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Strawberry Picking
A few weeks ago, during that gloriously sunny stint of weather, we arranged a family photoshoot with the lovely Rosie, who I’ve worked with previously on some of my website photos and work projects (she’s a gem and such a talent too). We packed up ourselves and a little picnic and set off for a... Read more »
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Three Ways with Strawberries This Summer (Gluten & Dairy Free)
Strawberry season is almost coming to an end so it’s time to make the most of those delicious berries in your baking! At the moment I’m trying really hard to concentrate on the fruit and veg that’s in season and where possible predominantly cook in a seasonal way if I can. It doesn’t always happen... Read more »
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Summer Beauty with Boots
Well, after a month of moaning about the rainy weather, Summer arrived this weekend and of course we all reverted to moaning about the heat instead! Usually when a heatwave hits, you can find me frantically panicking about my pasty white skin, non pedicured feet and general – not summer ready – demeanour, but luckily... Read more »
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The Wishlist
Welcome
Hello and welcome to Jaclyn Ruth. I’m Jaclyn, and this is my online home – a place to share who I am, what I do, and everything I love, from the personal to the professional. Whether you’re here to read musings from my everyday life, seek inspiration in cake form from my baking club or find out more about how we can work together, it’s lovely to have you here! Please do make a cuppa and come right in…
Find out moreA lifestyle blogWith honesty at its core
What started as an online diary back in 2009 (!), this lifestyle blog has developed into honest space to document my daily life and loves, from fashion to food to family. With a penchant for over sharing and writing from the heart, I treat my blog like chatting to old friends and honesty is at its core. Here you’ll find style (both my wardrobe and my home), recipes, travel adventures and tales from the frontline of parenting. In short; musings from my everyday life, which I hope can inspire yours…
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The Baking Club
Love of a good slice of cake (either baking it or eating it)? Who doesn’t right? The Flaky Bakers Club was started as a way to find and connect fellow cake lovers and create a community of baking enthusiasts of all levels. A friendly cake community, open to everyone and aimed at those of us who have a passion for baking but admittedly aren’t always Pinterest perfect. With a monthly theme, a friendly gang of bakers ready to discuss biscuit vs cake, and lots of support, we celebrate the fails as much as the wins. Whether you want to sign up and share your bakes or simply get some recipe inspiration, take a browse…
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The baking club is currently taking a short break for summer while we plan for the rest of the year! But please keep baking. keep tagging us and keep checking back. We’ll be back soon!
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Work With Me
When I’m not writing this blog or wrangling an excitable toddler day to day, I also work freelance as an online writer, stylist and content creator. I’ve worked with various lifestyle brands and companies to help boost their website content, create attention grabbing blog posts and style gorgeous lifestyle imagery, and I’d love to work with you too. Read on to see my recent work and find out how we can work together, either on a blog collaboration, social media project or freelance assignment.
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