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2011

By Gem - 14:39:00
January I had my first Weight Watchers weigh in at the end of January and I have now lost 4 stone. I'm feeling much happier and confident and I want to maintain this loss in 2012. February I saw my favourite band of 2011, Frankie and the Heartstrings. I have also been loving Miles Kane, The Horrors and The Joy Formidable this year....

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Secret Santa 2011

By Gem - 13:34:00
I really enjoyed taking part in Secret Santa last year so when Rani announced she was organising it again I jumped at the chance to sign up. I really enjoyed picking out a gift based on someones list if likes and by reading their blog. It is all rather exciting not knowing who your gift is from and opening all the little packages....

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Light the lamp, not the rat, light the lamp, not the rat!

By Gem - 00:38:00
Stuffed, sleepy, happy. I have had such a lovely weekend and I really didn't think I would. It is our first Christmas in the new house which still isn't finished, there are loads of bare walls and the oven was only fitted a day before Christmas. I have really settled in now and most of upstairs is now complete which means less dust...

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Burt's Bees and Fairytales and Hidden Notes Giveaway

By Gem - 15:50:00
I know we haven't had Christmas yet but when it is all over and you have to go back to work with the January blues, you will need some cheering up. So I have a giveaway for you all from some lovely brands! First up are some fantstic body lotions from Burt's Bees- Burt's Bees products average 99% natural ingredients with over half...

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Baci Lingerie Cardiff

By Gem - 16:03:00
I was recently invited to the lovely new Baci Lingerie store in Cardiff  for a bloggers preview by Chantele.I had not heard about the store or brand before and I was pleasantly surprised by what I found there. Baci Lingerie is all about sexy, elegant, sophisticated lingerie and boudoir-wear, at incredible value. Miami-based brand Baci Lingerie chose Cardiff to launch its first store...

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Bristol Meetup & mystreetchic.com party

By Gem - 13:22:00
After an amazing bloggers meet up in August I jumped at the chance to spend a night with all the lovely ladies again and meet a few new faces. Me and Leanne got the train from Newport and headed in to Bristol to meet up with Lyzi, Vicky, Bee and Sammy for a Nando's and a good catch up. After stuffing my face...

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A week (and a bit) in Photos

By Gem - 18:51:00
It has been another busy week for me, it is deadline time for students so the library is crazy busy. I've still had time to relax and party though and this is what I've been up to- Scrap booking- I'm not like those crazy American mums who spend hours creating very elaborate scrapbooks with ribbon and craft glue. I just stick everything in...

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Cdfblogs Christmas Social & Crabtree and Evelyn Event

By Gem - 20:27:00
I had a very busy night on Tuesday with two events to attend. I had a bit of a mission to get there as there were forty five cows on the train lines outside Newport and I was stuck on the train to Cardiff for an hour. Madness!!! Firstly, I went to a lovely Crabtree & Evelyn event. (When I finally got there)...

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Leopard Love

By Gem - 21:08:00
Another work outfit here as I've not been anywhere exciting this week. It's a Friday so I'm a little more casual than I would normally be dressed for work. I usually wear block colours but leopard is more fun for the weekend. I don't think I look like a librarian/library assistant but that is probably a good thing. I should have worn tights...

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Pan Am Glam

By Gem - 22:28:00
I'm ill, cold and fed up(whinge) and I long for some glamour and sunshine. I blame Pan Am for the hours I've spent today looking at holidays in various exotic locations. I'm loving the show so far, it's no hard hitting drama but it's fun and oh so pretty.There is something for everyone: handsome pilots, gorgeous vintage fashion, espionage and exciting locations like...

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