Lily Shopping... Opps I did it again!

Does Lily need more clothes? No. But she has more anyway.

Mummy and Daddy went shopping again... To be fair we only go to Dronfield about once a year, so it was our first time taking advantage of their baby shops!

Our first stop was the adorable Tiny Tots Boutique (Dronfield). The owner was super lovely and super helpful. We brought Lily some beautiful outfits - although we were sensible and did buy bigger stuff. So she'll look adorable while she's learning to walk! I'm not going to say exactly how much we spent... but I will admit that by the time she's big enough to run through puddles I will not be spending this much!

6-12 months

The light weight organic cotton will make this ideal for the summer

12 Months+

I was about to pay... then I saw this dress and I couldn't leave without it!

This was half price.... So it would have been rude to leave it behind....

This dress is absolutely adorable. Enough said.

In an effort to then be slightly sensible in our financial decisions we then hit the local charity shops. These are up in the local civic centre and include a Banardos Children's shop (highly recommend!).

Mummy's purchase...

Hoping to use this super chunky yarn to knit a miny blanket for Lily - using my super huge needles. So technically a Lily buy really...

Lily shopping

Lily's first moneybox

£2.49!! Size 12 - 18 months. Also a super colour

£3.49. This red dress is also 12-18 months and is seriously cute.

John Lewis dress are about £20 new. So for £2 this is an absolute bargin. Size 3-6 months - so Lily will pretty much fit this now.

At £2.50 with the original label still on it, I couldn't leave this behind. I have a leather jacket with almost the same design... so when Lily fits this next year we'll match!

I love Quentin Blake. 25p!

£2.00. We have the Gruffulo equivalent of this book already. Love the sounds and story combo. Also really colourful - so ideal for kids!

£2.99. The joys of co-sleeping? This is now hanging over my bed...

So that's a summary of our purchases for the weekend! Thankfully I don't get much time for shopping at the moment so I don't end up buying to much... Also back at work in April so I can then have less time and more money (for yarn food and bills and other stuff).

Anyhow... I'm off to see if my daughter has any space left in her wardrobe...

Love to you all

MrsKirstyHoll

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Audiobook Review – Tribes We Need You To Lead Us. Seth Godin

After this book has been sat gathering dust on my self, it was time to try a new tact – an audio book

This is a book that I picked up years ago in a book sale. It’s been sat on my bookshelf for years in the To-Read list. I’m quickly realising that I have limited time for reading in my busy schedule. So I have recently discovered and subscribed to a 1 book a month plan on audible.

The audiobook popped on a list that was for sale for about £1.99 (I’d already had my freebie for the month). It was irresistible – especially since it’s being read by the author.

So with all my knitting and walking at lunch I’ve been able to listen to it. It’s a great way of making my time more efficient – especially when it’s relevant to marketing and so hits the ‘useful for work’. Triple win!

The first thing I have to comment on is that Seth Godin is really easy to listen too. He is obviously really enthusiastic about his chosen specialist topic and this makes it more engaging.

In terms of the content, this looks into the concept of tribes and how you can use this for marketing. It’s a really new way of looking at marketing – and really building on the concept of branding being a loyal fan base that I learnt during the Future Learn Branding Course.

His theory is that if you can create a tribe with loyal fans then your organisation can grow. People will talk about you and spread the concept of what you are. From this they will return again and again – but next time they will bring friends.

I’m spending nearly every sentence going – “I completely get what you are saying” and “that makes so much sense”. It’s really motivational and really makes me want to push myself and try something new.

It’s leaving me with a sense of inspiration (and a firecracker up my arse to go and change things). There are things I can apply for work and for promotion of my blog. It’s time to stop being afraid to try things and just get on and do it.

I thiught I would share encase this also applied to you. If it does, I really hope it helps.

Buy the audiobook here

Buy the book here

Yarn Addict Signing off

MrsKirstyHoll

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Funky Interior Design Inspiration

For nearly a year now I have been working with an amazing lighting company called Shine Lighting. This has given me an amazing insight and appreciation of interior design. To celebrate this, here is some of my favourite interior design related articles/idea that I have found circulating around the internet at the moment.

Articles by me 




If there is time, I try to put together design related blogs inspired by my favourite design trends. Here are some of my favourites...

This was inspired by my love of reading and a lot of inspiration from Pinterest.

What to do with unused space – Reading Nooks

The next article was written based on a number of discussions with customers. I thought I would put something together that might be useful. 

10 Steps - Bathroom design made simple

Moroccan style is something that has completely blown my mind. I completely adore the combination of fabrics and colours and lights.

Living room inspiration - Moroccan design in 10 easy steps (or less)

Ideas by others

Another perk of managing the social media for Shine Lighting is that I get to see some amazing interior design articles.

My total love and huge collection of books quickly helped me fall in love with this article:

GET ORGANISED: STYLISH BOOKSHELF IDEAS

This is less of an article and more of just an amazingly clever idea for a coffee table. If you don't like fish, or water, then look away now.

About the only problem I can see with this idea is if you need to move your coffee table occasionally.... I'm thinking a sturdy frame with wheels? Personally, this idea does 2 things for me. It solves the problem of having no space for a fish tank and gives me a totally amazing dining room table. 

Aquarium Coffee Table

To continue the theme, this kitchen island is amazingly beautiful. If you have a passion for fish, the size of this tank will allow you to create an amazing collection. 

Aquarium Kitchen Island