Gemma in the Cotswolds

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Sharing a bedroom tips and tricks (particularly if you have a large age gap)

Sharing a bedroom tips and tricks (particularly if you have a large age gap)

Please note this post may contain affiliate links. This means that using them to shop doesn’t cost you anymore but I may receive a small amount of commission from any purchase.  One of the most common questions I get asked over on Instagram is about the kids sharing bedrooms. “Is it ok for them to share?” or “do they not mind not having their own rooms?” In our case, they absolutely love sharing. The boys are particularly close and have shared a room ever since Mason was old enough to leave the bedside crib in our room (about 9 months…

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SATR Reviews

AD | WUKA Period Pants – Review

AD | WUKA Period Pants – Review

Disclosure: I was gifted two pairs of WUKA Period Pants in exchange for an honest review) (A little disclaimer before we start, if you’ve found this post, chances are you are looking for information on period pants, but just incase, a warning that this post may be a bit TMI – although if you follow me, you’ll know I’m a total over sharer and comfortable with it.) I’ll be honest, I dread my ‘time of the month’ – I feel it creeping up  – is it just me or does it come round quicker every 28 days? – and its…

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Mummy Style

What I’ve learnt about my style in the last year…

What I’ve learnt about my style in the last year…

DISCLOSURE: This post contains items that were very kindly gifted to me (they are marked {gifted}) 2020 was a funny old year – I mean thats the understatement of my life but I’m not going into that right now – and I found myself doing a lot of things I’d never done before – can anyone say home learning – actually please don’t, I’ve heard that phrase enough to last me until the kids leave school! I realised that being in lockdown, having a lot of gorgeous weather and maybe turning another year older, that a lot of things I…

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Brand Collaborations

AD | Amtico Trends for 2021

AD | Amtico Trends for 2021

Disclosure: This post is a sponsored post in collaboration with Amtico Flooring The arrival of 2021 brings with it fresh ideas, challenges and trends – and flooring requirements are high among those areas of trending for the year ahead. In talks with interior designers, it was highlighted that lowest price Amtico Spacia flooring is still at the top of people’s want list when it comes to flooring choices, pushing ahead of carpet, laminate and hardwood flooring as the most popular flooring choice on today’s market within modern homes. Which styles of Amtico are the better styles to incorporate into your…

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Mummy Style

New Year…Happier Me?

New Year…Happier Me?

I’ve not written a from the heart post on here for a very long time. So I figured a little honest chat (or mind dump) over there wouldn’t be too he worst idea.  I can genuinely say, although for us, 2020 wasn’t the worst – we were very lucky – I can’t remember the last time I felt truly. That probably sounds ridiculous as I have four healthy (ish – Izzie’s spine aside) happy children, a wonderful husband and a lovely home. I feel selfish even writing it as I know I am very lucky – and I feel very…

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Interiors

REVIEW: Imagin Fires Bredon Biofuel Fireplace

REVIEW: Imagin Fires Bredon Biofuel Fireplace

Disclosure: I was kindly sent the Bredon Fire, Ceramic Logs, Small Flue and a pack of biofuel in exchange for an honest review – all opinions, video content and photographs are my own. Growing up in the Cotswolds, in a small village, with gorgeous little cottages with cosy open fires, I had the idea that when I grew up I’d have one, one day. Fast forward a good few years, and I haven’t got one yet – practicality took over. A new build was perfect for starting and growing our family – very little maintenance, and a blank canvas to…

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