I was sat in the hairdresser’s chair looking at myself without my glasses. The hairdresser and I had finished discussing what I wanted to have done that day; ‘just a trim please’ and now we were at that stage where …
The Benefits of Reading
If you love reading you don’t really need any other excuses for indulging in your favourite pastime. But what if I told you that the benefits of reading have been scientifically proven? It might sound too good to be true, …
5 Authors to Read If You Love Jane Austen
Jane Austen is one of the best loved authors in the world. Her books have been read, and re-read for generations; and for good reason. No one does it quite like Jane, but sadly her list of works is slightly …
Pinterest Recipes That Actually Work
There’s nothing worse than finally trying Pinterest recipes only for them to go horribly wrong, but no fear…here are some that actually went right!
Winter Lifesavers: What’s Saving My Life in February
Let’s face it, February is a tough month. It’s too long since Christmas and, depending where in the world you live, it’s far too long until warmer weather. Hello British Summer, I’m talking about you my long lost friend! It’s …
Review: All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
When I sat down to begin All The Light We Cannot See, I didn’t know what to expect. The description did not give much away and I knew that it must be about more than it suggested. I wasn’t wrong. This …