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Postcards from Nerja, Spain
Arriving back into Manchester last week after a week away in the sun, was as cliche ‘back to reality’ as it comes. After seven days of (hotter than expected) sunshine, we parted through the clouds and headed for the runway at Manchester airport, and were met with rain battering against the aeroplane windows and a... Read more »
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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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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…
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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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Work With Me
When I’m not writing this blog or wrangling an excitable toddler day to day, I also work freelance as a stylist and content creator. I’ve worked with various lifestyle brands to style gorgeous lifestyle imagery showcasing their products in a creative way, 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.
Find out moreRecent work
Bacofoil
Styling Projects
Baxters Soup
Food styling and lifestyle imagery for Baxters Soup.
Co-op
Product styling for Co-op’s range of ‘Specially Selected’ alcohol for Christmas.
Waitrose Christmas
Food styling and social media collaboration for Waitrose Vegan Christmas range.
Amy’s Kitchen
Food styling project to showcase Amy’s Kitchen vegan range.
Laughing Cow
Food styling to promote Laughing Cow as a great kids lunchbox item.
Bacofoil
Food styling to showcase the non stick properties of Bacofoil newest range.
Baxters Relish
Food styling for Baxters to promote new range of relish’s.
Lakeland
Product styling for Lakeland picnic range.
Franklin and Sons
Product styling for Franklin and Sons flavoured tonic water.
Gressingham Duck
Food styling and recipe for Gressingham Duck to promote duck as the perfect Sunday roast meat.
Jordans Cereal
Food styling and social media promotion for Jordan’s Cereal.
Robert Dyas
Food styling project to showcase Robert Dyas baking range.
Boots Beauty
Product styling and blog collaboration for Boots Beauty.
Eucerin & Shopstyle
Product styling and social media collaboration for Eucerin suncream, through Shopstyle.
Livia’s
Food styling and recipe for Livia’s free from snack range, showing how they can be used in baking.
The National Lottery
Table setting styling for a social media collaboration with The National Lottery Set For Life.
Wilko
Interior styling project to upcycle and style a piece of furniture using Wilko’s decorating range.
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…
Join the ClubJanuary Baking Club Theme
Vegan!
