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Welcome to the Cow Parsley Living gang! :)

Follow us on Instagram & FaceBook: @cowparsleyliving

Had a little mooch around the garden this morning. It’s a nice temperature at the moment so making the most of it before it gets roasty-toasty!

35 degrees today. 🥵 Bit much when you don’t have air con or a pool to cool off in and you have work to do.

Stay hydrated today lovelies 💧
Happy Thursday ☀️ x

🌞 🌞 🌞 Scorchio!!! 🌞 🌞 🌞

The beach is calling this weekend. I love a beach day and is there anything better than a picnic on the beach!? 🧺

This XL tote bag is perfect for all your bits and bobs - picnic rug, sun cream, flip flops, books, games and all the snacky-snacks.! You can fit the lot in here and look stylish whilst you're at it.

It's a lovely deep navy - perfect colour for a trip to the coast.
And if you need some picnic mugs, I have those too, in both a crab and lobster design. 🦀 🦞

If you would like both the mugs and the bag, you can buy them together for a discount.

https://www.cowparsleyliving.co.uk/product-page/beach-ready-set-large-beach-tote-and-two-coastal-mugs

Enjoy the sunshine lovelies x

Sorry I've been a bit quiet these past few days.

To be honest, this year has thrown us a few curveballs, and most recently really heartbreaking news about a friend. ❤️‍🩹

But no matter what life throws at us, being at home makes me feel as if I'm in a big hug. 🤗

I love the word 'home' and all that it stands for. From feeling safe and happy, to taking your bra off after work and lounging in your PJs without a care of what you may look like. 😄

We're still creating memories, managing to laugh and of course, our friends & family are always welcome. 😊

What does home mean to you? I'd love to hear your thoughts...

Wishing you all a lovely day x
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#TheMeaningOfHome #Home #CreatingMemories

Happy Friday lovelies!

Well, the word is, that we’re going to get some actual sunshine this weekend! Imagine that in June! 🙄

Busy one today. Work and then working on developing something new to offer in my shop. 😊

Meeting a friend for a walk and good ole catch up which will be lovely.

Making a start on the downstairs loo and shower room - it’s getting a little spruce up this weekend. I love a mini DIY project. 😍

Wishing you all a fun-filled Friday 🥳 x

Good morning lovelies,

Happy hump day! Hope you've all had a good start to the week.

I've got a little update for you. 📋

This week I sent out my June email which includes a story from our life in the Suffolk countryside, a recipe for elderflower cordial, I recommend a perfect book for summer reading and what I'm enjoying in my home right now.

I've added a few new pretty home decor items to my shop. I'm personally obsessed with the gorgeous candle snuffer. I've always wanted one.

I'm working on a new set of products which will help you and give you tools to do certain interior tasks. And by tasks I mean lovely interior things 😊

I will let you know as soon as they are ready.

We're about to start a mini interior project by updating our downstairs loo and shower room. We're repainting over the cool grey with a lovely warm stone colour, replacing the towel rail and adding a few new accessories. There's also a shelf and some hooks which I need to think about too. Not sure what I'm doing with these yet.

I love the magic transformative effect of a tin of paint. ✨✨✨

I cannot wait to get started on the painting this weekend. I don't like all the prep but the actual painting I love. 💕

Wishing you all a wonderful Wednesday x
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#HappyHumpDay #elderflowercordialmaking #countryliving

Good morning lovelies and happy Monday! 💕
Do you have a morning ritual? A little routine to get you up and going?
Coffee before anything for me! ☕️
This morning it’s a coffee whilst I write my to-do list, then a workout & get ready.
I’m working on something completely new for my shop which I’m excited about. It’s something that will be loved by those who love an interiors project 📝 🏠

Will share when I can 💕

Wishing you all a lovely start to your week.
What’s your morning ritual? Share in the comments 💬
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#morningrituals #mondaymorning #butfirstcoffee

I often get asked if I use the home accessories in my shop in my own home - and the answer is yes! 😊

I only ever design, produce or purchase home decor items that I would have in my own home. 💕

All of my products are especially designed and curated to fit into a modern-country home.

Some items are purely decorative, others have a practical purpose and there are those for special occasions like “cake Fridays”. 🧁

It’s been a long week hasn’t it! Weather definitely hasn’t helped ☔️ But we’re here now - Friday and time to celebrate 🥳 Will you treat yourself today? Maybe a nice lunch or glass of wine (or two) this evening? Or maybe it’s just taking your bra off and changing into your comfies when you get home 😁

Wishing you all, the best start to the weekend x
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#neutralhomedecor #fridayfeeling #timeforcake

Good morning lovely peeps!
I saw something the other day that said "Buying new home accessories is cheaper than buying a new house". 👌

If you're anything like me, you're constantly wanting to have a little "interiors faff" where you move furniture and home accessories to freshen up the look or use of a room in your home.

The only reason I ever want to live in a huge house (I'm thinking chateau or castle) is because I've got so many ideas for interior design that I want to try. My home simply doesn't have the amount of rooms I need. 😂

Am I constantly on the look-out for a cheap chateau in the French countryside - of course I am! 🇫🇷 🏰 😊

So as the chateau option isn't quite viable yet (kids to think about) I am always tweaking my home interior. And as it's the start of a new month, I thought I'd share some new home accessories with you. Who doesn't love a new chopping board? Especially ones as pretty as this one. I have to admit I have a slight obsession for them. I'm sat in the kitchen typing this and from here I can see eight chopping boards. And that doesn't include the ones I have in the cupboard. 😳

I also have Heidi - the new (very cute) vase which sits nicely with the Hugo pot (last photo), or on it's own and has many uses. I love home decor that is both pretty and practical. 💕

Wishing you all a lovely start to your week and the month of June 🌞
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#PrettyAndPracticalHomewear #ModernCountryHomewareShop #CountryLivingStyle

We had a little mooch around a farmers market this morning. Saw lots of pretty bouquets 💐 which gave me inspo to make my own when I got home.

We’ve got a cottage garden full of beautiful blooms. I picked a selection and arranged them purposefully in a messy style to go nicely in our countryside cottage. A structured flower display would look out of place in our home.

My tall white jug is in my shop - perfect for flower displays. The shorter, handled vase will be in my shop soon! Just need to take some pics first 📸
Link to shop is in my bio 💕

Wishing you all sunny Saturday ☀️
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#cottagegarden #cottagegardenflowers #cottagehome

All this sunshine has nudged my first peony to bloom 💕 I love, love, love peonies- they’re so fluffy and pretty. These cream ones are all about to bloom and my pink ones won’t be far behind.

I love them but I just wished they lasted longer.
Do you have peonies in your garden? 🌸

Hoping this evening is a little cooler as it’s not been fun trying to sleep in this heat has it! 🥵
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#peonyseason #cottagegardenflowers #summerblooms

Wishing you all a lovely Sunday.
Hope you’re all enjoying this gorgeous weather.
Family time outside for us today ☀️

#sunnysunday #alfrescoliving #countrygarden #countryliving

I had a little shop-shop recently and bought another two notebooks 🙈 I’m a sucker for a notebook. I’ve got loads but cannot resist when I see a nice shiny new one 🤩

I’m always slightly apprehensive about starting a new notebook as I want that first page to look nice and for the notebook to have a specific purpose.

I’ve started a gratitude journal several times now, do it for a few days and then give up because I can’t get passed being grateful for my family and if I don’t mention them I feel guilty 😂 So I’ve given up!

It’s like that question “if your house was on fire what would you take”. Family obvs but the question is really about what items you’d take with you.

Is anyone else having the same issue? Or is it just me being a numpty? 😊

Maybe I should start the journal again and write at the beginning “it’s a given that I’m grateful for my family” so I can actually be a bit more in-depth each day.

I’d love to be able to journal like those peeps who do it properly with little sketches, use pretty washi-tape and different coloured pens - but I just don’t have the time.

Do you journal or write a diary of some sort?
My husband keeps a digital diary which includes photos for that day. But I’m old fashioned and prefer pen and paper. 📝 And the less time I’m on my phone - the better!

So tonight after I’ve watched Gogglebox (rock n roll over here) I’m going to take myself off to bed and try writing in my gratitude journal again. Maybe I can be grateful for having a new notebook and it being the start of the weekend 🥳

Happy weekend lovelies 💕
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#gratitudedaily #journaling #fridaythoughts

Such a busy but beautiful day today.
Spent at home pottering about in the garden, cooked a roast and even made a cake at the last minute. 🍰

Going to enjoy our roast chicken with all the trimmings and then all crash on the sofa to watch a film.

And to make it even better - it’s a bank holiday Monday tomorrow 😁🥳🤩

Hope you’ve all had a lovely day too 💕
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#sundays #pottering #grateful

When I was younger the kitchen at home was just a practical space - meals were cooked, jam was made and it was where our pets ate. 🐾

Now kitchens are much more important to a home. When we moved into our characterful cottage the kitchen was very dark and layout didn't work at all. When we first viewed it I remember thinking at the time - this will have to change. 🌟

I wanted a kitchen that was light and welcoming. A multi-functional space where everyone is welcome, and that is now what it is. It's a space where we can relax, as well as cook, do homework or my own work, have family catch-ups or entertain friends. I honestly don't know what we did before we got the island. It's always got so much stuff on it! 🙈 Where the hell did we put it all before!?!? 😆

And the thing I love the most about the space, is that we made sure we had lots of shelving and surfaces so I can add my decorative accessories - I mean, who doesn't love a bit of interior faffing! 😍

If you love interior faffing too - check out the kitchen accessories online.
🛍 Link to shop is in my bio

Are you an interiors faffer too? give me a 🙌 in the comments 😊
Happy Wednesday 💕
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#Kitchenrenovation #Kitchendecor #HeartofTheHome

Good morning & happy Monday!

📆 New week.
🌟 New start.
💕 New home decor.

Meet Hugo! The cutest little pot for your home. He may be small, but he has lot of uses. From plants, to storing kitchen utensils and your dinner candles! But he also looks super cute on his own.

Come with a decorative leather tag which says "for you" - making it the perfect gift. Would make a lovely new home gift.

Hugo is in store now - pop along to my bio where you'll find the link to shop 🛍
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#NewHomeGifts #NewHomeDecor #NewInStore

Happy Friday lovelies! 🤩

Hope you’ve all had a good week. Soooo glad it’s Friday!

As the weather is starting to cheer up my husband and I are out in the garden more. There’s lots to do!
As gardens go it is very high maintenance! Always in need of some TLC. 🙄

We’ve got a smallish patio area that doesn’t really have a use. It’s higher than our main patio area, so one of our projects is to dig out a space in one of the boarders and pop in some steps leading up to the small patio.

It doesn’t get much sunshine as there are tall hedges and trees, so we’re going to clear it all out and start again with plants and flowers that survive without much sun. Apparently, hydrangeas are good for shaded areas? 🪴🪴🪴

If you have any advice for a shaded garden area I would love to hear as I’m not that green fingered (as you may know from my previous post). 🙈

Will you be out in the garden this weekend? ☀️

To shop my garden-themed home accessories, pop to the link in my bio. Or if viewing this on Facebook- just click ‘shop now’ 😊🛍️

Wishing you all a lovely Friday 💕
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#thepottingshed #gardeninspo #onlinehomeshop

Hope you're all having a lovely Sunday. 💕
What have you been up to? Something nice I hope.

I've done a bit of everything today, including a workout, planning garden projects & baking healthy treats for the week ahead and a naughty (but nice) ginger cake for pudding later. Cannot wait to have a slice of that with some vanilla custard 😋

But a part of my Sunday is to plan - what is coming up next week? We have so many different appointments, meetings and places to be, between us that I need to have them all logged in one place so I know what I'm doing, or where I need to be.

I hate thinking of what to make for dinner each day. How the hell did that become my never-ending job? Nobody tells you this is what you will have to do every - single - day. 🙄 So to save time during the busy week, I plan meals on a Sunday and make a food shopping list at the same time.

I'm not very good at winging it - never have been. I'm a planner. I like to know details in advance - whether that's a work meeting / new project or something like a weekend away. I like to know what's coming up so I know what I need to do in advance. And don't get me started on my lists. OMG I have sooooo many lists and planning notebooks full of ideas for home and business! 🙈 😆

So I'm now trying to put things in place such as the meal plan thing so I reduce the probability of unwanted surprises and stresses during the busy week ahead. And Sunday os the perfect day for this.

Do you like to plan or are you a sod it, let's just wing-it type of person? Sometimes I wish I was a little bit more of a wing-it person but it stresses me out. I much prefer to have a plan. 📝 Are you the same? Let me know in the comments...

Wishing you a lovely Sunday evening 💕
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#SundayRest #SundayPlanning #MealPrep

Growing and keeping plants alive is probably normal for most people. But for me this is a massive achievement! I am useless with indoor plants. 🪴

I love greenery in the home - it helps soften the edges and adds texture and colour. So I’m a massive fan of faux stems, plants and trees.

But whenever I’ve tried to keep a plant alive in my home it’s dead within no time at all. 😳

I’ve had friends and family gift me plants and it takes me all my time to not say - “no, you keep it as I will kill it within weeks” 😳 Instead I smile, say thank you and quietly whisper to the plant that I’m sorry.

My mum gave me a little cutting of this at Christmas and it’s still alive!!!! And it’s grown and everything! 😍

I just hope I can keep it going 🤞
Any tips on indoor plants would be much appreciated 😁

Wishing you all a lovely weekend 💕
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#indoorplants #indoorfoliage #howtokeepplantsalive

Good morning! 🌞

After my Spring markets, I only have one of these gorgeous door wreaths left!
It's perfect for Spring and Summer home decor. I personally have mine on display inside my home so I can enjoy it. 😊

It's made up of a range of faux greenery including eucalyptus and dotted with pretty pussy willow stems.

🔗 It's on my website - link to shop is in my bio if viewing this on Instagram.
If you're looking at this on Facebook, just click on the 'shop now' button to go to my online shop. 🛍

Be quick as there is only one in stock!
It's 40cm x 40cm so will be shipped as a medium parcel - Tracked48 for your peace of mind. I only ever charge what the actual price is to ship so it's fair to you.

Hope you all have a lovely day 💕
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#springhomedecor #springdoorwreath #doorwreathsmakeprettydoors

Hope you all had a fabulous Easter weekend.
Yesterday was so nice here in Suffolk. Sun was shining and the wind had died off, so I had the windows and doors open and the umph to get some jobs done in the garden and around the house.

I felt motivated to do some jobs that had been driving me crazy for a while (see yesterday's stories) and to do a bit of a deep clean of the house.

When I opened some of our windows (of which haven't been opened since last summer) the space around the frames were full of cobwebs and dust. So I gave them a good clean and rehoused the spiders. 😱

Many years ago in a different house I did have a cleaner but I never had the same satisfaction of a clean house as I do when I've done it myself. So I've never had one since. Plus my particular cleaner stole from me and went into my office and literally rooted through boxes of files etc. And this was when I was in the house with her!

Anyway, I much prefer to clean my own house and love that feeling of when everything looks sparkly that I've done it. 😊

So if you're house proud like me, and enjoy giving your home some love, I'm sharing Tuesday tips for a Spring cleanse that you may find useful.

Wishing you all a lovely short week 💕
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#SpringCleanse #SpringCleaningTips #HouseProud #ModernCountryDecor #TuesdayTips

Wishing you all a very happy easter - filled with sweet treats and fun! 🐣🌷

Isn't it lovely knowing that we have a long weekend. None of the Sunday blues this evening! I remember when I was a child I used to hate the Coronation Street theme tune as I knew Mum would then say it was time for bed. If she wasn't in the room I used to turn the volume down in the hope that she wouldn't realise it was bedtime 😆
(It didn't wok).

Wishing you all a lazy Sunday 💕
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#EasterWeekend #happyeaster🐣 #moderncountrydecor

✨NEW PRODUCT ✨

These gorgeous glass candle cloche's are now in stock!
They make a lovely addition to your home decor.

This pretty cloche will protect candles from dust, preserve their scent, and enhance their aesthetic appeal in your home. 🕯

Or us this glass cloche as a striking display dome. See the photos for display ideas.
Cakes at birthday time of a dish of mini eggs at Easter time. 🐣

These were asked about sooooo much at my Spring market last weekend.
Link to shop is in my bio 🛍

Wishing you all very Goof Friday 🐣🌷🐥
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#GoodFridayGoodies #CandleCloche #DisplayGlassDome

Good morning! 💕

I only have a few of these Easter egg plant pots leftover from my recent Spring market. 🐣

Hand painted wooden eggs in a cosy moss nest with a hand stamped tag on handmade paper.

Perfect for your Easter table, or style on a shelf to add a Spring vibe to your home decor. 🐣🌷💕

🌷 They’re now in my shop - link to Spring collection is in my bio.

Happy Tuesday 💕
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#springhomedecor #eastertabledecor #eastertablescape

Happy Saturday lovelies!
How cute are these Easter bunny treat bags. 🐰💕
Perfect for filling with chocolate goodies or little keepsakes. The gift at the end of an Easter egg hunt. 🐣

I will have lots of these with me at the Spring Market tomorrow.

Pop over to @theshopsmallevent for details and to get your tickets 🎟️

It’s a fun day out for all the family with lots of fun things to do, including wreath making and Easter egg hunts.

The venue will be packed with gorgeous small businesses to browse and buy from. Items that you won’t find anywhere else!

📍Trinity Park, Ipswich 🐣🌷

It will be lovely to see you 😍

These Easter bunny gift bags are also on my website - link to shop is in my bio 🐰

Happy Saturday 💕
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#springmarket #easteregghunt #easterbunnygiftbags

Good morning! 🌞

The Spring Market at Trinity Park, Ipswich is this Sunday!
Join me and many other brilliant brands to celebrate Spring and Easter.
There will be:
🌷Easter Gifts
🌷Sweet Treats
🌷Easter Decor
🌷Spring decor
and lots more for you to browse and buy.

I've seen some of the product prep going on for this market and it's beautiful! You don't want to miss out on these gorgeous products - all from small and local businesses.

There will be food and drink so you can make a day of it.

If you fancy getting crafty there is a spring wreath workshop for you to join.
Bring the kids along as there is a fun Easter egg hunt with princess Anna at 12pm and 1:30pm and easter crafts for children. 🐣

It's a lovely day out - fun for all the family.
The link for tickets is in my bio - Spring Market 🌷
Or pop over to @theshopsmallevent for more details.

We look forward to seeing you 😘
Wishing you all a lovely week x
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#springmarket #easterhomedecor #SpringHomeDecor

I’ve just had a message from an excited friend saying “it’s 6pm and it’s still light” 😁
I’m so looking forward to the lighter nights and warmer weather when we can sit outside. However there is snow forecast next week! 🙄

But I do love this time of the evening when it’s just still light out but it’s time to turn the lamps on. I do love a lamp. I’ve got them everywhere! The “big light” if for emergencies only - lost an earring or catching a house spider 😁

I’ve had a busy but lovely day prepping for the Spring market next Sunday. Trinity Park, Ipswich- The Shop Small Event 🐣 Link for tickets is in my bio.

I’ve also been taking new product photos as I’ve got lots to pop onto my website. I will let you know when they’re on there. Lovely Easter bits 💕

Wishing you all a nice and relaxed Saturday evening x
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#lighterevenings #Springhomedecor #easterwreath

Not long now until this fabulous Spring market!
It’s a lovely day out - lots of gorgeous local brands in one space for you to browse and shop from.

There will be activities for the children, hidden golden eggs and lots more!

Pop along to @theshopsmallevent to book tickets or for more information.
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#springmarket #shopsmall #shopsmallmarkets

I love a slow start to the weekend. No alarm, no rushing around to get out of the house - just a gradual start to the day. And coffee (obvs) 😁 ☕️

And why not add a touch of luxury and have it in bed. Living the dream! 😂

When I used to sleep over at my friends when I was a kid her mum and dad had a Teasmade next to their bed. I thought it was amazing! 🤩

The sheer luxury of having a cup of tea in bed without going to the kitchen. Ahh the memories of a simpler time. A nicer time.

I was chatting with a friend recently and we said how we don’t spend time making a proper cup of tea in a pot. It’s always a tea bag in a cup, whazz it round the cup and you’re done. I want to go back to Bridgerton days when a cup of tea was an event. Mind you, the amount I drink I wouldn’t get anything else done 😂

Wishing you all a lovely weekend x

If you like the mango wood tray in the pic there is a link to it in my stories 🔗💕
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#slowsaturdays #coffeeislife #mangowoodkitchenware

✨ TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY ✨

My office is in an outbuilding at home and I haven't really given the space much love as we moved in and I got started on my business straight away. And we wanted to spend time making changes to our home first (which we're still doing btw).

Anyway, my desk had seen better days and needed a bit of TLC.
It had started as a pine desk (too orange for me) so I painted it white in a shabby-chic style. Recently it started look more shabby than chic! 🙈

So, I went to Little Greene, bought a pot of their Satin paint in Blush and bought some antique-style bronze knobs. I used satin as it's more hardwearing than matte on a piece of furniture that is used a lot.

It didn't take me long to paint it and pop the new knobs on and I'm really pleased with the finish. Trouble is, it's showing up the rest of my office now! Don't get me started on the horrific green carpet!!! 😱

I love the total transformative power of a little pot of paint. It's a relatively cheap way to update a room or piece of furniture.

Do you love paint too? What have you painted that has totally transformed a space or piece of furniture? Let me know in the comments, I'd love to hear of your projects too. 💬
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#transformationtuesday #smalldiyproject #paintedfurniture

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