtyxtTU14sk6LurA-00P8Z4kZC44hl-YJPps" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="629" data-original-width="1246" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2xgP0-ALoIDeiPB9flosMXyqSyvrfYMkcyGJTPw1NXOdoI6EwgBsOOeWiRwX7hbFPj68ukZ9-1VouT3TSqc82XrxxRKylxYlzewV_xQpX85UYclNDwF4ilYGpp4wwZk3zFF6V_X1jaEDKc-c6PbXaX6uAtyxtTU14sk6LurA-00P8Z4kZC44hl-YJPps=w400-h203" width="400" /></a></div><br />Sarah :)<p></p><div><br /></div>Sarah @ PhotoFairytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240346436283813044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996169506779150810.post-37434698960109385712023-06-09T12:09:00.000+01:002023-06-09T12:09:18.318+01:00Father's Day - Brilliant Gift ideas for ALL the Dads!<p>It's that time of year again - Father's Day is fast approaching (June 18th), and it's time to show your lovely dad, step-dad, or grandad just how much you love and appreciate them.</p><p>So I'm going to kick straight in with a few brilliant, <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fathers-day-personalised-gifts"><b>personalised Father's Day gift ideas</b></a> that I know he'll love (and yes, men are indeed <i>really</i> hard to buy for, I know!)...</p><p><b>1) First Time Daddy!</b> The first Father's Day is a real milestone, and one that you're all going to absolutely love to celebrate.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fathers-day-personalised-gifts" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target=""><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNj5K9W-Q22la7BFVm6sbHU2Q5qNECSdW7ST12iP8Y8z753-hOhEkrPzPZdNSLvCTWEopZVyYQ0Y40nsZbHIcPrgiF0IRDOwVfjoNDbAsZGiQ9nQfNQfQaP18jINAx6M_Ot-o_0ThzT0IXUR2e-6dPwWEcu3Bjz2FT6y5bses2xVdzLiEY3XYl8YPa/w426-h640/Father's-Day-Gifts-For-1st-Fathers-Day-New-Daddy-PhotoFairytales.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fathers-day-personalised-gifts" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSW8B1VjWewJVrNBsD4-bmgqx8_dFKUreZqmGU9oCvCE3YIldoVp9BLXWRuLrA4yiK_TFjkIB8gNSpUQgPZbRti2Fyu_c7Cf1NEOp35fP2qFisMUtDI4GBJWmnkm2qVRdZtSFLWVWRB8a_RjETe5sbjhPdNtmeyNHjPd87zsez0oj6o4Ryqj4FlIVd/w426-h640/Father's-Day-Gifts-For-1st-Fathers-Day-PhotoFairytales-2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>2) 'Always Busy' Dads!</b> These are great gift ideas if you've got a dad who's always on the go - working, fixing things, enjoying the great outdoors... gifts for the dad who rarely sits still!<div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fathers-day-personalised-gifts" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT20J7YeZp_Ej9d5-SPoHIs2fHp8Q-SCimCPs8aX1oYUSmr0vYZpXkkoEAG6I8ZyjWbEDs-nx9iSy5AhlncNYFEte9h2blu9BkugeWj7IJtLuk0JVQGjWi1IWjmwEMC4feYJnVhC_zrUZMFT3x4DUUbde02zZ66VoGgAWKN-jKOCkbUjqh0ExiFUTz/w426-h640/Father's-Day-Gifts-For-Always-Busy-Dads-PhotoFairytales.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fathers-day-personalised-gifts" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBEzf15-vp3tV50F8Epv5ePqi0jVBCcjaJqYY4Brx6tAcO-FXhSry2PwNhOeT8kpIyUNKRqqSVn0YeOycEupwVvY3HwkbjaXhQU3SJoYHbL-sSS7U_OGLFq8d2OfnDdZaycCmnMEZV-VfmZYjiNctOi_uFHWub3WVVmFribPEcEPMH7ACtYO4L4dI5/w426-h640/Father's-Day-Gifts-For-Always-Busy-Dads-PhotoFairytales-2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><b>3) For the 'Daddy Cool' types!</b> He's the epitome of stylishness, from his hipster beard to his rock star fashion sense - whatever this dad does, he does it with flair and he's the coolest dad around!</div><div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fathers-day-personalised-gifts" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzNqWL8wrnRMLT0vmMj6CxAKYk9Q_6V4NCoO24s5LWg_TFgRZDJsuQQQTJYhOYWGH7NdQu8s0_mhrdRqjityXmHM5o3k3-LEvvPoRxwdpj5Y_YzQCK3_ibldZyO1qIVHDxSIhfCL_vQA0Q5mZNUrd824k6tVSXyh_EI1lKPt9DJNPbSjLV60xxiYFU/w426-h640/Father's-Day-Gifts-For-Cool-Dads-PhotoFairytales.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fathers-day-personalised-gifts" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZmj9b3FvTMzwUB7dyE2Siu1cqATnczFg3lMyCJdyKsLBF714HwiRmoVDJlkbfhrpP-MzJRbcxkPlDnklRmxMDxmNyclt1a9f7P-0G2ZBIp2CHuRy1u_2-HjYE82hOXq7f3yLg6tyIE4RJzys6q0Ke7lZe8hoZa88K2yufSj3-bV1CVWlk5LKH8g2A/w426-h640/Father's-Day-Gifts-For-Cool-Dads-PhotoFairytales-2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><b>4) For the great Grandads!</b> The best dads get promoted to Grandad status, so let them know just how much you love and appreciate them with an awesome personalised gift for Father's Day this year!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fathers-day-personalised-gifts" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJre0gNOyYQNz3UiSDcWeTkALADu_b9zIxXY17cyUDsEc2vQ_aMj-jZnYa90YY1ynowAL72vOB_Xe-XscC2--_YLumvOKAM5TRefuMWxOMg8d8mGlKso1Ve0R8x0P8Chs-PzEsduMeYZuJqpUBFg3iRyKXGJq3aiK1huCi73jL8lRRHran1kKk9DMf/w426-h640/Father's-Day-Gifts-For-Grandads-PhotoFairytales.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fathers-day-personalised-gifts" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggXUyMzCWkwOBvni0sGitmAwlVaOkMtGWcNC-YYkkR4Bb1CpR09wTG6kNq5Qg0BZnA_Jt7DptbLyuF8hFFaUH_hOLsPQIcPfbTf0yqAm1W7wMfgG3h6kOg6lckZjwkSWK9KuUUXAwSn-C_F392iooCSnxK0w8ioOJtmy7MdKrLp03zBZS5KD9ahW21/w426-h640/Father's-Day-Gifts-For-Grandads-PhotoFairytales-2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div></div><br /><b>5) Superhero Dads!</b> With his cape billowing in the wind and a heart full of courage, he's the ultimate guardian and protector for his little ones. From dealing with monsters under the bed, to putting things right with his wisdom and DIY abilities, these gifts are for those super-dads!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fathers-day-personalised-gifts" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSioU6aFbKjML0WpIfa9BbWq_uJMtYmPvWQYsKCIpjwUG67zscx-ShVUUuHs1PPo32IWrXow1wJhjGeU_Xh97VWJEz6apGVTYVK1GYuEgHf5eraTsJ_aCLQgvUAa_SIa780q_A3toeBSGhD1aBgoKR4B7AZfjn0R_6NxlmXoP9qa7e0cKHncMT1FP9/w426-h640/Father's-Day-Gifts-For-Superhero-Dads-PhotoFairytales-2%20(2).jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fathers-day-personalised-gifts" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnbz60aONKFEAAfeQ2BzLHA_faB-QWzZ8mFdOJ48dtEW2ZlmYEBcGjUUFxajbeOG8nT21VvL9Nb5aSWZ04J0SBWOArqJL07GNHzE84pvFfEAODJveV0UCPy4_px8F4eg5X39keNcd4NP8hm1iwc5hUbulvxntRONVOnyX-tJZbB2MOo_ECiMdXTeq2/w426-h640/Father's-Day-Gifts-For-Superhero-Dads-PhotoFairytales-2%20(1).jpg" width="426" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>6) Gifts to make Dad smile! </b>Heartwarming gift ideas to make him smile - celebrate Father's Day with love, laughter, and a touch of mischief that only Dad can appreciate!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fathers-day-personalised-gifts" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-H3H2VQOOF4FPnhqaIwawhOgFNoaYfQtOjcSMg8XdjvRKvIGQw2OJwRqRuhm77PVKYdazXymqBTIYicwI7JfF3AEDiBTwouDpaNDKNKWn6zQEYK55leFW8cRFLZYXdeevWryAUD3aBlZNvgatZoyG_GrfEhu4IG5uSXInxZgMgIPkuXByT6p9vd6Y/w426-h640/Father's-Day-Gifts-Funny-Humour-Dads-PhotoFairytales.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fathers-day-personalised-gifts" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpyqY9so2qJedGvHPR89TaWPIcwp-u9RIMgScKLJIIQ9FdgcMnvcZTHoaR5w4lijGNhmKL3YVHX4XsWU4uc_ubt4Yplp8Z5YT8PWRWUbyp6kHIv-lfPc-4G8zDZ0ZvsBiu68OZI_ukbmvzVO7XyZAtk6-RHY3exoi_gpe2Gqkz9jx-GzCjPj1tFGDe/w426-h640/Father's-Day-Gifts-Funny-Humour-Dads-PhotoFairytales-2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><b>7) For the absolute Best Dads! </b>To loosely quote the song, he's simply the best - better than all the rest! You know that your dad is the best in the world. He's been there through thick and thin, and Father's Day is the perfect time to show him just how much you really love and appreciate your lovely old dad.<div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fathers-day-personalised-gifts" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuq1Mbk77xHBsUDHMkKooYAVO2mYPUNW8LsTfAuU6Qeh5BZzLhIe0YauluO27dbX_Bw8vH6s50pM3EHr00ZvX6IXKUexm0aPmy5VWf6KIegyLrd3viX4g-HqKr7mCDcY-B5aLkSPimqSI0G5U-mGEopCp5wG6EjRP5Z5jYkbujsnXZ-XZEzGI1oDB4/w426-h640/Father's-Day-Gifts-Thoughtful-Best-Ever-Dads-PhotoFairytales.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fathers-day-personalised-gifts" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaqPZZAIKJmahWagGjLPImaABTva-QpfQLYNecLYY_tjWyX_whWxJfUWcAeYx68zW9lgoZ40TOqcyjFif0geMnqvLZKki1uJ92Eaf3Sk1y2FIfgTba0pq2fHcrXEjZEbamytifERZCDJsMu-0r7ARPQoLmqysLIpNwiFTLIji8flpTZOYGHbo_MFX2/w426-h640/Father's-Day-Gifts-Thoughtful-Best-Ever-Dads-PhotoFairytales-2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This Father's Day celebrate the incredible love that dad's bring to the world. From their brilliant advice and guidance, to teaching us how to ride a bike and tie our shoelaces. It's time to remind our dads of the immeasurable impact they have on our lives, and show them just how much we love and appreciate them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy Father's Day to all the fabulous dads out there!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sarah x</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div></div></div>Sarah @ PhotoFairytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240346436283813044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996169506779150810.post-30776882008952514612023-05-22T17:26:00.000+01:002023-05-22T17:26:09.530+01:00The 10 Big Garden Trends for 2023<p>We're used to seeing trends in fashion and interiors, but there are some big themes taking centre stage in the gardening world this year - so with Chelsea Flower Show happening this week I thought it would be an ideal time to do some research for you to unearth the latest directions and key looks I'm seeing in the gardening world... (hint: gravel is going to be huge!)</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/photofairytales/garden-design-trends-2023-uk/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKM04g6UCIKfILHrMOj-zir2B9kKiLc80q37QlqoC7MQU8FUyeV4veMLBJsWsrKoX0581vKl7jkv3fk068PEfIVQ9BufNrRKiPwljWMFvJ8yiK4z0P0jKkjCvtT4GsYdhr3YAwQpQ6AwcHyko5uw7vX1Cs1lW5oWaO0roHV1QyfI5Ez6s_OGIR3STq/w426-h640/Garden%20Design%20Trends%202023.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/photofairytales/garden-design-trends-2023-uk/">Click to view my Garden Design Trends 2023 Pinterest Board</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p><b>1: Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Gardening</b></p><p>Climate change is forcing gardeners to carefully consider their planting choices, with rising temperatures, harsher weather, and often summer water shortages. Gardeners are in touch with sustainability by nature, so shopping locally, choosing plants that are able to cope with climate changes, and adapting your plans to suit the new conditions are all at the forefront of garden design this year. Drought tolerant plants, the use of mulches to retain moisture in the soil, and Mediterranean style planting is all bang on trend this year. Also plants that flower later into the season as summers go beyond August. Finding tough plants that can tolerate weather extremes, from droughts to floods, is important - the RHS have created a <a href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/for-places/wet-dry-soils?awc=2273_1684507706_f43a8b71c0d9eecebe26d0f8f4f98dc0">useful list of plants suitable for awkward conditions - click here</a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfQLBJgBHeWuot7ZnFtC4aAzx2ZQEsCFkHQUVbOodjz-JzMGwZOR7plPPirurKsjNf0I6jwfoVLCMh2yvDkuV32y02adtJBfLccRK1HvbEK-Rzif-PJ68Q7CHJ2DNZku57Lte6kjqINJdhBWJ7jZNld--tc6L4vNhfow8MgVEAak6Ycb4ZMUTCNB2i=w400-h266" width="400" /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p><b>2: Colour Trends</b></p><p>Designers are predicting a move towards dark planting colours, intermingled with bright bursts of colour. Combine plants with deep purple, bronze, brown and darkest green stems and foliage, with bright meadow style flowers. For a softer combination, think about mixing smoky purples and soft grey foliage. Mix dark blue, grey and purple hues with small flashes of colour such as vivid pinks or bright yellow. Also terracotta is becoming huge: not just in planters and landscaping, but in plant colours too. Sun baked soft terracotta, and slightly more punchy paprika shades, are popular for interiors right now and are making a move into the garden too. Dahlias are going to be a popular plant for 2023, as they're perfect for small spaces and come in an abundance of colours.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIJPRkoAgHa2YNdg23OzU7jsXhn-einUy5YneiHRNLPMPmmMY9CwtmhI6UaDHFBdgRbKty2_kwsnvH_Jb08PMtssLsapd7A8MmYLDBspqyGfir8olRdk9aiAk-tf_Pa49xEju4RdO1LbP8C8vQHY0c1a1Jb6yQPcccKsUehSo6bExCTOJAPvxflk3k" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="751" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIJPRkoAgHa2YNdg23OzU7jsXhn-einUy5YneiHRNLPMPmmMY9CwtmhI6UaDHFBdgRbKty2_kwsnvH_Jb08PMtssLsapd7A8MmYLDBspqyGfir8olRdk9aiAk-tf_Pa49xEju4RdO1LbP8C8vQHY0c1a1Jb6yQPcccKsUehSo6bExCTOJAPvxflk3k=w427-h640" width="427" /></a></div><br /><b>3: Greenhouses & Propogation</b><p></p><p>The cost of living crisis is driving more gardeners to grow their own - and while having a lovely big greenhouse would be lovely, we don't all have the space. Utilise a windowsill, or create a simple mini greenhouse by cutting down an old plastic drink bottle. If you can afford a greenhouse though, the trending styles will be romantic, intricate Victorian designs, creating a beautiful feature in the garden rather than simply a practical growing space.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpcQDVv5TRv8SMtdeAnFcPzGD5_rJf7Ne-6zch3I1x2AjGZv7sOhgcJBKjPDAfaLBRApWtl6V6QLo4XGikuDQzomKje-FQN8Mk6h5vNDZvKMaw20GrgH8gFn3kKHDTbFkQu9RxS2tjkMWXYpMdQ7vyVvpjrALHkVSI7Tk-4qz4C9qpXXlLkoVFCKOV" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1038" data-original-width="681" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpcQDVv5TRv8SMtdeAnFcPzGD5_rJf7Ne-6zch3I1x2AjGZv7sOhgcJBKjPDAfaLBRApWtl6V6QLo4XGikuDQzomKje-FQN8Mk6h5vNDZvKMaw20GrgH8gFn3kKHDTbFkQu9RxS2tjkMWXYpMdQ7vyVvpjrALHkVSI7Tk-4qz4C9qpXXlLkoVFCKOV=w419-h640" width="419" /></a></div><br /><b>4: Mulches, Patios and Pathway Trends</b><p></p><p>Water retention in flower beds is becoming more and more important, so the use of mulches will be growing hugely in 2023. Not just restricted to the flower bed though, these useful materials can also be used to create gentle pathways through the garden. Think gravel, crushed concrete, and natural materials such as nut shells, bark and fruit pits. Using gravel instead of pointing between paving slabs on the patio will give a softer look and also allow for drainage too. The use of dark natural stones for paving and landscaping will be big this year, and is the perfect off-set to dramatic greenery. Think dark greys, warm buffs and browns. The rise of patterned flooring in the home in kitchens and bathrooms is spilling out into the garden, with patterned patios in small urban spaces becoming popular and creating a bold modern statement. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNDBidzFUHvUNh0is2xJj55gs5_We0z2lhsqnXKFGh6ERGhLEtDGpzYb0cArTKd4FPaZn50cnDoR9lY18v4ZGMlOiUUO6mv68DWyp2RYFKEWygMT8OOynzZ7Wf6E4NxvDpWEnpadr0SREYcn9bqJzkduGMqQR6ctY1B5HqOH22EGgYcGabDqYs3klV" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1031" data-original-width="687" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNDBidzFUHvUNh0is2xJj55gs5_We0z2lhsqnXKFGh6ERGhLEtDGpzYb0cArTKd4FPaZn50cnDoR9lY18v4ZGMlOiUUO6mv68DWyp2RYFKEWygMT8OOynzZ7Wf6E4NxvDpWEnpadr0SREYcn9bqJzkduGMqQR6ctY1B5HqOH22EGgYcGabDqYs3klV=w427-h640" width="427" /></a></div><br /><b>5: Consider wildlife - and your life</b><p></p><p>Whether it's encouraging insects with a bug hotel, or keeping your garden hedgehog friendly, we can all see the importance of finding innovative ways to include wildlife habitats into the garden. Encourage those all important bees into your garden by planting pretty cottage garden and native wildflowers in large drifts to provide nectar during the growing season. The WWF have some <a href="https://www.wwf.org.uk/updates/our-tips-how-bee-friendly?utm_source=Grants&utm_medium=PaidSearch-Brand&pc=AVN014007&&&gclid=CjwKCAjwvJyjBhApEiwAWz2nLcVn9A1m2_7gOCrzzDJiOIJoX-7HMAuCkSD6Ow2UDv5AuFAmuGB9gRoC2RIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds">great tips on encouraging bees on their website - click here for details</a>. Water features and ponds are still going to be hugely popular, and a lovely way to while away a few hours watching visiting insect life. 'Biophilia’ is a buzzword this year, which means the theory of humans wanting to interact or commune with nature - find ways to share your garden with wildlife to improve your own sense of wellbeing, take a moment to walk barefoot or lay down and gaze at the birds flying overhead, meditate and contemplate as the bees buzz... 2023 is all about encouraging wildlife, but also about using your outdoor space as an escape from life and a way of helping your own mental wellbeing.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show/Gardens/2023/rspca-garden"><img alt="" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="1088" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7b0iwIm7GePNRLEefIdUq_08Brz9TMeM7AQ5-QCecrK9UJGphxX9tM_Wo1xr96SnwlspUF6Ci4bUlvP2yGDjKh22ktrIJn92P9HlBBlb1FXivuPsjW_W_7enibrTvgEyU-cSDKAXotqj24KRI0ONPoFyX3vdoa5yATxSnv1c13HD-uCjbl0oqjkyd=w400-h225" width="400" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><a href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show/Gardens/2023/rspca-garden">The RSPCA Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023</a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p></p></div><p><b>6: Houseplant Trends</b></p><p>Expect to see lots of exotic plants in the home this year: orchids in particular. As we dial down the temperature of our homes thanks to rising fuel bills, we are actually creating great climates for growing unusual exotics which prefer cooler environments.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1033" data-original-width="685" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0deEv8rxgHOdOUO5EQo651ydRCf8KKbvzXzI4Kdd7ETnHwHsuZjyw1dYvy5vCVr9_VaoKAd6jT3v9pxdwhKCPhIaBqbGA38RyahseK7efI1B8zmsTnLkdillBCwjZacbRy9n26REI_hg2OBGXoRgyzxwbIf5YxHooiiuv5s2hdjSrp3wTSCDvxUI3=w424-h640" width="424" /></div></div><br /><p></p><p><b>7: Wildflower Lawns</b></p><p>While the perfectly manicured lawn is a thing of beauty, 2023 will be seeing more of the trend towards letting parts of our lawns have a wild meadow-like feel. Lawns will also be getting smaller as we make way for more planting. The rewilding approach will be coupled with a structured design though, keeping gardens tidy and also productive, but allowing us to feel more in touch with a less groomed naturalistic feel. Tapestry lawns will be big, dividing larger lawns into designated patchwork areas: giving up parts of their lawn to pollinators, parts to low-lying flowering plants and mini wildflower meadows, embracing dandelions and clover in other parts.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEip2QvQqkEW67CV7B7DjoOxp-6PF9r_-SCBnA7wo8tsY9IPb3ws1eWM04oBhq1iRcsUpJj1vDf4dJyOdMPYp46qYCbVsYZhnok90f9j57ReLIeb6rcCHDbC2wG6WH5pW4pE1jq9PzDS_oENaXjK9YYAwmaeoJvA4MZuiC6Bji4zDc_otMMp2_A0vmkH" width="400" /></div><br /><p></p><p><b>8: Decorative Garden Screens and Panels</b></p><p>Using screens and garden panelling either in wood or intricate metal designs is a great way of creating privacy, but also creating individual zones or areas in your garden - and they are going to be a popular trend in 2023. We want to use our gardens for all sorts of activities, from relaxing with a book, to eating alfresco, to giving the children a play space, and the use of screens allows you to create rooms in your garden in a contemporary way and at the same time provide an area to train plants against. Vertical gardening is also going to be big for 2023, and is a great way of combining planting and screening with the use of climbers or adding small planters and troughs to an existing screen or boundary fence or wall.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7-6zyZSxcUoOLJWPm5waZOEU2JjI74shiP2zyWU9BaGGXTAcZcX5q2aVp77_rEOzjv7Ygc101uDutasirms6riwBMTSvvkBEmRONWWjcAsgzktxp5aoHBqd4lFWq7sUg0Wpe21DNYJhnZEfMEdzHHNdG7gWLB24kYqKyjqsyHWVePd0fmi9zIPq-H=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><br /><p></p><p><b>9: Cottage Garden Style</b></p><p>The cottagecore trend is still as popular as ever, and it is encouraging gardeners to opt for an old fashioned cottage style in their garden plans, combining functionality and practicality, with aesthetics. Mix native colourful flowers with vegetables and herbs planted in the same bed, encourage insect life, start making your own compost, add a water butt, and let the edges of your plot soften and run a little wild (in a nurtured way)!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpH3Uup5qUPyl5Z6bXFLgN9nw3xwwlOkbIBPOFe_nJd9-u01Japqi3vTx-YRw-K7oo__mYkzdynYqFl5Vjds1iR9IKv3XUvBCTs5vDypxLvjj1_bVYV_XbiR7JZjXZMKBxjLB3-4wkMtNbcXL8-QnMp1TZLfPT5oUDo1CPJGjnnwfn9qNAWyNa0M1b" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="678" data-original-width="1023" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpH3Uup5qUPyl5Z6bXFLgN9nw3xwwlOkbIBPOFe_nJd9-u01Japqi3vTx-YRw-K7oo__mYkzdynYqFl5Vjds1iR9IKv3XUvBCTs5vDypxLvjj1_bVYV_XbiR7JZjXZMKBxjLB3-4wkMtNbcXL8-QnMp1TZLfPT5oUDo1CPJGjnnwfn9qNAWyNa0M1b=w400-h265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><b>10: Mediterranean Garden Style</b></p><p>The popularity of gravel and drought loving plants all adds up to this classic garden style. Greece is having a big impact too, with artfully placed statues, archways, natural stone, a shaded bench in white under some bougainvillia, evergreen box and agapanthus. Think blues and whites, mixed with natural stone and terracotta, and pops of vivid pink. It's a holiday destination in your own back garden!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikhrN72uX2-yYvD8XqTQDT1dIySSv8wyvQpfow7_-TPAwukQjsxDbf9n4XTlmWU7EPUzPm_bNI6ddg3Vaw3lHnjKq_ECH436BWyS7bXD3pQdWzdP1Y5vowweraXonXWNq--0tW6Kj3BH-oiwmev5D7VwrHqCb1HpCcJxqQCeA7JrKPb1Ol_Bm5h7A-" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1031" data-original-width="687" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikhrN72uX2-yYvD8XqTQDT1dIySSv8wyvQpfow7_-TPAwukQjsxDbf9n4XTlmWU7EPUzPm_bNI6ddg3Vaw3lHnjKq_ECH436BWyS7bXD3pQdWzdP1Y5vowweraXonXWNq--0tW6Kj3BH-oiwmev5D7VwrHqCb1HpCcJxqQCeA7JrKPb1Ol_Bm5h7A-=w427-h640" width="427" /></a></div><br /><b>Take a look at my <a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/photofairytales/garden-design-trends-2023-uk/">Garden Trends for 2023 board on Pinterest</a> for some more inspiration. </b><p></p><p><b>I also have a board dedicated to <a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/photofairytales/boho-garden-ideas/">Boho Garden Styles</a> which you might find interesting!</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/photofairytales/garden-design-trends-2023-uk/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKM04g6UCIKfILHrMOj-zir2B9kKiLc80q37QlqoC7MQU8FUyeV4veMLBJsWsrKoX0581vKl7jkv3fk068PEfIVQ9BufNrRKiPwljWMFvJ8yiK4z0P0jKkjCvtT4GsYdhr3YAwQpQ6AwcHyko5uw7vX1Cs1lW5oWaO0roHV1QyfI5Ez6s_OGIR3STq/w426-h640/Garden%20Design%20Trends%202023.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><p>Sarah :)</p>Sarah @ PhotoFairytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240346436283813044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996169506779150810.post-11469035371238749892023-04-19T13:11:00.003+01:002023-04-19T13:11:44.162+01:00Top 5 fun ways to Celebrate the Coronation Weekend<p>King Charles III's coronation in May is just a couple of weeks away now - and it's an event that will be celebrated across the United Kingdom and beyond. It marks the beginning of a new era for the country, as a new monarch ascends to the throne. And it's one that will see some of us huddled in front of the telly, some of us having a family get together - and some of us not so bothered, but enjoying the extra day off! </p><p><b>No matter what your thoughts are about the coronation itself, this is a perfect opportunity to come together with friends and family and have a good time - and that's something we can ALL get behind! </b></p><p>I wanted to explore some ways you can celebrate King Charles III's coronation with your loved ones, and give you some inspiration for the 3 day bank holiday...</p><p><b>1: Host a Party </b>- One of the best ways to celebrate King Charles III's coronation is to throw a party with friends and family. This can be as formal or informal as you like, depending on your preferences. You might choose to host a dinner party with a menu inspired by traditional British cuisine (or a red, white and blue food colour theme, if you're feeling brave/creative!), or a more casual gathering with drinks and snacks. What about a traditional British high tea with finger sandwiches, scones and cake? </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSfHkyzCtT0-_P6WHzHTUBV66gq3klQqxOpoCoQawFa-XrjoGOUxw1B_Nk9ci7s50Ofpc3YVH5YXu5hAfxVMSEEKlC9iAR5QkkUazGHe7XQmONPwCo5Ah_6PpWNOuJxh5evteGUFO_KcVTACLRp0JSt9cuzeBZZIitvdD83JK0-mK7_1AG0W5LeGDS" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSfHkyzCtT0-_P6WHzHTUBV66gq3klQqxOpoCoQawFa-XrjoGOUxw1B_Nk9ci7s50Ofpc3YVH5YXu5hAfxVMSEEKlC9iAR5QkkUazGHe7XQmONPwCo5Ah_6PpWNOuJxh5evteGUFO_KcVTACLRp0JSt9cuzeBZZIitvdD83JK0-mK7_1AG0W5LeGDS=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>2: Put the decs up -</b> Be sure to decorate your home with flags, bunting, and patriotic decorations (be they serious and tasteful, or a bit kitsch and fun) to create a festive atmosphere! Go on, grab yourself a commemorative mug or a souvenir tea towel - a little bit of coronation bling, all part of the fun!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/coronation-gifts" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwrgJJdnRxVDxoxg2kfWTa8fRmr9_OcLfaKUU5Wrt9YjUoQ82ylZcMNPe1VSthJI-oPn6NO1Gw_pOfWkaEPoXjbW1pVH_Zo-JGqmJBDgbAOpTdAkqriFHBS0ezMjrQh7xaCaY9vNNFzMl44d0bQoGAVAt1_Xoctbb37PZ8IPnr89DgX4SeXHZKJ8dd/w400-h400/Coronation-Keepsake-Souvenir-Gifts-King-Charles-III-PhotoFairytales.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://folksy.com/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvaBgajUSXUMGYqMX_n4PIHzbsgk_zCmmhBee86V8bPLNjskhVWJxG-OAtb_SfbLNUV3GVwKgYGCEjm8ROkNDbyIIOU70tYfRmO9ZOMYzyDJeBMkZ9eA6AJTkq0NFNxqCi7edBkdgsEI9xIdE5lCNAPpl-HPkSmqyNXM4zm5lEbf0HCOrqpDAdyoXB/w400-h400/coronation-decor-copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>3: Attend a public event -</b> Celebrate the coronation by going to one of the many public events that will be taking place across the country. From street parties to parades, there will be plenty of opportunities to join in the festivities and show your support for the new king. Check your local council or community groups for information about events near you.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoG7qATwLZuYWx3Vpu8sqx5GWD0A1x0AxopUXZomeKBv27RVYj5q9wUtE0JpR9hUAen68knFgCaKmekevFN9zDgPX1L7q_VROdzSXVb3buuCSdzlYvE8Dk5HWCiQoyWMPDszPTcKdrHD97xrLu4qDRW3g_KF_cPN8gc27AzbAAsyqaEiBJGGRxyJtl" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoG7qATwLZuYWx3Vpu8sqx5GWD0A1x0AxopUXZomeKBv27RVYj5q9wUtE0JpR9hUAen68knFgCaKmekevFN9zDgPX1L7q_VROdzSXVb3buuCSdzlYvE8Dk5HWCiQoyWMPDszPTcKdrHD97xrLu4qDRW3g_KF_cPN8gc27AzbAAsyqaEiBJGGRxyJtl=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>4: Make watching the TV a real event -</b> If you're unable to attend a public event, you could still mark the occasion by watching the coronation ceremony together with friends and family. Set up a viewing party in your living room, complete with snacks and drinks, and watch the ceremony live on TV. If you want to go a step further, you could even encourage your guests to dress up in their finest clothes, as if they were attending the coronation in person (tiaras optional, of course).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/coronation-tv-doorhanger" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFystbMU1zjPmHzZy8JUm8DX4AtNJrMWQi_8bueRAxx7aldU-WNtuST8WxVpDcQ_nakd3-Aaoqb0F330cXVWel5AKeKWeZKwNiuMH9s8GXcT4oItUDH15ldC8w9VI8kCPEKaWljWkxTfxqcuhJ1oVRNqDX7tlcQ_-9zhDQLuO7-qNldeWlaZkbTM7X/w400-h400/Personalised-Door-Hanger-Wood-Watching-TV-Do-Not-Disturb-Sign-PhotoFairytales-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>5: Think traditional 'Britishness' -</b> Another fun way to celebrate King Charles III's coronation is to participate in traditional British activities. This could include playing croquet, enjoying a game of cricket, or indulging in a typical afternoon tea or picnic. Or why not go to the local pub for some traditional fayre (think Ploughman's Lunch or Steak & Kidney Pie!) and a pint of your favourite - hopefully the weather will be fine and you can enjoy the pub garden (and the bunting will all be done for you)!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEju1Gay4hkaemNMME3SzVd2f0AqFEm485YfjStJn6bWjGdRf0uIdcNfOvbeqXYB3TISxXs0ieO1R2BYBQNICrJWpL9i6wIubF-bA49QMLq7oxsXnqB4sxgrA_eGUbaEfKElw0yrz29Y-4_JKPUXyKhsgyBCFAuwiMHIjnrf5Zn9m88X2p3gX0_CErpp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="1170" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEju1Gay4hkaemNMME3SzVd2f0AqFEm485YfjStJn6bWjGdRf0uIdcNfOvbeqXYB3TISxXs0ieO1R2BYBQNICrJWpL9i6wIubF-bA49QMLq7oxsXnqB4sxgrA_eGUbaEfKElw0yrz29Y-4_JKPUXyKhsgyBCFAuwiMHIjnrf5Zn9m88X2p3gX0_CErpp=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXgGAyHR0Zk_ovQPVt6e4tIhyB3_N_jVSrjin6WAEdaWSL6tDpPBq1KjbrM8RgXPzRGM-0Bul6fgEaoZBqHyhOhNP52kSvQMlNNGvnT0cx4N_V-4o4Z-VT1F1WSShU56buFFbMd1mHirb6F-KFTMNDy2yXXZ9FsalKEmMobCjNvJ4dbsV8m9-au2BB" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4443" data-original-width="6664" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXgGAyHR0Zk_ovQPVt6e4tIhyB3_N_jVSrjin6WAEdaWSL6tDpPBq1KjbrM8RgXPzRGM-0Bul6fgEaoZBqHyhOhNP52kSvQMlNNGvnT0cx4N_V-4o4Z-VT1F1WSShU56buFFbMd1mHirb6F-KFTMNDy2yXXZ9FsalKEmMobCjNvJ4dbsV8m9-au2BB=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div></div><p>Whether you're hosting a party, attending a public event, or simply watching the ceremony on TV - no matter how you choose to celebrate King Charles III's coronation or the long weekend, the most important thing is to come together with friends and family to mark this historic occasion and have some much deserved fun and laughter. </p><p>Sarah :)</p><br />Sarah @ PhotoFairytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240346436283813044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996169506779150810.post-73875357066510613232023-03-31T16:52:00.008+01:002023-03-31T17:08:42.716+01:00Pretty in Pink - embrace the latest new decor trend this spring<p>Spring is in the air at last (although I'm writing this in the middle of a thundering downpour, because the weather hasn't received the memo yet) - and what better way to celebrate the new season than by adding a touch of pink to your home? It's a colour I'm seeing everywhere at the moment, in both homeware and fashion. Such a pretty, confident and positive colour, it speaks of fresh blooms and happiness, looking forward to the warmer days to come - no wonder it's becoming such a trend! </p><p>Pink is the perfect way to add a pop of color and cheer to any room. Here are a few ideas for incorporating a splash of pink into your springtime decor:</p><p><b>Create a gallery wall:</b> Choose a mix of pink artwork, from abstract prints to floral watercolors, and arrange them in a cohesive display on a blank wall. This is a great way to showcase your favorite pieces while adding interest to your space.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/floral-alphabet-prints.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1900" data-original-width="1900" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq5azbeRTm42GIg7QgblZf0fqmd9wv8LmawQeEJ_Vy51RJRShZmJF0olmXXs-y26uEVvQAz3Ll3OgGWoFq5t4ztc7ldLLUIFefADS--o6BYnSfxGpmBDrecT3RJg5fyf_yG1oVhHUFLcQ7N2vQVYz7ennjRSRLen7lBV1zRXJ7Wo_OEQN7GUE7qziL/w400-h400/Floral-Initial-Print-personalised-nursery-baby-gift-PhotoFairytales-pink-3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><b>Add a statement piece:</b> If you want to incorporate just one print, a personalised design will make a truly unique and personal artwork for your wall or shelf.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/photo-art-collage-prints" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMf6L7M72fOMTJ1SQ0EF7Q1-YdZWjpShBvLaBpHzieNaq8wmJ9mlhD_idyjpFqSRgsRA1UiC2x1YddEZ6TpF9Vf8WMkKrLCydPw4PHmoYPNG1owVW7UN-WyhgzPUMcQgYgi10cm1uI4mPvfPXHIj4c-S0p4YbQtEwSRvbolbxeIlxv7WuvEDWKCEjl/w400-h400/Personalised-Photo-Art-Collage-Arched-Moon-Phase-Celestial-PhotoFairytales-4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><b>Mix and match:</b> Don't be afraid to mix pink art with other colors and patterns in your decor. Don't just think of wall art and prints, consider introducing different materials and textures too. A gallery wall made up of traditional prints, wooden wall art, hangings and decorative pieces gives a delightful ecclectic feel. Pair a pink floral print with a striped throw pillow, or hang a pink abstract painting above a bold patterned sofa. The key for mixing pinks is to stick to the same shade family - whether it's salmons, cerises, blue-pinks, etc, they should all have the same level of warmth or coolness in order for them to work together.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/family-tree-plaque.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIcgYYCWuHGCeSqDO64l1LQNt4g6IwNxxJt8B2ai-FnY5cuEOm8S9CIoZjglkWGpIHoi0A0bKdGoGLcWX71aas6lpbtHBpbdNa2RoMBAQLTsj23vvFJeQ4Xo6jqiYRsm8WHSbBdxZn9JknUZW6RAoxf96zceA1SloB9wDAc4kirH0yokXUWbD-E_7A/w400-h400/Personalised-Wooden-Family-Tree-sign-plaque-PhotoFairytales-10aaa%20copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><b>Use pink as an accent:</b> If you prefer a more neutral color palette, you can still incorporate the pink trend into your decor as an accent color. Choose a few pink accessories, such as a vase, mug or cushion, and scatter them throughout your space for a subtle touch of springtime cheer.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/mugs.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4dnB6v6wuH89PRbmHWyBNUmDY_EbCdLJCteizrbx90_pT-ElzhXQajTOnZtmyY9V0nraLM7erc85V7-XpBOe-nETUOGgcDGR0s3VD3Xk4OXxK6AsRcgeIZgg-OijUpXtkLuOucA4QkhGBjtVs3dYq9aCY79CyU4NOE4FedjLK7bmAESSOSLcqVW70/w400-h400/Princess-personalised-mug-photofairytales-gift-child-girl-5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><b>Don't forget the garden:</b> Introduce a splash of pretty pink in the garden too, with some gorgeous handmade decorative pieces to bring some real individuality and charm to your outdoor space...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/personalised-wooden-outdoor-garden-plaques.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="443" data-original-width="787" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhbGnTmRdbO9NkqUkdL6o4nuqPAhaum_6NcpQPr9EIXMs4SwgwxqfPBFgv8AaiLAf3IQXGpZUaW4NCzACesNAacmrIVETMyOjNEO-U9QnLWLC_jLnTuVkJlPLvo_g7AabMQNqDHtQ3_tWW0kh1yIvxprCi-cVTuSGDEKzRajOrYoj9jUv8WX-vtf-B/w400-h225/Personalised-Wooden-Outdoor-Garden-Sign-Plaque-PhotoFairytales-14.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/wallsignsplaques.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdBPCm6ngM13qO3W0DJIEZiBvDQmyWFLn3W-41HX2NkSRSjPT1VTmWJjrOrnj_3JShm4A8ZfTAfpC6G0JSqeO89h-5EFP_IicBRNzWYEO3FXmI4225s-PDwMLQTnpagbfogjVOvatJwXhPpji0aJqc7XLaqCPEPDviRgYYauHxKU2vIx0mhcaE8qqf/w400-h400/Personalised-Garden-Wall-Sign-Plaque-gift-gardener-PhotoFairytales-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">No matter how you choose to incorporate pink art into your home decor this spring, remember to have fun with it! Spring is a time for renewal and fresh beginnings, and your home decor should reflect that. So go ahead: embrace the pink, and enjoy the beauty of the new season.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh03n_SaqjfPWQzvUJOvQae0rCX_xTt-MqOejFzE4v40xJ12pyQowyXKXSY6I9M01HAMHwNINUCD6qdV9_RX3g_Jrb4kkS5710tDml4xmnVxH9Yt8hXlZbPbeZ3Zyv2d1cgbMfVNv-J2TvXgdBZMbROnjS-qAA632XWmYNhLobC4v7GpUMvGsrLJR5N/w426-h640/PhotoFairytales-Pink-Spring-Handmade-Decor.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p>Discover lots of gorgeous personalised pink homeware and wall art items on the PhotoFairytales site today - all handmade to order and with free UK delivery too!</p><p>Sarah :)</p><p><br /></p>Sarah @ PhotoFairytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240346436283813044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996169506779150810.post-21095132344350658752023-03-08T17:03:00.001+00:002023-03-08T17:03:41.806+00:00NEW & EXCLUSIVE: Coronation Gift Collection<p>Time for a bit of new! I've designed a unique new collection of Coronation gifts and keepsakes to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III in May. You won't find these anywhere else and they're limited edition - so why not treat yourself to a lovely memento of the day!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/coronation-tea-towel" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCvkzf3tLyPFUk4_3LlKEx_wKv33TbtvdbMY8Pz__2jT7UnxC00zf45nRQVGsOtdV7RK2ro_BWZ0OLuMNgDCe-Rk8oHvHXHH62BTGURtNGd6Ocl9c4X1eibtvCx4BZ_TJcbnkZ5UEsUH8I6MgNPiTwGj8Yd3Hva0Qgiw43dLtOdWgNI81YBieog6sR/w400-h400/Coronation-Keepsake-Souvenir-Gifts-King-Charles-III-PhotoFairytales.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I wanted to create a collection that has a classic feel and a good amount of "Britishness", working on the designs over several weeks until I was happy. The image I created originally was for a coronation mug, but as I worked on it I started to think how lovely it would look on a tea towel... ooh, and a bag too!<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/coronation-tea-towel" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXvDWY8EbYpjOJQXAxzKDSpX4Cm9tLSS7X70us1Pb9o-QXjCoV_ySQixS8TM23rBnCc0hrs7a60icnfo24ofYME7JL4qStK2SiSojntg5T1jKrFBEDwDPzaQCutOsp_To7vyBo8NxZlCHbwXtIeqttElueivgXRolaOpwgmqmUpXhY3zp-mGc2yUk6/w400-h400/Coronation-Tea-Towel-King-Charles-III-PhotoFairytales-4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><div>I created the design with His Majesty in mind from start to finish. I wanted to reflect his love of British nature and heritage, ensuring I included symbolism to represent the four corners of Britain - English roses, Scottish thistles, the Irish shamrock and Welsh daffodils. There's even little teapots hidden into the design, because we Brits do love our tea! Entwined into the leafy design are oak leaves and acorns.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/coronation-tea-towel" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1686" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi42oZDTqXFOQcJTlluvG01rESqBHnVXptPgXDFgBgAu74Loupeg6uV7gRs3J3dZRzXrqgAdoXd8YYMKxPquotsCaHrCWCrH2_ToBs7LNBU-kNwn4gcQCRueVqsegJUgacQHTQqKhIlc3-L4okPacVcrZbU-ZH3iosTy0hT5c1vXYigonKfIEBaCTO_/w400-h186/Coronation-Mug-King-Charles-III-PhotoFairytales-6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/coronation-tea-towel" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7bdFM-HjQIfl4nyA09ITWXX7yfBvSN3xLIw1JKmYTOqayyU_FCEDHgtLZNuKraQmTmbJ6PgZmSZyg-3nRgvPXYP1llHyss1lHWxKSBUdWHQy8cFjO0gpNAmUuNUXlF1P6Xp9mNvCHkebTAEeaCcgNy2SgUAc_yKQZ9uPS86fK2uuDIRP9us-_GDv/w400-h400/Coronation-Mug-King-Charles-III-PhotoFairytales-4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>The design was inspired by the historical printed coronation giftware that has been produced as souvenirs in this country for over 250 years. The colourful artwork has a traditional feel and features original vintage images alongside handpainted watercolour images. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/coronation-tea-towel" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7hHl9DEaHNugWRxuFbm9sQptKNqAe1jRjdavJhd5iduzvagUxVMntfeKuyMlznmW3x9SSJC-9HaLUJOLSuWU0WvMUDHWhXdINFDLtGR9WVgvQnoYoJjJPBk8pA5mG5hl4XYqsUvWawSJHuco4UQcJ_ElqQMM-8F4E094rgkwG39HB_YnnGMv4hwMJ/w400-h400/Coronation-Tote-Bag-King-Charles-III-PhotoFairytales-6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>In addition to the mug, tea towel and bag, I've also created a special edition Blue Heritage Plaque - a lovely way to remember how you celebrated coronation day. Personalised to order with your own wording, the plaque can be displayed indoors or outside.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/coronation-tea-towel" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBuk5813zFmEu2jzJumbrYn9Xl7Ui7Q0Zbng4xIEaBrg6-qNUlzRfbFmpR2hWYw7LQIuVIhrAMnKJX12qL8Cz-cHg2wu8GDiXPWnYn0cpfiTTA32rUcX6wMWx6NlkXUgYsIn127_O3ky5xzsheqY2DOT2dRDs54tBk97dqWPFbheRfdE5fP6JZj11u/w400-h400/Personalised-Coronation-Commemorative-Blue-Plaque-PhotoFairytales-3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/coronation-tea-towel" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3vauYJpeLoSVEKDH2ZVWGwNHy7llnL6s1zqI9pYrVY2o0Otl35h9MO7947v9Kl9ul7OgG2RX_qviyNRyGkqzZpOraq7jRRUjY-oSOhHf3_d6lyUu6V3Rwk-h4wPZ3SFSUxa9vU6uHbIYvJxHvztgguOWGoQZhN2X7y-hK13EocXbG77DPdf9zYTsX/w400-h400/Personalised-Coronation-Commemorative-Blue-Plaque-PhotoFairytales-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>And, if you're looking forward to watching the coronation on television and don't want any interruptions, I have the perfect thing for you... a personalised wooden door hanger that will let everyone in the household know they need to keep quiet! Not just for the coronation of course, I think you'll find this useful whenever you're watching telly and need some peace...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/coronation-tea-towel" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpuh1-aEzLAWNerUDmBAeGNko65Fek5SjSwC1v1TOcr870lQgoTWLDIIyd9UuuFNp1TvsoqPNjgMkef22az0jSQ_kCiqI79kWSxIb9eOWnmY_cA-iXL0rcHzEIueevHUXNPCMoVvfnP3wFhkHYBq8duvhSG04E-9LaN2Vk8rnpIM_gQxN3nUZU8gA2/w400-h400/Personalised-Door-Hanger-Wood-Watching-TV-Do-Not-Disturb-Sign-PhotoFairytales-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><div><br /></div><div><div>Whether you're planning a quiet family gathering, a street party, an office party, or just want to add to your collection of Royal memorabilia, I'm hoping that something from my Coronation Collection will make a great souvenir for you!</div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRAOVt5B8bgBh2wA0lLavhvKRRZ421bU0tPjjUZZa9cUPmrlKvLohELEUHG9OtxGyIpWs0ph6lGaqxyIFg-722dc_iMmr4J53Q6TGpGHBR0K6nINihvPXfczbETfygmvO5DyopQ9bGtST_xFOiVTgARXo16yPy9_ZeSmOV635o4sijP9BJeqKDKw4o/s1500/Coronation-Keepsake-Souvenir-Gifts-King-Charles-III-PhotoFairytales-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRAOVt5B8bgBh2wA0lLavhvKRRZ421bU0tPjjUZZa9cUPmrlKvLohELEUHG9OtxGyIpWs0ph6lGaqxyIFg-722dc_iMmr4J53Q6TGpGHBR0K6nINihvPXfczbETfygmvO5DyopQ9bGtST_xFOiVTgARXo16yPy9_ZeSmOV635o4sijP9BJeqKDKw4o/w426-h640/Coronation-Keepsake-Souvenir-Gifts-King-Charles-III-PhotoFairytales-1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p>Sarah x</p></div></div>Sarah @ PhotoFairytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240346436283813044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996169506779150810.post-23533542012363459442022-12-05T12:03:00.000+00:002022-12-05T12:03:00.177+00:00Revised Last Order Dates for Christmas!<p>I'm sure you're aware of the current postal strikes, and the impact it's having on deliveries this Christmas. I've been keeping on top of all the ongoing strike news, and doing everything I can: I'm completing orders as quickly as I physically can, and I've introduced postage upgrades to practically all my items wherever possible.</p><p><b>New Last Order Dates:</b> Royal Mail announced new cut off dates for their Christmas post, so I've had to adjust my own last order dates. I've amended the dates, and they can all be found on my website today (just <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/christmasopening.html">click here</a> or on the image below to see them).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/christmasopening.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="560" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQfeUhFpn5mCCfdiipZgu36oq70RrdYeS_MmaXkwJ7HjPy-cURk_kM5QtUwRbh2sipiyCqrX_i9r7zC2W__ZQI9JI3Uz1UKWAXlNIJ2G5piTylCvz8lM8GBNyKVfx3aEjIaVgmOR9JAkur0L7o-rwf-Y3kFdZQVKqBH2oR8-xWbGKFFSPyA64ILg-/w400-h400/C22%203.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><b>What are your options?</b> There's still plenty of time to order most items online. Royal Mail have stated they'll prioritise Next Day Delivery and Tracked 24 items. I've added these options to as many of my items as possible, so if you're worried about delivery times you may wish to upgrade postage where available.</p><p><b>What about courier deliveries?</b> Many of my items are also available for courier delivery who aren't affected by the strikes, so although delivery may look like a slower option (it's usually the free delivery option and takes 3-5 working days) it may be a good choice at the moment!</p><p>See the individual items for the available delivery services. I do advise you to order as early as you can to avoid delays as much as possible.</p><p>This year (well, the last couple if I'm honest), have been incredibly hard for businesses, especially the small independent ones like mine. We rely on Christmas trade, and this is having such a huge impact on many of us. I'm seeing tiny, creative, inspirational businesses being forced to shut down, and it's really heart breaking.</p><p>But, all of us little independents want you to know that we truly value your ongoing support, that we're doing all we possibly can to help, and we all thank you for your understanding and patience.</p><p>If you have any questions <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/contact-me.html">click here to get in touch</a>!</p><p>Thanks so much for reading,<br />Sarah x </p><p><b>PS: 50% of the Santa Letter Gift Packs have now sold, so if you haven't placed your order yet don't delay! Plus, the new cut off date for orders for the Santa Letters or Telegrams is now December 11th.</b></p><div><br /></div>Sarah @ PhotoFairytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240346436283813044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996169506779150810.post-3536801183572135802022-11-11T17:14:00.003+00:002022-11-11T17:14:42.148+00:00The best £7.25 you'll spend this Christmas!<p>I know, I completely get it - we're all finding ways to curb spending this Christmas. Every one of us. It's a real balancing act at this time of year, isn't it? But I honestly think this little treat for your children will not only charm and delight them, it'll charm and delight you too - and I think if you can do that for under a tenner at the moment you're onto a winner!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/santaletter.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSnQhfwFWg7tl8dA-nAHuGGCrHvHLwkfhG6Rg8979XLH3I1RLQM9tyoDdt8DC5zg50pbT4htqdENvwT67rARGYFwNi9bA_JKjL7BGpB0wvbP2YeDFp7KycYgo5vZo-t7MrO50e_MqWzu-QiapABke8TmbKkLAGNh25TAcc1OAt332g09lvlm5XUW8A/w400-h400/excited.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>I've been working with Santa for years now, helping him to send out these very special personalised Letters and Telegrams to boys and girls up and down the country (and in other countries too). <b>When my own daughter was little she would receive one of these Santa Letters every December, and I remember the sheer joy and wonder in her face when she would open the big red envelope to see what Santa was writing to her that year.</b> Every year he wrote something different, remembered her important moments over the past year, knew exactly what she was wishing for most of all to find under the Christmas tree!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/santaletter.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="827" data-original-width="827" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWYF33-CpTAFyzCw4qdFL7R5QVHeKzouUK9GufQr0MzX-5XhpVlEL8SoPOyLkXCcROTqifvoMuC0zAWF6tvbm-DThd-iES5bZ2-kD8lZYGs34qTZ56Wa2HFU8JTr9Mv_mTrAkH1qvG-v_j3TBuNCvm-a0Wmb9IgIkwyZJ09PFQlNDpKNImoo9MCET4/w400-h400/santa%20winking.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><p><b>As a parent it's moments like this that remind you what Christmas is all about. It's about that magical, excited, thrilling feeling that Christmas is coming. Seeing your little boy or girl reading their Santa Letter makes you feel nostalgic for you and full of festive wonder for them, all at the same time! It sounds daft, but honestly it does! </b></p><p>The innocence of a magical, enchanting Christmas moment, helping you to put aside the gloomy news and your worries, and share a wonderful moment in time that you'll both remember. You and your child won't fail to full of festive cheer. And the best part? The price - <b>starting at just £7.25 (including delivery, no nasty surprises!)</b> you can share this magical moment with your children or grandchildren!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/santaletter.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuNxBsULSoZuT0hrLuKgP4L_W_C2WEGPnflV-dKuClhyU2CZIFc0aKMtAP8C9lYDK3VP63LWyGO8dpon5O6kuszvEIUb9WUs_DZESvMUe4NiRM5-bUUtRTxMCs5XCPmRikThv7Qpllacp1Bu7AYRDOeD2DocJI0Xn57pNyUvJtnLrk7XI0ucOD7MJq/w400-h400/Personalised-Santa-Letter-Christmas-Day-PhotoFairytales.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>Santa is sending special Telegrams along with his ever-popular limited edition Santa Letter Gift Packs. And of course he'll also be leaving lovely personalised letters for children to discover on Christmas morning after his visit too. <b>Beautiful quality, and with amazing attention to detail, these Letters & Telegrams are incredible value too.</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/santaletter.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHbMdnp6XabYKVsekTsakv8pZ10VQmUG55lQtAc-2xbsy5IPUm5XIrwmez1TTpNLesmpxcQIqhQff2taugdI3l0mdnSi4dL8i9_Xra-rrZlufNZKH3eckksM026fapW39PCPecN3lmJjKxEdkzrg-Aq6Cot8mNSF_lYUpxZWdyxNB9t2Qrseciz4F9/w400-h400/Personalised-Santa-Telegram-PhotoFairytales.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>I'm sure if you spend 5 minutes on the internet you'll quickly find all sorts of personalised Santa Letters on offer - but just remember, not all of them are real. They won't be signed by the actual Father Christmas. They'll probably be printed off in a factory somewhere by someone who doesn't even work for Santa and hasn't really thought about who'll be opening that letter. <b>The PhotoFairytales ones are very, very different. Santa writes and signs every one himself. He cares very deeply about every Letter or Telegram he writes.</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/santaletter.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvEK7S_WEyyV6Q8uT44mzOA8Zj52fmVqfnIkY2iWxQUbgDkM2SDX9kjZjoIJ-cvtfFAQaNKEhhgZN-Y-NNqRcfqnIsqBoRiCGh2BacM6ayo7uvEiYzrMH0ZqQWph8vHXUn_RKp9D2s8uiR64h5Gc_I8tDbNJG8nfJMxQC27EhzTX0WRz-MiW0P9TN0/w400-h400/Personalised-Santa-Letters-Gift-Pack-PhotoFairytales-3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>The icing on the Christmas Cake every year is that Santa likes to use his Letters & Telegrams to help UK charities too. Every year Santa and I support a different cause, and this year we'll be making a 50p donation for each one sold to the <a href="https://www.bekindmovement.co.uk/"><b>Be Kind Movement</b></a>. It's may not be a charity you know, we like to support charities big and small, but it's a fantastic organisation that really needs help at the moment. With more children than ever experiencing high levels of anxiety, Be Kind Movement delivers school workshops to promote kindness values. Run entirely by volunteers, their aim is to entertain, educate and empower children and young people with emotional intelligence skills for life.</p><p>Don't leave it too late to <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/santaletter.html"><b>book your Santa Letter or Telegram</b></a> this year. <b>Let's make Christmas 2022 extra magical - I think we all deserve a little magic right now, don't you?</b></p><p>Sarah x</p><p><br /></p>Sarah @ PhotoFairytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240346436283813044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996169506779150810.post-49685161088885103302022-10-28T13:31:00.002+01:002022-10-28T13:31:23.071+01:00What I love this week... an extra hour in bed!It happens twice a year and yet it never fails to catch me out! The clocks change this weekend, so we get an extra hour in bed (as a small consolation prize for the fact we'll all be getting up in the dark, but hey ho). So don't forget to wind them all back (including the one on the boiler, and that annoying one you can never do on the oven) before you go to bed on Saturday night! <div><br /></div><div> As a little visual reminder, I thought I'd head over to <a href="https://folksy.com/" target="_blank">Folksy</a> today to find some lovely clock-related items - and I wasn't disappointed, take a look at these beauties:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://folksy.com/" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf7LztpNM-DF-fvJSEr4ZRQA9ZJ0kb7wQuN_gU6XaJR293g_eHwJTkWmnjmwjoudSHroBo1A8Ae_bvUUPyP0gzDyjrt4ccLEcMHo7DxSHB1zMYNLa1ZlSXdzzdGILObD9ebpoxoBjY6Moyy9v5C-y2wdYTiTYuyAQszZ3FXyBtYZeaGgD9L0pTGo0u/s400/4%20Folksy%20Finds%2010.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div>Items featured are:</div><div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Square Wooden Wall Clock by <a href="https://folksy.com/items/7978557-Square-Wooden-Wall-Clock-handmade-in-Burr-Field-Maple-Sycamore-and-Old-Ebony-" target="_blank">Ashby Design Workshop</a></li><li>Vintage Pocket Watch Steampunk Necklace by <a href="https://folksy.com/items/6116451-vintage-pocket-watch-steampunk-statement-gold-necklace" target="_blank">Ava Kitsch</a></li><li>Rustic Clock by <a href="https://folksy.com/items/7601213-Rustic-Clock" target="_blank">Jopalian Studio</a></li><li>Corgi Clock by <a href="https://folksy.com/items/6963164-Shaped-Corgi-Clock" target="_blank">Dach Crafts</a> </li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div>Have a great weekend!</div><div>Sarah x</div><div><br /></div> </div><div><br />
</div>Sarah @ PhotoFairytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240346436283813044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996169506779150810.post-45322252109391397482022-10-21T14:12:00.001+01:002022-10-21T14:12:19.179+01:00The Cabincore Trend<p>I'm sure you're familiar with the popular cottagecore aesthetic - and now that the weather has turned chilly and autumnal (very foggy in Norfolk this morning!), I thought it was the perfect time to tell you about another 'core' that's taking interiors by storm this season: <a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/photofairytales/cabincore-aesthetic-trend/"><b>Cabincore</b></a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/photofairytales/cabincore-aesthetic-trend/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDjd0u877ANikNhJMXTv9TrRkasyqrV3A28opvJ5UC8Bm86H6mhcpFFNYIvlLMrp6GUhfTiD9Dg2bGOvY2QtZ-FbOpbHKkeGIb8RfithRNjVWrva-Ennb048K1_8pmS5YbQd97J4C1vbUA7OxM844uxEl_mMZNiYu7IrDjNmbOSr5wq_qkLwiAtjCk/w400-h400/nathan-dumlao-d82BazKbKFw-unsplash.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Cabincore is all about rustic, natural living, but where it parts itself from cottagecore is that it takes a step away from the pretty pastels and florals, and sets it's sights on a simpler, pared-back feel. Think wooden cabins in the woods, with roaring fires (and the lovely smell of wood smoke), fresh bread or a cake baking in the oven, warm blankets, wood panelling on the walls, natural wood floors with cosy sheepskin rugs, candles, organic cotton and linen. Picture sitting under a cosy throw beside a simple earthenware jug full of dried flowers, whilst sipping hot cocoa and making toast over the fire on a toasting fork after coming home from a hike in the forest…</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/photofairytales/cabincore-aesthetic-trend/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDHOb0Gu70PaXUN9uVHu2VuuVH9rU9hoZbuY5-2cIJwhZy2Jz5paRSyiaW0yv_GkoIT0_WlLg3jPiECcaWvXLwIJSb_GU8w-Kzr0LDYZdp8748gfDIdpbkuwLh2Kb_fFmKP3A0SBykSqLB5m7d4Bt_5wKjUcZI1Fp_tsgdKFEQu_eG8luuBbKVu39n/w400-h400/cabincore.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><b><i>I know, it may not sound like the actual place where you live - but there’s no reason why you can’t recreate this fantastically cosy look, or embrace the feeling in your life this season! You could even recreate it in your garden shed if you fancy...</i></b></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/happy-place-door-hanger"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="667" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Xzr0ueG4PL7dXBHBxTPhO3SSexOywJwbE-vJTcnMY6_jJcN6smijhTpFWbDdA66lEfD0Ir9L80Ia8g_-aLauasl0_916_Q0OcDYInz_F2N1HX8qSX2PZEvHnhAjFzoE82AISs-hB8p935CzB6b7Oo_mNa3QaMFgLBADDIEETbP_5-LfDJ7EbRcmq/w400-h400/Personalised-Door-Hanger-Wood-Do-Not-Disturb-Happy-Place-Home-Sign-PhotoFairytales-3a.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/happy-place-door-hanger">A simple natural wood door hanger to show how much you love your home! <br />Available in a choice of colours, handmade to order - £10.99</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Forget tartan and antlers though, this is a much simpler and organic look. Cabincore is all about simplicity: the interest comes from beautiful textures, natural wood (pale or dark, either works), simple colours, earthy tones. The colour palette is one that should bring warmth and depth to your room, so think moss green, russet and mustard shades, or a hint of cranberry, set against neutral shades of oaky brown, smoky grey, black and cream. There are hints of Scandi in the style, but more rustic and homespun.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://folksy.com/"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1kkvFK0EPADLbUaTQwzCT_WKZ-rnQLTZTxKRTAmTVbuactH0rcYR3wos2wa4E-oCGbcLwY6sqkJrWNyBF93PNCgKhiWyG2Znbarb3THkUmjyxk1K6-ct9YL29FB8yvHvd6O8pvsO3e4bI1wb1sLqIdnRlvCZ7MYvPHKnFFjYaUVy-rMENWzIfaTlK/w400-h400/4%20Folksy%20Finds%209.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://folksy.com/">A little Cabincore Inspiration found on Folksy.com</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p>The cabincore keyword has got to be 'cosy' - it's all about nods to nature, pared down life, simplicity, and warmth. Perfect for this time of year! it works beautifully in the garden too - an outdoor fire bowl, logs stacked in a basket, lots of throws, twinkly fairy lights, and toasted marshmallows.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/personalised-wooden-christmas-signs.html"><img border="0" data-original-height="328" data-original-width="787" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoiFqwsOHeQ8kvLVa-yZqLQqejNPKNEfWVr95XRR2ahlmNkTuyBMuWeH0HQlzo-iUkomMdG5h78FXFNoXT0cQgs3yNiZso3DjDbYY62vG5dO5-8zSIgKN1Zbicdt6i8vp51EnjervbSnxw4QG8hlC9rxvlfxm8ez3-FVEIi1tNJTsQEyTDMct7WGSM/w400-h166/Personalised-Christmas-House-Wooden-Sign-Plaque-PhotoFairytales-6.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/personalised-wooden-christmas-signs.html">Embrace the cabincore look this Christmas with handmade natural wood decorations. Personalised Sign, choice of colours, designs and sizes - from £15.95</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p><b>How to have a Cabincore Christmas:</b> Decorate your home with natural foliage and plants, fir cones and wooden decorations. Keep your colour scheme within the soft cabincore colour palette, and choose handmade decor pieces that have real meaning. Dot your home with candles for that cosy glow, and use brown paper to wrap your gifts (or better yet, reusable fabric gift bags).</p><p><b>How to dress Cabincore:</b> Think cosy wool sweaters, denim and corduroy, thick handknitted socks, fingerless gloves, working boots, knitted beanie hats and messy buns.</p><p><b>How to be Cabincore:</b> Go for a hike in the forest on a misty day, and take a flask of hot tea or cocoa. Grab some blankets and head into the garden to sit beside an outdoor fire. Forage for mushrooms, autumn leaves or blackberries. Get cosy at home with some baking or book reading in your favourite chair (I can highly recommend The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey to get you in the mood!). Try your hand at knitting or crocheting, or head out on a clear night for some star gazing.</p><p><b>Cabincore to watch:</b> While you're under your blanket you might as well stick something good on the telly... Here's some cabin-style related ideas: <i>Sleepyhollow, The Shining, Twin Peaks, Secret Window, The Evil Dead, On Golden Pond, The Waltons, Harry Potter, The Hateful Eight, Misery, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Great Outdoors, Calamity Jane.</i></p><p><b>Get even more Cabincore Inspiration:</b> I've created a gorgeous <a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/photofairytales/cabincore-aesthetic-trend/">Cabincore Pinterest board</a> for you, full of evocative images that will definitely get you in the cosy, cabin-lifestyle frame of mind - <a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/photofairytales/cabincore-aesthetic-trend/">just click here to take a look.</a></p><p>Right, I'm off to snuggle under a blanket with a good book!</p><p>Sarah x</p><p><br /></p><div><br /></div>Sarah @ PhotoFairytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240346436283813044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996169506779150810.post-23583614343848015142022-09-08T17:12:00.006+01:002022-09-08T17:12:39.583+01:00New Colours for Autumn<p>Every season I like to change things up a bit on my website, and now that autumn is officially/meteorologically here (I know, I'm a week late) it's time to put the autumn 'decorations' up on the home page!</p><p>So, it's out with the summery lilacs and pinks, and in with some soft deep greens, pretty pale terracotta and dusky dark blue:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIuyOfLRAbUw3N6sUyHkli7dBIzv6rSiipKoZ9xYMLyZTCsx4frfWIt6-oQPMXoX8mgyEPZ-m9UrcRDSsVZrRqoSWmDR7a5pXYfkDT0-EYtBKDHBmzT1SyjY57KyBKVXhG4WsLajrrz3Ujcwkyi91oMC5i_Eq1PjJj7oxWnXK2SuisKlIIbYo6gXaK/w400-h400/IG%20Time%20for%20a%20change%20copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>I always spend a stupid amount of time working out a colour scheme - I usually try to work on about 3 seasons at the same time, so that I know the colours won't clash and I can make a smooth transition from one season to the next. </p><p>I take inspiration from Pantone's colour of the year (2022 has been 'Very Peri', a vibrant shade of periwinkle), along with Etsy's own annual shade for the year (this year it's been Emerald Green), and also colours that I see setting trends and becoming popular. Including green was a given for this autumn, and the soft, chalky pale pinky-terracotta is a shade I've seen in all sorts of places from interiors to fashion. It's definitely a colour that's starting to be a hot shade this season, and makes a great neutral (it's surprising how many colours it goes with!).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="925" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMwlZyj-rTuY-0xkkLF5eVcBSQgqmrE6_XmzgY7MseZdtQwigBYUgKdnik6xOsdv3nSXl1DcHw1pkHEpZTjetrvjCxC0zANfzTIKLVFOZlTR8DqrYa6Z4v__9hGiEHuqsrjYdgZRlyIXw0nwcownnJ9GnK8Izqd4QvN4nOlwvucbOh9nVb6L7DC4d0/w400-h400/new%20look%20website.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>The next change is going to be in time for Christmas... I'm thinking juicy dark cranberry red and hints of gold!</p><p>Hope you like the new look,</p><p>Sarah x</p>Sarah @ PhotoFairytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240346436283813044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996169506779150810.post-32106487826119483602022-08-31T14:22:00.008+01:002022-08-31T14:22:52.436+01:00How to stay productive when you're working from home - my top 5 tips<p>Ah, that old chestnut - I've been in this game for a few years now, so I'm a bit of an expert. You won't find me getting distracted by the contents of the world wide web, or the dog/cat, or household chores, or my phone... No. Noooo. Not me. Ahem.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqPCG4xub-CHQap7YPoSPKMaUYUOaNhwtvvm3G69p4lQliIDkPavSun9Z-V1P9I5BcFm88_R_R3UG8jc9WwAizN4ZR9HSxCoqZbKFp22CVYTYF6DpSMuPdpFiemdjp5moBsfNMhJDT0dZnkoIkidpdon4Kxq-lRAcDEsWo8oVlYM6Iys3i_8o0ZhsT/s787/SS22-14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqPCG4xub-CHQap7YPoSPKMaUYUOaNhwtvvm3G69p4lQliIDkPavSun9Z-V1P9I5BcFm88_R_R3UG8jc9WwAizN4ZR9HSxCoqZbKFp22CVYTYF6DpSMuPdpFiemdjp5moBsfNMhJDT0dZnkoIkidpdon4Kxq-lRAcDEsWo8oVlYM6Iys3i_8o0ZhsT/w400-h400/SS22-14.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>OK, so you may be surprised to hear I'm not super-human when it comes to knuckling down - although I do think I'm not all that bad really. Of course, doing a job you enjoy helps, but even then there's still a lot of things you don't want to do/can't be bothered with that leads to all sorts of prevarication and distraction. And sometimes, even knowing it's something you HAVE to do RIGHT NOW doesn't even help give the proverbial kick up the bum you need to get productive.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieaJYjzpDkbSPZQIPkZbKn8lB2pyZ0EAXa3x00QvysG4l4SEr7c3ecE0bDEhrRL2iqGO8VbkxI4gIkwWfSRSks60wkOoDw8MT2ie6swPSfoKAmTx3A4uqtm7bF4tZQz_QLvyfbno1Xsh19-HfsukYK6jerWNxUNleBov4TQRGggRmLadLrXlNcEYnE/s1890/How-To-Stay-Productive-When-Working-From-Home-Tips2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1063" data-original-width="1890" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieaJYjzpDkbSPZQIPkZbKn8lB2pyZ0EAXa3x00QvysG4l4SEr7c3ecE0bDEhrRL2iqGO8VbkxI4gIkwWfSRSks60wkOoDw8MT2ie6swPSfoKAmTx3A4uqtm7bF4tZQz_QLvyfbno1Xsh19-HfsukYK6jerWNxUNleBov4TQRGggRmLadLrXlNcEYnE/w400-h225/How-To-Stay-Productive-When-Working-From-Home-Tips2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>So, what to do, what to do? Here's a few little tips I've found work for me over the years - hopefully they might prove useful to you too.</p><p><b>The sound of silence...</b></p><p>I hate it, can't work in silence, never have. You may not be the same, but if you find quiet distracting then my tip is to put on the radio (not the TV, never ever the TV!). Personally I listen to Radio 4 all day long while I'm working, plus occasional podcasts when I know I can listen (because most of the time I'm not actually listening, it's there just rumbling in the background in a comforting kind of way). It reminds me there are other people working out there in the world too. Which leads me onto...</p><p><b>Body-doubling...</b></p><p>If you find working at home completely on your own is hard, and background noise from a radio for example doesn’t work, sometimes just having another person present in the room is enough to spur you on. So maybe work in a coffee shop or library for a couple of hours a day.</p><p><b>It's all about timing...</b></p><p>When are you most productive? If you're sitting down at your desk at 9am on the dot and expecting to find the creative juices flowing when you don't actually hit your creative sweet spot until after lunch, then you're on a road to nowhere. Plan your day around when your brain is feeling it. Use the non-creative time to do the mundane stuff. I personally find I can't knuckle down until I've sorted out my emails and done the admin stuff. It frees my mind, knowing that it's all organised and now I can relax and do the productive, creative things I need to do.</p><p><b>Finding your place…</b></p><p>Make sure that the area you work in is comfy, well lit, and YOURS (at the very least, for the time you need to be working at it). And make your area attractive: a nice plant or a fancy pot to put your pens in is sometimes enough - but don’t try to work amongst clutter or housework that needs doing, it messes with your head, your creativity, and it’s super-distracting (as in: “I’ll just tidy up before I get onto to those emails..”)! Get those urgent chores done before you even sit down to start your work day. Equally, unplugging from social media can help you to keep productive - we all know how much of a glorious timewaster it can be! Turn off the notifications so there are no pop-ups trying to lure you back in.</p><p><b>Plan your day…</b></p><p>I find having a scatter-gun approach to work can be really distracting; where you simply react to things as they happen. I know I work much more productively if I can allot sections of my day to certain tasks. As I’ve said, I start my day by going through emails because it also gives me an idea of what needs to be done that day so that I can prioritise. I try to tackle any jobs that I don’t want to do first rather than leave them to later in the day - this includes anything that’s boring, difficult (because I know it will play on my mind all day if I don’t do it early on), or annoying. Take regular breaks during the day, making sure you actually get up off your chair and move. I don’t have set times for this because it’s not always possible to do, but even just getting up to make a cuppa and stare out of the window while the kettle boils is enough to give your brain some downtime and be able to go back refreshed.</p><p>It can often feel as if productive, efficient people must be some kind of robot - but they’re just people that have found their workflow: and you can too!</p><p>Sarah x</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTGm-8n6_xOgV57BwDiKFa2F30jg1eI8N1lUJUi8twlGPdJtMZEf1mpBsRhMS1S7HXXDrh2ZRfgdcJHd9oAkG5sunHPJmgHjxhtV6obycW1dp7DMJkF88dGL_LUCLRlAGiQx31hYne7u0dW6PYj3BQ2s6Mtatj7HnEK0m-aopA74xOS-Ce6IlJJ4DM/s1181/How-To-Stay-Productive-When-Working-From-Home-Tips.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1181" data-original-width="787" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTGm-8n6_xOgV57BwDiKFa2F30jg1eI8N1lUJUi8twlGPdJtMZEf1mpBsRhMS1S7HXXDrh2ZRfgdcJHd9oAkG5sunHPJmgHjxhtV6obycW1dp7DMJkF88dGL_LUCLRlAGiQx31hYne7u0dW6PYj3BQ2s6Mtatj7HnEK0m-aopA74xOS-Ce6IlJJ4DM/w426-h640/How-To-Stay-Productive-When-Working-From-Home-Tips.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Sarah @ PhotoFairytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240346436283813044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996169506779150810.post-84061646038091354472022-07-26T11:58:00.000+01:002022-07-26T11:58:00.780+01:00Another Award (for me this time)!<p> I'm absolutely delighted to share the news with you that I've been awarded 'Best Online Gift Retail Owner - East of England' in the Influential Businesswoman Awards 2022!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.acquisition-international.com/winners/photofairytales-2/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXw--RkP-qZTBZzzSPWACet0pGJqQ7NqG0RtFgQy9eEg0OPm1VT28SsoC0ivc5SXt4jBa45PjdqTr6pwbNSHPFRVMB9tq9Ybqn6Ky3lyEBWElq5tYy-ikUVLB5_8Zku0Mq2FLo7nU0DtgrRlbasnOaxlwLLYmTxp2cepyHdbOYZZuEluDzjrhQYCZ_/w400-h400/SS22-12.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The awards are run by trade publication, Acquisition International Magazine, who run the '<a href="Awards Coordinator Jazmin Collins took a moment to comment about the success of the winners. “To all our winners, I offer my sincere congratulations and we wish you luck for the future. It has been a pleasure to host this programme and recognise those influential businesswomen who are shaping their industries and helping to reshape the business landscape.”"><b>Influential Businesswoman Awards</b></a>' programme. I'm absolutely delighted: the awards are given solely on merit to commend participants ingenuity and hard work.<div><br /></div><div>The AI Magazine Awards Coordinator said, “It has been a pleasure to host this programme and recognise those influential businesswomen who are shaping their industries and helping to reshape the business landscape.”</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm so excited to be the recipient of this amazing award!</div><div><br /></div><div>Sarah x</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Sarah @ PhotoFairytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240346436283813044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996169506779150810.post-27657697931758738842022-06-27T15:33:00.005+01:002022-06-27T15:33:28.515+01:00The Summer of Small Business Love<p>Last weekend we saw #shopindependentday - a special day for sellers and buyers, all about the originality, innovation and craftsmanship at the heart of small businesses across the UK. But it doesn't just stop there... this is a whole movement that <b><u>you</u> </b>are also part of!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuCI4LOR58eMsxskgbluRstq0enq_3m8_x5n3LbyMwHpLYjhbnWcGhMQptzulq65BNy7sigBjy6qloWUx8zu5O3xTYAwqTwh5vtqTfbSE_3650qnKboP4MxJHWQozVeaerHriDD-69cXzdQNjKR6YqngEH774ZB5nVXql_2thbNAN0Yf78qKgCG-ly/s1620/CampaignShopIndependent%20_%20Rebecca%20Strickson%20(Pink).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1620" data-original-width="1620" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuCI4LOR58eMsxskgbluRstq0enq_3m8_x5n3LbyMwHpLYjhbnWcGhMQptzulq65BNy7sigBjy6qloWUx8zu5O3xTYAwqTwh5vtqTfbSE_3650qnKboP4MxJHWQozVeaerHriDD-69cXzdQNjKR6YqngEH774ZB5nVXql_2thbNAN0Yf78qKgCG-ly/w400-h400/CampaignShopIndependent%20_%20Rebecca%20Strickson%20(Pink).png" width="400" /></a></div><p>It's actually the Summer of Small Business Love - an entire season dedicated to shopping small. The campaign was started by Holly Tucker, joint founder of Not On The High Street, who now runs <a href="https://holly.co/" target="_blank"><b>Holly&Co</b></a>, a site for small, creative British businesses up and down the country. Holly says, "We want to encourage the nation to show heart by shopping small, asking everyone to think how they could change their usual spending behaviour to support our independents"</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX9r_0CrGghzfxmP0_9fIGdf-N1HBgHU6z2sGHwWMbkwiq_hBIofUEm2u55UXbjlKoX8iFBxYvAGgT_8Tgy0JKUmO3JtvrSmyDYd2IwxA2SCXIfoA9Q5bF2NO72c6gfMmep3zns68fQFB2d58QBxsI18-vtRb_q4E0KFU4E1RHTEyos65lAQwMzDSN/s1080/Holly%20_%20Co%20-%20Campaign%20Shop%20Independent%20Logos%20-%20on%20Pink.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX9r_0CrGghzfxmP0_9fIGdf-N1HBgHU6z2sGHwWMbkwiq_hBIofUEm2u55UXbjlKoX8iFBxYvAGgT_8Tgy0JKUmO3JtvrSmyDYd2IwxA2SCXIfoA9Q5bF2NO72c6gfMmep3zns68fQFB2d58QBxsI18-vtRb_q4E0KFU4E1RHTEyos65lAQwMzDSN/w400-h400/Holly%20_%20Co%20-%20Campaign%20Shop%20Independent%20Logos%20-%20on%20Pink.png" width="400" /></a></div><p>When you consider that 99.9% of UK companies are small businesses who contribute massively to the local economy, it seems strange that those independent tiny businesses need your help. But they do. We do, I do - because I'm one of them too! Especially now. As Holly stated, "Some of the most colourful and creative businesses out there are independently owned, yet these same businesses have been hit the hardest in recent years. If we don’t support them at this crucial time, we are at risk of losing them altogether. So we need to act now, working collectively to ensure this doesn’t happen."</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBCiPjEivhIanIK3C-NhjC05O2sNdYWm7augr2ikTUkPLVytWCBuVsrQQ1wTsYILFTw47hY-R29NdRv2Y9jIQfGwFowwBPm3GLrPM0yWvtM71VQXesIXzBdgZPaF81PZoH6EgIcV_IiokdGBigRmB6YGVm2D0tCv3Df5uJMjLZrmiVakuGuNwo41yw/s2093/CampaignShopIndependent%20-%20JJ%20Illustrates%20(Support).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2093" data-original-width="2093" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBCiPjEivhIanIK3C-NhjC05O2sNdYWm7augr2ikTUkPLVytWCBuVsrQQ1wTsYILFTw47hY-R29NdRv2Y9jIQfGwFowwBPm3GLrPM0yWvtM71VQXesIXzBdgZPaF81PZoH6EgIcV_IiokdGBigRmB6YGVm2D0tCv3Df5uJMjLZrmiVakuGuNwo41yw/w400-h400/CampaignShopIndependent%20-%20JJ%20Illustrates%20(Support).png" width="400" /></a></div><p>The world needs small businesses because they're the ones that bring about creativity, originality, imagination - they're actually the driving force behind the big businesses. Because behind every great big company, there has to be a great micro business!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXa0kVT2kMPqJM4S_J6Vmz9QGxNsAiUzIC9_CNmPjsbMJF6Svp83rhZs-F8iZiRhY1bagiyBxLoyT2Ara-OthHNWya2cNImEPrPlP8h5tJ9XwPiedqZTIAPxZWRNWOaBk6_Lg6vk4uOrxitDVNkzLn6Zza1wIfl_ev4tnOSjzQQF5zr25iCVKt9r75/s1620/CampaignShopIndependent%20_%20Alice%20Gabb.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1620" data-original-width="1620" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXa0kVT2kMPqJM4S_J6Vmz9QGxNsAiUzIC9_CNmPjsbMJF6Svp83rhZs-F8iZiRhY1bagiyBxLoyT2Ara-OthHNWya2cNImEPrPlP8h5tJ9XwPiedqZTIAPxZWRNWOaBk6_Lg6vk4uOrxitDVNkzLn6Zza1wIfl_ev4tnOSjzQQF5zr25iCVKt9r75/w400-h400/CampaignShopIndependent%20_%20Alice%20Gabb.png" width="400" /></a></div><p>Tiny businesses like mine don't have marketing budgets like large organisations, but what we do have is creativity and a hell of a lot of drive - which is why we're joining together to show the world just how much you need us! Shopping small is for life, not just for a pandemic. Shopping local truly helps your local economy. Shopping independent means you're keeping alive all that creativity and originality - and directly supporting a real life actual person (not a load of fat bankers and investors)!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMb-L80wpfngDqY7Ko6dZJ08vTgL4VcFHrfL_1QWRXdy1GeX8vZVIQ_Xw0grKfSBrgaWCi76L1iHDrb9xq22oVL7Ay-leLmOZXs7kS6hLAJevzJUREzSHFAnKy_CHEZrl5RKFb_T44cxkjogYfRnLdszL5Hm-eYDyGfBN--LVwWT0MNezW9sJybTF9/s1500/CampaignShopIndependent%20-%20JJ%20Illustrates%20(Coin).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMb-L80wpfngDqY7Ko6dZJ08vTgL4VcFHrfL_1QWRXdy1GeX8vZVIQ_Xw0grKfSBrgaWCi76L1iHDrb9xq22oVL7Ay-leLmOZXs7kS6hLAJevzJUREzSHFAnKy_CHEZrl5RKFb_T44cxkjogYfRnLdszL5Hm-eYDyGfBN--LVwWT0MNezW9sJybTF9/w400-h400/CampaignShopIndependent%20-%20JJ%20Illustrates%20(Coin).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>So this summer I have just one ask of you: vote with your money, spend your money wisely, help the economy, support the independents - and at the same time you'll be discovering a whole world of originality and gorgeousness, and receive the most fabulous service to boot (because no one loves their customers quite as much as a small business)! Look out for the <b>#CampaignShopIndependent</b> across social media.</p><p>Sarah x</p>Sarah @ PhotoFairytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240346436283813044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996169506779150810.post-85169950224880304562022-06-16T14:08:00.002+01:002022-06-16T14:08:36.524+01:00Award Winning PhotoFairytales!<p>Well, I have some rather exciting news to <strike>show off about</strike> share with you today..!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.lux-review.com/winners/photofairytales-2/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUXt0d0vyQI7DCx_FAksG9YbLsOtbmOdiiAiDLHGG7FjBMJUNZxblpCT3yVfFt_rDn7nlBeKRzKfBzkbfaTkz_u3v0riw18r-PuWX71MeZuBdVdVI3DyO31k6mV7EUDm3jZ_uHltF10flEWQL6Ux-TnSylJYYdvrgqsHXDi-FcUjcm4nLS5w5AAQw1/w400-h400/Lux-Globale-Wedding-Awards-2022.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I've been awarded '<b>Best Handmade Wedding Keepsakes Retailer - East Anglia</b>' in the 2022 Global Wedding Awards run by <a href="https://www.lux-review.com/luxlife-magazine-announces-the-winners-of-the-2022-global-wedding-awards/"><b>Luxlife Magazine</b></a> - I mean, that's pretty outrageously stupendous, right?!!! </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDANGUvfmugY2iqBli_qK97gMxkQgj-Si5QYHt5RqCQmgw6P5FcOxKJu3Y7pC83vi4XPT-LjWy3FXo3oH83uwCXzk8BkFB4w6Emv4d6b1tj7I4E3wgzAiyGq20mEuoGgkqHJofIV5XwxHHZAURwlIP8GxhCHjYaoZarpfEdEN1CDiTarRf7haAF796" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDANGUvfmugY2iqBli_qK97gMxkQgj-Si5QYHt5RqCQmgw6P5FcOxKJu3Y7pC83vi4XPT-LjWy3FXo3oH83uwCXzk8BkFB4w6Emv4d6b1tj7I4E3wgzAiyGq20mEuoGgkqHJofIV5XwxHHZAURwlIP8GxhCHjYaoZarpfEdEN1CDiTarRf7haAF796=w400-h225" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">The awards celebrate the finest businesses across the wedding industry, from wedding planners and venues, to caterers and stationers. Everything that makes your wedding day totally perfect and memorable. 2022 is seeing the biggest surge in weddings for years following covid restrictions, so it's a truly wonderful time to be recognised in these global awards!</span></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm feeling more than a little chuffed!</span></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sarah x</span></div></div>Sarah @ PhotoFairytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240346436283813044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996169506779150810.post-79338037032925620622022-03-04T16:49:00.001+00:002022-03-04T16:49:25.872+00:00It's not been a good week...<p>I'm going to lay my cards on the table: </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGvTHYdIekl3GNYH0vGElOGkHzOPVlpbnal56AgYNeQ4ECsk8LLpSABV1DgT227RHixtcRSoqrZXocH1-HGIEwWBfQf7mrIo590NPNaMrLcKYvgR7UAS39D9ne2JXLEfm89pfOSTIwLW0s6pqcnZKTprXK0DGoHSAfI0VFN_tpgon4qsTd-zP8eFfk=s1181" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1181" data-original-width="787" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGvTHYdIekl3GNYH0vGElOGkHzOPVlpbnal56AgYNeQ4ECsk8LLpSABV1DgT227RHixtcRSoqrZXocH1-HGIEwWBfQf7mrIo590NPNaMrLcKYvgR7UAS39D9ne2JXLEfm89pfOSTIwLW0s6pqcnZKTprXK0DGoHSAfI0VFN_tpgon4qsTd-zP8eFfk=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><p>The news has been absolutely awful - what is happening in Ukraine is so distressing and my heart truly goes out to them. So posting upbeat news and messages on social media for work has felt hard: I'm torn between feeling it's all pointless and then on the flip side feeling I need to carry on and try to keep a sense of normality as much as possible. It's a tough one - have you felt this too?</p><p>Running a small business by yourself you need to be in a good place mentally: feel motivated and upbeat. It's important for the person who runs the business to have a good mindset and be moving forward, thinking to the future. This last few days, in all honesty, have been hard. I mean, really hard. There have been times when I've felt like throwing in the towel and giving up. Wondering what the point is. Finding it hard to fire up the enthusiasm to log in every day. I've worked so hard to build my little business, I strive to make everything about it as positive and good as I possibly can. I don't want to give it up, but it's hard to keep positive. But I must, and I think it's important that I do. </p><p>So I just wanted to say that if you're struggling mentally and feeling anxious, you're not alone. I am too - I think many of us are. My love, prayers and thoughts are with the people of Ukraine at the moment - but I also recognise that we, as a community, need to stay strong together. The last couple of years have been dire - some of us have been OK, some have been good at saying we're "OK". And what's happening now feels a bit like, "And now this?!". Yes, I know. </p><p>We are more resilient than we know, but let's make sure we look after ourselves and each other, support one another and keep going. Let's keep in mind the struggles we're all facing, let's be kind to others. <b><a href="https://www.dec.org.uk/">Let's donate where we can</a>.</b> Let's spend wisely and conscientiously. Let's seek out joy and pleasure as much as we can. If one of us feels like we're starting to droop under the pressure, let's reach out - and let's be honest about our feelings (because we're all very good at pushing it down - which can be a good thing sometimes, but not constantly). </p><p>I've decided that I'm buggered if I'm going to ease up on the ethos I have for my business and give up on what I've worked for, in spite of the bad days when it feels hard to be motivated or creative. When being happy on social media isn't necessarily how things feel in real life - it doesn't matter, I'm still going to be here every day, doing the do, working the work, dreaming the dream...</p><p>I'm here if I can help. Let's stick together: community over conflict.</p><p>Sarah x</p>Sarah @ PhotoFairytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240346436283813044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996169506779150810.post-66250663706154594382022-02-11T12:10:00.003+00:002022-02-11T12:10:30.798+00:00What I love this week... Folksy Friday & Friendship<p>Happy Friday morning! Today is National Make A Friend Day so I've been having some fun picking out a few gorgeous finds on Folksy to celebrate friendship... </p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>“Friends are those rare people who ask how you are and then wait for the answer”</i> – Ed Cunningham</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNEFz_Yk44sq_097weNMQpaNxpGx92Hg87orkCZokSA8VINskJTyVVf4I7TAlb3Jq_mvYhsBeuMU-kFUN7szOx_pTdPeLrtPTNr2x-YdWDdYvY-dDLnGhvmBkUG2B3xrZiueyjzKxqKQtUZLAjhiKQ-4RFHTe25m5YCnKPD050LWYDs-7w_AjCyZSG=s1421" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1417" data-original-width="1421" height="399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNEFz_Yk44sq_097weNMQpaNxpGx92Hg87orkCZokSA8VINskJTyVVf4I7TAlb3Jq_mvYhsBeuMU-kFUN7szOx_pTdPeLrtPTNr2x-YdWDdYvY-dDLnGhvmBkUG2B3xrZiueyjzKxqKQtUZLAjhiKQ-4RFHTe25m5YCnKPD050LWYDs-7w_AjCyZSG=w400-h399" width="400" /></a></div><p><a href="https://folksy.com/">Folksy</a> (the British answer to Etsy - except all sellers are based in the United Kingdom AND everything is genuinely handmade) is a truly friendly place and one that I very much enjoy being a part of. The site is absolutely stuffed with really unique and wonderful makes from designers and makers that are all completely dedicated to their work. </p><p>The makers featured in my Friendship Gift Collection are:</p><p><a href="https://folksy.com/items/7604107-Fused-Glass-Best-Friends-Allium-Hanging-Handmade-Glass-Suncatcher">Fused Glass Best Friends Allium Hanging - Blue Design Shed</a></p><p><a href="https://folksy.com/items/7635581-Scented-Ceramic-Heart-valentine-or-sweetheart-gift-wedding-favour">Scented Ceramic Heart - Park Ceramics</a></p><p><a href="https://folksy.com/items/7540302-Pinks-Card-Dianthus-Summer-floral-blank-card">Pinks Card - Jane Crick Cards & Gift Wrap</a></p><p><a href="https://folksy.com/items/7422508-Hand-Embroidered-Patience-Time-Faith-Hoop-Inspirational-Quote-Wall-Hanging">Hand Embroidered Hoop - The Flossy Stitch</a></p><p><a href="https://folksy.com/items/7452327-Ceramic-heart-trinket-dish-ring-dish-jewellery-dish-">Ceramic heart trinket dish - Cornish Cottage Crafts</a></p><p><a href="https://folksy.com/items/7553924-Rose-Geranium-Lemon-Soap-">Rose Geranium & Lemon Soap - Trawden Soap Kitchen</a></p><p><a href="https://folksy.com/items/7558405-Sending-you-a-great-big-hug-card-Personalised-card">Sending you a great big hug card - Hannah Banks Jewellery</a></p><p><a href="https://folksy.com/items/7135362-Good-Friends-Personalised-Canvas-Art-Print">Good Friends Personalised Print - PhotoFairytales</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Sarah x</p>Sarah @ PhotoFairytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240346436283813044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996169506779150810.post-73564297198500800022022-01-27T17:44:00.000+00:002022-01-27T17:44:06.715+00:00Valentine's Day 2022 - it's almost here!<p>January - that month that lasts for a year - is finally almost done. I do try very hard to think positive thoughts and not get the hump, but oh boy it can be a gloomy month sometimes! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZkWl1RHdH5Hit7ytFj8HCgevnUXO7UFYD7YEexxOVytILpHpwM4LV3BCasHK9ev7pcUD5O7yUn7Gq3kPqUV-VPcXcPcD19s3ElQKYaZhMmuiWz_VK6J5gEog4aFPUrN8Jx5uAzwXWz3uEjIwEJk6WJR2IkH1ve_-lLF0BFhvQF96e_Gd5tSEFwp2O=s630" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="630" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZkWl1RHdH5Hit7ytFj8HCgevnUXO7UFYD7YEexxOVytILpHpwM4LV3BCasHK9ev7pcUD5O7yUn7Gq3kPqUV-VPcXcPcD19s3ElQKYaZhMmuiWz_VK6J5gEog4aFPUrN8Jx5uAzwXWz3uEjIwEJk6WJR2IkH1ve_-lLF0BFhvQF96e_Gd5tSEFwp2O=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><p>But the end of January means a new date on the calendar to look forward to: Valentine's Day! It doesn't matter if you're an ancient-married (points at self), a newly loved-upper, or single-and-content: this isn't just a day for couples, it's simply a day for love. Love for others, love for yourself, whichever and whatever. So on February 14th, I'd like to suggest that you treat yourself to a little of what you fancy!</p><p>If you <i><b>are </b></i>looking for a special <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/romanticgifts.html"><b>Valentine's gift</b></a> for a loved one though, I've got some gorgeous ideas for you - here are just a few highlights, but you kind find more over on the website (including some fabulous <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/standardcards.html"><b>personalised Valentine's Day cards</b></a>)!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEGE-v9KCrVVUteCqli3U1Urf3PJQrHusL7cD9AwPa_59zR-K10tZfwYRU99CxXRkZBB3pF-vOniCjN3TNMVlFbjqUGS18NVlgfMzkp3RuiHaB9qlKpNmzmRKTu262WtCpY6ri3n1TmTm9j2Gr-4m-0ftusctHid26Prl0QzNOTVygOPV83UStDgYG=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Monochrome Valentine Gift Ideas</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Top Left: <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/wallsignsplaques.html">Family Wall Plaque, range of colours & designs</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Top Right: <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/hexagon-plaques.html">Personalised Hexagon Wood Plaques, range of colours</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bottom Left: <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/lovepoems.html">Personalised Poem Print, range of colours & designs</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bottom Right: <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/wood-circle-plaques.html">Wooden Circle Plaque, range of designs</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxXveVuwt6dJkPuErr4nB4l_ibGf_DCQM58enBKuH7GiDzX8LjxHp-MpG5STM5auyMSxwgG2_sqosSPwCQDaIgaadHU7MQZB-X_bXd8H6aGJyzGTVV1dVwQFs4XV7j6pyA_5I-frUqxkgInHg-FPNO8nGmxVbl6X_7oHB1nnswzwnA7Q91Z3-0XV2z=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Personalised Wooden Valentine Gift Ideas</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Top Left: <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/personalised-wooden-photo-cubes.html">Engraved Photo Cubes, range of designs</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Top Right: <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/personalised-wooden-picture-blocks.html">Personalised Wooden Picture Block, range of designs</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bottom Left: <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/woodengifts.html">Wooden Storyboard Plaque, any wording, various colours</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bottom Right: <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/mini-wooden-message-plaques.html">Mini Wooden Plaque, gift boxed, range of designs</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjchWmL6Ni1Y9uZ55qQ1BpU1_k0FGrDgxsF94XroaKZTEn54k97kppGJsWUF1BufUIueY80Ea61lslDE0ajPVsh337EbCb81gkFMqS3bcRGTT2ZNIf_Yaun2Z4iGM2DDfybmVaiKdbGJ-wDnAuDrm69zeSbBN_ZgW2TVsrNX7ACf2qiuXP4QemsNYgk=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Unusual Personalised Valentine Gift Ideas</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Top Left: <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/lovebox.html">Valentine Love Gift Box Hamper</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Top Right: <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/timelineprints.html">Personalised Timeline Print, range of colours</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Bottom Left: <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/wallsignsplaques.html">Family Wall Sign, range of colours & designs</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Bottom Right: <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/vintageprints.html">Personalised Vintage Art Print, other designs available</a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhx_lNKUyrfk7HpOUhmpPlExofQ6MUrAVK_DGJp04Kzt1g4kQYtHYWIFx1OqtXtXBM1sgHVqIcgnANWPpG5pU7W8oF9R75ZzANBLrg5fWHEWcF46BxyVk5OG3nvLRWm0tTsDFKZTBePJrG5sIiixazIdCjH_53_RZJ90Mdj9W4R1c7FNinciYtnxQ_Q=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Romantic Personalised Valentine Gift Ideas</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Top Left: <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/personalised-wooden-picture-blocks.html">Personalised Wooden Picture Block, range of designs</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Top Right: <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/loveprints.html">Waves in the Sea personalised print</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bottom Left: <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/loveprints.html">Written in the Stars personalised print</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bottom Right: <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/blueplaques.html">Personalised Blue Heritage Plaque, any wording</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeWaYrQFUHeN3b3Y044zSyzu8QZmxJOUKx7C5IXc50YniMUvVbc7kr3o-JXhVbTU9X9StHbsjzMo2jZYZv2oof6KGxTalUOZMHhzzaERGNEjfQkcMJEoKKWo9KOcm41OHIPGq8uQ7ijzM2JUTcM5iu7AU6xADEKG-1PCfK6BS6UovlD47Qyqdp-SJC=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Thoughtful Personalised Valentine Gift Ideas</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Top Left: <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/loveprints.html">Personalised Rocking Chair Print, range of other designs</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Top Right: <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/personalised-wooden-picture-blocks.html">Personalised Wooden Picture Block, range of designs</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bottom Left: <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/photo-blocks.html">Rustic Wooden Photo Blocks</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bottom Right: <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/non-personalised-prints.html">Love Grows Wild Print, other designs available</a></div><br /><div>And finally, if you're looking for some ideas for Valentine's Day (either as a couple or family), you can find some inspiration and ideas over on my Pinterest board:</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/photofairytales/valentine-date-night-ideas/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="226" data-original-width="279" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhiPAvxTj98lpMLrQgASv1OoArlUZPP1F3J12MpzxsxTH9BFAJg2J9OwJMA59WqkBRteTrWXZYkICmIMkdNtDnlyMPxtkTJdglawckjWiTho0jdRHGzIV1y-DxN1Mjh4HFq9r6ZLGlLVNmkAUAVzZO2dIiMW5OfQC_N9bFJOg3VmUT65SqAAk61KpwV" width="296" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have a very happy Valentine!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sarah x</div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div>Sarah @ PhotoFairytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240346436283813044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996169506779150810.post-36231055888313045922021-12-17T11:30:00.001+00:002021-12-17T11:30:00.229+00:00Waving goodbye to 2021<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiK_XQRBE_X3GNWHhmf5xrNio2szeyQk26CpDHeloYZNB4fsoZg2bAor3Uhan1XsYUcDjNUzoXY8Yf_aqQNNHNRGtiIQk6XDXYOJm7SRni35N0rM2EDiOy0Cx91wb-L9vaIG2DOa-uhy6ShzKKVjwj8iP3XvOBCq-b1fDCSIRA3rxKTXpWXiM9RLY_H=s630" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="630" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiK_XQRBE_X3GNWHhmf5xrNio2szeyQk26CpDHeloYZNB4fsoZg2bAor3Uhan1XsYUcDjNUzoXY8Yf_aqQNNHNRGtiIQk6XDXYOJm7SRni35N0rM2EDiOy0Cx91wb-L9vaIG2DOa-uhy6ShzKKVjwj8iP3XvOBCq-b1fDCSIRA3rxKTXpWXiM9RLY_H=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Well, that's another (weird) year done with! It feels like 2021 didn't quite end the way we all thought it would (thank you Mr Omicron), but there's no reason why we can't all still look forward to 2022 and hope it shapes up better than the last couple of years. </p><p>I'm closing up for my Christmas break in about 30 minutes, so just wanted to take a moment to wish you all a <b>very merry Christmas and a happy New Year</b>. Even though you may not be able to meet up with everyone that you hoped, you can still have a wonderful, resting time (and blow a mental raspberry to 2021). Let's hope next year is better, eh?</p><p>Thank you, dear reader, for all your support over the last 12 months - old customers, new customers, still-thinking-about-it customers: each and every one of you. </p><p>Have a great time, stay safe and well, and see you all in January! </p><p>Sarah x</p>Sarah @ PhotoFairytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240346436283813044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7996169506779150810.post-36911888735513069692021-11-19T15:19:00.001+00:002021-11-19T15:19:11.378+00:00In With the New! A roundup of what's new at PhotoFairytales...<p>It's been all change on the PhotoFairytales site this week - the autumn colours have gone, making way for a festive Christmas feel (well, it is <i>nearly </i>Christmas)! So, I thought I'd take a few minutes to give you a brief glimpse of the new goodies that have recently arrived...</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="667" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_CIu8_fSSes/YZe_i3jKveI/AAAAAAAANOw/Fxdfkn0UbBYGFxthteDgZGVGHxpn6gqFQCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/New-Christmas-Gifts-2021.jpg" width="426" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/"><br />Personalised Handmade Christmas Gifts 2021 <br />- new at PhotoFairytales</a><br /><br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/christmas-countdown-slate" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o7Chcj5yveo/YZewnGO0jZI/AAAAAAAANNA/5XmkvF1qsfARPBtfdWMSgXY2hMGP8Hy1gCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/Personalised-Christmas-Countdown-Slate-Sign-With-Chalk-PhotoFairytales-4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>This fun personalised Christmas Countdown plaque is made from natural slate, and features flecks of fools gold. It comes complete with chalk too, so you can write down the number of sleeps left until the big day! Children (and excited adults) will love marking off the days, and this lovely sign will become a real family tradition every year. Only £15.99, including P&P. <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/christmas-countdown-slate">Click here for details</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fantasyportraitgallery.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZywyDLNUCPs/YZexi1Gm0JI/AAAAAAAANNI/fvBFaDgv2UMPXeP8m7tVwt4KLBFHN4tuQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/Personalised-Fantasy-Fairy-Photo-Portraits-Print-Collection-9a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fantasyportraitgallery.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PCSunW3hHxI/YZex4ZvOwgI/AAAAAAAANNU/MDZ3hSdepXER3t87R4lbZ4KlZMRQkssyACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/Winter-Wood-Personalised-Fantasy-Fairy-Photo-Portrait-3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">'Winter Wood' is one of three brand new Fantasy Portrait designs that I've introduced this season. A gorgeous wintery setting, I can recreate this artwork for you using your own photo. Perfect for babies and children. From £24.95, including P&P. <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fantasyportraitgallery.html">Click here for details</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/newspapers.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-41jlySZDqz4/YZeyi5-jbEI/AAAAAAAANNg/ifLOIBcftVcJmhMwVrtWUoLYknhjNJAjACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/Personalised-Newspaper-Santa-Christmas-Gift-PhotoFairytales-2a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="text-align: left;">Since introducing them earlier this year, my personalised Newspaper prints have become one of my most popular lines! So it seemed only right that I bring in one that's designed just for Christmas... this fun print is personalised throughout, from top to bottom. You can add your own photo too. There are lots of other designs available, so if you're looking for a special gift with a difference, take a look! Only £18.50 including P&P. <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/newspapers.html">Click here for details</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/wooden-room-name-signs.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9IHTidPUjlA/YZezN4abN9I/AAAAAAAANNo/uERTCc053qgvr7I48-VxFbxYIdEJyHZqQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/Personalised-Wooden-Room-Door-Name-Signs-PhotoFairytales-5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="text-align: left;">My new wooden room signs look lovely on a bedroom door or wall. Available in a choice of colours and sizes, they're a stylish addition to a youngster's room. Made from real wood and super smooth, the signs are really light and easy to fix to a smooth surface (fix them temporarily with command strips or blue tack if you don't want a permanent fixture!). From £15.95 including P&P. <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/wooden-room-name-signs.html">Click here for details</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fantasyportraitgallery.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9cXK6Hw9QFg/YZe0adnrCEI/AAAAAAAANNw/m6Ut-VwdkNI49TPb573PBJVrrXwxWascQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/personalised-fantasy-fairy-photo-portrait-PhotoFairytales-13.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fantasyportraitgallery.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7b6n1aVXUTc/YZe0jrny-QI/AAAAAAAANN0/hi8ltfV3d2QphDAOI11LwEPnG6LifkgPwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/Starlight-Personalised-Fantasy-Fairy-Photo-Portrait-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Another new winter-season Fantasy Photo Portrait - 'Starlight' features soft gentle blues and silvery greys, and is a lovely design for younger children and babies. (If you wanted something less 'Christmassy' I can remove the Christmas tree too). From £24.95 including P&P. <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fantasyportraitgallery.html">Click here for details</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/christmas-eve-boxes.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="945" data-original-width="945" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WKMqwxzE5JA/YZe1AMwMAqI/AAAAAAAANOA/VEZTmKqYkDcwvbSOWU1Cqf4H5dCQLvp-ACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/personalised-christmas-eve-box-festive-photofairytales-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="text-align: left;">The wooden personalised Christmas Eve boxes are back this month - and prices have been held the same as last year! There's a range of truly lovely designs available, from flat topped boxes to gorgeous engraved heirloom chests. A delightful family tradition for Christmas eve. From £23.50 including P&P. <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/christmas-eve-boxes.html">Click here for details</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fantasyportraitgallery.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k78B0Lawa7g/YZe2Scp9wQI/AAAAAAAANOI/unboRuO60Zc52DEDA8VZlF_NhWSrNiptgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/Personalised-Fantasy-Fairy-Photo-Portraits-Print-Collection-10.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fantasyportraitgallery.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oCG1vq-mtk0/YZe2Z-USdNI/AAAAAAAANOM/Mpj73IIayYAvaORHbv2DyWnaQ3P3uHsogCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/Snowglobe-Personalised-Fantasy-Fairy-Photo-Portrait-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The last of my new Fantasy Portraits for this season, 'Snowglobe' is undeniably festive! A charming design for Christmas, it's absolutely perfect for younger children and babies (a lovely idea to celebrate baby's first Christmas!). From £24.95 including P&P. <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/fantasyportraitgallery.html">Click here for details</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/personalised-wooden-christmas-signs.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wmTLeOmk8H0/YZe3hkAHAAI/AAAAAAAANOY/leLF9BPjqB8mz5mtz98ZxpvdnzjuQb6gwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/Personalised-Christmas-Houses-Wooden-Sign-Plaque-PhotoFairytales-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">My personalised wooden Christmas Family Signs are back again this year - and one of my favourite personalised decorations. Available in black, grey, white or red and a choice of sizes, there are three striking designs to choose from. Easily fixed temporarily onto any smooth surface using blue tack or command strips (or do what I do, and lean it on top of your cooker hood for a festive touch in the kitchen!). Featuring a lovely natural wood grain, you'll find lots of places in your home for this lasting personalised Christmas decoration. From £15.95 including P&P. <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/personalised-wooden-christmas-signs.html">Click here for details</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/christmas-stars.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1JzNW1uSHbU/YZe48zHCj7I/AAAAAAAANOg/NwvZxd2xzcElAnQw1v170CsH7u8oUyPFgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/Personalised-Wooden-Baby-1st-Christmas-Plaque-Handmade-Xmas-Decoration-PhotoFairytales-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/christmas-stars.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxmZr2vRJwiUiX_yxulULecW-YlpHdazDJzlsKbuToSMJvjtiQEqDU4I82L8Z3v-qy7GBvAvUfZhMgS8lPmPX6_ylxcAaqX2AXaBln3NB5KQbdBKES_zM5RFTUwNC7seooVk6PY3uYmYKY/w400-h400/Personalised-Wooden-Christmas-Plaque-Handmade-Xmas-Decoration-PhotoFairytales-2aw.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">And last but not least, my personalised wooden Christmas Star decorations are back this year too! Incredibly popular, this stylish natural wood stars are available in lots of different designs and colours. Strung with satin ribbon in a choice of colours, these gorgeous wooden stars will look fabulous hanging from your tree, a hook - or anywhere you fancy! Also available beautifully gift boxed, perfect for gifting. From £9.99 including P&P. <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/christmas-stars.html">Click here for details</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Well, that's it for the new (for now)! Don't forget to sign up to my VIP list if you'd like to hear about exclusive offers and discounts - including a free welcome gift worth £10 when you place your first order worth £15 or more. <a href="https://www.photofairytales.co.uk/mailinglist.html">Click here for more information or to sign up.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Sarah x</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div>Sarah @ PhotoFairytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240346436283813044noreply@blogger.com0