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- March – Currently Loving
  
  Posted at 12:40 pm by Holly, on March 27, 2018
  
  I actually can’t get over that its the end of March….this year is going so damn fast. You know this is one of my favourite types of posts to write – reflecting on the joyful things from the 3rd month.
  
  – So lets jump on in –
  
  BE MY BABY EU DE PARUM
  
  I only bought this on Friday but I already have fallen in love with it. Primark are smashing it with their fragrances. This was £8 for 100ml – such a summery/ romantic scent. Definitely a must for an everyday perfume. I think I am going to have to get an atomiser so i can have some in my bag as the bottle is rather large.
  
  BURLESQUE SOUNDTRACK
  
  This is a beaut of an album. Burlesque is one film I could watch time and time again, wishing I could dance like that. Cher and Christina are fab in it. The songs have quite a sensual beat. Different…but I like different. My favourite song has to be… The beautiful people.
  
  FEARNE COTTON
  
  I have mentioned Fearne on my blog a few times of late…only because I think she is an awesome human being. I love her outlook on a calm/reflective life. She has a pretty cool podcast out ‘Happy Place’ that never disappoints as she delves into the lives of some well-loved celebs. I follow her on Instagram too. Her stories on there are so relatable and that’s why I think I like her.
  
  This is new to me was never partial to a sausage (stop laughing) only a vegetarian one but for the last few times we have been out for a meal I have opted for a nice Cumberland one or two. Pair them with egg and chips and a dollop of mayo and it’s a real yummy dish. A bit unhealthy but everyone deserves a treat.
  
  SAMSUNG GALAXY S8
  
  I had been having some issues with my iPhone 6s for a while with the battery needing to be charged 3/4 times a day. I just had enough and found out how much was owing on my contract. It wasn’t a great deal so I upgraded to a Samsung and waved bye-bye to Apple. However, he is now more of a camera/iPod than a phone. The Samsung S8 is really fantastic I love the ease of it and the extras you can do on there and not on the iPhone. I obviously had to get it in pink cos that’s my colour.
  
  QUOTE OF THE MONTH
  
  This is such a simple quote but has a big meaning. I think that ordinary is boring and if you have something different to you than anyone else that’s what makes you extraordinary.
  
  I hope you all have had a good March
  
  Thanks for stopping by, til Next time…
  
  Posted in Beauty, lifestyle, Personal, Positivity, Quotes, words of wisdom | 0 Comments | Tagged favourites, food, inspiration, life, lifestyle, music, Personal, Quotes
- Don’t be afraid of change
  
  Posted at 11:59 pm by Holly, on March 24, 2018
  
  I know I tell you don’t change for anyone… I still stand by that.
  
  Today I want to talk about making a change for you, and not being afraid of it.
  
  You need to have those special people around you. The ones that would be there for you in a drop of a hat and you vice versa. Not the ones that you’re just wishing had spare time for you.
  
  Comparing yourself to others is the worst thing that you can do. You need to remember you were born this way and ain’t nobody gonna make you a sheep. Start loving wonderful you and love every tiny bit of your life.
  
  You may not be where you want to be. The thing to do is to change the way you think and the way of life you live now and if you aren’t living a happy and fulfilling life then you need to get a plan of action going.
  
  It’s always better to think of all the positive things happening in your life than the ones that are trying to get you down. Focus on the good and forget the bad..or tackle your problem head on to make a negative a positive.
  
  Remember positive people lead positive lives.
  
  Thanks for reading
  
  Until next time…
  
  Posted in lifestyle, Personal, Positivity, Quotes | 13 Comments | Tagged advice, change, creative, lifestyle, Personal, Quotes, self love
- I Cried Happy Tears
  
  Posted at 12:45 pm by Holly, on March 21, 2018
  
  Last Thursday I cried some happy tears.
  
  As most of you know I have been unable to sleep up in my own room since last July due to the paralysis episodes I have.
  
  I have been waiting about 3 months for this to happen and its finally here…my stairlift to my boudoir 🙂
  
  Every time I sit on it to go up I think of Mrs Deagul off the Gremlins and it tickles me and every time I come downstairs my Mum is sat there on the sofa we just laugh as I say to her – ‘I’ve arrived’
  
  One small thing can make such a difference to someone’s life and this is mine. I now can go and have chill out time in my bedroom. Inbetween the episodes I can sit in my office and write until I can’t write no more. Its just made me feel a little bit more normal.
  
  I will be back in a couple of days with a proper post I just wanted to update you with my happy news.
  
  Much loves and I hope you are all having a fabulous week.
  
  til next time…
  
  Posted in Chronic illness, lifestyle, Personal | 2 Comments | Tagged Health, life, lifestyle, Personal, Positivity, Quotes
- Being a blogger -Q and A
  
  Posted at 12:44 pm by Holly, on March 17, 2018
  It’s a blustery Saturday morning I thought let’s do a quick Q and A.
  
  So I have just come up with 10 questions about blogging –
  
  please feel free to copy and paste it on your blog
  
  Here goes……
  1. What is the meaning behind your blog name: My name is Holly and my nickname growing up was Holzie so I kind of wanted to include it and the loves part is because everything I do is from the heart
  2. What made you want to start blogging: I have always had a passion for writing since I could put pen to paper. I love how blogging can give you an outlet to talk about a range of subjects that all can relate to.
  3. What 3 apps do you use everytime you blog: I use Canva for my featured image, I use Moldiv for photo editing and OneNote for planning and note-taking.
  4. What posts do you enjoy writing the most: I love writing personal posts that are close to my heart. I think its great that there’s an outlet to do it – amen to WordPress.
  5. Where do you look for blogging inspiration: I have a few boards on Pinterest give me some inspiration. I look in magazines, watch documentaries, and when I am out and about. It’s surprising where inspiration will spring from.
  6. What are your pet peeves about blogging: I really hate the competitiveness of it, I think it would take the fun out it for me. The follow to unfollow on Instagram and Twitter. Like whats the point?
  7. What would be your dream whilst blogging: I would love for someone to read one of my blog posts and for it to have a huge impact on their life that they change it around for the better.
  8. Where do you go to write your blog posts: If I am able to get to my office then there. Generally, it’s on my bed late at night when an idea springs into my head and I get the laptop out quick.
  9. Who do you look up to in the blogging community: I look up to the brave ones who speak up about things that they needed the courage to write. It warms my soul.
  10. What is some advice you would give to a newbie blogger: Be yourself, write from within and be confident. You will help at least one person with your words so get writing.
  Thanks for reading….
  
  Much love and I’ll see you in my next post xxx
  Posted in blog, creativity, lifestyle, Personal, Positivity, words of wisdom, writing | 6 Comments | Tagged advice, blogging, inspiration, lifestyle, Personal, Positivity, writing
- 10 ways to practice self love
  
  Posted at 7:00 pm by Holly, on March 14, 2018
  We all need to look after ourselves.
  
  I know some of you are thinking- ‘I don’t have time for that’….oh yes you do.
  
  I am pretty sure you can spare 5 minutes and devote it just to you.
  
  Here are 10 ways you can apply a bit of self-love and it will make you feel so much better afterwards
  1. Grab a pen and some paper and write down 5 things that make you happy – then read them back and feel that smile on your face and in your heart,
  2. Listen to your favourite song, even put it on repeat if you like, sing along or dance. Enjoy how it makes you feel.
  3. Prepare your favourite meal/ snack. Have a little feast, It won’t hurt every once in a while.
  4. Light a candle, one with a scent that makes you go mmm. Get all nostalgic. Don’t forget to blow it out once you’re done.
  5. Pamper yourself by applying a face mask or painting your nails. One deserves a pampering every once in a while
  6. Read some of your favourite quotes – Make a board on Pinterest and keep adding to it. In times of need, they can be powerful.
  7. Put on an outfit that you love, or a colour that makes you feel good, or your favourite PJs.
  8. Do a quick yoga session or just sit in peace and meditate. Don’t think of anything in particular. Just be in the now.
  9. Make yourself a hot chocolate or a yummy smoothie and just enjoy.
  10. Soak in the bath or have a nice long shower and just appreciate the me time.
  There you have it.
  
  Hope you will take some of these and apply them in your day/week. You deserve it.
  
  Allow yourself relaxation and above anything else Happiness.
  
  Til next time
  Posted in Confidence, Health, lifestyle, mental health, Personal, words of wisdom | 0 Comments | Tagged advice, Health, life, lifestyle, mental health, Personal, self love
- Fabulous Friday
  
  Posted at 2:29 pm by Holly, on March 9, 2018
  
  I wouldn’t have said it was Fabulous Friday at the start of the day which was 6am which was NOT my choice of time to be awake. Why do I have those dreams that just wake you up abruptly and then can’t get back to sleep – it happens to me on a regular basis. I was in a hump because I hadn’t had sufficient sleep so off I went to grab my cornflakes and from there its been quite good and we are just after midday. I think there was some happiness in the sugar.
  
  If you know me you know I love my music. I haven’t had a peak on the discover weekly playlist on Spotify I totally forgot it was on there so when I clicked on it I thought lets rack it up on my Bluetooth speaker. I love pretty much every song and its got me singing.
  
  I also received a call this morning, to the news I have been waiting for. I am going to be able to go back upstairs as we are having a stairlift put in. Its been a long time coming and I am so grateful to my friend for lending me her single bed that I have been sleeping on in the living room since the end of August. You can imagine I am soooo happy it’s like all my Christmases have come at once. I am currently thinking how to make it feel homely so I’m on Pinterest for inspo then it’s making a long list of what to buy.
  
  Me and my mum are going to look after my niece Daisy tonight. She is at that age where she can’t hold a conversation but she is very knowing and very funny. She makes me smile so much as all my nieces and nephews do. Being an auntie is one of the best things in the world, plus you get to give them back. Looking forward to a fun-filled Friday night.
  
  Best go our lift will be here shortly
  
  Thanks for reading
  
  Until next time…
  
  Posted in lifestyle, love, Personal, Positivity, writing | 3 Comments | Tagged friday, happiness, life, lifestyle, music, Personal
- Positivity for all the bloggers out there
  
  Posted at 12:13 am by Holly, on March 8, 2018
  
  Here’s a short video from me to you at just gone midnight.
  
  Lots of love and here’s to a Happy Thursday ❤️
  
  Posted in blog, Personal, Positive thinking, Positivity, words of wisdom, writing | 0 Comments | Tagged advice, blogging, inspiration, lifestyle, Personal, Positive thinking, Positivity
- 10 Podcasts you need to listen to
  
  Posted at 7:49 pm by Holly, on March 6, 2018
  
  I over the last year or so have really enjoyed clicking on that purple icon, yes the one that some people think is one of the useless apps on iPhones. I think it really needs to be given more credit.
  
  I usually turn to it at the end of the night when I need to wind down… it’s the time when I find I am a bit more alert. Sounds silly but it wouldn’t sink in first thing I’d still be in a zombie state.
  
  Anyways…. I have 10 on my list – a nice round number to suggest so here goes.
  
  1. IS IT JUST ME
  
  This is Glamours podcast which includes one Celebrity on each episode. The topics they talk about absolutely allsorts nothing is ever off limits so if you don’t have an open mind don’t click. Its usually every Tuesday and today it’s Leona Lewis.
  
  2. HAPPY PLACE
  
  This is Fearne Cottons new podcast that only launched yesterday (5th March). She is going to be talking to familiar faces /voices in this case and find out where their happy place is and what their happiness in life. It was a double bill of Dawn French and then an episode also with Tom Daly. You won’t want to miss your Monday fix of Fearne ever again. I am a big fan of hers anyway so this is just fab.
  
  3 . THIS WEEK
  
  I have followed Sarah for ages on Youtube and I understand her surnames Rocksdale but on here she is under Sarah Ragsdale. She’s such an upbeat and positive person and it really comes across in her podcasts. She shares things like how to unwind after a stressful day, a fresh start and forgiveness amongst loads of other topics. She uploads her episodes on a Tuesday so go subscribe and also check out her youtube channel too.
  
  4. CTRL ALT DELETE
  
  You probably have seen Emma’s book online if not read it well she has a podcast too. I have only just recently just subscribed to her podcast and it looks like she used to do podcasts as far back as 2016 and is starting them back up again so I can’t say when her next one will be but her latest one was the end of February so keep your eyes peeled. They are full of discussions on things like failure, comparing yourself, not following a herd as shes put it.
  
  5. PUT YOURSELF FIRST
  
  Kat Horrocks is an online entrepreneur who empowers women and really keeps you in a positive mindset the whole time you are listening to her. I discovered her last year on youtube and when she announced in December she was doing a podcast I thought awesome so she is now in my library to catch up on as she does two podcasts one on a Monday and one on a Friday.
  
  6. FROM THE HEART
  
  Rachael better known as Yoga girl has had her podcast a whole year and I can’t believe I haven’t come across her sooner. Her podcasts are so inciteful as she reveals her take on the topic of the week and also has a guest in aswell to talk it through with. Its such an easy listening series and she uploads on a Friday. So if you are into more personal podcasts look no further.
  
  7.ON YOUR JOURNEY
  
  Jamie Michelle started her podcast journey just over a month ago. she talks about how to have your healthiest, happiest best life and isn’t that what we all want? The length of her podcasts are about 15-20 mins so perfect if you are one of those people that don’t want to listen to an hour-long one then Jamie is your girl. Monday is when you can catch a new episode.
  
  8. THE ANXIETY PODCAST
  
  If like me you suffer from anxiety you would have looked on the web for all possibilities of coping mechanisms or cures. Tim Collins has nearly 3 years worth of episodes on his podcast of some tips on how to cope and manage your anxiety effectively. Whatever your anxiety dilemma there is an episode to help you. Make sure on a Wednesday you listen in and have a flick back at all his other available episodes.
  
  9. THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE
  
  This is a personal growth and lifestyle design podcast so if you are looking to improve any aspect of your life then Aileens spanking new podcast which launched this Sunday just gone will hopefully be of some help. She has a really lovely softly spoken voice and I adore her on Youtube so I will keep my fingers crossed for her success here.
  
  10. THE MINDFUL KIND
  
  I know not everyone understands mindfulness, but listening to one of Rachael Kables episodes on The Mindful Kind which are no longer than 10mins you will soon understand the concept of it, and how it can help you in everyday life. Her last episode was talking about mindful studying, so all you students out there may benefit from that one. Catch her episodes every Thursday.
  
  Thanks for reading and I hope that you will maybe listen in to one of the podcasts mentioned.
  
  If you have any recommendations feel free to comment below.
  
  Til next time…
  
  Posted in Confidence, Health, lifestyle, mental health, Personal, Positivity, words of wisdom | 8 Comments | Tagged advice, creativity, Health, inspiration, lifestyle, music, Personal, podcast, Positivity
- I need a little me time
  
  Posted at 9:15 pm by Holly, on March 2, 2018
  
  I have been meaning to have a little pampering for a few nights now. It has been one of those days that I felt a little anxious and needed a little wind-down.
  
  After tea I ran myself a nice bubble bath. I chose some Lavender Radox stress less bubbles and jumped on in.
  
  I put some acoustic music on my kindle and lit a candle. There’s something about acoustic music that takes my worries away.
  
  20 mins relaxation in the tub was so nice and much needed. The cleanse, tone and moisturise on my face topped off my little sesh.
  
  I’m in a warm onesie curled up in bed ready to settle down for the night.
  
  If you ever are having a bit of a rubbish day set aside half an hour or so to treat your body and mind.
  
  Thanks for reading
  
  Til next time…
  
  Posted in Beauty, Health, lifestyle, mental health, Personal | 0 Comments | Tagged Beauty, Health, life, lifestyle, music, Personal
- Hello March
  
  Posted at 4:50 pm by Holly, on March 1, 2018
  Yay its the 1st of March today
  
  I know everyone has been saying their snowstorm hit a few days ago ours in the south hasn’t quite settled yet. Give it until the end of the day it will be a lovely blanket out there. I want a storm named after me, mind you it would be a mixture of sunshine for my happy times, showers for the emotional moments and thunder for when PMT hits.
  
  So I like to think that all the crap things that may have occurred in your February or even your January can now be put away and start this month a fresh. With fresh goals, adventures to go on, people to visit, dreams to conquer, the list is endless.
  
  The things I do want to do this month is:
  - To meet someone who for the past few weeks has been making me smile – I know his family so its not as if I will be meeting a complete stranger. He doesn’t mind that I am not in the best of health which is lovely that he accepts me as I am I just hope that something romantic becomes of it. He is 12 years older than me but I prefer someone a little older than me anyway.
  - I want to buy some bits for my bedroom as I hope in the next month to be back sleeping upstairs as we are having a stairlift put in. Bless my legs. So I am going to make sure my room is full of happy things so I look forward to coming up to it.
  - Start doing some more DIYs as I really like making things I see on Pinterest and give it a go myself. Think a trip to Hobbycraft or a spree online maybe in order. I’ll of course share with you my makings and step by step of how you can do it too.
  I hope you all have some things that you want to accomplish in March – if not get out your pen and paper and start planning.
  
  Stay wrapped up warm.
  
  Til next time…
  Posted in blog, creativity, DIY, lifestyle, Personal, words of wisdom | 0 Comments | Tagged advice, blogging, inspiration, lifestyle, love, Personal, writing
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