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The Simple Things

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The Simple Things DWYL BLOG TUNEINCHILLOUT 650X250PX LR

Have you discovered this beautiful magazine yet? I have been a subscriber since issue 2 and I absolutely love it. The magazine is a celebration of all simple things in life – from gathering round a bonfire to eating with friends, from making gifts by hand to exploring the countryside. There are delicious words, unusual stories, mouthwatering recipes and breathtaking photography. There are wise words, and things your grandparents knew about but have somehow got lost in time. It is a magazine that encourages you to pause for a moment, be grateful, and do something simple just because it is fun, beautiful, special.

I have a feeling you might like ‘The Simple Things’ too.

The Simple Things magazine

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What makes a good marriage?

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Save the date - Paul & Beth Kempton

Today is my parents’ 41st wedding anniversary. 41 years. That is a long long time. Longer than I have been alive.

As I prepare for my own wedding next year, it is fun to get excited about all the plans and ideas for the big day itself, but what comes after that is even more exciting. The fact that I am going to be married to my favourite person, hopefully for the rest of my life.

Thinking of my own parents’ very long marriage, it has made me wonder what it takes to make it work for so long. So I thought I’d ask you. What do you think makes a good marriage? What do you wish someone had told you just before you walked down the aisle?

Are the things that make a good marriage the same things that make a good life?

Please share your advice and thoughts in the comments below for this bride-to-be…

Christmas is coming! (+ studio renovation!)

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 Christmas - noel

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… For me the Christmas music goes on from November 1 (along with some cheeky fairy lights), and then when December 1 comes round the tree goes up, the mince pies go in the oven and the merriment begins.

I love all the build up – the hours spent choosing the perfect presents and wrapping them, going for long walks in frosty nature, singing carols with gloved hands wrapped around hot mulled wine… Christmas is one of my very favourite times of year.

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Selvedge

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Selvedge magazine

For those of you who have not discovered Selvedge magazine, I encourage you to seek it out. Dedicated to ‘textiles in fashion, fine art, interiors, travel and shopping’, the Nov/Dec issue is, as always, a visual feast. It feels like midwinter, with the snowy white cover and wintry woodland photoshoot (complete with eagles and horses) showing off exquisite textiles at their best.

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And the winners are… DWYL birthday giveaways announced

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DWYL birthday cake

[Image: Kao Sosa]

WOW. Over 500 entries from 27 different countries across the world – thank you so much. It was a joy to read everyone’s comments, and I was so inspired by the 100+ beautiful quotes shared. Thank you too for your kind words and birthday wishes. It felt like a huge hug being sent from all corners of the world.

And so to the winners… it is always hard to choose only a handful of people out of so many, but here we go…

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DWYL final birthday giveaway: Holly Becker’s ‘Decorate Workshop’

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DWYL final birthday giveaway: Holly Becker's 'Decorate Workshop' HB book

***PLEASE NOTE THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED***

As the final giveaway of the week celebrating DWYL’s 2nd birthday, I am excited to offer a copy of Holly Becker’s fab new book ‘Decorate Workshop’. I am using this book myself to plan the redecoration of our house, and am already in love with it.

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Want to be a surface pattern designer? Win the Print & Pattern Design Scholarship (worth around $1000!)

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Print & Pattern

We are absolutely thrilled to launch the second Print & Pattern Scholarship for The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design, in collaboration with Marie Perkins of leading pattern blog Print & Pattern.

The winner of this scholarship will win a full place on all three modules of The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design, beginning on April 29 2013. The winner will also be featured in a future edition of MOYO. This prize is worth nearly $1000 and could be the catalyst for you to make headway in the exciting world of surface pattern design.  See Issue 2 of MOYO Magazine for more details.

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Issue 2 of MOYO is here! Featuring Marie Perkins, Khristian A Howell and more!

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Issue 2 - Moyo magazine

Issue 2 of MOYO is here! This bumper second issue of the world’s only online magazine dedicated to surface pattern design includes exclusive industry insight with Marie Perkins of leading blog Print & Pattern discussing the changing face of surface pattern design, and designer Khristian A. Howell talking colour and collections.

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DWYL birthday giveaway 2: Creative inspiration bundle from Japan!

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Japanese goodie bundle

***PLEASE NOTE THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW ENDED***

As the second giveaway this week in celebration of Do What You Love’s 2nd birthday, I have put together a bundle of creative inspiration from Japan where I recently spent six months having a fantastic adventure, learning traditional crafts and taking thousands of photos.

The winner of this giveaway will get:

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