2021 – A Review
Etc, Life
2021 very much felt like a continuation of 2020. The year ended in yet another lockdown here in Wales and so 2021 began in lockdown. Life felt a little more ... Read more
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2020 – A Review
Etc, Life
12 months ago we couldn’t have foreseen what would happen. I would never have guessed I would ever live in a world where I was only allowed out for exercise, ... Read more
Books2Door – Review
Books & Films
When Books2Door contacted me about reviewing their service, it didn’t take long for me to take them up on their offer. I was given a £30 voucher code and free-reign ... Read more
2019 – A Year in Photos
Etc, Life
Another year over. Another decade gone! In 2019……. I Volunteered This year saw me become a volunteer for the National Garden Scheme. Initially, it was to take photographs of the ... Read more
2018 – A Year in Photos
Etc, Life
Another year over. 2018 has had its ups and downs like any other year, but I think it’s mostly been a positive year. I Lost One evening in April, Leo ... Read more
Stationery Sunday – Lamy AL-star Fountain Pen
Stationery
Regular readers will know I’m a big fan of fountain pens, so when my local pen shop, Write Here, offered to send me one for review, how could I refuse?! ... Read more
Time’s Convert – Book Review
Books & Films
Today I am leaving you in the capable hands of my lovely friend Glyn, who has kindly reviewed Time’s Convert by Deborah Harkness, a spin-off from the best-selling All Souls ... Read more
Stationery Sunday: Personalised Stationery
Stationery
A lazy Sunday afternoon is the perfect time to sit down with a notebook and pen to do some writing, be it journaling, blog post writing or just general notes. ... Read more
A Review of 2017
Etc, Life
That’s another year done! I can safely say that 2017 was one heck of a lot better than 2016 (a.k.a “The Year to Forget”). I’ve done fun things, had new ... Read more
Room 203 – Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Travel
Another concert, another hotel. This time I was seeing Robbie Williams at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on what turned out to be the hottest June day in more than ... Read more
Papercuts: Like a sunflower…
Etc
When Lana from Twenty Fingers asked if I’d be interested in reviewing a personalised papercut from their website, I jumped at the chance. Twenty Fingers is a family-run business creating ... Read more
Room 303 – Novotel Birmingham Airport Hotel
Travel
Despite not jetting off to exotic climates, Novotel Birmingham Airport Hotel was the perfect hotel for my needs the other night. I was seeing my favourite band, Take That, at ... Read more
Fire & Ice
Stationery
My favourite fountain pen ink colour is usually purple, but having seen a review for Robert Oster Fire & Ice (a blue ink), I couldn’t wait to get my hands ... Read more
Say Nice Things: Journals and Notebooks
Stationery
We are a couple of weeks into the new year now and, if you haven’t already, it’s a great time to start a journal. Bullet journalling is on the rise, ... Read more
2016 Round-up (a.k.a Roll on 2017!)
Etc, Life
2016 has definitely been a year to forget. It’s been my most emotional, stressful and upsetting year, and one I hope I never have to repeat. Thankfully, it’s nearly over ... Read more