Author: Alison Coldridge

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    31 tasteful tattoos that will make you really want to get inked

    Watch out ladies; if you’ve been considering getting a tat for a while now, then these are bound to push you over the edge and right into the tattoo parlour. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. [Photos: Pinterest]

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    27 Stunning Handpainted Cakes That Look (Almost) Too Good To Eat

    Handpainted cakes are all the rage at the moment, with requests for them at weddings and birthday parties flying in left, right and centre. And it’s easy to see why they’re so popular – just look how beautiful they are. Painted with edible watercolours, these really are works of art. But that isn’t to say we wouldn’t like a slice. Or three.

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    18 Of The Chocolatiest Chocolate Cakes You’ll Ever Lay Eyes On

    Remember that beast of a chocolate cake that Mrs Trunchbull made Bruce Bogtrotter eat in ‘Matilda’? Well, it’s got nothing on these beauts. Some are sky-high, some are dripping in ganache and some are topped with more sweet treats, but all of these bakes are 100 per cent chocolate. Well, apart from the flour, sugar, eggs and butter included.

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    21 Beautifully Styled Home Bars (That Will Make You Want To Throw A Party, Pronto)

    A bar definitely isn’t an essential in any home, but it’s most certainly a great addition – both aesthetically and functionally. And the great thing about it is it can be as in-your-face or unassuming as you like. You don’t need much cash to splash either; some of the most chic bars around are made from upcycled items or repurposed Ikea furniture. Buying the alcohol to fill it will be the main expense involved.

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    21 Stylish Pieces Of Furniture To Make From Recycled Pallet Wood

    Upcycling is all the rage at the moment. There’s something really rewarding about taking an old, unwanted shipping pallet or piece of reclaimed timber and transforming it into something really beautiful – and functional – for the space you have. Plus, it’s usually virtually free – or at least much more affordable than taking a trip to Ikea. Best of all, you don’t need to have an artistic streak or a flair for creativity; often transforming a plain old pallet into a piece of furniture is a case o