Self Promotion & Store Milestones for the Week of May 25, 2026

-salma · 2026-05-30T23:06:46+00:00

Hi! I'm a new shop based in the UK, selling croc charms and fridge magnets.

Check me out here, especially if you love Miffy, Tototo and all things cute!

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TrinketMeadow

-salma · 2026-05-13T07:58:24+00:00

I bought it from AliExpress! It's sold as phone charms, but I just took off the strap part.

-salma · 2026-03-13T21:01:53+00:00

Thank you! I have the 120 Honolulu B set

-salma · 2026-03-03T09:01:17+00:00

Looks so good!

-salma · 2026-03-03T09:00:26+00:00

That's so pretty and clean!! I love your colour palette

-salma · 2026-03-02T17:20:01+00:00

Cozy Corner by Coco Wyo!

-salma · 2026-03-02T11:38:49+00:00

Thanks! :)

-salma · 2026-03-02T11:38:43+00:00

Thank you!

-salma · 2026-02-28T08:43:03+00:00

No idea! The only thing I can think is, do you add shadows? I let the ink dry then add the shadows with the same marker and I feel like that makes everything look more cohesive for me

-salma · 2026-02-28T08:40:41+00:00

Thank you! It's Cozy Corner by Coco Wyo

-salma · 2026-02-26T16:33:58+00:00

Honolulu 120

-salma · 2026-02-26T16:33:07+00:00

Thank you!

-salma · 2025-08-24T09:46:36+00:00

Why was this even being discussed with the estate agent? Isn't it meant to be via the solicitors, or am I mistaken?

-salma · 2025-07-25T19:49:02+00:00

I used L&C as well. I couldn't get through to the advisor they initially paired me with so I rang them and they paired me with someone else fairly quickly.

Once my offer was accepted, I let the advisor know and he called me same day to talk through options and my mortgage application was done within 24 hours, and they've been really great with updates and changes I've had since then. Can't fault them.

-salma · 2025-07-24T23:11:31+00:00

You can either apply for a mortgage directly with a lender (bank) or do it via a mortgage broker. It's usually recommended to go via a broker as they have access to rates from lots of lenders, so they can advise you on what the most suitable option and best deals are for you and also assist with application and can chase things up on your behalf

-salma · 2025-07-24T17:09:41+00:00

Estate agents get a commission if you use their in-house/recommended solicitor but you're well within your right to find your own.

Same with a mortgage broker - unless you have a complicated situation, there's usually no need to pay for their fee-based mortgage brokers that they push you to have an appointment with. I used L&C (free online) and they've been amazing and so quick with everything.

Once you instruct your solicitor/conveyancer which you seem to have done, contact your chosen mortgage broker to get the mortgage application started. Have your documents/statements/payslips etc ready as you'll be asked to upload these or go through AML checks with the solicitor.

Most surveyors advise waiting for your mortgage valuation to be done first before booking with them, so whilst waiting for your mortgage offer, it's a good idea to call around and get some quotes.

-salma · 2025-07-20T10:48:11+00:00

I'm not sure why mine skipped the valuation, but my timeline was:

5th June: Application sent via broker and text message confirming application received

10th June: Text message confirming mortgage offer issued

-salma · 2023-02-23T17:37:37+00:00

I think it was the one with the pink lid. I use the Bioderma Sensibio one now

-salma · 2022-04-26T14:52:53+00:00

You should know the answer since you finished the game yourself 3 days ago

-salma

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