I haven't written a letter to, in my 'Letters To' series, in a while, so I thought now would be a great time. Today's letter is to my clan, my friends, my people... you probably ARE one of those people if you're reading this... so to you: Hello lovely person reading this letter, Today I … Continue reading Letters to… my people
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December books
As December occurred and is now over I thought I would look back at some of the books I read, bought for myself and gifted. December is a funny month for me. There are still books I want to buy but I know that Santa is coming so I have to stop myself! These are … Continue reading December books
#good2016
Y'know what, 2016 is getting a lot of stick (and probably RIGHTLY SO, so much bad has happened this year) and I think it's important to remember good things, positive things, lovely things that have happened this year. I've had a weird year, it's been both good and tough... but even through the tough you … Continue reading #good2016
BOOKMAS: 12 Days of Christmas
Picture the scene... sitting by an open fire, drinking hot chocolate, some soothing music playing in the background and a festive favourite in your hand... how idyllic. Imagine something like this... (thanks Pinterest!) I can't provide you with this scene... but I can provide you with a book to read as you IMAGINE that is … Continue reading BOOKMAS: 12 Days of Christmas
BOOKBLOG: Will Mabbitt
Funny, simple and effective. Kids loved it. I loved it. Buy it. Go on. (It's not out yet though). Buy it when it comes out. "This book is about worms. I can only draw worms. You might think worms are boring - but you'd be wrong. These worms have INCREDIBLE adventures! I can't draw those … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Will Mabbitt
BOOKBLOG: V&A FASHION MASH UP!
Growing up I was a massive fan of all things fashion - I'm not exactly a fashionable person but I was obsessed with Project Runway and watching Lauren Conrad (who is my forever woman crush) become a fashion designer on The Hills (I can go into detail about my love for LC and The Hills, … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: V&A FASHION MASH UP!
Follow your dreams!
For those of you who have been following my journey to becoming a teacher, thank you so much for taking the time to read about what's been going on! For those of you who sent me positive vibes, a message, a tweet, a prayer... whatever you sent me they worked! As my last blog post … Continue reading Follow your dreams!
BOOKBLOG: Cinderella Colouring?!
I would label myself as a self confession COLOURING IN LOVER. There is no part in me that doesn't love colouring in. I will colour in with pens, pencils or any implement that is put in front of me... I do love colouring in... pens however, those would be my medium of choice! I have any … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Cinderella Colouring?!
BOOKBLOG: Nightmare Before Christmas
Having just recently (as in in the past few months or so) seen The Nightmare Before Christmas, I have been in a very Jack place! He's adorable, and scary, and cute and just I adore him. When my publicist friend Sarah (who's absolutely amazing FYI) sent round a press release for The Nightmare Before Christmas … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Nightmare Before Christmas
Three weeks down…
Welcome to week 3! Really? Is that it? Is that how long ago the summer holidays were? MY word. They feel so much longer away! This week was MANIC. OF the 5 days in school, I taught for 4! 3 full days and then 2 half days... my usual timetable calls for me only doing … Continue reading Three weeks down…
