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Christmas Lights 2011

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Every year Darren and I go on our annual Christmas light drive. We bundle up, make some hot chocolate, and tour London to look at the pretty and usually over-the-top decorations adorning the outside of homes across the city. These are some of our favourites from this year.

Warning – The following images will not win any photographic awards, they are merely fun happy snaps we thought you’d enjoy.

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{Happy Tree}

 

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So which kind of outdoor Christmas decor do you prefer: lights or inflatable characters?

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Simple Living in November 2011

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I quite dislike the craziness this time of year brings. Don’t get me wrong, I thrive on the busyness of our business but it’s the little things that drive me bananas. Such as it now taking me over 20 minutes to drive to the grocery store instead of the usual ten, or that it’s slowly taking me longer to get out the door because I have to put more clothes on. Maybe that’s why December, January, and a little bit of February has me thinking a lot about minimalist living and reducing clutter.

Do you have plans for a simple holiday?

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Simple Living – October 2011

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I find more and more I’m reading blog posts about living with less and less. Reducing everything from physical goods to emotional baggage, leading to a simpler, happier life. These are some of my favourite articles from October.

What are your favourite resources for simple/minimalist/zen living?

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Friday Fun Poll – Polls vs No Polls

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Friday Fun Poll – Museum vs Art Gallery

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Friday Fun Poll – Oregano vs Cilantro

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Friday Fun Poll – Donuts vs Pastries

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Friday Fun Poll – Rock vs Jazz

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Friday Fun Poll – Doctor vs Naturopath

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Friday Fun Poll – Front Lawn vs Front Garden

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