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When did blossoming birds turn into a country bumpkin? What’s with dressing her kids on Victorian bonnets?

I used to follow her ages ago when she lived in Belfast and was a lot more relatable - I unfollowed a while ago as she was part of the carasuthers crew and they all became ad after ad after ad after ad

Didn’t realise she’s changed her account/style so much
Apparently there is a term for it, its on her thread but yea the country chic look is all the rage as is dressing your kids like post war babies....Well according to Annie swipe up #ad #aff Corry
 
Apparently there is a term for it, its on her thread but yea the country chic look is all the rage as is dressing your kids like post war babies....Well according to Annie swipe up #ad #aff Corry
That made me laugh. Sena Nelson came up in my feed once and I don't know who has seen her feed but her kids are dressed exactly like that 😂
 
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Does anyone follow housebythewhitethorns?. Ad Ad Ad! I do love get home but blimey she gets sooooo many gifts!

She also uses filters all the time. You can see she is quite frecklie on her neck but her face is clear of them. Not sure why she does that as I think freckles are lovely.
 
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Have you got any examples of ones who you think actually do that well? Male or female?
Manwithahammer - Beautiful home, but a lot of ads at the moment (battle through).
Tiny Estate - Of the scale diy inspiration on stories and house porn on the grid
Jack D March - Just moved and his decorating reels are really good, relatable stories.
Houselust - Calmed down on the ads lately, beautiful renovation.
Lisadawson - Big account, but always takes time to reply.
 
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Ones I think do it well are:
Man with a hammer
My Tiny Estate
Victorian Adventure
Write to Manisha (although it's morphing into #ad constantly)
Write to Manisha has also discovered how to do an Aff Link, under the guise of 'it's an Aff Link but it's just a handy way for me to show you what's in my home'. Errrr very disingenuous Manisha, that's what highlights are for. This has disappointed me with her and is putting me off her page.
 
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I don't have any problem with clearly labelled ads and the monetization of content when an influencer has built a following.

What irks me is that all this gifting and discounts has homogenized design. Everyone has the same gifted brands in their house. There's clear style tribes on IG (scandi/boho/period/faux period) and all the homes within these categories look more or less the same.

The only accounts that are worth following, in my opinion, our actual interior designers. Yes they're advertising their services but you see things that are different and so well thought out. You get a sense of the person the home was designed for which is wonderful! Not the same 'be kind' prints and loaf sofas.
 
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Write to Manisha has also discovered how to do an Aff Link, under the guise of 'it's an Aff Link but it's just a handy way for me to show you what's in my home'. Errrr very disingenuous Manisha, that's what highlights are for. This has disappointed me with her and is putting me off her page.
What I don’t understand is why on earth you would stoop to swipe ups when you are obviously very wealthy and don’t need the dosh?
 
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bloody Toby’s home and his almost weekly ‘sorry I’ve been quiet guys’ abs ‘thanks for all your amazing messages’

what does any of this mean? It’s so attention seeking
It's bloody embarrassing and so attention seeking I mean genuinely who would be checking in on him after 1 or 2 days. Do these instagrammers sign a contract committing to daily posts ...why is he apologising. Its just cringe like his tan. He put up some pictures on his stories to include real life karaoke nights. I couldn't understand it if it was a Friday night why did the clock behind him say ten past 1 unless that was am?? And those personalised aprons ffs...one sock off and one on. He tries way to hard there is no way on earth that was natural in any way.
 
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It's bloody embarrassing and so attention seeking I mean genuinely who would be checking in on him after 1 or 2 days. Do these instagrammers sign a contract committing to daily posts ...why is he apologising. Its just cringe like his tan. He put up some pictures on his stories to include real life karaoke nights. I couldn't understand it if it was a Friday night why did the clock behind him say ten past 1 unless that was am?? And those personalised aprons ffs...one sock off and one on. He tries way to hard there is no way on earth that was natural in any way.
I see in his stories that he refers to "all the hateful comments that me and I my friends have been exposed to" - I think the reality is that these people put their lives out there and it is going to provoke comments particularly when its clear that they are trying to promote themselves as a brand often trying to dupe the consumer...
 
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The thing is, I bet by using the word hateful he probably means people who say they don't like the colour he's painted something, or the fact that he doesn't wear socks. That's note hateful, that's just people having an opinion. I know someone with a pretty large instagram following and he's never had any genuine hateful comments or messages! Toby just needs to grow a thicker skin, or better still, get rid of his account if it's getting him that down.
 
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Does anyone follow fern and foxglove and her sister west barn ? Is there a thread. They both irritate me but I can’t put my finger on why. But. TOO MUCH STUFF!
Yes I've followed them both infact I buy from West Barn as I do like some of her stuff. Thry are both wealthy women from their online shops but they do tend to rub it in sometimes. Fern annoys me more as Colleen is okay if not desperate for a man. No idea why she separated or got divorced but over lockdown she had 2 different guys move in with her at different times of course. She started redecorating a spare bedroom for one of the guys daughters which was way too quick for my liking. I'm not sure her and her sister get on as never mention each other whereas they did before. Wouldn't surprise me if they fell out over Colleen's need for a man and any man.
 
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Yes I've followed them both infact I buy from West Barn as I do like some of her stuff. Thry are both wealthy women from their online shops but they do tend to rub it in sometimes. Fern annoys me more as Colleen is okay if not desperate for a man. No idea why she separated or got divorced but over lockdown she had 2 different guys move in with her at different times of course. She started redecorating a spare bedroom for one of the guys daughters which was way too quick for my liking. I'm not sure her and her sister get on as never mention each other whereas they did before. Wouldn't surprise me if they fell out over Colleen's need for a man and any man.
They were in business together then fell out (posts hinted it was Coll husband fault getting involved) fern moved away. Then after marriage split the sisters seemed to bond again. Started mentioning each other. Now it’s gone quiet agsin I noticed too.
 
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It's bloody embarrassing and so attention seeking I mean genuinely who would be checking in on him after 1 or 2 days. Do these instagrammers sign a contract committing to daily posts ...why is he apologising. Its just cringe like his tan. He put up some pictures on his stories to include real life karaoke nights. I couldn't understand it if it was a Friday night why did the clock behind him say ten past 1 unless that was am?? And those personalised aprons ffs...one sock off and one on. He tries way to hard there is no way on earth that was natural in any way.
Oh no he’s making us wait fir his shopping haul ....😤
 
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I can wait its probably a cushion and some wooden spoons lol ... I think he's reading this as on his story last night he put a poll asking who would like to see real life and less curated pics. I don't think he has a real life or a sock drawer 😆
 
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Oh my days he's apologising for his front door and asking people to be kind as this is so different for him. I feel do sorry for him... he's affected by something as that's not normal behaviour. Why does he feel the outside of his house has to be Georgian splendour in order to get compliments.

He's coming across as a brat from Made in Chelsea now. I hope he continues to lead his comfortable life as if he falls he will crash. Imagine had to live somewhere with upvc door ...God forbid
 
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Oh my days he's apologising for his front door and asking people to be kind as this is so different for him. I feel do sorry for him... he's affected by something as that's not normal behaviour. Why does he feel the outside of his house has to be Georgian splendour in order to get compliments.

He's coming across as a brat from Made in Chelsea now. I hope he continues to lead his comfortable life as if he falls he will crash. Imagine had to live somewhere with upvc door ...God forbid
He really needs his own thread, absolute numpty 😖


Here it is!
 
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