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B."},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13913898039403718543"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"generator":{"version":"7.00","uri":"http://www.blogger.com","$t":"Blogger"},"openSearch$totalResults":{"$t":"134"},"openSearch$startIndex":{"$t":"1"},"openSearch$itemsPerPage":{"$t":"25"},"entry":[{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998798008707939252.post-238512402575478491"},"published":{"$t":"2017-03-03T15:52:00.002+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-03-06T12:36:24.757+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Art"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"folksy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"gift guide"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gift set"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gifts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"handmade gift"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lip balm"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Mother's Day Gift Guide 2017"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #423425; font-family: TeXGyreAdventor, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EBack in September I took Fairfield Gardens to Hampton Court to take part in Kirstie Allsop's\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/thehandmadefair.com\" href=\"http:\/\/thehandmadefair.com\/\" style=\"background-color: white; color: rgb(121, 97, 71) !important;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHandmade Fair\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E. \u0026nbsp;As a keen crafter myself, I was super excited to be part of it all. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #423425; font-family: TeXGyreAdventor, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #423425; font-family: TeXGyreAdventor, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EIt was a pleasure to meet customers old and new, but another great thing about doing events is meeting your fellow exhibitors. \u0026nbsp;I was lucky enough to be surrounded by an extremely talented lot who were also really lovely people, so I thought it would be great to share their work with you and give you some excellent ideas for lovely Mother's Day gifts at the same time.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #423425; font-family: TeXGyreAdventor, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #423425; font-family: TeXGyreAdventor, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E\nCloth and Candy sell beautiful fabrics hand-picked by the owner Fuz. \u0026nbsp;I couldn't leave the Fair without getting some for myself. This one was my favourite.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhYM7WIX3SwaGpJI_U_yJmjjI9sSmf9g6kbIYCQ5YZoLDfL5fbc_ectCB2At7bgD1SKvjTn5hVKi88FqMgGxunHKD9j3G6C7cVAtvSSK4QeSL2BhyAdKRLiU4AQPLuiX8VwSkZVt8bZJlkX\/s1600\/Canvas+fabric.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhYM7WIX3SwaGpJI_U_yJmjjI9sSmf9g6kbIYCQ5YZoLDfL5fbc_ectCB2At7bgD1SKvjTn5hVKi88FqMgGxunHKD9j3G6C7cVAtvSSK4QeSL2BhyAdKRLiU4AQPLuiX8VwSkZVt8bZJlkX\/s400\/Canvas+fabric.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EImage courtesy of clothandcandy.co.uk\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf your mum is a sewist then she'll really appreciate a bundle of beautiful fat quarters. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhJPvfM7E6Q3iZ_7xKuOtqcmPe7ysfmrUxsawI9fnR4f9MHbD8v9Snze_o2YgWCid2h6W_HJX75btBXz_8fzhVC4IcYtcsfy7NoA9G_RvIQuOSy6Wo9Nza-qzgEWGCyHdq69KrplSsOmNj3\/s1600\/Cherry%2BBundle%2BFlat.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhJPvfM7E6Q3iZ_7xKuOtqcmPe7ysfmrUxsawI9fnR4f9MHbD8v9Snze_o2YgWCid2h6W_HJX75btBXz_8fzhVC4IcYtcsfy7NoA9G_RvIQuOSy6Wo9Nza-qzgEWGCyHdq69KrplSsOmNj3\/s400\/Cherry%2BBundle%2BFlat.jpg\" width=\"298\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EImage courtesy of clothandcandy.co.uk\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOr maybe you could make something special for her if you are skilled with needle and thread, and if you're not, there are a whole host of no-sew fabric projects that give beautiful results, like these \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/everydaygoodthinking.com\/2015\/08\/03\/center-stage-no-sew-book-covers-diy-decor-gift-with-driven-by-decor\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esimple fabric-covered notebooks\u003C\/a\u003E, or this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/organizeyourstuffnow.com\/the-easiest-pillow-cover-ever\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efolded cushion cover\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #423425; font-family: TeXGyreAdventor, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr data-mce-bogus=\"1\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n------------------------------\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #423425; font-family: TeXGyreAdventor, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E\nArtist \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jillannharper.com\/gallery.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJill Ann Harper\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;paints custom portraits (both human and animal) and beautiful landscapes. \u0026nbsp;It does take several weeks to create a commission, so it might be a bit tight for Mother's Day, but she also sells prints and original paintings. \u0026nbsp;Head over to her \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/shop\/JillAnnHarper\/items\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eshop \u003C\/a\u003Eand take a look. \u0026nbsp;This portrait of \"Bessie\" really caught my eye at the show:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh8NTwnPs8tOvtwhkn5k-qn-4zy7sTxiNbpJ3bfPy83FVWMI9VHtDBg6adgEs2VXt86cvg3NbxEsngLsPxZP0Er9gmMm0KPGiupncV_-gN5sAdTJNWJXW-0h9Z1fr8GZGYlAI6iLvW1iiOz\/s1600\/bessie+by+jill+ann+harper.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh8NTwnPs8tOvtwhkn5k-qn-4zy7sTxiNbpJ3bfPy83FVWMI9VHtDBg6adgEs2VXt86cvg3NbxEsngLsPxZP0Er9gmMm0KPGiupncV_-gN5sAdTJNWJXW-0h9Z1fr8GZGYlAI6iLvW1iiOz\/s400\/bessie+by+jill+ann+harper.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\"Bessie\" by Jill Ann Harper\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #423425; font-family: TeXGyreAdventor, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n------------------------------\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #423425; font-family: TeXGyreAdventor, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E\nEmma of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/shop\/illustrationbyelc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIllustration by ELC\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;creates beautifully detailed pen and ink illustrations. \u0026nbsp;Her subjects include flowers, nature and famous buildings in a range of formats from coasters to tote bags to prints. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjhHmTS-GmA3qu6pkniD1UIMBmEAWAbs9FUnNplKkXlmliRVxLgUOgSX2MCbZSyUc7nb4lhmtG3KIU2gC5cFpXyLkKAO2gElDGl1scPaJt_zmFeHvEX1CZw8GORd_WaFqh2YwQ0cc201HrC\/s1600\/floral+coasters+by+illustration+by+elc.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjhHmTS-GmA3qu6pkniD1UIMBmEAWAbs9FUnNplKkXlmliRVxLgUOgSX2MCbZSyUc7nb4lhmtG3KIU2gC5cFpXyLkKAO2gElDGl1scPaJt_zmFeHvEX1CZw8GORd_WaFqh2YwQ0cc201HrC\/s400\/floral+coasters+by+illustration+by+elc.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFloral coasters by Illustration by ELC\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjuwbCtFJLByMo_RE5Vx3FnnIEd6vB7N0ovM7YiCRj1Qe9_KF6MY8HsVi8clSzFuG0EldKN9qmcykD4RbEjXPpwDA3jYiJzGE5xfipvgf2QdNUB0k-nmQ_ZYcLsHUIkQsqwp7AUNkKyHu_1\/s1600\/rose+flower+print+illustration+by+elc.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjuwbCtFJLByMo_RE5Vx3FnnIEd6vB7N0ovM7YiCRj1Qe9_KF6MY8HsVi8clSzFuG0EldKN9qmcykD4RbEjXPpwDA3jYiJzGE5xfipvgf2QdNUB0k-nmQ_ZYcLsHUIkQsqwp7AUNkKyHu_1\/s400\/rose+flower+print+illustration+by+elc.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ERose Illustration print by Illustration by ELC\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nShe also creates bespoke illustrations of wedding venues, homes and memorable places. \u0026nbsp;If there is a place that has a lot of meaning to your mum - like a memorable holiday spot or a first home - a bespoke illustration would be a fabulous gift. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg-vUeYsTVrDnWx4F5nx1NpUvOWddmYl4OjugcZXME6QWvX9tUiGx4TlBXp1NhsgiARkJ_Q6T5_drVzkcnJc06YIh31MlqEYQ0_cupWo1toELzo5csJiYb1iBCz8TKDa5Uz5IZccR-WGiTg\/s1600\/liberty+of+london+illustration+by+elc.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg-vUeYsTVrDnWx4F5nx1NpUvOWddmYl4OjugcZXME6QWvX9tUiGx4TlBXp1NhsgiARkJ_Q6T5_drVzkcnJc06YIh31MlqEYQ0_cupWo1toELzo5csJiYb1iBCz8TKDa5Uz5IZccR-WGiTg\/s400\/liberty+of+london+illustration+by+elc.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ELiberty of London art print by Illsutration by ELC\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n------------------------------\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nKate of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/folksy.com\/shops\/katerowedesign\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKate Rowe Design\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;makes embroidered \"\u003Ci\u003Egifts and accessories for your craft room and for you.\u003C\/i\u003E\" \u0026nbsp;She also uses her own fabric designs in some of her creations so you know that you are getting something fairly unique.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgHLnHjc2hrn__moBEXGNyjxKd_X_9K_K5krxTVQXZEDK7qdi-3MHfVHJ_iO0TU4384kAs_SHID45kpS8Sc48cHGf4scGG13XBG3UiaDasckWxoWmrnzRR_cl2_gvqiFQ4fgVaMpx7DycUA\/s1600\/grey+glasses+case+with+bird+applique+by+kate+rowe+design.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgHLnHjc2hrn__moBEXGNyjxKd_X_9K_K5krxTVQXZEDK7qdi-3MHfVHJ_iO0TU4384kAs_SHID45kpS8Sc48cHGf4scGG13XBG3UiaDasckWxoWmrnzRR_cl2_gvqiFQ4fgVaMpx7DycUA\/s400\/grey+glasses+case+with+bird+applique+by+kate+rowe+design.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECharcoal Grey glasses case with bird applique by Kate Rowe Design\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEju0xdXzoJy-HGlTVNj2RPTe3D1Wqwf79slNspk2eng0j_Jf8S5PTpFvbtYUS7yIem5caHYcmClZmViWdBBRTrLdmBAV6PSfig1D2iYkbaAxV8QDrlF77cH0HftVD1z0URJWHHMCPctufGh\/s1600\/mustard+grey+makeup+bag+kate+rowe+design.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEju0xdXzoJy-HGlTVNj2RPTe3D1Wqwf79slNspk2eng0j_Jf8S5PTpFvbtYUS7yIem5caHYcmClZmViWdBBRTrLdmBAV6PSfig1D2iYkbaAxV8QDrlF77cH0HftVD1z0URJWHHMCPctufGh\/s400\/mustard+grey+makeup+bag+kate+rowe+design.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMustard and grey makeup bag with cat applique by Kate Rowe Design\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n------------------------------\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nLaura of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hashtaghouse.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHashtag House\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;creates laser cut and laser engraved wood and paper art. \u0026nbsp;The effect is contemporary yet classic and highly original.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjt1n_4LivjI0PN9DpZCOqCh-b3PB6PzVbnN-aJ73Xc0aoAs_4lofH-6O1vbzCsAsXmPp5kZywPqwJ-83e9TqcFLD5vdfCz8XFpOM0KQGKXCEWn4fzIVl6Cii4Bjk10bFP4lW27LFRSWerI\/s1600\/hashtag+house+A3+lighthouse+laser+print.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjt1n_4LivjI0PN9DpZCOqCh-b3PB6PzVbnN-aJ73Xc0aoAs_4lofH-6O1vbzCsAsXmPp5kZywPqwJ-83e9TqcFLD5vdfCz8XFpOM0KQGKXCEWn4fzIVl6Cii4Bjk10bFP4lW27LFRSWerI\/s400\/hashtag+house+A3+lighthouse+laser+print.JPG\" width=\"293\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ELighthouse - laser \"print\" by Hashtag House\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjKO31LZydXkVlz7_Ij5kegvbVCJxZxQV4nctZdI5w2JlJBAYyBTM2aLZN7Xo4IAP1I6wOsPt28RjD-kGUy0wpZEbej-qQwAGbE63bwT2k7onpuke1PTCdoFShLnd3DP0K7Cj7vLrLhxstN\/s1600\/hashtag+house+personalised+heart.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjKO31LZydXkVlz7_Ij5kegvbVCJxZxQV4nctZdI5w2JlJBAYyBTM2aLZN7Xo4IAP1I6wOsPt28RjD-kGUy0wpZEbej-qQwAGbE63bwT2k7onpuke1PTCdoFShLnd3DP0K7Cj7vLrLhxstN\/s400\/hashtag+house+personalised+heart.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hashtaghouse.co.uk\/collections\/wood\/products\/personalised-love-birds-heart\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPersonalised Love Birds Heart\u003C\/a\u003E - Laser cut\/engraved wood, by Hashtag House\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n------------------------------\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd finally, I couldn't end without mentioning Fairfield Gardens \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fairfieldgardens.co.uk\/ourshop\/prod_5530960-Create-Your-Own-Gift-Set.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECreate-Your-Own Lip Balm Trio Gift Set\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;This cute little gift set comes in a very pretty pillow box and you can choose any three lip balms out of our five flavours to go in it. \u0026nbsp;It's perfect as a standalone gift or as part of a pamper hamper.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEje83PE-MkqztpvgW3BsgPCott-FROr7QJa3XS1-KevxItC7kA7p16iB-c0tv8BdzskMCNpujzDtLC13-deZ_LiA8VLH8SBvW-uyBlrIZWMDt99RraEvCJ2Q5WDHj9XJ5PKgGlsFM2Eix9z\/s1600\/Lip+Balm+Trio+Gift+Set+CYO.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEje83PE-MkqztpvgW3BsgPCott-FROr7QJa3XS1-KevxItC7kA7p16iB-c0tv8BdzskMCNpujzDtLC13-deZ_LiA8VLH8SBvW-uyBlrIZWMDt99RraEvCJ2Q5WDHj9XJ5PKgGlsFM2Eix9z\/s400\/Lip+Balm+Trio+Gift+Set+CYO.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fairfieldgardens.co.uk\/ourshop\/prod_5530960-Create-Your-Own-Gift-Set.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECreate Your Own Lip Balm Trio Gift Set \u003C\/a\u003E- Choose any combination of three lip balms by Fairfield Gardens\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nUntil next time...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan id=\"goog_554965454\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"goog_554965455\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/feeds\/238512402575478491\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=4998798008707939252\u0026postID=238512402575478491","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/238512402575478491"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/238512402575478491"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/2017\/03\/mothers-day-gift-guide-2017.html","title":"Mother's Day Gift Guide 2017"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Mrs. B."},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13913898039403718543"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhYM7WIX3SwaGpJI_U_yJmjjI9sSmf9g6kbIYCQ5YZoLDfL5fbc_ectCB2At7bgD1SKvjTn5hVKi88FqMgGxunHKD9j3G6C7cVAtvSSK4QeSL2BhyAdKRLiU4AQPLuiX8VwSkZVt8bZJlkX\/s72-c\/Canvas+fabric.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998798008707939252.post-7417910097737719802"},"published":{"$t":"2016-11-23T12:23:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-03-06T12:33:55.645+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gift set"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lip balm"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"shop"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Create Your Own Lip Balm Gift Set"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #423425; font-family: TeXGyreAdventor, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E\nWith the arrival of Raspberry Rose, you might want a different combination of lip balms in a gift set, than the standard Trio option \u0026nbsp;Well, now you can create your own! \u0026nbsp;Choose any combination of 3 flavours and they'll be packaged in a pretty pillow box for you. \u0026nbsp;Order yours\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca data-mce-href=\"\/ourshop\/prod_5530960-Create-Your-Own-Gift-Set.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.create.net\/ourshop\/prod_5530960-Create-Your-Own-Gift-Set.html\" style=\"color: rgb(121, 97, 71) !important;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhdXE_vkKFG2zmcfuCf84ubUbNo628RKg9WWGGz5RPVhAGFhOVVtN3xpAY2xM7oAvNNLz4yjyX3r5D_bpZ7Iymm-ULT_sQpmXmBRe5zj7OEgx3nsCGkqlRG2m63jtvSRpc-3rH3FMMh7mkl\/s1600\/Lip+Balm+Trio+Gift+Set+CYO.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhdXE_vkKFG2zmcfuCf84ubUbNo628RKg9WWGGz5RPVhAGFhOVVtN3xpAY2xM7oAvNNLz4yjyX3r5D_bpZ7Iymm-ULT_sQpmXmBRe5zj7OEgx3nsCGkqlRG2m63jtvSRpc-3rH3FMMh7mkl\/s640\/Lip+Balm+Trio+Gift+Set+CYO.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #423425; font-family: TeXGyreAdventor, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7417910097737719802\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=4998798008707939252\u0026postID=7417910097737719802","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/7417910097737719802"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/7417910097737719802"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/2016\/11\/create-your-own-lip-balm-gift-set.html","title":"Create Your Own Lip Balm Gift Set"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Fairfield Gardens"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06377664788523448719"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiwgwQzuelNehwHIWiqYx0YXwgsyBpUktZdc-WGiiPJszG_eHTePpadOAr6ZN0RURfwCCiQ46ZwlKpvUgI4xgXQ0f2encX1N4zbjGiui0c3oUQECuv49flR102EB47j3g\/s220\/shorthand_logo_05_teal.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhdXE_vkKFG2zmcfuCf84ubUbNo628RKg9WWGGz5RPVhAGFhOVVtN3xpAY2xM7oAvNNLz4yjyX3r5D_bpZ7Iymm-ULT_sQpmXmBRe5zj7OEgx3nsCGkqlRG2m63jtvSRpc-3rH3FMMh7mkl\/s72-c\/Lip+Balm+Trio+Gift+Set+CYO.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998798008707939252.post-8980187521600655616"},"published":{"$t":"2016-10-07T11:42:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-02-08T11:45:44.705+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lip balm"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Pinterest"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Raspberry Rose"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"shop"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Introducing Raspberry Rose!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"I'm very pleased to announce the release of a brand new flavour - \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fairfieldgardens.co.uk\/ourshop\/prod_5383403-NEW-Raspberry-Rose-Beeswax-Lip-Balm.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERaspberry Rose\u003C\/a\u003E! It's a delightful fusion of sweet organic raspberry aroma with a hint of sensual rose, enriched with nourishing Raspberry Seed oil. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs with all of the lip balms, the ingredients are 100% natural and predominantly British - 74.6% in this case.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgW-2LY4vR-EplZkF7MR3FFN6XyrWF9kHQHoFBK_RRbULryYMz9JnFdgfOEgqCxyHXprgixBxyvkRIG98xAHYFi4zym6Pxtq2ZE6iYcR0Znmk85PV62sEnPcrCEO3GS3PQEZS1h-iZbsRDr\/s1600\/raspberry_rose_poster_1240x1754.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgW-2LY4vR-EplZkF7MR3FFN6XyrWF9kHQHoFBK_RRbULryYMz9JnFdgfOEgqCxyHXprgixBxyvkRIG98xAHYFi4zym6Pxtq2ZE6iYcR0Znmk85PV62sEnPcrCEO3GS3PQEZS1h-iZbsRDr\/s640\/raspberry_rose_poster_1240x1754.jpg\" width=\"451\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nCheck out the Fairfield Gardens Reviews board on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/uk.pinterest.com\/fairfieldgdns\/reviews-press-mentions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPinterest \u003C\/a\u003Eto see what people are saying about it, then get yours \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fairfieldgardens.co.uk\/ourshop\/prod_5383403-NEW-Raspberry-Rose-Beeswax-Lip-Balm.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/feeds\/8980187521600655616\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=4998798008707939252\u0026postID=8980187521600655616","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/8980187521600655616"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/8980187521600655616"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/2016\/10\/introducing-raspberry-rose.html","title":"Introducing Raspberry Rose!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Fairfield Gardens"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06377664788523448719"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiwgwQzuelNehwHIWiqYx0YXwgsyBpUktZdc-WGiiPJszG_eHTePpadOAr6ZN0RURfwCCiQ46ZwlKpvUgI4xgXQ0f2encX1N4zbjGiui0c3oUQECuv49flR102EB47j3g\/s220\/shorthand_logo_05_teal.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgW-2LY4vR-EplZkF7MR3FFN6XyrWF9kHQHoFBK_RRbULryYMz9JnFdgfOEgqCxyHXprgixBxyvkRIG98xAHYFi4zym6Pxtq2ZE6iYcR0Znmk85PV62sEnPcrCEO3GS3PQEZS1h-iZbsRDr\/s72-c\/raspberry_rose_poster_1240x1754.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998798008707939252.post-370130852887427526"},"published":{"$t":"2016-06-21T11:10:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-06-21T11:25:35.143+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"bee-friendly"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"bees"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"flowers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"garden"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"plants"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Mini Wildflower Meadows"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgIJS3RTktwRnic8l_JmnhgaOWmbMmzFtxsESkiXpJSKPHKGo8xaQD5MdcbIVU5cJSs1JVwfyW9rhjyJtVKvCPTXq5IQCzAjpaAFUWKhkqEA7Z3QfOqUl09UexDC3npYRZ-dJMNZ-Ye6uST\/s1600\/wildflower-seeded-paper-hearts.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgIJS3RTktwRnic8l_JmnhgaOWmbMmzFtxsESkiXpJSKPHKGo8xaQD5MdcbIVU5cJSs1JVwfyW9rhjyJtVKvCPTXq5IQCzAjpaAFUWKhkqEA7Z3QfOqUl09UexDC3npYRZ-dJMNZ-Ye6uST\/s400\/wildflower-seeded-paper-hearts.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\nThe importance of bees and pollinators to our survival can't be overstated. Bees alone (that is honey bees, bumble bees and solitary bees) pollinate around 75% of the crops, fruit and vegetables that we eat, but the other pollinators, like butterflies and hoverflies shouldn't be forgotten.\u0026nbsp; Unfortunately due to loss of habitat and the use of harmful pesticides, these creatures are more at risk than ever.\u0026nbsp; That's where we can help.\u0026nbsp; Plant a few bee- and butterfly-friendly flowers in your garden.\u0026nbsp; If you don't have a garden a plant pot on a windowsill or a window box will do.\u0026nbsp; And if that's not possible either then scatter a few seeds over the next patch of open ground that you pass. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EThat's why I'll be including a wildflower seeded paper heart with every lip balm order until the end of September.\u003C\/b\u003E The ideal time for Spring planting is just about over, however seeds can be planted in September so hang on to those hearts and plant them up in the Autumn. \u0026nbsp;According to the paper company's website, the \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\"\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; line-height: 18px;\"\u003Ehandmade paper contains British Wildflower meadow seeds...- Birdsfoot Trefoil, Black Snapweed, Black Medick, Common Vetch, Meadow Buttercup, Musk Mallow, Ox-eye Daisy, Ribwort Plantain, Red Campion, Self Heal, White Campion, Yarrow, Browntop Bent, Red Fescue, Crested Dogstail, Meadow Fescue and Smooth Stalk Meadow Grass.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/feeds\/370130852887427526\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=4998798008707939252\u0026postID=370130852887427526","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/370130852887427526"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/370130852887427526"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/2016\/06\/mini-wildflower-meadows.html","title":"Mini Wildflower Meadows"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Fairfield Gardens"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06377664788523448719"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiwgwQzuelNehwHIWiqYx0YXwgsyBpUktZdc-WGiiPJszG_eHTePpadOAr6ZN0RURfwCCiQ46ZwlKpvUgI4xgXQ0f2encX1N4zbjGiui0c3oUQECuv49flR102EB47j3g\/s220\/shorthand_logo_05_teal.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgIJS3RTktwRnic8l_JmnhgaOWmbMmzFtxsESkiXpJSKPHKGo8xaQD5MdcbIVU5cJSs1JVwfyW9rhjyJtVKvCPTXq5IQCzAjpaAFUWKhkqEA7Z3QfOqUl09UexDC3npYRZ-dJMNZ-Ye6uST\/s72-c\/wildflower-seeded-paper-hearts.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998798008707939252.post-3886232930554632630"},"published":{"$t":"2016-02-10T10:51:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-02-10T10:51:19.704+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"diet"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"natural health"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"5 Tips to Help You Make Lifestyle Changes That Stick"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"We're well into February and the New Year might seem like a distant memory. \u0026nbsp;Chances are you made some resolutions back in January, and I'd be willing to bet that one of them was to get healthy. \u0026nbsp;Anyone can change their habits temporarily, but for long-lasting results you need to make a lifestyle change that sticks, so here are 5 tips that will help you make healthier lifestyle choices for good.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E1. \u0026nbsp;Ease into it.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj1VHpsyO5i3g7nWBmkvAUC9E4uljIQS9mS-FLYsPTSIGhDkNsRHunLwjLIojTX54xMNqMSMmrs3EASPbjY5g63kSGMi9V0A8yW6spQWDdGtIE3Pg0W7BaMMWJV43604odCuHroaiQm4A8O\/s1600\/healthy-person-woman-sport.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj1VHpsyO5i3g7nWBmkvAUC9E4uljIQS9mS-FLYsPTSIGhDkNsRHunLwjLIojTX54xMNqMSMmrs3EASPbjY5g63kSGMi9V0A8yW6spQWDdGtIE3Pg0W7BaMMWJV43604odCuHroaiQm4A8O\/s400\/healthy-person-woman-sport.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nOne of the things that people do when they've decided to make a change is to make sweeping changes to their diet or lifestyle all at once. \u0026nbsp;I think that is a recipe for disaster. \u0026nbsp;It's likely that you've been eating and living in a particular way for years, so it's unrealistic to think that you can simply make huge changes and carry on as normal. \u0026nbsp;It's best to ease into it and make changes gradually so that you have time to adapt and form new habits.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nI'm trying to significantly reduce my meat and dairy intake but rather than throw out every meat and dairy-related item all at once, I've been making small changes and cutting down gradually so that it's less of a shock to the system, and so far it's working. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf your issue is over-eating, start off by reducing the amount of food that you prepare, gradually over the course of several weeks. \u0026nbsp;A little less for a few days, then less again for a few days and so on, until you eventually reduce your portion size to a level that is healthy but still comfortable for you. \u0026nbsp;This will give your body time to adjust to your new eating regime, reduce the hunger pangs and minimise the likelihood of falling off the wagon in a major way. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E2. \u0026nbsp;Get your head right.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiGsx4wIMmRulqPOgEkySeOMb5fmdLWbYdSzyQmAbukAuLHJBugXJ4BwxfjGvGr6wCyQF63g6KLzvvF5N9Ww4hU9qWTJo68rNE1VXUzRT2fd_5uhvMmIHsQu00tdde8a5gzANvYJMQE7WZj\/s1600\/pexels-photo-25293.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiGsx4wIMmRulqPOgEkySeOMb5fmdLWbYdSzyQmAbukAuLHJBugXJ4BwxfjGvGr6wCyQF63g6KLzvvF5N9Ww4hU9qWTJo68rNE1VXUzRT2fd_5uhvMmIHsQu00tdde8a5gzANvYJMQE7WZj\/s400\/pexels-photo-25293.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\nThe success or failure of any change in habits is largely determined by your mindset. \u0026nbsp;If your head isn't right then your chances of succeeding are drastically reduced. \u0026nbsp;When making lifestyle changes, particularly if they're fairly major changes, it's important to identify and understand why you are making those changes and how important they are to you. \u0026nbsp;Why am I doing this? \u0026nbsp;What is it that I want to achieve? \u0026nbsp;What am I prepared to change and what am I not prepared to change? \u0026nbsp;Be \u003Cb\u003Ehonest,\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;with yourself and also be \u003Cb\u003Erealistic\u003C\/b\u003E. \u0026nbsp;Set realistic timescales, or don't set any timescales; just keep on making small changes until you reach a point that you're happy with. \u0026nbsp;It all depends on what sort of person you are and what conditions you respond best to. You know yourself better than anyone so make a plan that will work for you. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E3. \u0026nbsp;Make healthy substitutions.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEga5upvA4JalwwiJwYTdovIclCvIlx9qgHvSOoeuZrd43do6V_HbqygO58_nuTblsp9Za0aZFyrAjlVBsXKWvyICkye73WqJbIktaracWYqd3elV604qfRhtclrPz9YZAmgULe3lOUqYEUa\/s1600\/red-lunch-green-knolling.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEga5upvA4JalwwiJwYTdovIclCvIlx9qgHvSOoeuZrd43do6V_HbqygO58_nuTblsp9Za0aZFyrAjlVBsXKWvyICkye73WqJbIktaracWYqd3elV604qfRhtclrPz9YZAmgULe3lOUqYEUa\/s400\/red-lunch-green-knolling.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nI'm a grazer. \u0026nbsp;Given a choice I'd prefer to eat small amounts throughout the day than three big meals. \u0026nbsp;I used to graze on sweet biscuits, cakes and chocolate, but now I choose savoury crackers, fruit and nuts (\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/deliciouslyella.com\/advice-snacking-on-the-go\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDeliciously Ella\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;has some great tips for healthy snacking on the go). \u0026nbsp;The funny thing is, that the more I apply these small changes to my diet, the less I naturally want to eat anyway. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWhen you're out shopping, think about whether there are healthier alternatives for what you are buying. \u0026nbsp;For example, wholemeal or half-and-half bread instead of white, plain cereal instead of the sugar-coated kind, semi-skimmed instead of whole milk, non-dairy instead of dairy and so on. \u0026nbsp;Also, if you can, try to move away from pre-prepared foods and cook more meals from scratch. \u0026nbsp;Try to allocate a day or two to particular goals, for example meat-free Monday. \u0026nbsp;In our house we have teetotal Tuesday.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThis can apply to other areas of your life, not just eating. \u0026nbsp;If your only source of exercise is the school run, take a more circuitous route, or pick up the pace, or even try wearing light weights. \u0026nbsp;If you catch a bus, try walking one bus stop further than you normally would. \u0026nbsp;Make the most of the time that you have.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E4. \u0026nbsp;Review your achievements.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhrdU0GlRTJukt9wG4mgifEX6XTAGwkMGVfnpEogAmOZ2CPlKtG6yJo1QPvC8TDFL_dXypkuhLfVTLUzAAPgvx3pxoznN15NCPqZZWo_RJ1rSvpgW8cx3kzhds1SrfOsXHBnlzgoBA_VjRN\/s1600\/people-woman-girl-writing.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhrdU0GlRTJukt9wG4mgifEX6XTAGwkMGVfnpEogAmOZ2CPlKtG6yJo1QPvC8TDFL_dXypkuhLfVTLUzAAPgvx3pxoznN15NCPqZZWo_RJ1rSvpgW8cx3kzhds1SrfOsXHBnlzgoBA_VjRN\/s400\/people-woman-girl-writing.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\nI've been making changes to my lifestyle for a little over a year. \u0026nbsp;At first I lost a lot of weight, but for a long while now I've been at the same weight. \u0026nbsp;I noticed that I was getting really hung up about that, but then I looked at how far I have come and it helped me to shift my perspective. \u0026nbsp;I'm eating much less and much better food, I'm SO much stronger and fitter than I was this time last year, I'm sleeping better, my digestion is better and I think that my mood is better too. \u0026nbsp;That's a lot of progress, but I was in danger of overlooking it all because of some arbitrary number. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's so easy not to notice the small, incremental differences, or to notice what hasn't changed and what you haven't achieved and to forget about how far you've come, so every now and again it's worth taking the time to think about what has changed and what you have achieved; and I don't mean stepping on the scales every day! Instead think about how your eating habits have improved, how much stronger or fitter you are and how other aspects of your life have changed for the better as a result of the steps that you have taken. \u0026nbsp;Focus on the positives.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E5. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDon't beat yourself up.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj_vuk0In5eSXnWGXi-JboX_i7HohZCoiiDKa0n4Wi8OlymKXiZafmkMM6CXjb23GjUKeoOJzyiY5WANvyquF84p8XKKF2fqvINdWFsDj42h6dhmLytjBGUbrDy41z0tyWhWpamgiO9mrb-\/s1600\/man-couple-people-woman.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj_vuk0In5eSXnWGXi-JboX_i7HohZCoiiDKa0n4Wi8OlymKXiZafmkMM6CXjb23GjUKeoOJzyiY5WANvyquF84p8XKKF2fqvINdWFsDj42h6dhmLytjBGUbrDy41z0tyWhWpamgiO9mrb-\/s400\/man-couple-people-woman.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nFalling off the wagon to some extent is very likely, especially at the start and when you're trying to make big changes. \u0026nbsp;If it happens, it happens. \u0026nbsp;It doesn't make you a bad person or a failure and it doesn't mean that you can't carry on with your new lifestyle. \u0026nbsp;Try to look at the situation objectively - were there any particular reasons or circumstances that contributed to your lapse? \u0026nbsp;Were you feeling particularly stressed, or happy or were you around a particular person\/people? \u0026nbsp;If you can identify the trigger for your lapse then you can make a plan to deal with it differently if it comes up again. \u0026nbsp;Acknowledge it, learn from it and move on!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n--------------------\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWhat little steps have you taken to change to a healthier lifestyle? \u0026nbsp;I'd love to hear your stories and suggestions.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/feeds\/3886232930554632630\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=4998798008707939252\u0026postID=3886232930554632630","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/3886232930554632630"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/3886232930554632630"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/2016\/02\/5-tips-to-help-you-make-lifestyle.html","title":"5 Tips to Help You Make Lifestyle Changes That Stick"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Fairfield Gardens"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06377664788523448719"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiwgwQzuelNehwHIWiqYx0YXwgsyBpUktZdc-WGiiPJszG_eHTePpadOAr6ZN0RURfwCCiQ46ZwlKpvUgI4xgXQ0f2encX1N4zbjGiui0c3oUQECuv49flR102EB47j3g\/s220\/shorthand_logo_05_teal.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj1VHpsyO5i3g7nWBmkvAUC9E4uljIQS9mS-FLYsPTSIGhDkNsRHunLwjLIojTX54xMNqMSMmrs3EASPbjY5g63kSGMi9V0A8yW6spQWDdGtIE3Pg0W7BaMMWJV43604odCuHroaiQm4A8O\/s72-c\/healthy-person-woman-sport.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998798008707939252.post-391102555887148542"},"published":{"$t":"2015-12-07T12:29:00.002+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-12-07T12:29:58.736+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"birthday"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"giveaways"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"8th Birthday Giveaway - Results!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"js_4d\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.38; overflow: hidden;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"text_exposed_root text_exposed\" id=\"id_56657af2768267201350975\" style=\"display: inline;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net\/hphotos-xal1\/v\/t1.0-9\/11221350_1018620341522774_8680484758523919629_n.jpg?oh=7e8a24f02ef72f305cc877ee3a0b407e\u0026amp;oe=56D68F10\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net\/hphotos-xal1\/v\/t1.0-9\/11221350_1018620341522774_8680484758523919629_n.jpg?oh=7e8a24f02ef72f305cc877ee3a0b407e\u0026amp;oe=56D68F10\" width=\"353\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003E\nOK, the results are in! There were over 40 entries but unfortunately I had to disqualify a few who missed the deadline or didn't follow the rules - sorry!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 1.38;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 1.38;\"\u003ESo @oszcarr, Colin Anderson, Christine Hinton, @RosemarySprenge, @sneraw, @Orangealleycat, @S9Kel and Jemma Sandell you win!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 1.38;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 1.38;\"\u003EPlease get in touch with your details. Either send me a message through Facebook or by email to info@fairfieldgardens.co.uk.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 1.38;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 1.38;\"\u003EThank you so much everyone for taking part!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 1.38;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"text_exposed_show\" style=\"display: inline;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003E\nxx\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"_3x-2\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.08px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;H\u0026quot;}\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"mtm\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"_5cq3\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;E\u0026quot;}\" style=\"position: relative;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/feeds\/391102555887148542\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=4998798008707939252\u0026postID=391102555887148542","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/391102555887148542"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/391102555887148542"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/2015\/12\/8th-birthday-giveaway-results.html","title":"8th Birthday Giveaway - Results!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Fairfield Gardens"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06377664788523448719"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiwgwQzuelNehwHIWiqYx0YXwgsyBpUktZdc-WGiiPJszG_eHTePpadOAr6ZN0RURfwCCiQ46ZwlKpvUgI4xgXQ0f2encX1N4zbjGiui0c3oUQECuv49flR102EB47j3g\/s220\/shorthand_logo_05_teal.png"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998798008707939252.post-1476594263689805400"},"published":{"$t":"2015-12-02T12:48:00.002+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-12-07T12:30:34.685+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"birthday"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gift set"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"giveaways"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"We are 8! (and a giveaway)"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiSj6tRNsap6YyRrS2wMfKak-DhI-FiAy_oV6h7qyTkyyLw2UQOzXosQni2HP1zT6ZgcAkqz0x5PEJlNowcrItjN0Ck6Mhq9j8s26q26NGDs01mr1YfAbtoO_RiHZ-xCRQmIApT6uS42AMC\/s1600\/FGis8_square.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Fairfield Gardens is 8\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiSj6tRNsap6YyRrS2wMfKak-DhI-FiAy_oV6h7qyTkyyLw2UQOzXosQni2HP1zT6ZgcAkqz0x5PEJlNowcrItjN0Ck6Mhq9j8s26q26NGDs01mr1YfAbtoO_RiHZ-xCRQmIApT6uS42AMC\/s400\/FGis8_square.jpg\" title=\"Farifeld Gardens is 8\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHappy Birthday to us,\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHappy Birthday to us,\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHappy Birthday Fairfield Gardens,\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHappy Birthday to us!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003EHip, hip, hooray!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's great to be 8! \u0026nbsp;8 years ago today we officially started trading as Fairfield Gardens at the Cardiff Christmas market. \u0026nbsp;Many heartfelt thanks to all our customers and supporters, old and new, but a special thanks to those of you who've been with us from the start. ♥♥♥\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn honour of our birthday, there are 8 \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fairfieldgardens.co.uk\/ourshop\/prod_4166385-Lip-Balm-Trio-Gift-Set.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELip Balm Trio Gift Sets\u003C\/a\u003E up for grabs. \u0026nbsp;Just leave a comment here for a chance to win. \u0026nbsp;For extra chances to win head over to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Fairfield.Gardens.Skincare\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/a\u003E, and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/FairfieldGdns\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETwitter\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;You have until noon (12pm) on Friday 4th December to enter. Good Luck!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ETHIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1476594263689805400\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=4998798008707939252\u0026postID=1476594263689805400","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/1476594263689805400"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/1476594263689805400"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/2015\/12\/we-are-8-and-giveaway.html","title":"We are 8! (and a giveaway)"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Mrs. B."},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13913898039403718543"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiSj6tRNsap6YyRrS2wMfKak-DhI-FiAy_oV6h7qyTkyyLw2UQOzXosQni2HP1zT6ZgcAkqz0x5PEJlNowcrItjN0Ck6Mhq9j8s26q26NGDs01mr1YfAbtoO_RiHZ-xCRQmIApT6uS42AMC\/s72-c\/FGis8_square.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998798008707939252.post-975435955480062816"},"published":{"$t":"2015-11-25T10:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-12-02T12:44:23.113+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gift set"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gifts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lip balm"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Lip Balm Gift Sets Now Available!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fairfieldgardens.co.uk\/ourshop\/prod_4166385-Lip-Balm-Trio-Gift-Set.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Fairfield Gardens Lip Balm Trio Gift Set\" border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjXB3nM2orAAXrBNZQUkGNYfmJQLvBUwcg2utab99sO8o3VIAaDyvpFlkhzCKgLLFDUn1LlcVl811sU86_1ZUzGJkFEQ-94c7k5zCxWbAFayA750tiMY3hgWB7AcX6fUii0N3kezgkYCkyH\/s320\/Fairfield_Gardens_Lip_Balm_Trio_Gift_set_blue.jpg\" title=\"Fairfield Gardens Lip Balm Trio Gift Set\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nWell, I finally got around to putting a lip balm gift set together. \u0026nbsp;In it you will find 1 each of Rosemary \u0026amp; Lemon Balm, Spearmint \u0026amp; Fennel and award-winning Orange lip balms, all wrapped in a custom-designed sleeve.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fairfieldgardens.co.uk\/ourshop\/prod_4166385-Lip-Balm-Trio-Gift-Set.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Group of Fairfield Gardens Lip Balm Trio Gift Sets\" border=\"0\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhL6arSnrWsN9ouI2Q0BrE3MLbPpGmxgYSxE-ibAJkPHsXI0g_BS7xU_0Enh21pJYoUh6rEPJhP6k2i9uo0KphUmdfCvYCQfgbGeptaMzKPvzQotJBnXPpM_XTGOHxC9i1E2Ju1BfUWyPF6\/s400\/Fairfield_Gardens_Lip_Balm_Trio_Gift_set_group.jpg\" title=\"Group of Fairfield Gardens Lip Balm Trio Gift Sets\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"goog_1077472058\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"goog_1077472059\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA perfect little gift in its own right, but also ideal as an addition to a gift hamper or as a stocking filler. \u0026nbsp;Just £10.99 (a saving of almost 6% compared with buying three individual tubes) and available to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fairfieldgardens.co.uk\/ourshop\/prod_4166385-Lip-Balm-Trio-Gift-Set.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebuy on the website\u003C\/a\u003E now."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/feeds\/975435955480062816\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=4998798008707939252\u0026postID=975435955480062816","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/975435955480062816"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/975435955480062816"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/2015\/11\/lip-balm-gift-sets-now-available.html","title":"Lip Balm Gift Sets Now Available!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Fairfield Gardens"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06377664788523448719"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiwgwQzuelNehwHIWiqYx0YXwgsyBpUktZdc-WGiiPJszG_eHTePpadOAr6ZN0RURfwCCiQ46ZwlKpvUgI4xgXQ0f2encX1N4zbjGiui0c3oUQECuv49flR102EB47j3g\/s220\/shorthand_logo_05_teal.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjXB3nM2orAAXrBNZQUkGNYfmJQLvBUwcg2utab99sO8o3VIAaDyvpFlkhzCKgLLFDUn1LlcVl811sU86_1ZUzGJkFEQ-94c7k5zCxWbAFayA750tiMY3hgWB7AcX6fUii0N3kezgkYCkyH\/s72-c\/Fairfield_Gardens_Lip_Balm_Trio_Gift_set_blue.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998798008707939252.post-1488984122817965092"},"published":{"$t":"2015-11-11T13:29:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-11-12T11:52:53.193+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Beauty miles"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"British"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"buy local"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"local"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sustainability"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Why is Nobody Talking About Beauty Miles?"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiextBgIDJJl2REhy7GbwrOOO_h_DF71v4CX_xU5F9wMa7n7pHHf0kLYYCFjPvPCaJgF_ctt-K60Ye93IN8zr0WfHXhqxWd8xZrx_S1ZrJ4NRjWz9AwrmfAs6Oe1OOvW8jUT1dj7CZMnGEf\/s1600\/flight_path_600x600.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiextBgIDJJl2REhy7GbwrOOO_h_DF71v4CX_xU5F9wMa7n7pHHf0kLYYCFjPvPCaJgF_ctt-K60Ye93IN8zr0WfHXhqxWd8xZrx_S1ZrJ4NRjWz9AwrmfAs6Oe1OOvW8jUT1dj7CZMnGEf\/s200\/flight_path_600x600.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\nChances are you've heard of food miles, but for the uninitiated, that's the distance that food has travelled to reach you. \u0026nbsp;The Farmer's Market was essentially born from an increasing awareness from customers about the cycle of food production and supply, which led to an interest in buying locally produced, seasonal produce to support communities and to help the environment.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\nBut what about\nbeauty miles?\u0026nbsp; How far have the\ningredients in your skincare and cosmetic products (and the products\nthemselves) travelled to get to you?\u0026nbsp; Skincare ingredients can travel from thousands of miles away - shea\nbutter from West Africa, cocoa butter from South America, coconut oil from The Philippines\nto name a few - and sometimes it seems that in skincare circles, the more exotic the ingredient the better, not to mention the products imported from abroad.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjewD3ob-nmBdqdL-wS0UCepQHeTKavkdAufhqEKhddEcV9cFARUyL-MejsOtYujG8RwEI1FmW4hD7onx48YUNCMPUxJnj52shFVO_rwTymtRuRWVUrO6OU_WuTp7ToxbuRuyUW0ERBLmcg\/s1600\/Single+Ripe+Apple+Hanging+from+A+Tree+Ready+For+Picking.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjewD3ob-nmBdqdL-wS0UCepQHeTKavkdAufhqEKhddEcV9cFARUyL-MejsOtYujG8RwEI1FmW4hD7onx48YUNCMPUxJnj52shFVO_rwTymtRuRWVUrO6OU_WuTp7ToxbuRuyUW0ERBLmcg\/s400\/Single+Ripe+Apple+Hanging+from+A+Tree+Ready+For+Picking.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E(\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stokpic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eimage source\u003C\/a\u003E)\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\nIf you wouldn't buy apples from New Zealand or South Africa when there are apples from Kent to be had, then why choose foreign imports over home-grown skincare products? \u0026nbsp;I suspect that it has something to do with availability, convenience and choice. \u0026nbsp;Despite the fact that there are hundreds of British skincare producers, both small and large scale, making high quality and effective products, that is not reflected on the High Street, which is awash with big-brand imports. \u0026nbsp;Take lip balm for example. \u0026nbsp;Head into your average High Street store and you might see Burt's Bees, Nivea, Chapstick and Lypsyl - none of which are British, and only one of which uses all-natural ingredients. \u0026nbsp;Even the local health food shop will probably offer Badger Balm, Hurraw or Lavera, which are also not made in Britain, although they are more likely to stock locally-made products if approached. \u0026nbsp;Perhaps the only exception to this on the High Street is Dr. Organic, which is made in Wales (and Italy) and sold exclusively through Holland \u0026amp; Barrett Stores. \u0026nbsp;So it's up to us to change our shopping habits and demand more from our High Street retailers.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\nFairfield Gardens started in 2007 but it was the issue of\nbeauty miles that made us stop and reconsider our direction.\u0026nbsp; The dream is to create a line of products\nnot only produced in the UK, but which contains a high proportion of\ningredients that are grown, produced or manufactured in the UK – something\nthat you just don’t see on the High Street.\u0026nbsp;\nOur multi-award winning range of lip balms are the first step on the way\nto realising that dream.\u0026nbsp; We use at least\n78% British ingredients in all of our lip balms, and we are always on the\nlookout for new home-grown ingredients to help us push that percentage ever\nhigher. \u0026nbsp;But it’s not just a gimmick. We are committed to producing\nquality products that are effective.\u0026nbsp; Our\nawards and positive feedback from our customers can attest to that.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjIVGgR7HEc4xkFpKjS_4iPmHUxzTokmHzo_2AwxgnxKr234PG0qq9t06zCGNivMX9pFr94AB6SC2qFdl4zKUzt1xdUw6b84kak4LSrY4guczK_xgWbCdnHrkcVwolqPihSox9zcWvw5m3E\/s1600\/crops_in_field_XSmall.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjIVGgR7HEc4xkFpKjS_4iPmHUxzTokmHzo_2AwxgnxKr234PG0qq9t06zCGNivMX9pFr94AB6SC2qFdl4zKUzt1xdUw6b84kak4LSrY4guczK_xgWbCdnHrkcVwolqPihSox9zcWvw5m3E\/s400\/crops_in_field_XSmall.jpg\" width=\"342\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\nThere’s no denying that there are some amazing ingredients\nand products that come from abroad, but there is a wealth of untapped natural\ngoodness that is being under-used right here.\u0026nbsp;\nFields of oil seed rape are a familiar sight in the summer, but wouldn't\nit be wonderful to see more fields of lavender, calendula, chamomile,\ncornflowers, borage and the like?\u0026nbsp; And with food farming being increasingly pressed by supermarket practices leading to\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivercottage.net\/war-on-waste\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E high volumes of waste\u003C\/a\u003E and causing many farmers to give up farming, who\nknows, creating a demand for home-grown skincare might even help to revive the British farming industry!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\nIt might take a bit of looking to find the right products, but there are wonderful websites out there like \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sophiaschoice.co.uk\/brands.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESophia's Choice\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lovelula.com\/t\/certifications\/great-british-brands\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELove Lula\u003C\/a\u003E, which have brought together some great British skincare brands. \u0026nbsp;Also sites like \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.makeitbritish.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMake it British\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.britipedia.co.uk\/directory\/?action=viewcategories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBritipedia \u003C\/a\u003Elist all manner of British-made goods - from clothes to appliances. \u0026nbsp;So try to seek out natural, skincare (and other) products that are made in Britain and ideally, if you can find them, choose products that use British ingredients too, like \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fairfieldgardens.co.uk\/ourshop\/cat_579906-Lip-Balm.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFairfield Gardens Lip Balms\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1488984122817965092\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=4998798008707939252\u0026postID=1488984122817965092","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/1488984122817965092"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/1488984122817965092"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/2015\/11\/why-is-nobody-talking-about-beauty-miles.html","title":"Why is Nobody Talking About Beauty Miles?"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Fairfield Gardens"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06377664788523448719"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiwgwQzuelNehwHIWiqYx0YXwgsyBpUktZdc-WGiiPJszG_eHTePpadOAr6ZN0RURfwCCiQ46ZwlKpvUgI4xgXQ0f2encX1N4zbjGiui0c3oUQECuv49flR102EB47j3g\/s220\/shorthand_logo_05_teal.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiextBgIDJJl2REhy7GbwrOOO_h_DF71v4CX_xU5F9wMa7n7pHHf0kLYYCFjPvPCaJgF_ctt-K60Ye93IN8zr0WfHXhqxWd8xZrx_S1ZrJ4NRjWz9AwrmfAs6Oe1OOvW8jUT1dj7CZMnGEf\/s72-c\/flight_path_600x600.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998798008707939252.post-5478560659483255018"},"published":{"$t":"2015-11-04T12:44:00.002+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-11-04T12:44:20.166+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"face"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"herbs"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lip balm"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lips"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"skincare"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Don't Let a Cold Wreak Havoc on Your Skin"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgBdHHT3CTWfQJVbhE3Llcb5lohMY3HzhulsnfsgfH4zxf4IoNg2yrqR1akHntKhHAHUjJ-dYIu3EJ-oLcy6ZNLHNw5XIlG5bMAT5n2fjKv7S5izA0tCtB5ydrZMFtKcRzIdDqt4hkSCs-Y\/s1600\/High+Fashion+Girls+Lips+With+Red+Lipstick+Makeup.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgBdHHT3CTWfQJVbhE3Llcb5lohMY3HzhulsnfsgfH4zxf4IoNg2yrqR1akHntKhHAHUjJ-dYIu3EJ-oLcy6ZNLHNw5XIlG5bMAT5n2fjKv7S5izA0tCtB5ydrZMFtKcRzIdDqt4hkSCs-Y\/s400\/High+Fashion+Girls+Lips+With+Red+Lipstick+Makeup.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stokpic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E(image source)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nCold and Flu season is approaching fast, and having a cold or the flu can wreak havoc on your lips and the skin around your nose. \u0026nbsp;Breathing through your mouth when you've got a blocked nose can leave your lips dry and chapped. \u0026nbsp;Constant wiping of a runny nose can leave the skin around your nostrils red and raw.\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nSo what can you do to help minimise the damage? \u0026nbsp;Use a good lip balm. \u0026nbsp;The best lip balms provide a good balance between moisturisation and protection. \u0026nbsp;Some of the balm is absorbed into the skin to moisturise, soften and soothe, and enough of the balm remains on the surface to provide a barrier against the elements. \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nBut don't limit your lip balm to your lips. \u0026nbsp;Rub some into the skin around your nostrils to help soothe and repair rawness and damage caused by constant wiping. \u0026nbsp;Or better still, apply the balm at the first signs of a cold to help prevent any skin damage from the outset.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThere are other ways to help your skin during a cold. \u0026nbsp;Try a steam bath - pour freshly boiled water into a large bowl and leave to cool for 2-3 minutes then position your face over the top of the bowl and cover your head with a towel. \u0026nbsp;The steam will have the dual benefit of helping to unblock a stuffy nose and easing congestion, and also softening and refreshing the skin by opening pores and increasing blood circulation, which delivers oxygen and nutrients that can aid in the repair of damaged skin. \u0026nbsp;For extra skin benefits add a couple of teaspoons of herbs or a herbal teabag (e.g. peppermint, chamomile, rosemary or lavender).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nFor a great selection of natural lip balms take a look at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lovelula.com\/t\/products\/face-care\/lips\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELoveLula\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sophiaschoice.co.uk\/lip-balms-women.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESophia's Choice\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5478560659483255018\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=4998798008707939252\u0026postID=5478560659483255018","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/5478560659483255018"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/5478560659483255018"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/2015\/11\/dont-let-cold-wreak-havoc-on-your-skin.html","title":"Don't Let a Cold Wreak Havoc on Your Skin"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Fairfield Gardens"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06377664788523448719"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiwgwQzuelNehwHIWiqYx0YXwgsyBpUktZdc-WGiiPJszG_eHTePpadOAr6ZN0RURfwCCiQ46ZwlKpvUgI4xgXQ0f2encX1N4zbjGiui0c3oUQECuv49flR102EB47j3g\/s220\/shorthand_logo_05_teal.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgBdHHT3CTWfQJVbhE3Llcb5lohMY3HzhulsnfsgfH4zxf4IoNg2yrqR1akHntKhHAHUjJ-dYIu3EJ-oLcy6ZNLHNw5XIlG5bMAT5n2fjKv7S5izA0tCtB5ydrZMFtKcRzIdDqt4hkSCs-Y\/s72-c\/High+Fashion+Girls+Lips+With+Red+Lipstick+Makeup.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998798008707939252.post-8779279469680457222"},"published":{"$t":"2015-07-03T11:41:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-07-28T11:55:27.850+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Awards"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lip balm"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"natural beauty"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"It's Silver for Orange Lip Balm in the FreeFrom Skincare Awards!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"entry blog-post__body\" style=\"background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #423425; line-height: 25px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.47059rem; padding: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: lucida sans;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"border-color: initial; border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; height: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"orangelipbalmffsasilveraward300dpi\" class=\" lazyloaded\" data-final-tag=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/create-cdn.net\/siteimages\/28\/0\/3\/280379\/10192345.jpg?1437654082\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/create-cdn.net\/siteimages\/28\/0\/3\/280379\/10192345.jpg?1437654082\" style=\"border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic; height: auto; max-width: 100%;\" title=\"orangelipbalmffsasilveraward300dpi\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EOrange Lip Balm\u0026nbsp;has won Silver in the “Face Care (‘Leave On)” category (sponsored by Barefoot SOS) in the fourth annual\u0026nbsp;FreeFrom Skincare Awards\u0026nbsp;presented at the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lnlo.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELove Natural, Love Organic Show\u003C\/a\u003E at Olympia, London on Friday 3rd\u0026nbsp;July.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe Awards were founded to encourage and reward manufacturers of skincare products that are ‘free from’ many of the allergens, chemicals, additives and fragrances associated with skin sensitivities, allergies, and ethical, environmental and health concerns.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EI was thrilled to be shortlisted, so actually winning Silver is fantastic. \u0026nbsp;The fact that we were up against all sorts of facial skincare products, not just other lip balms, makes the achievement even more gratifying. \u0026nbsp;In fact, we were the only lip balm amongst the winners, so technically you could say that we won Best Lip Balm! \u0026nbsp;I’m proud that I can now say that my Orange Lip Balm is multi-award winning!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe announcements followed a long judging process which included a rigorous month-long assessment by testers recruited by the Awards’ associates, the\u0026nbsp;Ultimate Natural Beauty Bible, and concluded with several days of expert judging sessions. \u0026nbsp;Some of the comments from the Beauty Bible testers:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box; text-indent: -0.41em;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box; text-indent: -0.41em;\"\u003E“I would buy it to carry in my bag during those walks across the moors - it will be invaluable. Love the plumped-up lips. Packaging is simple and effective, great little tube... And the ingredients - rapeseed oil (so good, local stuff and a welcome change from olive oil), oat kernel oil, rosemary and orange oils, simple and so effective.”\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box; text-indent: -0.41em;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003E“A very efficient lip balm. It delivered moisture and relief from dry lips immediately. I would definitely buy this. I loved it.”\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe awards were presented by ‘Imperfectly Natural’ beauty and holistic health guru and author, Janey Lee Grace. Head over to the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.skinsmatter.com\/freefrom_skin_care_awards\/winners\/winners-15\/winners-all-15.html\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #7a6147;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESkins Matter website\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for a full list of winners.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EBuy Fairfield Gardens Orange Lip Balm from\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fairfieldgardens.co.uk\/ourshop\/prod_2960973-Orange-Beeswax-Lip-Balm-Tube.html\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #7a6147;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/feeds\/8779279469680457222\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=4998798008707939252\u0026postID=8779279469680457222","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/8779279469680457222"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/8779279469680457222"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/2015\/07\/its-silver-for-orange-lip-balm-in.html","title":"It's Silver for Orange Lip Balm in the FreeFrom Skincare Awards!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Fairfield Gardens"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06377664788523448719"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiwgwQzuelNehwHIWiqYx0YXwgsyBpUktZdc-WGiiPJszG_eHTePpadOAr6ZN0RURfwCCiQ46ZwlKpvUgI4xgXQ0f2encX1N4zbjGiui0c3oUQECuv49flR102EB47j3g\/s220\/shorthand_logo_05_teal.png"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998798008707939252.post-4170189010235935360"},"published":{"$t":"2015-05-14T15:15:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-05-14T15:15:18.039+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Art"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lips"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Lip Art"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"I recently came across these pencil illustrations by Christo Dagarov. \u0026nbsp;He's taken lips and given them some interesting textures.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/lips-01.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"lip forest\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/lips-01.jpg\" height=\"300\" title=\"\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/lips-02.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Lip street map\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/lips-02.jpg\" height=\"300\" title=\"\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/lips-03.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Lips with bars\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/lips-03.jpg\" height=\"300\" title=\"\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThe middle one could definitely use some lip balm! \u0026nbsp;You can see more of his other work \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.christodagorov.com\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/feeds\/4170189010235935360\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=4998798008707939252\u0026postID=4170189010235935360","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/4170189010235935360"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/4170189010235935360"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/2015\/05\/lip-art.html","title":"Lip Art"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Mrs. B."},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13913898039403718543"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998798008707939252.post-59999225165328902"},"published":{"$t":"2015-03-16T11:04:00.002+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-03-16T12:40:42.279+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Did You Know?"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lip balm"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"special days"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"5 Ways to Celebrate Your Lips This Lips Appreciation Day!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjFzjxbzr03E9eBDkc3TEdkQViEDlAEIOLKMk_WSfWaPgp9A22qJK4YPSp4j8Q-OpCacGgaYVGLFKRbkwn43rs2Mtz_AiLFnRHnNSapsx80dzipcVfeIKRaQf7rpfFWo6VyH_rD0K0PtIOg\/s1600\/Lady+using+lip+balm+lips+appreciation+day.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjFzjxbzr03E9eBDkc3TEdkQViEDlAEIOLKMk_WSfWaPgp9A22qJK4YPSp4j8Q-OpCacGgaYVGLFKRbkwn43rs2Mtz_AiLFnRHnNSapsx80dzipcVfeIKRaQf7rpfFWo6VyH_rD0K0PtIOg\/s1600\/Lady+using+lip+balm+lips+appreciation+day.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"372\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;\"\u003EHave you heard of \u003Ci\u003ELips Appreciation Day\u003C\/i\u003E?\u0026nbsp; It's a day to celebrate our lips and\nappreciate all the wonderful things that they allow us to do – eating,\ndrinking, smiling and kissing to name a few and it’s today - 16\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E\nMarch.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;\"\u003EHere are 5 ways to celebrate your lips this\nLips Appreciation Day:\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Col style=\"line-height: 21.4666652679443px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -18pt;\"\u003EGive\nthem the lip equivalent of a high-five, with a nourishing and moisturising lip balm. (I suggest \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fairfieldgardens.co.uk\/ourshop\/cat_579906-Lip-Balm.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFairfield Gardens lip balms\u003C\/a\u003E of course!)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%; text-indent: -18pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%; text-indent: -18pt;\"\u003EEat\nsomething delicious.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -18pt;\"\u003ESmile\nat a stranger.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%; text-indent: -18pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%; text-indent: -18pt;\"\u003EGive\nlots of kisses.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -18pt;\"\u003EPout in a photo.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 21.4666652679443px;\"\u003EIn honour of the day I'm offering 50% off all \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fairfieldgardens.co.uk\/ourshop\/cat_579906-Lip-Balm.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFairfield Gardens lip balms\u003C\/a\u003E for the next 24 hours. \u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EUse the code #loveyourlips at checkout\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 21.4666652679443px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 21.4666652679443px;\"\u003EWhy not share your lips appreciation today? \u0026nbsp;Post photos of yourself showing some lip love on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETwitter\u003C\/a\u003E or on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Fairfield.Gardens.Skincare\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/a\u003E? \u0026nbsp;Use the hashtag #loveyourlips and tag @FairfieldGdns (Twitter) or @fairfield_gardens (Instagram).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 21.4666652679443px;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEip_Jxv3nMtiR5zXllxTYjhKO4wOUe8w5CdlovYbuaYvq9q69QHE7CQ2RgBPQVz3Yv6uNEUT9OmuPAni0aGRRmxOGFSvNzslHntWOkagy1o-Xu179hPqyQCwFkhSY4iHc_tpELTeo5cd3MG\/s1600\/HappyNewYear.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E \u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEip_Jxv3nMtiR5zXllxTYjhKO4wOUe8w5CdlovYbuaYvq9q69QHE7CQ2RgBPQVz3Yv6uNEUT9OmuPAni0aGRRmxOGFSvNzslHntWOkagy1o-Xu179hPqyQCwFkhSY4iHc_tpELTeo5cd3MG\/s400\/HappyNewYear.jpg\"\u003E \u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/feeds\/4130916886325515888\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=4998798008707939252\u0026postID=4130916886325515888","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/4130916886325515888"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/4130916886325515888"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/2015\/01\/happy-2015.html","title":"Happy 2015!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Fairfield Gardens"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06377664788523448719"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiwgwQzuelNehwHIWiqYx0YXwgsyBpUktZdc-WGiiPJszG_eHTePpadOAr6ZN0RURfwCCiQ46ZwlKpvUgI4xgXQ0f2encX1N4zbjGiui0c3oUQECuv49flR102EB47j3g\/s220\/shorthand_logo_05_teal.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEip_Jxv3nMtiR5zXllxTYjhKO4wOUe8w5CdlovYbuaYvq9q69QHE7CQ2RgBPQVz3Yv6uNEUT9OmuPAni0aGRRmxOGFSvNzslHntWOkagy1o-Xu179hPqyQCwFkhSY4iHc_tpELTeo5cd3MG\/s72-c\/HappyNewYear.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998798008707939252.post-3550548368107438556"},"published":{"$t":"2014-12-02T12:06:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-12-12T12:15:31.275+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"competitions"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lip balm"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Festive Fun - Christmas Kisses Competition"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"It's December, the decorations are up, the Christmas CD is on and I'm feeling festive! \u0026nbsp;Fancy joining in some festive fun? \u0026nbsp;From now until midnight on Sunday 14th December I'll be hiding a Christmas Lip Balm in one of the listings on one of the websites that stock Fairfield Gardens lip balms. \u0026nbsp;All you have to do is find the Christmas lip balm and tell me where you found it. \u0026nbsp;Everyone who takes part (and answers correctly) will be entered into the grand prize draw at the end of the week where the prize is a year's supply of lip balm! \u0026nbsp;Please see the Terms \u0026amp; Conditions below.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFirst you have to find the Christmas Lip Balm. \u0026nbsp;It looks like this:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh9HeIqw_auu0eGD33jJiDAn0x_aZB61Y7qY_AGwL0tQgCO2df3JvkGJ_wTfkNqBpeSPqfE3RZQPy97Ln-pyV0FbPCJ6IR7uJXW32AbbUox3_3l0nWuuH_17u6YKN6lYFtJUURQzgJo5Ac6\/s1600\/christmas_lip_balm_comp_14.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh9HeIqw_auu0eGD33jJiDAn0x_aZB61Y7qY_AGwL0tQgCO2df3JvkGJ_wTfkNqBpeSPqfE3RZQPy97Ln-pyV0FbPCJ6IR7uJXW32AbbUox3_3l0nWuuH_17u6YKN6lYFtJUURQzgJo5Ac6\/s1600\/christmas_lip_balm_comp_14.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"337\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd it's hidden on one of these websites:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.gentlebodycare.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGentle Bodycare\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lovelula.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELoveLula\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.adorenaturals.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAdore Naturals\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen you find it, go to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fairfieldgardens.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewww.fairfieldgardens.co.uk\u003C\/a\u003E to enter.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGood luck!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETerms \u0026amp; Conditions\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOne entry per email address.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe competition starts at midday Tuesday 2nd December and will end at midnight Sunday 14th December.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAll entries will be included in the grand prize draw, which will take place at the end of the competition. \u0026nbsp;The grand prize is a year's supply of lip balm of your choice (one lip balm per month for 12 months).\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECompetition only open to UK residents.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/feeds\/3550548368107438556\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=4998798008707939252\u0026postID=3550548368107438556","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/3550548368107438556"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/3550548368107438556"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/2014\/12\/festive-fun-christmas-kisses-competition.html","title":"Festive Fun - Christmas Kisses Competition"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Fairfield Gardens"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06377664788523448719"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiwgwQzuelNehwHIWiqYx0YXwgsyBpUktZdc-WGiiPJszG_eHTePpadOAr6ZN0RURfwCCiQ46ZwlKpvUgI4xgXQ0f2encX1N4zbjGiui0c3oUQECuv49flR102EB47j3g\/s220\/shorthand_logo_05_teal.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh9HeIqw_auu0eGD33jJiDAn0x_aZB61Y7qY_AGwL0tQgCO2df3JvkGJ_wTfkNqBpeSPqfE3RZQPy97Ln-pyV0FbPCJ6IR7uJXW32AbbUox3_3l0nWuuH_17u6YKN6lYFtJUURQzgJo5Ac6\/s72-c\/christmas_lip_balm_comp_14.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998798008707939252.post-2862632167100261639"},"published":{"$t":"2014-07-15T12:07:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-07-15T12:08:06.036+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Awards"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"face"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lip balm"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"natural beauty"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sale"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Gold!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgw65CdpPf3B5yaT_Fq1eJWWEU3DQ9BL6-RRRI6CbAkrq-jAYBVUDB4SvX9HpwZrYxeUpH70j0pia-1tfk-9pX2ip9XCTVAbrfuUHuRqmARV-OrdnX833_LpMyUNv9SUtH0Cna6esfVLgaF\/s1600\/OrangeLipBalmGoldAward96dpi.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgw65CdpPf3B5yaT_Fq1eJWWEU3DQ9BL6-RRRI6CbAkrq-jAYBVUDB4SvX9HpwZrYxeUpH70j0pia-1tfk-9pX2ip9XCTVAbrfuUHuRqmARV-OrdnX833_LpMyUNv9SUtH0Cna6esfVLgaF\/s1600\/OrangeLipBalmGoldAward96dpi.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"282\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #423425; font-size: 16.363636016845703px; line-height: 18.18181800842285px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #423425; font-size: 16.363636016845703px; line-height: 18.18181800842285px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #423425; font-size: 16.363636016845703px; line-height: 18.18181800842285px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EI'm very proud and happy to announce that our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fairfieldgardens.co.uk\/ourshop\/prod_2960973-Orange-Beeswax-Lip-Balm-Tube.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOrange Lip Balm\u003C\/a\u003E has won the \u003Cb\u003EGold Medal\u003C\/b\u003E in the \u003Cb\u003EBest Lip Balm category\u003C\/b\u003E of the \u003Cb\u003E2014 Green Parent Natural Beauty Awards\u003C\/b\u003E! \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #423425; font-size: 16.363636016845703px; line-height: 18.18181800842285px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #423425; font-size: 16.363636016845703px; line-height: 18.18181800842285px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe orange lip balm has an amazing orange aroma, and the formulation will help to soften and soothe dry lips. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #423425; font-size: 16.363636016845703px; line-height: 18.18181800842285px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #423425; font-size: 16.363636016845703px; line-height: 18.18181800842285px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EAs well as the award, take a look at what people are saying:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444446; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444446; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;\"\u003EGreat product, would recommend\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;\"\u003EGreat product and smells lovely. I love that the company are british (and local) and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;\"\u003Euse natural ingredients. What's not to like?! At an affordable price too.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.rating-system.com\/images\/StarYellow3\/4.gif\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/www.rating-system.com\/images\/StarYellow3\/4.gif\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444446; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444446; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444446; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;\"\u003EGreat lip balm\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EReceived this lip balm recently and I have to say it's amazing! Really soft and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: x-small;\"\u003Enourishing, with a gorgeous smell and tastes yummy! Can't wait try the other flavours.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.rating-system.com\/images\/StarYellow3\/5.gif\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; display: inline !important; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/www.rating-system.com\/images\/StarYellow3\/5.gif\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI've always loved the orange lip balm, and now it's official that it isn't just me who feels that way! \u0026nbsp;Experience it for yourself and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fairfieldgardens.co.uk\/ourshop\/prod_2960973-Orange-Beeswax-Lip-Balm-Tube.html\"\u003Ebuy yours now\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;Take 25% off with the code GOLD (expires 31st July)."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2862632167100261639\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=4998798008707939252\u0026postID=2862632167100261639","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/2862632167100261639"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/2862632167100261639"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/2014\/07\/gold.html","title":"Gold!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Fairfield Gardens"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06377664788523448719"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiwgwQzuelNehwHIWiqYx0YXwgsyBpUktZdc-WGiiPJszG_eHTePpadOAr6ZN0RURfwCCiQ46ZwlKpvUgI4xgXQ0f2encX1N4zbjGiui0c3oUQECuv49flR102EB47j3g\/s220\/shorthand_logo_05_teal.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgw65CdpPf3B5yaT_Fq1eJWWEU3DQ9BL6-RRRI6CbAkrq-jAYBVUDB4SvX9HpwZrYxeUpH70j0pia-1tfk-9pX2ip9XCTVAbrfuUHuRqmARV-OrdnX833_LpMyUNv9SUtH0Cna6esfVLgaF\/s72-c\/OrangeLipBalmGoldAward96dpi.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998798008707939252.post-3267793942973541609"},"published":{"$t":"2014-06-12T16:10:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-06-12T16:12:25.479+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Pinterest"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"rapeseed oil"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Recipes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"rosemary"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rosemary Pesto"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Inspired by the\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/fairfieldgdns\/rosemary-lemon-balm\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E Rosemary \u0026amp; Lemon Balm Fairfield Gardens Pinterest board\u003C\/a\u003E (and the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/rosemarys-baby.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eprofusion of rosemary in my garden\u003C\/a\u003E!), I had a go at making \u003Cb\u003ERosemary Pesto\u003C\/b\u003E. \u0026nbsp;It's actually pretty tasty and is great stirred into plain pasta or used in a rice salad.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiNfkFTJ1jbqDX3FSVeOYl-9BpBr7mO9JipRT_jBU5_sJN32palGQX3sU1vz9Tp43blMJ5t0TbLRslv-ua7-1SdNYe5-GHB5X2Eoy3LWviWlBet02uvf85bm6A9l3lBODnUj-nSOW6JVQi3\/s1600\/rosemary_pesto.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiNfkFTJ1jbqDX3FSVeOYl-9BpBr7mO9JipRT_jBU5_sJN32palGQX3sU1vz9Tp43blMJ5t0TbLRslv-ua7-1SdNYe5-GHB5X2Eoy3LWviWlBet02uvf85bm6A9l3lBODnUj-nSOW6JVQi3\/s1600\/rosemary_pesto.jpg\" height=\"397\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EINGREDIENTS\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 tbsp flaked almonds\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n2 tbsp fresh rosemary\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 clove of garlic\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 tbsp grated hard cheese like Parmesan \/ Pecorino Romano \/ Grana Padana\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n5 tbsp cold-pressed rapeseed oil\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nSalt and pepper\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ETO PREPARE\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIn a small pan, lightly toast the flaked almonds over a low heat until they are just starting to turn golden (optional).\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlace the almonds, rosemary and garlic into a food processor.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EProcess until the rosemary and garlic are chopped finely, then add the cheese.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWith the processor switched on, pour the rapeseed oil in a slow, steady stream through the funnel in the lid.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EScrape the sides and add salt and pepper to taste. \u0026nbsp;The pesto should not be runny, but should fall off a spoon in a nice dollop (to use the technical term!).\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nTo serve just stir a teaspoon or so through a serving of cooked pasta or rice, or try it on toast with tomatoes and mozzarella (yum!).\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nIf you try this recipe, come back and let me know how you liked it and how you used it by leaving a comment below.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nEnjoy!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/feeds\/3267793942973541609\/comments\/default","title":"Post 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Gardens"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06377664788523448719"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiwgwQzuelNehwHIWiqYx0YXwgsyBpUktZdc-WGiiPJszG_eHTePpadOAr6ZN0RURfwCCiQ46ZwlKpvUgI4xgXQ0f2encX1N4zbjGiui0c3oUQECuv49flR102EB47j3g\/s220\/shorthand_logo_05_teal.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiNfkFTJ1jbqDX3FSVeOYl-9BpBr7mO9JipRT_jBU5_sJN32palGQX3sU1vz9Tp43blMJ5t0TbLRslv-ua7-1SdNYe5-GHB5X2Eoy3LWviWlBet02uvf85bm6A9l3lBODnUj-nSOW6JVQi3\/s72-c\/rosemary_pesto.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998798008707939252.post-1894683066595708782"},"published":{"$t":"2014-05-15T14:37:00.004+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-05-15T14:37:47.589+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"bee-friendly"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"bees"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Calendula"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"flowers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"garden"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lavender"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"plants"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"rosemary"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"It's Time to Grow!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Gosh, I started writing this post back in mid-March and now it's mid-May! Oh well, there's still time to get out into the garden and get planting for summer.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjgECkrBbB3xqUOZ2EN5GkdqVvrfnNr5W1RMXeHUVRBlwznQZOdO1jT1tKgEQHzsUD12sMfqXV7i7-vv-EkWx3YzX-VlA2IazCAe41b6kEHsAc1uRUUY4A4gEzqRmXVOfm2MOPXqtdzajQ\/s1600\/pinterest_bee-friendly_screenshot.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjgECkrBbB3xqUOZ2EN5GkdqVvrfnNr5W1RMXeHUVRBlwznQZOdO1jT1tKgEQHzsUD12sMfqXV7i7-vv-EkWx3YzX-VlA2IazCAe41b6kEHsAc1uRUUY4A4gEzqRmXVOfm2MOPXqtdzajQ\/s1600\/pinterest_bee-friendly_screenshot.jpg\" height=\"256\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhile adding pins to the new \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/fairfieldgdns\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFairfield Gardens Pinterest Boards\u003C\/a\u003E (a legitimate excuse to browse Pinterest during my work day mwah hah hah!) the \"\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/fairfieldgdns\/bee-friendly-plants\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBee Friendly Plants\u003C\/a\u003E\" board made me think about planting my own garden. \u0026nbsp;I've successfully planted \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.co.uk\/2013\/02\/grow-your-own-calendula.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecalendula\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.co.uk\/2011\/05\/rosemarys-baby.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erosemary\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.co.uk\/2010\/07\/tales-from-my-garden.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Estrawberries\u003C\/a\u003E in the last few years and I've been threatening to plant a fragrant flower garden for ages. With declining bee populations and widespread loss of natural habitats I think that it's really important to do what we can to help provide food and shelter for our bees and other pollinators. \u0026nbsp;Whether it's a single pot on a windowsill or an entire field of poppies, (to steal a well known catchphrase) every little helps.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo what plants do bees and butterflies like? \u0026nbsp;Well, there's lots of information to be found online, but the downloadable guides by the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.rhs.org.uk\/Gardening\/Sustainable-gardening\/Plants-for-pollinators\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERHS\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(Royal Horticultural Society) are great. \u0026nbsp;There's bucket-loads of information about garden plants (handily listed by season) as well as wildflowers. \u0026nbsp;There's also a great website, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.beehappyplants.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBee Happy Plants\u003C\/a\u003E, that sells organic plants and seeds that are all helpful to bees.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI like the idea of using the plants and flowers that I grow for food or to use in various skincare concoctions, so I'm going to choose ones that are edible. \u0026nbsp;But with a large number of plants to choose from you can make your choices based on whatever speaks to you - whether that's colour or smell or purely on looks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy garden is not large and, so that the kids can have a space to play in, a lot of it is lawned. \u0026nbsp;But we managed to keep a small space for the strawberries and there's always room for a few pots.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI already grow rosemary, thyme, sage, bay, mint, lemon balm, oregano, strawberries and dwarf apple trees. \u0026nbsp;Many of those could do with some attention, so I'll be replanting, re-potting and pruning. \u0026nbsp;Here are a few plants that I'd like to plant (if space allows!):\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgXsR0PNa8kyD4EKOwZRsZ2YjaMPCCgXQzky8XyoUpPee_Q4SuyzOIHW29xi3gcTdJZvts49kBri8etkIVOui7rTLN_pSLLu7mqFLpbgUw0spMi1_BqzFt-9QtUvGT2P40v2318kMGDpVE\/s1600\/2012-04-08-borage1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEijRHrveQHmCKt5P_0MIk1y1tNHOKKCOP5k-wvZmHRoGbKK_SON-7AyQMGelmGAGlzuRz7ULQBMZuwtoesYBzj3Rari8hpsuFMfbr3gDaoTKbIms16bF408QitWrZfx6qiMg4LQWnGYMWY\/s1600\/calendula.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEijRHrveQHmCKt5P_0MIk1y1tNHOKKCOP5k-wvZmHRoGbKK_SON-7AyQMGelmGAGlzuRz7ULQBMZuwtoesYBzj3Rari8hpsuFMfbr3gDaoTKbIms16bF408QitWrZfx6qiMg4LQWnGYMWY\/s1600\/calendula.jpg\" height=\"200\" width=\"150\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECalendula\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECalendula \u003C\/b\u003E(Calendula offinicalis): bright and cheery, easy to grow, easy to care for and if you remove the flower heads periodically it will flower from June right through until the end of September. \u0026nbsp;The dried flower petals can be used to make infused oils (which has wonderful soothing and anti-inflammatory properties), for cooking with or to make soap and bath items. \u0026nbsp;They do better in the ground, but don't mind being in pots.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBorage \u003C\/b\u003E(Borago officinalis): I planted this a few years ago and it's like catnip for\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEinE0uS9u9_gZCDbgWoPFgKqJ7x7Yk_JVVZP-ulyuqGzU2w7TGbUz6EIln_iCsAOUohubCDOXJUNA1zY1Yx4do5PNH5lI-JYooiWzAfbOhw6EbczzsNuNIbqk966rziRRkW65ITxKr5ZUY\/s1600\/2012-04-08-borage1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEinE0uS9u9_gZCDbgWoPFgKqJ7x7Yk_JVVZP-ulyuqGzU2w7TGbUz6EIln_iCsAOUohubCDOXJUNA1zY1Yx4do5PNH5lI-JYooiWzAfbOhw6EbczzsNuNIbqk966rziRRkW65ITxKr5ZUY\/s1600\/2012-04-08-borage1.jpg\" height=\"150\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBorage (\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/allotmentgardens.wordpress.com\/2012\/04\/08\/how-to-grow-borage\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eimage source\u003C\/a\u003E)\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\nbees (beenip?). \u0026nbsp;It also needs very little attention and self-seeds freely so could actually be a good candidate for a pot plant, although I've never tried it in a pot. \u0026nbsp;The young leaves can be eaten is salads or used to flavour drinks like Pimms, ice tea and lemonade.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjQQW2bKuUQZHTU-gTkv3Wa_sne_T9uJFOuvPJ588cIoVKUffE8SRwx5bO3q0WxSxAJrwh_lCeZEAycWYU9CvdOc0qo3POCHMpw2BoCy-1MMjO73-tC2BTa5dMNoedR4C80IzPAiNy-Ffs\/s1600\/lavender_2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjQQW2bKuUQZHTU-gTkv3Wa_sne_T9uJFOuvPJ588cIoVKUffE8SRwx5bO3q0WxSxAJrwh_lCeZEAycWYU9CvdOc0qo3POCHMpw2BoCy-1MMjO73-tC2BTa5dMNoedR4C80IzPAiNy-Ffs\/s1600\/lavender_2.jpg\" height=\"200\" width=\"150\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ELavender (\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.jerseylavender.co.uk\/?p=722\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eimage source\u003C\/a\u003E)\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELavender \u003C\/b\u003E(Lavandula angustifolia): I've tried growing lavender from seed a few times, with very average results. Maybe this year I'll invest in some plants instead. \u0026nbsp;All sorts of bees love lavender and the flowers have a multitude of uses \u0026nbsp;- from cooking and baking to skincare and healthcare. \u0026nbsp;And the colour is amazing. \u0026nbsp;I dream of having fields of lavender one day!\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEipf2cGku8AxU2itykKx4sKIQ_B4BizwdQEF4lZyZBFbfHrfD_OHul-D9aYjxRIWBQUBOlVWNm-xPFC1T5oP53bWl-v66_AXlGUA9K3CKEtwDDraRbaXlprd5Fnnf5C39lnB2bQJY0ar3Q\/s1600\/sunflower.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEipf2cGku8AxU2itykKx4sKIQ_B4BizwdQEF4lZyZBFbfHrfD_OHul-D9aYjxRIWBQUBOlVWNm-xPFC1T5oP53bWl-v66_AXlGUA9K3CKEtwDDraRbaXlprd5Fnnf5C39lnB2bQJY0ar3Q\/s1600\/sunflower.jpg\" height=\"200\" width=\"91\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESunflower (\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wallfloweronline.com\/product\/yellow-sunflower\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eimage source\u003C\/a\u003E)\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESunflowers \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E(Helianthus annus): What's not to love about sunflowers? \u0026nbsp;Cheerful, easy to grow and the flower heads produce loads of tasty (and nourishing) seeds. \u0026nbsp;This is a great plant to get the kids to grow (if you have them!) as once they get going the plants shoot up quickly.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nI did intend to plant a few others, but as time is no longer on my side, I think I'll stick with these few. \u0026nbsp;It would be great to hear about what you're planting. \u0026nbsp;Leave me a comment below and tell me about it.\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nBye for now!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1894683066595708782\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=4998798008707939252\u0026postID=1894683066595708782","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/1894683066595708782"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/1894683066595708782"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/2014\/05\/its-time-to-grow.html","title":"It's Time to Grow!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Fairfield Gardens"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06377664788523448719"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiwgwQzuelNehwHIWiqYx0YXwgsyBpUktZdc-WGiiPJszG_eHTePpadOAr6ZN0RURfwCCiQ46ZwlKpvUgI4xgXQ0f2encX1N4zbjGiui0c3oUQECuv49flR102EB47j3g\/s220\/shorthand_logo_05_teal.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjgECkrBbB3xqUOZ2EN5GkdqVvrfnNr5W1RMXeHUVRBlwznQZOdO1jT1tKgEQHzsUD12sMfqXV7i7-vv-EkWx3YzX-VlA2IazCAe41b6kEHsAc1uRUUY4A4gEzqRmXVOfm2MOPXqtdzajQ\/s72-c\/pinterest_bee-friendly_screenshot.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998798008707939252.post-1840652152705642485"},"published":{"$t":"2014-04-27T22:26:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-07-15T12:09:22.710+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"scenic sundays"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Scenic Sunday - Loch Lomond"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Over Easter I spent some time in Scotland. We were based near Loch Lomond but did a fair bit of driving - going up to the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/nevisrange.co.uk\/\"\u003ENevis Mountain Range\u003C\/a\u003E and down to the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/info\/towns-villages\/bute-p245011\"\u003EIsle of Bute\u003C\/a\u003E on a day trip. I didn't realise that Scotland is such a HUGE place! But there's no denying that it's stunningly beautiful, with breathtaking views to be found in abundance. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhO-B67DAG3Rx84l7cAzbGXQ6hLq3L-PNZgo8GHvrsz3gtbicdOJpEpV_611GEcd-ig4L2Bgg5d2kDEp5emvelNmWX-CGGAZ5ETV-6_OjIcfmmyFTTyKZKBSj4Jiqg648CRlnNeg9GjjvY\/s1600\/IMAG3611.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E \u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhO-B67DAG3Rx84l7cAzbGXQ6hLq3L-PNZgo8GHvrsz3gtbicdOJpEpV_611GEcd-ig4L2Bgg5d2kDEp5emvelNmWX-CGGAZ5ETV-6_OjIcfmmyFTTyKZKBSj4Jiqg648CRlnNeg9GjjvY\/s400\/IMAG3611.jpg\" \/\u003E \u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh1UqCFndSI7zCz0b0yOqHxZz7x3TqWjme04S46S2cJy8CElHOn7JKhoVmJfrCzCWIsOTLPf07ycWG6y7PX0gxAIaRYjf3rWMwb_UD1Ry_vhf1W_4f-NrPdJImJL9WBdNdGeDhdG8ygwV4\/s1600\/IMAG3644.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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font-family: 'lucida sans'; font-size: 16.363636016845703px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #423425; font-family: 'lucida sans'; font-size: 16.363636016845703px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn-28.create.net\/siteimages\/28\/0\/3\/280379\/84\/8\/2\/8482061\/360x480.jpg?1398442488\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn-28.create.net\/siteimages\/28\/0\/3\/280379\/84\/8\/2\/8482061\/360x480.jpg?1398442488\" height=\"400\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEarlier this year I entered the Natural lip balm into the Skins Matter 2014 FreeFrom Skincare Awards\u0026nbsp;in the \"Face Care ('Leave On')\" category, and yesterday I found out that it received a commendation! Yay!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #423425; font-family: 'lucida sans'; font-size: 16.363636016845703px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #423425; font-family: 'lucida sans'; font-size: 16.363636016845703px;\"\u003E\nIn their own words the\u0026nbsp;FreeFrom Skin Care Awards\u0026nbsp;\"are designed to celebrate and encourage skincare and cosmetics manufacturers who create products that exclude many of the allergens, chemicals, fragrances and artificial additives associated with skin and health concerns, ethical and environmental concerns, and which may appeal to those looking for purer or more natural cosmetics and products for their skin, including those with problem skin\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan data-mce-mark=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 12pt;\" style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003Econditions.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #423425; font-family: 'lucida sans'; font-size: 16.363636016845703px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan data-mce-mark=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 12pt;\" style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #423425; font-family: 'lucida sans'; font-size: 16.363636016845703px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan data-mce-mark=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 12pt;\" style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003EAnd about being commended they say, \"A\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cstrong data-mce-style=\"font-size: 12pt;\" style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003Ecommendation\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan data-mce-mark=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 12pt;\" style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;in the Freefrom Skincare Awards goes to products that are well-made and\u0026nbsp;sit comfortably in the natural or 'free from' market...\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #423425; font-family: 'lucida sans'; font-size: 16.363636016845703px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan data-mce-mark=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 12pt;\" style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #423425; font-family: 'lucida sans'; font-size: 16.363636016845703px;\"\u003E\nI'm so proud to receive this recognition, and in our début year! \u0026nbsp;You can see a full list of commended products and find out more about the awards\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.skinsmatter.com\/freefrom_skin_care_awards\/commended-14.html\" href=\"http:\/\/www.skinsmatter.com\/freefrom_skin_care_awards\/commended-14.html\" style=\"color: rgb(122, 97, 71) !important;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. We're in some pretty nifty company :)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/feeds\/4928683313844372942\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=4998798008707939252\u0026postID=4928683313844372942","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/4928683313844372942"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/4928683313844372942"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/2014\/04\/earlier-this-year-i-entered-natural-lip.html","title":"Natural Lip Balm Commended in the 2014 FreeFrom Skincare Awards!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Fairfield Gardens"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06377664788523448719"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiwgwQzuelNehwHIWiqYx0YXwgsyBpUktZdc-WGiiPJszG_eHTePpadOAr6ZN0RURfwCCiQ46ZwlKpvUgI4xgXQ0f2encX1N4zbjGiui0c3oUQECuv49flR102EB47j3g\/s220\/shorthand_logo_05_teal.png"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998798008707939252.post-1155993826093852511"},"published":{"$t":"2014-01-29T14:39:00.001+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-03-11T15:03:07.559+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Social Media"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Connect with Fairfield Gardens on Instagram and Pinterest"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"You can now connect with Fairfield Gardens on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/fairfield_gardens\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInstagram \u003C\/a\u003Eand \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/fairfieldGdns\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPinterest\u003C\/a\u003E.  \n\nWe'll be posting behind-the-scenes and general day-to-day updates on Instagram, and all things lip balm and beyond from Fairfield Gardens and across the web on Pinterest. It would be great to see you there.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiIxjkW3sR-h5Pue_Ne9fn8XLZJ0nPppqV-pUuAJFhnmVmLaMfKVJ6Gvsza8jryUl1yVZg9pJCE9hklBqLDWxFsMfDCjbjU4N5mFqtOdQ8VGMekTNUFXs9Au2VRKFLO1A6cpA-3fkoiH8GY\/s1600\/instagram_screenshot.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiIxjkW3sR-h5Pue_Ne9fn8XLZJ0nPppqV-pUuAJFhnmVmLaMfKVJ6Gvsza8jryUl1yVZg9pJCE9hklBqLDWxFsMfDCjbjU4N5mFqtOdQ8VGMekTNUFXs9Au2VRKFLO1A6cpA-3fkoiH8GY\/s1600\/instagram_screenshot.jpg\" height=\"248\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjbPThsLwlnvAsQt8aSTJiPffLaj0YNCDlykAY9WDuSGrX7VGOTQRXCl9yYrVMth3iWeZ70w6ckfNtUA9Alzul9GUbB28kRMy7TokOJHeYB4mlwl1QYrtLvlLudhMcV98LBye05Iqtywk2m\/s1600\/pinterest_screenshot.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjbPThsLwlnvAsQt8aSTJiPffLaj0YNCDlykAY9WDuSGrX7VGOTQRXCl9yYrVMth3iWeZ70w6ckfNtUA9Alzul9GUbB28kRMy7TokOJHeYB4mlwl1QYrtLvlLudhMcV98LBye05Iqtywk2m\/s1600\/pinterest_screenshot.jpg\" height=\"277\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1155993826093852511\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=4998798008707939252\u0026postID=1155993826093852511","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/1155993826093852511"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/1155993826093852511"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/2014\/01\/connect-with-fairfield-gardens-on.html","title":"Connect with Fairfield Gardens on Instagram and Pinterest"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Fairfield Gardens"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06377664788523448719"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiwgwQzuelNehwHIWiqYx0YXwgsyBpUktZdc-WGiiPJszG_eHTePpadOAr6ZN0RURfwCCiQ46ZwlKpvUgI4xgXQ0f2encX1N4zbjGiui0c3oUQECuv49flR102EB47j3g\/s220\/shorthand_logo_05_teal.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiIxjkW3sR-h5Pue_Ne9fn8XLZJ0nPppqV-pUuAJFhnmVmLaMfKVJ6Gvsza8jryUl1yVZg9pJCE9hklBqLDWxFsMfDCjbjU4N5mFqtOdQ8VGMekTNUFXs9Au2VRKFLO1A6cpA-3fkoiH8GY\/s72-c\/instagram_screenshot.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998798008707939252.post-3232528265165658108"},"published":{"$t":"2014-01-15T14:30:00.001+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-03-12T14:21:37.467+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Beeswax"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"British"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lip balm"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Ta Dah! New Lip Balms Now Available"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"The new all natural beeswax lip balms that I've been talking about for ages are finally here! Actually, they launched in November 2013, but I forgot to post about them here. \u0026nbsp;I know, not a great business tactic!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnyway, enough chat, here they are in all their glory.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fairfieldgardens.co.uk\/siteimages\/28\/0\/3\/280379\/7563246.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fairfieldgardens.co.uk\/siteimages\/28\/0\/3\/280379\/7563246.jpg\" height=\"272\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIntroducing:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ENatural \u003C\/b\u003E- a base of organic beeswax, rapeseed oil and oat oil with no added aroma\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ESpearmint \u0026amp; Fennel \u003C\/b\u003E- minty sweet with a touch of aniseed\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ERosemary \u0026amp; Lemon Balm \u003C\/b\u003E- loaded with antioxidants with a comforting and zesty aroma\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EOrange \u003C\/b\u003E- an irresistible, rich orange aroma.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAll the lip balms are 100% natural, made using only plant oils, essential oils, botanical extracts and organic beeswax. \u0026nbsp;As well as being made in Britain, \u0026gt;99% of the ingredients are British, i.e. they have been grown, produced or manufactured in the UK, making this lip balm unique in the marketplace (as far as I can tell).\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAvailable to buy \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fairfieldgardens.co.uk\/ourshop\/cat_579906-Lip-Balm.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eonline \u003C\/a\u003Eand coming soon to a stockist near you. \u0026nbsp;Until the end of January it's buy one get one free in the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fairfieldgardens.co.uk\/ourshop\/cat_579906-Lip-Balm.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eonline shop\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/feeds\/3232528265165658108\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=4998798008707939252\u0026postID=3232528265165658108","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/3232528265165658108"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/3232528265165658108"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/2014\/01\/ta-dah-new-lip-balms-now-available.html","title":"Ta Dah! New Lip Balms Now Available"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Fairfield Gardens"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06377664788523448719"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiwgwQzuelNehwHIWiqYx0YXwgsyBpUktZdc-WGiiPJszG_eHTePpadOAr6ZN0RURfwCCiQ46ZwlKpvUgI4xgXQ0f2encX1N4zbjGiui0c3oUQECuv49flR102EB47j3g\/s220\/shorthand_logo_05_teal.png"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998798008707939252.post-5823698395377339610"},"published":{"$t":"2013-12-31T21:16:00.001+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-01-09T19:35:55.387+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"new year"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Happy 2014!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003EMay it be filled with light.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjN58yIuXbeLc_CV_QmYvzWbAywak67D0FkalMdKilTAdp0zXUSVu3gcZ0fnZVwMfFy3vCrlBnTzpbrBHE_LWyRv9hV-TxGmDGgbeR8yleBvvTi5U0I5Nr44vCl1fTXoG05SYuNTCJltBU\/s1600\/Happy_new_year_2014.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E \u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjN58yIuXbeLc_CV_QmYvzWbAywak67D0FkalMdKilTAdp0zXUSVu3gcZ0fnZVwMfFy3vCrlBnTzpbrBHE_LWyRv9hV-TxGmDGgbeR8yleBvvTi5U0I5Nr44vCl1fTXoG05SYuNTCJltBU\/s400\/Happy_new_year_2014.jpg\"\u003E \u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5823698395377339610\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=4998798008707939252\u0026postID=5823698395377339610","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/5823698395377339610"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/5823698395377339610"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/2013\/12\/happy-2014.html","title":"Happy 2014!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Mrs. B."},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13913898039403718543"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjN58yIuXbeLc_CV_QmYvzWbAywak67D0FkalMdKilTAdp0zXUSVu3gcZ0fnZVwMfFy3vCrlBnTzpbrBHE_LWyRv9hV-TxGmDGgbeR8yleBvvTi5U0I5Nr44vCl1fTXoG05SYuNTCJltBU\/s72-c\/Happy_new_year_2014.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998798008707939252.post-2243197134451319236"},"published":{"$t":"2013-12-08T16:50:00.001+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-12-08T17:08:45.108+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"autumn"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"scenic sundays"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Scenic Sunday - Goodbye Autumn"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003EIt's been such a long time since I did a Scenic Sunday post. In fact I had decided to stop doing them, but there are so many beautiful images buried in my electronic devices that it seemed a shame to keep them hidden away, so Scenic Sunday is back.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe colours of Autumn are all but gone now, but they were glorious while they lasted.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiKA9htpZOL6m_LK7HNfQDMJjR39mE1Az4uoQ7jbQzQRxEp3JhyQiAxKTUXVkyW29JI-x4tSZ3hbzPExt-Bxa_4NAa728l8lXP_D8bbB7W39xhFCrIyR08jjNlvP7aryoXjBgICDaB_j7w\/s1600\/autumn_leaves.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E \u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiKA9htpZOL6m_LK7HNfQDMJjR39mE1Az4uoQ7jbQzQRxEp3JhyQiAxKTUXVkyW29JI-x4tSZ3hbzPExt-Bxa_4NAa728l8lXP_D8bbB7W39xhFCrIyR08jjNlvP7aryoXjBgICDaB_j7w\/s400\/autumn_leaves.jpg\"\u003E \u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjezS3V9N0FwXqVgwSgqb_8MAsP7a7a4jZbcsf9ExFA-t_L1Jq3INpGagq9oicYoY6yxmfy5rkaU3k8a3tAfXMcWVh08qSbrhu4rHBhiOJEZSbjxWcG3ymN7sLj6HOv8LNtpJom7i-aLBPc\/s1600\/MP900409757.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjezS3V9N0FwXqVgwSgqb_8MAsP7a7a4jZbcsf9ExFA-t_L1Jq3INpGagq9oicYoY6yxmfy5rkaU3k8a3tAfXMcWVh08qSbrhu4rHBhiOJEZSbjxWcG3ymN7sLj6HOv8LNtpJom7i-aLBPc\/s320\/MP900409757.JPG\" width=\"212\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI \"officially\" work 3 days a week, and then only a few hours a day, so 30-45 minutes is a significant portion of my day. \u0026nbsp;But I've decided to let go of that time and dedicate it to getting into shape. \u0026nbsp;I've struggled with finding the time and the motivation for regular exercise, but in recent months through teachings and my own personal development I've come to realise that my health is the cornerstone of my business. \u0026nbsp;After all without it I would not be able to operate my business, so another way of looking at things is that giving the time over is not really a sacrifice but an investment. \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs well as being good for physical health there are numerous studies which show that exercise is hugely beneficial to mental health. \u0026nbsp;If I'm going to make my business a success then I need to have all pistons firing. \u0026nbsp;Running actually provides a good opportunity for thinking and planning the day ahead, and I've come up with some great ideas while doing my circuits of the park. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSince shifting my mindset like this and making exercise a part of my working day I've found that it's a lot easier to stick with it (so far) as I no longer feel like I'm skiving off. \u0026nbsp;Now if I can just sort out my bad eating habits...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI'd love to hear how a change of attitude to something in your life has made a difference to how you approach it. \u0026nbsp;Please share your stories or advice in the comments.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/feeds\/990596689854315695\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=4998798008707939252\u0026postID=990596689854315695","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/990596689854315695"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4998798008707939252\/posts\/default\/990596689854315695"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/fairfield-gardens.blogspot.com\/2013\/11\/making-time-for-exercise.html","title":"Making Time - For Exercise"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Fairfield Gardens"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06377664788523448719"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiwgwQzuelNehwHIWiqYx0YXwgsyBpUktZdc-WGiiPJszG_eHTePpadOAr6ZN0RURfwCCiQ46ZwlKpvUgI4xgXQ0f2encX1N4zbjGiui0c3oUQECuv49flR102EB47j3g\/s220\/shorthand_logo_05_teal.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjezS3V9N0FwXqVgwSgqb_8MAsP7a7a4jZbcsf9ExFA-t_L1Jq3INpGagq9oicYoY6yxmfy5rkaU3k8a3tAfXMcWVh08qSbrhu4rHBhiOJEZSbjxWcG3ymN7sLj6HOv8LNtpJom7i-aLBPc\/s72-c\/MP900409757.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});