The QueenBee Autumn 2021 Harmony issue is now LIVE! A little later than planned, but it’s here and we’re glad it’s coincided with this Autumnal weather! 🌧 🍂 You can read it here https://bit.ly/QueenBeeHarmony
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A huge thank you to all of our supporters, contributors and advertisers that have helped us get through the last 18 months 💕
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So, why harmony as a theme? To live in harmony is the idea that people can experience inner peace despite chaotic circumstances, negative emotions or difficult times. Very apt after such a difficult 18 months!
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We all want harmony, balance and peace... peace is the hope of every nation, the promise of every politician and the pulse of every religious tradition.
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How can we live in peace and harmony? Firstly, take time for just you, every day. Make it a requirement. Live life more deliberately in the moment. Stop analysing your past and worrying about your future and make choices and decisions that feel good.
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I really hope you enjoy this issue of QueenBee and that you have a harmonious, happy and peaceful Autumn 🍂
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https://bit.ly/QueenBeeHarmony
Doesn’t this look incredible? Who else is missing travelling?☀️💦 🇮🇹Tag someone you’d love to visit beautiful Italy with in 2021 🤞
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Is it time to start thinking about (dare we say it) going out and socialising again? All being well and keeping fingers and toes firmly crossed, the "rule of six" will be reintroduced on March 29th, which will allow six people from up to six different households to meet outdoors, not only in public spaces but also in private gardens. Two households will also be allowed to meet outside. This would mean that those long-awaited outdoor family get-togethers can happen by Easter Sunday 🐣
From that date, it will no longer be a legal requirement to stay at home. Hoo-bloody-ray! This means it will be possible to travel beyond your local area to meet a friend or relative outdoors 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
And when step two of the roadmap plan is implemented, no sooner than April 12, it will be possible to meet outdoors at pubs and restaurants under the same "rule of six" or two household rules. From that date, the limit on the maximum number of attendees at weddings and wakes will rise from six to 15 💒
With all this in mind, is it time to re-visit your makeup bags and treat yourselves to some new products ladies? We think so!
In this article, Lucy Rose Hanagan, of 𝐋 𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐎 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐎, shares her top beauty products for Spring to keep you feeling and looking good. Think radiant, illuminated skin with a touch of sparkle! There's also a 20% discount code for you too 🙂
🐰 🌱 All products are cruelty free and vegan.
Read the article here:
➡️ http://bit.ly/QueenBeeHopeLucyLoves
✨ GIVEAWAY TIME ✨
Here we have our second spring giveaway for you ladies! Fancy afternoon tea for 2 with a bottle of Prosecco? Hell yeh! QueenBee have teamed up with the fantastic The Chalkboard to offer this tasty treat of a giveaway ☀️🌸
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The lucky winner will be treated to:
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A pick your own afternoon tea (you choose everything!) for 2 people with a bottle of Prosecco. 🥂 Vegan and gluten free options are available too 😊
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To enter:
- Like this post
- Like/follow our pages QueenBee and The Chalkboard
- Tag at least 3 friends
- For an extra entry, share to your stories.
The giveaway will close on Friday March 19th at 6pm and the winner announced on Sunday 21tst March at 6pm.
Good luck! 🤞
Check out the afternoon tea menus at: www.thechalkboardpeterborough.co.uk
T&Ss: The winner must be able to collect the afternoon tea from The Chalkboard, Riverside Walk, Peterborough PE1 1EF on their day of choice (any day apart from Mondays or Tuesdays). This giveaway is also running on our Instagram page - for a second chance to win you can enter their too! https://www.instagram.com/queenbeemagazine/
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Happiness is Hackable
"Our outlook and the way we see the world is what we will always realise within ourselves, so the best gift we can give ourselves is to create amazing pictures and words in our minds, every day."
Read our 'Happiness is Hackable' feature by the inspirational Gabrielle Preston-Banks, Rapid Transformational Therapist & Coach.
Gabrielle also shares her Love & Hope video on page 14 ❤️
Check it out:
http://bit.ly/QueenBeeHappinessIsHackable
The QueenBee cover design is usually the last piece of the puzzle when putting the magazine together. After laying out the pages and reading all the articles, we have more of a feel as to what the cover needs to portray. For the ‘Hope’ Spring issue, we wanted the whole issue to be bright, inspiring, spring-like and ‘happy’ - I think we achieved just that! 🌸
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The spring colours of the abstract background, the combination of fonts and the popping pink flower really work together. What do you think?
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So, what about the rest of the magazine? As Publishing Editor and designer I’m often asked how each issue is put together, so thought I’d talk you through the stages. Firstly, a theme is decided (over the last year we’ve had HOPE, RESET, CHANGE and BLOSSOM). We contact our lovely QueenBee feature writers, giving them the theme and copy deadline. Then the real work starts - designing the pages and any new advertisements, proof-reading, sharing the visuals and getting sign-off - any blank pages are made into beautiful, inspirational quotes. 👍🏻
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A final check through and then the PDF files are created and uploaded. Web/shopping links and embedded videos are added and then we hit the GO LIVE button! I always get a bit of a nervous rush at this point, followed by huge relief and maybe a glass of wine. 😅
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The work doesn’t stop there though! Each issue is shared across our digital platforms and we have to make sure we are keeping on top of advertisement enquiries, colabs and press releases.
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When the pandemic hit we weren’t sure how we’d be able to carry on. Luckily, we adapted and diversified and despite lockdown, QueenBee is going from strength to strength. The pandemic encouraged us into a new digital direction and we are LOVING it. 💕
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Get in touch with us if you have an inspiring story, a collaboration idea or an advertising enquiry. We enjoy a good old natter and are always on the lookout for new ideas, so follow us on social media o
Spring 2021
Design is well underway for the 'Hope' Spring 2021 issue of QueenBee so we thought we'd share this lovely blossom to brighten your day. It's certainly filling us with anticipation for warmer days, open windows and birdsong. Spring is the time of year when everything in nature is changing, promising new life and new hope, something we all need right now! Although the pandemic will probably continue to be a major factor in 2021, Spring will literally be a breath of fresh air as seeds take root, vegetation begins to grow and the days become longer, inviting fresh starts, optimism and HOPE 🌷
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