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Hello and welcome to a joyful ordinary life! Grab a cuppa and join me for some inspiration for your home, your next party, a trip away or maybe even dinner tonight. I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to share all the things I love with you. If you want to know more about me continue below otherwise enjoy exploring the blog. If you like what you see don’t forget to follow me on Instagram and Pinterest and sign up for the newsletter so you don’t miss my new posts.
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Looking for a unique gift that keeps on giving? My

Looking for a unique gift that keeps on giving? My bestie Faye, delivered Em and Mitch’s wedding gift yesterday. She has created a tradition for special occasions where she wraps 12 presents to be opened in the lead up to the event. The last present is always the biggest. In Em and Mitch’s case they will start opening the gifts on 30 April 2024 and will have one to open every day until the wedding. The box that the presents come in will then become their wedding keepsake box. How perfect is that???

I have previously done a blog post on how Faye puts these together along with ideas for gifts if your interested in doing one for someone special in your life.

https://ajoyfulordinarylife.com/the-12-days-of-christmas/

#giftideas🎁 #weddinggiftideas #thoughtfulgifts #diygiftideas #presentideas #giftideasforwedding

Another Thankful Thursday!! How are the weeks goin

Another Thankful Thursday!! How are the weeks going by so fast😱

This has been a great week and I’ve achieved a lot👏

I cant wait to show the transformation of this secret garden area soon.

This week I am grateful for:-

1. A fabulous lunch celebrating my beautiful girl’s hen’s weekend.
2. The wonderful girls who helped Em enjoy this important time in her life, especially the gorgeous @tarlie.hermens who went above and beyond in organising the weekend. Em has been blessed with the most amazing friends 💗
3. My bestie and SIL coming with me to the lunch. It was nice to have other oldies there. Sorry for the driving girls 😉🤣
4. The time to get all the signs done for the wedding. Its nice to have something completely ticked off.
5. Tony for getting the secret garden to the point that it is now ready for paving.

We have a big day today moving pavers from the front to the backyard - thankfully Em and Mitch are going to help because there’s a lot!!!

I also wanted to express thanks and gratitude to all who served past present and future, for what you gave up to provide a brighter future for generations to come. Lest we forget! 🤍

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Happy Thankful Thursday! We have less than a mon

Happy Thankful Thursday!

We have less than a month to go until the wedding😱 and Ive had the Cricut going for days on end!!! Im definitely limping to the finish line 🤣 (literally!)

This week I am grateful for:-

1. A surprise visit from my bestie 💗
2. Booking a long weekend away in July
3. Getting the secret garden wall and arbour painted. The paving is next and I can’t wait.
4. Ticking off some of my jobs for the wedding.
5. Tony surprising me with a new book. Tony is pretty good at choosing books so its become his go to gift😍

Have a great day everyone and remember, gratitude is a practice, not just a feeling. Make it a habit to regularly reflect on the things you’re thankful for, and watch as your life transforms for the better🥰
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Happy Thankful Thursday, friends! 💕 Things ar

Happy Thankful Thursday, friends! 💕

Things are getting very exciting in the Kelly household. It’s one month to go until the wedding so its full on doing all the last minute things that need to be done. I have so many lists going at the moment!!! You know that saying “bite off more than you can chew and chew like crazy” - thats whats happening here😆

This week I am grateful for:-

1. My weekly chat with my bestie.
2. A surprise visit from some friends.
3. My fabulous facial - my skin still feels amazing.
4. Finishing off some place holders for the wedding - took me two days but I got there 👏
5. Finally getting some good sun so I could wash blankets and bedspreads.

Have a great Thursday💗

And as always, remember to take care of yourself. Whether it’s treating yourself to a relaxing bubble bath, a yummy homemade cake or taking a walk in nature, make time for the things that bring you joy and peace.

What are you thankful for today? Share in the comments below! ⬇️
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Thankful Thursday, Gratitude Practice, Grateful

Happy Thankful Thursday, everyone! Its time to s

Happy Thankful Thursday, everyone!

Its time to start thinking about napkin folding for the wedding. It will be a lot simpler than this fold though😆. DM me if you have any ideas!

This week I am grateful for:-

1. Having a yummy dinner with Em and Mitch on Easter Sunday.
2. Finishing the secret garden wall and getting some paint on it. Still a bit more painting to do but its almost finished.
3. Having a quick catch up with the girls I used to work with.
4. Getting the pavers ordered ready to to be laid in the secret garden.
5. Having a nice looooong chat with an old friend.

Today I’m off to have a facial with my gorgeous girl and I am very much looking forward to it. I was booked in to have it the day after I did my knee!!!

Have a great Thursday 🥰
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Thankful Thursday, feeling blessed, grateful everyday.

Happy Thankful Thursday, everyone! Im not going

Happy Thankful Thursday, everyone!

Im not going to lie - this week has been a little tough. Ive been feeling my age and struggling with all that has been happening. During these times I find it even more important to stop and really appreciate the little things.

Whether it’s the support of family and friends, a roof over our heads, or a job that pays the bills, we all have something to be thankful for. Even on tough days!

This week I’m grateful for:-

1. A wonderful afternoon with our friends for Cakeapalooza 🍰🍰🍰🍰🍰
2. A visit with an old school friend, who brought a delicious lunch😍
3. Finding out that even though they can’t repair my meniscus my knee should be ok for a few more years with some work 🙏
4. Getting a skin check and finding something that was suspicious and having it dealt with. This is a reminder to everyone - get your skin checked regularly!!!
5. A quick visit with Dad and Wendy💕
6. A much needed phone call with my bestie🥰

Today, I challenge you to take a moment to reflect on what you’re thankful for. Write it down, say it out loud, or share it with a friend (me😍)
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Thankful Thursday, Grateful Every Day, Family is love, Love my life

Cakeapalooza!🎂🎉 Choosing the perfect weddin

Cakeapalooza!🎂🎉

Choosing the perfect wedding cake can be quite a challenge, with so many flavours and styles to choose from. Even more so when you’re making it yourself.

Enter Cakeapalooza! After lots of cake tasting and deliberation, we’ve managed to narrow down the choices to three delicious flavours and a beautiful style that we can’t wait to see come together.

One of the most important things to remember when choosing a wedding cake is to make sure it reflects your personal style and taste. Whether you prefer a classic vanilla flavour or something more unique like a spice cake, there’s a cake out there for everyone.

Don’t forget to follow along for more wedding updates and inspiration! ❤️

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Happy Thankful Thursday! We had a wonderful week

Happy Thankful Thursday!

We had a wonderful week this week with a day spent celebrating my gorgeous girl 😍

I am grateful for:-

1. Maria and Sophie for organising such a special day for our beautiful Emy. It was lovely to get to know our new family.
2. Everyone who came to celebrate with us on Sunday especially those who had to travel.
3. All of Maria’s wonderful friends who helped with the food for the day - boy did we eat well 🤤
4. John and Mitch who helped behind the scenes with all the setting up.
5. Our special girl who brings so much joy to our lives 💕

I’m still putting my feet up as much as I can and feeling pretty confident that I’ll be walking down the aisle with my girl. I have the specialist appointment next week so hopefully he thinks its going ok and we can delay surgery until after🤞

Hope you’ve found lots to be grateful for this week🤎
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Thankful Thursday, love my life, family is everything.

This old kitchen hutch is not just a piece of furn

This old kitchen hutch is not just a piece of furniture to me, it’s a treasure chest. Every time I look into it, I’m reminded of some wonderful memories.

One of my favourite treasures inside is the Wedgewood Coalport dinner set that my mum started buying for me in my late teens adding pieces each birthday and Christmas ❤️❤️❤️

Another treasure is an old kitchen scale.
There are also some vintage silver pieces as well as old mixing bowls we’ve picked up on trips.

What are some of your favourite treasures?

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