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I’ve already shared an FAQ guide for first time buyers, and how we saved for our mortgage deposit, so I thought the next piece I write could be new build specific. For some, this could mean viewing a show home on the development, or if your development is new, you might end up reserving off-plan, meaning you’ll never step into your style home until it’s built. One of the biggest pro’s of a new build is being able to design your home just as you like. As with any new build property, as you live in it and get used to your new home, there’s probably going to be a few things that need fixing.

Costing £34.99, this online course has 6 modules including everything from the foundations to a successful Instagram account, how to get likes, grow and engage, and most importantly, how to scale and build a community on Instagram. I found the course easy to follow with a natural flow, starting with the basics: what’s the course, and what it’s about and a jargon buster on all things Instagram. Having worked in marketing for 3 years, and being a content creator for almost 10, I felt like a lot of the content I already knew, so I’d suggest only opting for this course if you’re new to social media/Instagram or are looking on refreshing your knowledge. Overall, I felt like the course covered every aspect a small business or aspiring content creator needs to know about Instagram.

I’m a little bit ashamed to admit that it’s taken 23 years of my life before getting my hands on a classic white shirt. the white shirt and sweater vest I’ve loved seeing all the sweater vests this season, and we should all know how obsessed I am with this Zara version by now. If you’re finding the basic version of jeans and a shirt a bit too dressy, adding a chunky knit over the top can help tone it down. Or in this case, tone it up if your knit also resembles a pastel rainbow… I’ve loved wearing this look since moving to work from home.

There are so many quirky and fun earrings, but my favourites have got to be the pom pom or resin pieces. Amme London – Amme London was launched in 2018 and sells jewellery handmade in London using British products except for their semi-precious stones which are sourced worldwide. Gemmas Bowtique – Gemmas Bowtique arguably belongs on my Fashion & Accessories gift guide, but when I saw how cute the pom pom scrunchie is, I couldn’t wait to include it! Ear is a jewellery shop specializing in personalized necklaces, engraved photo lockets, zodiac inspired gifts and colourful earrings using vintage materials.