I just get these craft ideas into my head, and although I could just buy these things for much cheaper – when I decide I want to make something there is no stopping me! This week it has been bath bombs! I spent a small fortune ordering all the ingredients and equipment I needed and…
The Crow’s Tale
Author: Naomi Howarth I absolutely LOVE this childrens picture book!! It is about rainbow Crow who journeys to the sun to ask for heat to help the other animals survive the cold winter. The sun gifts Crow with a branch on fire which stains Crows feathers black from soot. Rainbow crow returns a hero but…
Country Kitchen
I finally got back home two days ago. Being home with no studying always means I get my creative juices flowing and what better way to celebrate than set up my own baking corner in our country kitchen?! So here it is – my little slice of domestic bliss! Why baking all of a sudden? Well,…
Hair TLC – Olaplex
Firstly I FINISHED MY DEGREE and I’m now enjoying my freedom! Apart of this enjoyment was giving my blog a facelift – oh la la! Right now lets talk hair! Some of you may already know that I had a hair nightmare recently. The bleaching and colouring has left my hair feeling really dry. The dryness…
The Truth About Wedding Planning
Everybody says that planning a wedding is a total nightmare – well the reality of it is – it doesn’t have to be. As soon as you mention the word engagement to people expectations start flying. That can be pretty overwhelming and as somebody who has been there I can tell you – you don’t…
Red Dragon – Hannibal Lecter
Title: Red Dragon Genre: Crime / Psychological Fiction Author: Thomas Harris I made the mistake of starting to read this book while I was still revising for my exams. It became clear after only a few pages – that was a big mistake. This is one of those books where time easily escapes as the…
I’m socially deprived.
I have 1 full day and 1 exam left until I’ve officially finished my degree! Here’s a quick catch up of what has been happening in life for the last month. Well basically it has looked like an awful lot of this – and when I’m not doodling all over my revision notes I’m pretty…
The Gracekeepers
Genre: Fiction Age group: N/A Author: Kirsty Logan This book if filled with some truly brilliant concepts. For instance the book is set in a flooded world where remaining land is considered precious and sacred. Those lucky enough to have a scrap of land worth fighting over are the Landlockers and those that live at sea…
Liz Earle
I have not always been much of a make-up girl, but I have always been cautious about what products I put on my skin. Since qualifying as a beauty therapist I have used mostly Dermalogica skin care products, but I’m always on the prowl for something new. So when a recommendation comes from a friend – I’m…
Children’s Books
Picking what books you want your children to have access to at home is a really big deal. The stories, morals, beliefs and interactions that are woven in those pages contributes to what children are exposed to, what they process, what they think about. Maybe most importantly when parents read bed time stories, children learn…
Officially Moving House!
In true TT & DD style we talked about the idea of moving house during the summer.. And then a week and a half later, contracts are signed and 75 packing boxes have arrived!! With exactly one month to go until we move in I’m totally going to FLAIL about my excitement-maximus! I’m literally the…
Coming into Being 