LIFESTYLE
6 Female Villains That We All Can’t Help But Love
From Winifred Sanderson to Maleficent and the the drag queen inspired sea witches to complicated psychopaths. Here some on the magnificently mean anti-heros that we can’t help but love. Here we go. Let’s hear it for the baddies! Even though some of them might be a little terrifying, there’s something so admirable about their wicked deeds and appetite for evil – i don’t condone skinning cute puppies or putting a sleeping curse on a child, we still can’t help but root for these beautiful nuanced femme fatales. MALEFICENT – SLEEPING BEAUTY She might be a cold Mistress of Evil but what made her that way? Well, King Stefan of course,…
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas For The Most Important Women Who Has Your Back
In today’s post, I’ve put together a selection of gift ideas to say ‘Thank You’ to all the mums and mother figures in our lives for their wonderful ways and kind quirks. There the master of the best roast, hands down. Your number one cheerleader whether or not you get that promotion. Always willing to jump in the car at a drop of a hat whenever you need a shoulder to cry on. Mum’s are pretty incredible, don’t ya think! So what better time than Mother’s Day itself – btw this year it falls on Sunday 27th March- than to recognise, celebrate and simply to say ‘Thank You’ for everything…
Are You Dreaming Of Spring? Goodbye Heavy Velvet Textures and Hello Pastel Shades
Last week we were delighted with storm Eunice that truly made it feel as though the outside world was going to be uninhabitable for good, the shortest month of the year is behind the use and the lighter evenings are now starting to feel within touching distance once again. Whilst the florals for spring aren’t exactly groundbreaking, there is something to mention about the reliability that comes with the annual unveiling of pastel colours and organic shapes that reminds us of a new spring season that never gets old. But after what feels like the longest winter ever, I’m so here for the small and simple joys that remind the…
20 Things To Tick Off In The Month Of Mother’s Day and Creme Eggs.
From bridgerton season 2 to cleaning up your garden thanks to Eunice, here is everything you could be doing during the first month of spring. Making the most of the best national holidays of the year (Of course Pancake Days!) on the first day of the month. Sadly it’s all going to be downhill from here. Continue to clean up and repair your dodgy garden fence panels, thanks to the storm Eunice having her way. Make the most of the opportunity by putting a box of creme eggs into your basket every time you go to the shops, without having to explain a reason why. Make the whole adulting thing…
Let’s Talk About Therapy
Recoginsing a need for therapy, is one of the hardest things but also one of the best things – knowing where to start like finding someone to support you, as well as what style of therapy is right for you is whole other different ball game. During your youth years, you might feel like the only people who are in therapy are the stars of American and reality TV shows, but now with the conversations opening up, stigmas and taboos have reduced and mental health has moved to the forefront of most discussions in healthcare, suddenly having regular therapy sessions feels both desirable and achievable. You may feel overwhelmed when…
3 Ways To Help You Adjust To New Seasons Of Life
Whenever we go through new life changes or circumstances, it is often hard to navigate and hard to come to terms with but ultimately it’s an important and needed part to help us grow as a person. Seeing life in season can make it much easier to acknowledge that changes come, but bring newness with them. In reality, new doesn’t always mean bad. When someone says “you’ve changed” it’s often seen as a negative thing….but yes sometimes it can be. As humans, we all change and adapt to our circumstances and honestly, I wouldn’t want to stay the same as I grow older, instead, I like learning and growing with…
Failing Is A Good Thing
Are you aware that there are so many positives to failing? I didn’t realise or even think about it until I failed at something important to me. I needed to pass, but that universe said ‘Nope, that isn’t happening today. After the initial shock and disappointment wears off, you then start to learn what it feels like to fail and that the only way from here is up. Every one of us goes through good and bad times, when we pass or fail at things in life – from job interviews, school exams, driving tests or training you’re doing. Failing is generally seen as negative, but going through plenty of…
15 Things You Don’t Need To Have Achieved Before You Turn 30!
It’s a crazy idea to think that the world is your oyster but it’s only until you’re 29 that you realise that saying is a load of bull-sh*t. So, please enjoy the following milestones that you DON’T need to have ticked off your list before hitting the big three-zero instead, you just need to be the version of yourself and age doesn’t matter. When you’ve reached hit the ripe old age of 30 doesn’t mean you have to have all your sh*t together as you head for retirement and about to start walking around with a zimmer frame or never experiencing a Glastonbury festival again. Life isn’t a spirit, it…
8 Books That Will Have Your Heart For Breakfast
Create yourself a luxury 5* bath and light your favourite candle, then slip into something comfy and escape into Love – yes I know I’m writing this post about love after Valentine’s Day but hey ho! If you need a romance read then you’ve come to the right place. From contemporary rom-coms to the celebrated classics – affairs of the heart, childhood sweethearts, passion, tragedy and unrequited love – there is a genre for every type of reader. Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen A romance post-round-up wouldn’t be complete without this greatest romance book that has ever been written. This genre wouldn’t be anything without Mr Darcy and Elizabeth…
Oscar-Nominated Movies & Where Can You Watch Them?!
Everything from Best Original Song to Best Cinematography, i’ve complied together a few movies that i hope will snag a staute at this year’s oscars. Yes, it is that time of the year. The award season is soon to be upon us which means that it’s time to get hyped. The 94th annual Academy Awards will be taking place next month on March 27th, so you’ve still plenty of time to catch up on the Oscar-nominated films ahead of the big night. Some of this year’s leading nominees include The power of the Dog, West Side Story and Dune, but there is still a lot more critical darlings in the…
