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May Day Posies

April 30, 2018 Hannah Bullivant
May Posies | Hannah Bullivant.com

I am writing this whilst shivering at my desk. The wooly layers are on and the wind is quite literally howling at me. through the cracks in the window frame- and somehow managing to pierce through my layers. Brrr.  Just last week we had 30 degree sunshine; our little island is truly an eccentric one, isn't it? I actually quite like it's weird weather habits (infuriatingly true to the #embracingtheseasons brand, I realise!). Anyway: it's hard to believe, but May Day is tomorrow! This will be the 7th year I make May posies for friends to celebrate Spring; an idea I originally learned about on Lou's blog, many moons ago. The first day of May was once a cause for a big celebration. It's the official first day of summer according to the gaelic festival, Beltane, and featured May pole dancing, a May Queen, village fetes and May posies amongst other things. The 1st May is also Labour day; a day to mark labour rights,  and to me these things work well together in a weird way. I like marking both.

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In Embracing The Seasons, Make Tags May Posies, The natural Dye Works, Ros Humphries, One Flew Over Flowers, spring flowers
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The most beautiful Avocado-dyed pink wrapping fabric

December 22, 2017 Hannah Bullivant
Avocado-Dyed Pink wrapping fabric tutorial- Hannah Bullivant

Hi chaps! I'm back to tell you about the second of the two commissions I did for Betty Magazine.  This time, it's a tutorial about how to dye with avocado stones to get the most beautiful pink colours, and also how to wrap your presents in fabric too. Just in time for Christmas! Click here for the full tutorials. 

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In Make, My work Tags avocado dyed fabric, beautiful pink dyed fabric, betty magazine, fabric wrapping tutorial, pink fabric wrapping
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Using plants and greenery in your home, with Fiskars

October 5, 2017 Hannah Bullivant
Styling plants at home | Hannah Bullivant

I was invited recently to an event held by Fiskars to learn how to make a Terrarium. I'd been eyeing Terrariums appreciatively in magazines for years now, but I’d never attempted to make one so was pretty excited to be invited. We learned how to put our Terrariums together under the expert tutelage of James Wong who was scathing of the pre-potted varieties available in most shops. Many of these, he said, would last no more than 6 weeks. So I wanted to share what I learned on the day about making terrariums and some wider tips about styling Terrariums and plants at home. 

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In Soulful Homes, Make Tags Fiskars, inoor gardening tools, pretty gardening tools, white gardening tools, DIY terrarium, indoor plants, plant based interior, my plant gang
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How to make cleaning more enjoyable. (yes, really!)

February 17, 2017 Hannah Bullivant
Cleaning and sorting | Seeds and Stitches blog

Have you felt it yet?! Have you noticed the lighter mornings, the change in light, the snowdrops and crocuses?! Winter still undoubtedly reigns, but more signs of Spring are appearing everyday and I can feel the change in energy inside my bones, you know?! 

The new light always makes me itchy for a Spring clean, and as we are about to have another baby, my need for a clean, decluttered and calm space has never been stronger.  But. This doesn't always coincide with my desire to actually, you know, clean. I actually sort of....hate it.

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In Soulful Homes, Make, Embracing The Seasons Tags DIY cleaninf recipes, spring cleaning tips, how to make cleaning more pleasurable, objects of use, hen and hammock, baby nesting, DIY cleaning recipes
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A Romantic Meal for Two At Home, with Denby

February 10, 2017 Hannah Bullivant
A romantic meal for two at home | Seeds and Stitches blog

February, the month of love (and pancakes- did I mention I was excited about the pancakes?) has kinda swept me up in her ardour. As a previous detractor of this holiday, I find this a little hard to admit too, but I can't help it, I am loved up! My cuppeth overflows with.. pregnancy hormones.

Dave and I have both been balancing finishing off freelance work, preparing for the baby, and trying to rest and relax as much as possible. But sometimes it’s been a little intense, shall we say, navigating all that, plus all the strong feelings and hormones in this house. Frankie-Rose is well aware of the seismic change happening to the foundations of our family and is processing accordingly, I have enough hormones pumping around me to make the strangers walking past my house weep, and Dave has been processing his own fatherhood and work stuff too....

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In Embracing The Seasons, Make Tags Denby invention test, denby cast iron pot, simple meal for two, valentines meal for two, valentines meal for two at home
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Hannah Bullivant. Stylist and writer based in Kent, UK. I help you to create nurturing spaces for yourself, both inside and out. I write about embracing the seasons, creating soulful interiors that fit who you are and motherhood. I share helpful articles about styling your home or event, and journalling too. I run workshops throughout the year and have an ebook about soulful gatherings, and an e course called the January Book.

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#Ad:gift Happy love day! I’m posting a picture of myself on this auspicious day because apparently that’s how I roll. 💁🏻‍♀️ Dave took this yesterday on our way to a coffee date, just a quick phone snap, but I love it! I’m wearing the frilly shirt of dreams made by and gifted from @isabelknowles - perfection eh? It’s my favourite wardrobe piece at the moment. We’ll be eating crackers and cheese later in our pj’s, are your plans any sexier than ours?! (I’m also wearing my Blundstone boots and cropped trousers from @toast which were part of a collaboration I did with them 3 years ago. I’m mentioning them though because they are such great quality pieces and have washed and worn so well. The cropped trousers go with everything all year round and the boots feel like they have years left in them too. I have been so impressed with the quality. Just sharing the love!) P.s new rules mean that as well as clearly identifying ads and gifts right at the start of the caption (not hidden at the end or in the hashtags) influencers now need to put ‘#ad’ when their posts include gifted items. It will mean that there will probably be a lot more ‘ad’s around but it doesn’t necessarily mean that money has exchanged hands. I just thought I’d explain.
Happy new week. I’m still in winter mode, and taking it extra easy as I adjust to some new medication. But I can feel a shift already, it’s beautiful outside,  I managed a run this morning and am feeling grateful. Monday’s is when I go live in my life book e-course Facebook group and it’s become such a lovely start to my week. We have moved beyond the modules of the e course now and are now focussing on interconnected stuff- journalling, writing (today, it’s a bonus on writing  from @ourstorytime which I am so excited about!) and also gratitude, mindset, planning, making things happen and generally the stuff I love and nerd out on. Happy new week to you too, hope it’s a gentle one.
It’s cold and wet and I’m finding myself both deeply hibernating and feeling SO ready for warmer weather. Know what I mean?! This is a throw back to @thenaturesessions last year, which is coming back this May. It’s a 3 day retreat at @elmleynature (My favourite place!). I’ve stepped back from the organising side of it but I’ll be there with bells on, leading a creative styling session and a session on journalling too. Details on @thenaturesessions Page. How good would it be to be sat at that table right now with the warm evening sun on your face?! 🌞 Sigh. Anyway, hope you’re cosy wherever you are!
The first Sunday of the month is when I send out my Sunday Supplement newsletter containing things to make, do and celebrate each month. These are often small and simple things, acts of mindfulness and simply stopping to notice: things that hugely help me to stay grounded.  I have sent this newsletter for 4 years now! Whoa! Anyway, February’s edition is now in subscribers inboxes and also on the blog. Lovely things to make and do plus what I’m reading, eating, listening too and wearing. February love to you all.

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