16 things about Instagram

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This list didn’t actually start out as a list, it was more of a look at why everyone fusses over Instagram. We get it, we really do. I think I just wanted to look at it in more detail and do my own sort of research. Some of this might be useful to you and other parts maybe not. Our ideal posting time for example, is not really going to prove helpful but it’s there.

This is more my 16 weird and wonderful finds about Instagram.

1. Our audience is most active after 8 o’clock UK time so we should post around that time. We get the US traffic through the early hours too so it’s always a nice boost the following morning.

2. It makes no difference if the hashtags go in the photo description or in the first comment. It does make a difference if you don’t add any hashtags! Also you need to add the hashtag after the first few minutes for Instagram to put you into those hashtag descriptions. Read More

BIG BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY!

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Today is Vanilla & Lime’s 4th Birthday! We can’t believe it. 😀 The years have flown in and we’re so amazed and humbled by how far we’ve come, by all the wonderful brands we’ve worked with and by all the friends we’ve made along the way.

So let’s celebrate! To thank you, all our fabulous readers, we doing a HUGE BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY, with lots of great prizes for lots of lucky winners!

So what could you win?

Say Hello to the Love Aroma App!

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Since opening their first store in Derby nearly six years ago, it has always been Love Aroma’s focus to help more customers discover home fragrance; so they went and did something super awesome and created the new Love Aroma app. So now you can discover home fragrance in your pocket!

Although the Lover Aroma website has always been mobile friendly, our friends at Love Aroma wanted to give their iPhone customers the best possible experience, and to do that, they needed an app. Hunting out the latest home fragrance trends is now just a click away. Read More

Insect Repellent Candles

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It was such a beautiful day out yesterday and today is shaping up to be pretty glorious too, a sign that Summer is really here.

If you haven’t already, it’s probably time to dust off the BBQ and to start getting ready for all those fun outdoor activities like camping, Summer parties, games with the kids and lounging in the sun with a nice big cocktail.

This will also mean stocking up on citronella candles to keep those pesky bugs away. I find bug sprays to be way too smelly and toxic, and most of them don’t even work anyway.

Plus candle light is way more romantic than the buzzing and cracking of a bug zapper.

But did you know that you don’t need to buy just “citronella” candles to keep the bugs away, other essential oils which are often used in candles work just as well.

Basil, Thyme, Clove, Cinnamon, Lemongrass, Peppermint and Rosemary Candles are particularly good for keeping mosquitoes away.

Cedar oil is great for keeping mosquitoes and moths away. Eucalyptus candles are good for flies and dust mites.

Lavender candles will repel insects but they do attract bumble bees, but Eucalyptus and Tea Tree oil candles will keep them away.

As a candle junkie I’d suggest just buying one of every kind then you’ll have no problems!

Here are some of our favourite candles for Summer; perfect to keep those pesky bugs away… Read More

Candles & Weddings

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An always popular trend at weddings is candles. Candles, candles, candles and in every shape, size and colour. They add such warmth and romance to a wedding.

You can do so many different things with candles for your wedding. You can use candles as the main focal point in your centerpiece(s) or just as accents on the tables. You can create a look that unique and personal and with candles, definitely affordable.

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Here’s some of my best tips and tricks should you decide to use candles in your wedding. Read More