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- My Evening Routine
  
  Posted at 8:08 pm by Holly, on April 17, 2018
  
  I remember last year doing a Morning routine for you which you can see here
  
  So I guess you need a night one to go with it so here’s what usually happens of an evening.
  
  I turn on my fairy lights, it gets me in the chilled kind of mood and when the lights aren’t so bright you are telling your eyes its time to unwind.
  
  I grab myself my favourite mug and do myself an Ovaltine light drink. Because it contains malt it’s a nice drink to have before bed and aids sleep.
  
  I get my to-do list and write on washi tape and get down all the things I want to get done the next day. Once it’s written down it’s most likely to get done.
  
  I get my skincare products and get off all my make up as I don’t fancy panda eyes in the morning or my pillow covered with foundation. I find it therapeutic.
  
  I have been filling in my Happy Journal by Fearne Cotton since I got it at the beginning of the year. It’s really good to get your thoughts out and into the journal.
  
  I love nothing more than listening to love songs at bedtime they are just very soothing and help me nod off and these two stations never fail to disappoint. Sometimes I listen to a podcast or two instead which are always easy listening.
  
  My hot water bottle always comes to bed with me. I am one of those that needs to be warm to be able to get to sleep. If I can’t get to sleep you will find me nosing through Pinterest for inspiration. It’s easy to get carried away on there.
  
  There you have it my Evening routine. Feel free to click on the links to take you to some of my related posts.
  
  Til next time my beauts
  
  Posted in creativity, DIY, favourites, Health, journaling, lifestyle, Personal, Positivity | 5 Comments | Tagged DIY, inspiration, journaling, lifestyle, music, Personal, routine
- Drunken Times – looking back
  
  Posted at 6:06 am by Holly, on April 8, 2018
  Nothing beats a night in with your Mum and your favourite tipple putting the world to rights and reminiscing about the days when I was always out on the razzle…
  - Having a big bottle of WKD before going on out…
  - putting on umpteen outfits before deciding the first one was just fine.
  - Not being able to have the music on too loud in my room as Dad would shout up he was trying to watch the TV. I didn’t record the top 40 for nothing.
  - Making sure you went to the bank sober to get out your money for the night as anything could happen if we were to go once we were fuelled with alcohol.
  Some of my best nights out were with my sister…even though there’s an 8 year age difference it doesn’t seem it.
  
  Our Dad would say you best wear a coat and my sister saying I don’t want to pay £3 to hang it up. She always got away with it but not me I took one and paid too. Being the baby of the family I was wrapped up in cotton wool.
  
  When there was someone’s birthday it was an excuse to dress up and there was a fair few of us too so we were out in force.
  
  Here are a few pics of me and my sis from the ages of 18 til about 23
  
  How I have grown up and how I can look back and say I enjoyed my ‘Just Legal’ years and have plenty of stories to tell. I could probably fill a book with them actually
  
  Now there’s an Idea for my next book.
  
  Whatever you’ve been doing this weekend I hope you’ve got memories to keep.
  
  Thanks for stopping by
  
  Til next time…
  Posted in lifestyle, Personal | 0 Comments | Tagged life, lifestyle, memories, music, nostalgia, Personal, weekend, writing
- 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
- 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
- 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
- My February Favourites
  
  Posted at 6:00 pm by Holly, on February 27, 2018
  Eeeek, I love this time of the month. It’s a time to reflect and share all the things that made my month.
  
  I feel like if you blinked for too long you would have missed February, it’s over before you know it. Right, I will stop talking nonsense, let’s hop right in…
  
  CHIPPY CHIPS
  
  Every Friday me and Mum have a treat and for the past month we have both opted for the chippy up the road. I have the same thing…Pea fritter and chips. It’s so delicious even though it’s not very healthy its a sod it, it’s pig day. Looking forward to this weeks already.
  
  LETTER BOARD
  
  I bought this letter board because I thought I could use it for my Instagram/blog and also just be as expressive as I like with it. It came with 360 letters in white, pink and blue and emojis too so it’s going to get used for all sorts of occasions. This is this weeks chosen quote.
  
  WHITNEYS GREATEST HITS
  
  Don’t tell me you haven’t ever belted out a Whitney Houston song and didn’t care if you were in key or not. I have this on CD I bought it at least 10 years ago and I needed cheering up a bit one afternoon and I thought I’d see if it’s on Spotify and it was. a couple hours later our windows were all shattered but I had a good time…think if I had I’d be in so much trouble.
  
  NEW DESK CHAIR
  
  Since I had a desk about 3 years ago I just had a plain black desk chair that really didn’t give any character to my office it just sat there like an unwanted pair of shoes looking sad. So I thought I have always wanted a pink one so I thought out with the old and in with the new, It’s so comfy, and looks absolutely fabulous in there. It will be looked after very well.
  
  FAVOURITE BLOGGERS
  
  Here are 4 stunning ladies i have made friends with through blogging and i think they are so talented in their own ways.
  - First of all There’s Bex from HelloBexa who is always giving great advice and her photography is just wow.
  - Second is Katie from Lifewithktkinnes who has such a funny way with words and writes about her ramblings and books of the moment.
  - Thirdly its Jade from Bellainizio who does flawless makeup looks, and posts some really great theories about social media etc
  - Last but no means least is Chantelle from ChansBeautyCorner. Her nail art designs are out of this world, and shes the most thoughtful girl ever.
  QUOTE OF THE MONTH
  
  Its all about being beautiful from the inside out. If you have a beautiful and kind soul and personality then you would be liked very much. What the eyes see is a wonderful thing but what the heart feels is even better.
  
  Thanks for stopping by
  
  til next time…
  Posted in blog, favourites, food, lifestyle, Personal, Positivity | 8 Comments | Tagged blogger, blogging, favourites, inspiration, lifestyle, music, Personal, positive quotes, Quotes
- My typical day
  
  Posted at 6:21 pm by Holly, on February 15, 2018
  
  When my alarm goes off I really do struggle to get out of my snuggly warm bed I am good though i will only snooze it once occasionally twice before I get my bum out of bed and make some breakfast. I am one of those that can’t go without breakfast I think its when I was younger I was told it was the most important meal of the day and that’s now instilled in my head.
  
  Off I go and get myself ready for the day whether its a day in or out I think its best to get ready first thing, I usually do a deep cleanse the night before, so I make sure my skin is prepped for my makeup and the rest of me squeaky clean too.
  
  I am quite routine with my makeup I am not too adventurous so it takes me about 15 mins tops. I look like I have some on but not too made up. I save that for special occasions. That’s when I need to watch the youtube tutorials for tips.
  
  I get myself dressed and more than likely since I am a home bird I am in for the majority of the day so I grab all my technology bits such as my laptop, mobile and headphones. This is where I will do some blogging, online shopping or watch some youtube or Netflix.
  
  Being a typical woman I have some days where I am waiting for a parcel to turn up with some goodies in that takes forever to get here. Why couldn’t the driver be psychic and know I hate waiting and deliver to me first.
  
  I of course have my lunch and I must confess I am a bit of a chocoholic so I snack on whatever chocolate bar I fancy on that day. A little bit of what you fancy does you good or so I’ve been told.
  
  I do love my music I can’t go a day without listening to it so out come the earphones and on goes Spotify. I love how you can get lost in a song or an album and travel back in time. Sometimes I do take the odd selfie if I am feeling really good about how I look, self-love is good for you anyway.
  
  After my tea when I am watching the soaps or some documentary I grab myself an Ovaltine or hot chocolate. I am not that much of a hot drink person apart from these two. It helps me settle down for the night.
  
  Then off I go to bed and I generally have a nosey on social media and have a quick chat with my friends on there then its lights out and to the land of nod.
  
  There you are that’s my typical day
  
  All of the above is adapted due to needing a wheelchair most of the time but I do what I can the best I can.
  
  Thanks for stopping by to read my post
  
  Til next time….
  
  Posted in Chronic illness, lifestyle, Personal, Technology | 11 Comments | Tagged Health, lifestyle, music, Personal, Technology
- He loves me, he loves me not
  
  Posted at 7:56 pm by Holly, on February 13, 2018
  
  I’m sat here with soppy love songs blasting out of my iPhone, this playlist to be exact…
  
  Takes me back to my school days of writing ‘Holly 4 Tom 4eva’ on my rough book, doing he loves me loves me not with a daisy and getting super excited when it landed on he loves me. The crushes on the older lads that you could only ever dream or write about. There’s plenty of entries in my diaries in the 90s of days I saw my crush and how my heart skipped a beat and all that crap…its so funny thinking back at it now.
  
  However, I didn’t have a proper boyfriend until year 10. He was also who I lost my virginity to which was not how I planned to do it and be slightly underage but peer pressure got to me and well it happened…thought I was pregnant and told my Mum. Ooo the disappointment…soon after I told her my period came on the bloody irony literally.
  
  I wrote about my love life here if you fancy a read…
  
  I am however very single at the moment. I know what I want in a relationship – its just I need to find someone who can accept that yes my legs don’t work properly 90% of the time and I need loving that little bit more, who enjoys snuggling up but equally go on fun adventures..oh dear this sounds like I’m making an ad for a dating site…i’ll stop now haha.
  
  Tomorrow is Valentines Day and I hope you enjoy it whether you are happily single or with someone who makes your world rock.
  
  It’s been nice reminiscing. People say don’t look back but some of your most favourite memories are there.
  
  Til next time…
  
  Posted in lifestyle, love, Personal, Relationship, words of wisdom | 0 Comments | Tagged childhood memories, life, lifestyle, love, music, Personal, Relationship
- My January Favourites
  
  Posted at 12:11 pm by Holly, on January 31, 2018
  
  As you know if you have seen any of my other favourites I am very random in what I pick. Its generally what has brought me joy that month.
  
  January has been a funny one in the way that it feels like it has gone on forever but in reality its exactly the same and today is its last day.
  
  So here are a few favourites from the first month of 2018
  
  Paper planes
  
  I have heard this song so many times on the radio I can’t help but sing along and I think that Hoseah Partch has such a wonderful tone to his voice and I look forward to listening to more of his songs.
  
  Learning a new language
  
  Every year for the last two or three years I have had on my list of things to do is learn a new language and I have always chosen Italian, because I think its a passionate language – but I never got too far when trying to speak it. So there is a story behind why I want to learn welsh. My mum is half welsh and we have family in Wales so I thought it made more sense. Plus I hope to go there this year or next, so maybe could show off a bit. ha ha. I’m not too far in on Duolingo (which is a free app with loads of languages to choose from) I love Bora da which is good morning and nos da which is goodnight. I’ll keep you updated on my progress – I will stick to it.
  
  Green pinafore
  
  I have this one dress that I wish they did in every colour as I love the style of it and it fits just right. I did size up to a 12 as I have an hourglass figure. It’s from Primark in a green suede for £10 which for the quality of it I don’t think its that badly priced. My mum did manage to pick it up in a charcoal grey a few weeks ago but I have only worn it once so far. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for a black one.
  
  Archers and lemonade
  
  I know last month I said that I loved Dooleys toffee vodka and it will always be my favourite, but I have started eating more healthier and I guess I needed to find a healthier alcoholic drink too. Back in my early twenties this was what tickled my taste buds and after trying one the memories came flooding back. Peach is the only flavour I’ve seen in the actual spirit, but I remember having raspberry alcopop archers back in the day. It was bloody yum.
  
  Daisy
  
  I just had to include daisy in my favourites…Daisy is my niece, she’s a year and a half and she is such a cute one and clever for her age too. We shared some lovely moments this month and I loved it when she sat up to the table in a big chair and had a takeaway with us. She hasn’t quite grasped my name yet so, for the time being, I am Auntie Hoddy.
  
  Journalling
  
  I gushed over this journal in my review of the happy journal and I am still in love with it and how it really gets you thinking about what you want and using your creative mind to get planning. Its only been a month but I am pretty sure all the other pages are just as great. If you love writing like me you’ll love it too.
  
  Pinterest
  
  Lastly Pinterest, I have always loved using this app for inspiration but then in December it stopped working properly on my phone and laptop and I could only get on it intermittently. I was rather miffed but so I sent an email to the developers. A few weeks went by of them trying to fix it and then I tried it one night and its worked ever since. My Pinterest addiction is back. I would always say to anyone to download the app it has everything you could think of.
  
  Those were my favourite things I hope you enjoyed reading about why they make me smile.
  
  Til next time…
  
  Posted in blog, fashion, favourites, lifestyle, love, Personal | 2 Comments | Tagged blogger, blogging, books, favourites, inspiration, lifestyle, music, Personal, writing
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