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HOW TO MAKE: MARBLED FLUFFY POM POMS [DIY TUTORIAL]

June 17, 2017June 16, 2017 | Chloe

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I made these fluffy pom poms recently for an upcoming DIY project and was so pleased with them I thought they deserved a tutorial in their own right…

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One myth about my corner of South California that I can bust right now is that it’s hot all the time. Yes it’s usually sunny and yes that sunshine is warm but it is more nuanced than that - step into the shade in the Springtime and it is suddenly chilly, just like in the UK. Add to that the fact that it is a desert climate so the temperature suddenly drops at night time all year round. Then throw in the Marine Layer - a mysterious bank of fog that rolls in and out from the ocean, swirling over the peninsula and surrounding us like a cloud.

Lifeguard towers of Miami part 2: Not only are they different colors but completely different designs too. This one is round and I particularly like the retro futuristic spike on the top. I would love to know more about these buildings and how they are the way that they are. Embracing color and whimsical design in city architecture is something the UK could definitely learn from 👀

It’s back to reality for me but rest assured, I have Miami content for days. I found these beautiful shells on South Beach on my first day - they were just there, tumbling around in the gentle waves along the shoreline. I went back at low tide every day afterwards hoping for more and there wasn’t a single one to be found - it reminds me of a phrase my Mother in law uses ‘what is meant for you will not pass you by’. I’m glad that these shells were meant for me - I found a couple of cool pieces of coral too - I’ll share them on stories for anyone who loves buried treasure as much as I do.

Miami is such a feel-good city. Even this lifeguard tower doesn’t take itself too seriously. Each one on Miami Beach has a different color scheme - I’ll try to capture a few more while I’m here. For some reason they remind me of colorful beach huts back in England? I guess the beach is a fun place to be wherever you live 🏖

We had a dreamy day at Disney last week with short queues, sunshine and ice cream. The 18 month gap since our last visit magically closed and life felt light and joyful in our Disney bubble.

Back when we were discussing getting a dog, I anticipated the responsibility of daily walks as kind of a downside. I was so wrong. Taking time away from the dishes, the laundry and the kids every morning has been one of the best things I have ever done for myself. It reminded me of the law of diminishing returns - when you keep plugging away at work but you become less and less effective...it’s good to step away and take a break.

✨ It’s your weekly reminder that your creative work is important, whether it earns you money or not and you need to make time for it. What time can you set aside for your personal projects this week? Put it in your calendar and protect it - don’t wait to be given permission ✨

I was FaceTiming with a friend from back home and she wanted to know how my knitted lion head was coming along - so I thought I would share an update here too. I have finished the back and nearly finished the front - then it’s just the ears, blocking, sewing up and finishing touches to add like the eyes, nose and mouth. I can’t wait to share the magical process of blocking here so you can see it all coming together 🦁

I’m typing this with a very sore arm after getting my first dose of the COVID vaccine yesterday. I’m starting to let myself dream of a COVID free future and it is marvelous. What are you most looking forward to doing over the next twelve months? We have tickets booked to visit England in July and although I’m trying to hold it loosely, I am really starting to look forward to it. This photo was taken at Santa Monica Pier - I can’t wait for the day we see that Ferris wheel turning again and a huge line at the ice cream counter.

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