I write content every day, for websites, apps, blogs, social media, you name it. In years gone by I have…
Adopting cats: the process and experience
Recently my family unexpectedly lost our cat, Molly. It was very sad and It’s not something I want to write…
Instagram introduces pronouns to profiles
Instagram now has the option to add custom pronouns to profiles. What has changed? Instagram has added an additional section…
My March Favourites
Occasionally (when I remember) I write about my favourite things of the month. March has been bitter sweet for me,…
Why we take comfort in rewatching old favourites
I recently read that humans are creatures of habit who seek comfort in our favourite TV shows time and time…
Say hello to your new binge-worthy watch: The Bold Type
We all get those recommendations pop up on our Netflix home page, the emails and even WhatsApp messages these days,…
Blogging in 5 steps: Who, what, when, where and why
Blogging can be a very personal thing, some people choose to write anonymous blogs and others choose to introduce themselves…
Being made redundant left me with permanent imposter syndrome
Is imposter syndrome something we can grow out of? Past experiences I worked for a small company several years ago…
Am I The Only One Not On Board With Podcasts?
Ok, It’s probably about to get controversial, but I don’t think I’m a podcast kind of girl. When it comes…
Does Writing For Work Take The Fun Out Of Blogging?
Today, I wrote a weekly blog post for work, a typical weekly task for me, but after gaining positive feedback…
Peaky Blinders: Are We Ready For a Final Series?
Much-loved gangster series Peaky Blinders is back filming this month and Instagram made the news very clear with the most obvious imagery…
10 Things I discovered In 2020
December is usually a time of reflection on the year gone by and although we can all agree that 2020…
My Favourite Films In 2020
At the end of last year I wanted to set myself a challenge of watching as many films as I…
How to Become a Film and TV Extra
Like most people, I used to think that extras were probably actors or aspiring actors and that your Average Jo…
Discovering Princess Diana
Anyone who knows me well, knows how fascinated I am with the royal family and in particular, my love for…
My November Watchlist
At the beginning of 2020 I decided that I wanted to keep track of all the films and series I…
5 Tips to Help you Stick to Your Workout Routine
I started the year joining a new gym and raring to go, filled with enthusiasm for developing a fun new…
Supporting Small Businesses in the Run-Up to Christmas
Shopping local is one of the most important things you can do this year. While most of us have been…
Returning To The Gym During COVID-19
Like a lot of people, once the gyms were closed that was it for me, bye bye exercise. I went…
The perfect at home gel manicure for under £10
Last night I was swiping through Instagram story after story, and came across a reality TV star promoting a uv…
How to make: 5 minute, 5 ingredient pizza
Last week I had a week off work and was desperate to jump on the baking/making train that everyone seems…
Celebrating a Birthday in Lockdown
Although many of us may not be celebrating in the style we’d want to this year, birthdays are still happening…
How to Make… Biscoff Cheesecake Bites
Like many, I’ve embarked on a bit of baking recently. I’m still working from home each day, so I find…
5 Tips For Starting a Blog
With most of us spending more time at home that usual during the Coronavirus pandemic, you’ll certainly be looking at old hobbies to re-ignite and new creative ventures to keep you busy, especially if you are not currently working.In my recent blog post: Get Creative in Self-Isolation, one of my suggestions was to create your own blog.
Get Creative in Self-Isolation
Today, I find myself…for lack of better words losing my shit. I’m currently working from home everyday which has been…
Top tips: Working Effectively From Home
This week everything seems to have got far more REAL. The threat of Coronavirus COVID-19 has reached the UK and…
Simple Steps to Boost Your Daily Happiness
Make the most of your day with these simple steps. Remember, every day may not be good, but there is…
How to Plan Your Blog Posts
In recent months I’ve often thought about sitting down and writing 10-20 blog posts in one go, throwing everything out…
An Art Experiment: Digital Portraits
Around a month ago I had the idea of changing my blog logo. I’ve been really getting into digital illustration…
Peaky Blinders Series 5: A BAFTA screening and Q&A event
*contains spoilers* Last night I attended the BAFTA Cymru Screening event: The Peaky Blinders Season Finale + Q&A. I recently…
Monthly favourites – August
I haven’t written a monthly favourites blog for a while and I thought I’d check in and let you know…
3 years of blogs!
This month I celebrate my 3rd year of Blogs and the in between. At the moment I’m not writing as…
The best first day
Today I started my new job. It’s not something I thought I would really blog about too much because it’s…
My first solo travel trip
This year I decided to be very organised and booked myself my first ever solo travel trip. It might not…
Checking in: April edition
The past few months I’ve been catching up with friends, making travel plans, becoming obsessed with Marie Kondo’s method, attending…
Ripple living
Ripple is Cardiff’s first zero waste shop, exhibiting a whole host of help yourself loose foods, spices and household necessities.…
Being an amateur artist
After I decided I wanted to start creating my own festive decorations with a view to potentially selling them I…
Why blogs are like busses
I’m a prime example of someone who can write three blog posts in a day or struggle to write one…
Interview with The Welsh Italian diaries
I thought it would be a fun idea to interview a friend and fellow blogger. She’s a very talented writer…
December favourites
This month, I wanted to create a more visual favourites post. I started watching a live Instagram video the other…
Who really sticks to a New Year’s resolution anymore?
According to a study by The University of Scranton’s Journal of Clinical Psychology, only 39% of people in their twenties…
How to save money in the new year
In November my friend and I set ourselves a challenge of taking out £20 cash per week and trying to…
Merry Christmas!
Handmade doesn’t have to be tacky
Handmade items are cute. They’re thoughtful and memorable and sometimes more appreciated than anything else. I remember making things in…
Good working relationships
I wrote this blog post a while ago, I never could quite finish it because I didn’t know how to…
My favourite festive films
There are so many Christmas films out there, some good , some awful. So I thought I’d compile a list…
Cats rule
They say that a dog is a man’s best friend .. well what about cats ?! Don’t be rude. I…
How to prepare for an interview
Interviews can be incredibly daunting. I get nervous before an interview, but that’s normal. I suppose it just proves that…
The annual Gal’s Christmas weekend
You may have read in my previous posts that me and my two friends Chloe and Rosie have an annual…
An audience with Luke Evans
On Thursday 29th November BAFTA Cymru and Wales Screen hosted a special Q&A event, an audience with with Welsh actor…
November favourites
So it seems we’ve bypassed the October faves. I kept forgetting to write it because I’ve been so busy with…
Hello Arbonne
You may not have heard of Arbonne before, I hadn’t. But after attending a local launch event for the Christmas…
How to make your own Christmas decorations
If you’ve read my previous blog post then you’ll know that I’ve been getting crafty and making my own Christmas…
Is it ever too early to prep for Christmas?
I was driving home from work one evening in early October and I drove passed the first Christmas tree of…
September faves: getting creative
So at the close of each month I write a blog about my favourites, whether that be new products, experiences or…
Why you should hire me
It’s no secret that I’ve been searching for a new 9-5, and seeing as I like to write about blogs…
Harry Potter Warner Bro Studio Tour
*SPOILER ALERT: All photos will be shown at the end of the blog – I’ll warn you before they pop…
Tips for a first time gym-goer
A friend of mine has never been to a gym before. She was telling me how she’s really keen to…
Creating images for your blog
Images make your blog stand out. No matter how great your content is, readers need something to look at, even…
Bottles and brushes: tote bag printing
Last night I attended another bottles and brushes class. After attending my first class with them a few weeks ago,…
Where and when do I blog?
Sometimes I can whack a blog or 2, or 3 or 7 out in a short space of time, i.e…
My August Favourites
This month I’m going to share a more in depth look at my monthly faves, starting with this: Bubble Baths For…
Cardiff Next bikes
Today was my first experience of renting the Next Bikes in Cardiff. They’ve been around for a while now and…
Monthly Faves Catch Up
Like YouTuber’s produce ‘monthly favourites’ videos, I was writing about my monthly favourites too a while back. Seeing as I’ve missed…
Blog, don’t stop
I’m guilty of being someone who loves blogging and doesn’t make time to do it, for some unknown reason the…
Bottles and brushes
On Sunday my friend Danielle and I went to a new art class in my local area. You may have…
Bingeworthy Watches – Netflix Edition
I go through phases of being into films or TV series, and at the moment I’m taking full advantage of…
The Buckingham Palace tour
On Tuesday I had a fabulous day exploring London with my friend Danielle (her blog is WelshItalianDiaries on WordPress, check…
Well Hello!
I’ve taken a long break from writing on my blog in the past few months… I’ve been up to a…
When is it acceptable to get on the Christmas hype?
It’s nearing the end of October, after driving home from the pub, I drove through the village and towards the…
Stick with the hair hero you love
I have to admit I took me a while to find a salon I wanted to return to over and…
Take a chance on an unknown artist
I’ve had a busy Monday in work, and I’ve typed around 35-40 letters today (which is a lot trust me),…
September Favourites
My favourite’s post is a little late this time, we’re already half way through October but I thought I should…
Learn to plan your meals
Disclaimer: this is not ‘meal prep’ and I will not be sharing snaps of my food lined up in rows…
My hero hand cream
I’m about to tell you about the BEST hand cream on the high street. Get ready to uncover the silky…
SFC- Street food Cardiff weekends
This Saturday I met my best friend Chloe in Cardiff. She had traveled over from Swindon to spend the day…
Kiehl’s blogger event
Last night I attended a blogger event held at the Kiehl’s store in Cardiff. Located in St Davids 2, the…
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