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It's Not All Happy Dances...But It's SO Worth It.

Small business behind the scenes

It's Not All Happy Dances...But It's SO Worth It.

And yet, even with all these perks, even with being able to follow my passion I have been struggling recently. I knew when I went full time with my small business it wouldn't always be plain sailing but it still takes me by surprise every time I resent my life choices. 

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Christmas Sausage Roll Recipe

Christmas Sausage Roll Recipe

Sausage rolls are one of the easiest things to bake, here is a festive take on the all time classic!  Ingredients: 375g British Sausage Meat (Best from your local butcher!) 375g Ready to use puff pastry  1 Egg (beaten) Salt & Pepper to taste Small jar of cranberry sauce 1 Large Onion diced 1 Bay leaf Pinch of dried sage 1 Small grated apple squeezed to remove excess juice 50g Grated Cheddar Splash of olive oil  Handful of sesame seeds Method    Preheat the oven to 180c  In a small pan fry the onion, bay leaf and sage together with...

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How to make your own Doodling Lucy Christmas crackers

How to make your own Doodling Lucy Christmas crackers

I am a big fan of Christmas crackers but what I'm not happy with is the amount of plastic that goes with shop bought ones! So last year I decided I would make my own! I hadn't designed any of my own wrapping paper back then but I knew that when I had, I would definitely make crackers with them! 

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5 Must Haves For The Perfect Picnic

Lifestyle

5 Must Haves For The Perfect Picnic

This week is national picnic week here in the U.K and to celebrate the launch of my picnic inspired collection Splendid Strawberries I am bringing you all the best things about picnicking and the joy it brings! 

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Why Doodling Lucy & Farming?

Back British Farming Small business behind the scenes

Why Doodling Lucy & Farming?

Farming themes can be seen throughout my work and products So, as you may know by now one of my core values is to promote Back British Farming.  But why? What's my link with farming? Why does it mean so much to me? My Grandfather (who we call Papa) grew up on a cider farm in Devon, this farm has been in my family for over 300 years and is still going today! He and my Granny moved to run a farm in Hampshire which is where my Dad grew up, and has since been taken over by my Uncle....

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