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Nina Jane
Isla De Blanc
All the Small Things that matter in Life to a girl from a Little Isle.
Interests: Teapots, Tea Cosy's, Pretty Things, Cooking, Making My Doodles into Cards, Buying Old Down Trodden Furniture & Refurbing, Positivity, Healthiness, Making People Smile, Books, Food.
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A few months ago I blogged about a game called the 'Glad game' and i still abide by those rules. The game consists of finding something to be glad about in every situation. Positivity is the key! So, it has been a while since I have been back to blog... Continue reading
Posted Jun 19, 2012 at All The Small Things
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I can bake, I can bake! Well, so far so good anyway. After an extremely busy day at work, this evening I decided to try and bake a cake for the very first time from scratch. (I have cheated once before and used packet mix so it doesn't count as... Continue reading
Posted Mar 14, 2012 at All The Small Things
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Welcome back to my blog All The Small Things! J'adore Saturday nights in. (Find out how to make these cute cakes here -http://bakeitinacake.com/recipes/heartinacupcake) Nights in aren't for everyone but for me they are perfect. Since flying the nest two months ago I have really enjoyed getting stuck into cooking. I... Continue reading
Posted Mar 10, 2012 at All The Small Things
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G'day! Today has been such a great day! I just keep screeching like an excited child in a theme park on a crazy going upside downy ride! Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Luke and I had the afternoon off from work to come home and wait for our new sofa to arrive (I have... Continue reading
Posted Mar 7, 2012 at All The Small Things
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Today is a sad day (It's not really sad, it's good because i am no longer wasting money & time trying to get up hills in 1st gear), Its time to say goodbye to Brum. I've had Brum almost a year and she's been nothing but trouble, in fact she's... Continue reading
Posted Mar 6, 2012 at All The Small Things
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In my spare time I become hairdresser Nj, so saturday consisted of cutting my Mother's hair and also the mans (he always looks handsome but even more so afer a good tidy up, hehe.). I'm like a loved up teenager and I am not afriad to admit it! (Happy faces)... Continue reading
Posted Mar 4, 2012 at All The Small Things
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So...I thought I'd test my sewing skills to the limit and I have just started to make a patchwork quilt from scratch (I say from scratch, I bought the patches pre cut from eBay. (A seller called 'Loubee' @ Bumblebee fabrics has some great deals!) I started by laying out... Continue reading
Posted Mar 3, 2012 at All The Small Things
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Since flying the nest in January, I have learnt that buying beautiful furniture that fits beautifully in my appartment is very expensive! So...I have started to refurb old furniture to make it look shabby-chic & well, just...pretty! I started by looking around charity shops, local newspapers and webistes (Wightbay &... Continue reading
Posted Mar 1, 2012 at All The Small Things
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Mar 1, 2012
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Here's one of my fav ideas at the moment, it is super simple but effective. By adding coloured beads with tops & dresses this brightens the outfit and gives a summery look. Charity shops, markets & even Nanna's attics are brilliant for vintage beads, so make sure you have a... Continue reading
Posted Feb 27, 2012 at All The Small Things
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Feb 27, 2012
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What a marvellous weekend we've had on my Isla. Sunshine Saturday AND Sunday... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ9kJa_6cBg One of my favurite shops at the moment is a little shop in the high street of the town i live in called Crocus Interiors. Crocus is home to an abundance of goodies, and familiar collections... Continue reading
Posted Feb 26, 2012 at All The Small Things
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Sunshine Saturday involved Turban headbands, panda jumpers, passed theory tests, walks, Abbeys, pigs, beautiful beaches, pubs, drinks, rugby & home sweet home carrying a cd rack (that was heavier than one thought). Watch this space, more to follow tomorrow... Peace & Love NJ. Xxx Continue reading
Posted Feb 25, 2012 at All The Small Things
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Feb 24, 2012
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I love walking, It makes me feel excited about the world that we live in. Beautiful things and finding new places. One day we (Luke & I) went walking on my little Isla, we went along the coastal footpaths past two of my favourite places (Seagrove Bay & Priory Bay)... Continue reading
Posted Feb 24, 2012 at All The Small Things
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Only me again, blogging has turned out to be more difficult than one thought! I have found this information really helpful! http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/07/tips-for-bloggers-.html Follow Moi either way & things can only get better! http://allthesmallthingsnj.blogspot.com/ Continue reading
Posted Feb 24, 2012 at All The Small Things
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Posted Feb 24, 2012 at All The Small Things
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Welcome again to my Blog...All The Small Things. My name is Nina Jane and this is (part of) my positively wonderful crazy world! I surround myself with prettyful people and things that make me smile an uber amount. I have recently 'flown the nest' with my partner Luke and i... Continue reading
Posted Feb 24, 2012 at All The Small Things