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21 YAKS
This is an amazing inspirational book - full of fun, true, motivating recollections from Lewis Pugh. He is a swimmer, who has swum in...
Yvonne Simpson
Aug 26, 20211 min read
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Happy Place Podcasts
Fearne Cotton is an incredibly talented lady. Throughout the past 2 years, she does not know, but she has carried me and probably...
Yvonne Simpson
Aug 13, 20212 min read
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Instagram Journey
@yvonne.paints is New to Instagram!! I joined INSTAGRAM some time ago, but actually only popped on there once or twice a year, my...
Yvonne Simpson
Aug 10, 20211 min read
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"I CHOOSE LOVE INSTEAD"
After reading a couple of books by Gabrielle Bernstein, I have taken on one of her suggestions - "I choose love instead". I use it all...
Yvonne Simpson
Jul 30, 20211 min read
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Hand on Heart
A simple tool we can use anytime, anyplace, anywhere. Put your hand on your heart, connect with yourself. According to new research,...
Yvonne Simpson
Apr 11, 20211 min read
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Furniture Refurbs - Upcycling for Free
During the pandemic a lot of people have been putting unwanted furniture outside or listing it online for very small prices or free. On...
Yvonne Simpson
Jan 17, 20212 min read
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Freshen up the Old Ornaments
Always looking to find something that I can salvage, I had a few treasures from around the world that were really ready for the bin -...
Yvonne Simpson
Jan 14, 20211 min read
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All the best things in life are free
It is absolutely true when we say: most things that are good for us are free. In search of peace of mind, like many people, I have spent...
Yvonne Simpson
Jan 10, 20212 min read
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Garden Makeover - get stuck in
As many millions of people in Britain have done throughout the pandemic - I joined the Green Fingered Army and got out in the garden. My...
Yvonne Simpson
Jan 3, 20211 min read
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Law of Attraction: Willow Tree Rainbow
Another triumph - sold a smaller Willow to a buyer in Minneapolis... The only reason this painting sold was by law of attraction - i was...
Yvonne Simpson
Dec 31, 20201 min read
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London Marathon 2020 - Completed!!!
4 OCTOBER 2020 If you read my earlier post, you will know that the COVID pandemic changed the whole April 2020 London Marathon, delayed...
Yvonne Simpson
Dec 25, 20201 min read
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LOVE to Exercise Outside
This year we have been in an extreme lock-down, but the one thing that was allowed was outdoor exercise. I made the most of this...
Yvonne Simpson
Dec 23, 20201 min read
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Marjorie's Magical Willow
We lost a dear friend earlier in the year during COVID and when deciding on a name for my latest Willow in warm blues, vibrant pinks and...
Yvonne Simpson
Dec 22, 20201 min read
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Tree of Life Cushion Creation
What to do with all those scraps of fabric and a wet rainy day in England during COVID-19 when you cannot get out. I decided to put the...
Yvonne Simpson
Dec 10, 20201 min read
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Wonderful Colours of Willow
Having uploaded some of my paintings to the gallery for sale on ETSY and set up a shop there https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PictureLifeLim...
Yvonne Simpson
Dec 3, 20201 min read
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VLM Virtual London Marathon 2020
For 40 years, since it first began, I have seen the London Marathon on the TV and been moved by the whole thing. I have sat on the sofa...
Yvonne Simpson
Aug 22, 20204 min read
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Can using a Smart Phone be an Addiction?
We live in a world where we are led to believe that we cannot live without our mobile phones. Though I have to question, am I really...
Yvonne Simpson
Jun 26, 20203 min read
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The Digital Dynamics of Corona Virus
Corona Virus hit the world in the first quarter of 2020 causing every nation to sit up a respond. A killer virus that will change the way...
Yvonne Simpson
Jun 14, 20203 min read
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Arting Around
Fancied doing a little painting or two... TOOLS: Masking Tape, Acrylic Paints, Brush, Sponge, Box Canvas Mini Canvas Trial: Step 1 -...
Yvonne Simpson
Jun 6, 20201 min read
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Attitude of Gratitude
Every day, at the start of my day, I write out 10 things to be grateful for. I have a special book for this. I try to express WHAT it...
Yvonne Simpson
May 28, 20201 min read
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