Getting fit has been a priority of mine since I realised I’d fallen into a vicious cycle of chronic pain and poor fitness. I wasn’t going to feel better for as long as I didn’t exercise so establishing a manageable regime that worked me out without […]
When did you last check out your boobs? Like, really really check your boobs? Most of us have it drilled into our subconscious that we should be routinely checking for unfamiliar and dodgy lumps and bumps on our boobs, but in practice it’s a task, and […]
My fitness and physique has bothered me for a while. Suffering periods of low self esteem and falling into depressive crevices, I realised my unhappiness had begun to reflect in my appearance. Confining myself to the comforts of home had taken its toll, both physically and […]
British scenery is as rich and abundant as you get. While there’s no typical countryside view, rolling hills, pasture and moorland in its natural charm is as quintessentially British as the picturesque baling up of the hay. I never tire of this seeing this country’s rural treasures! Sprawling […]
Right here in the UK we’ve been enjoying a glorious heatwave. We don’t always get such hot and sunny summers so when we do we’re sure to go all out and make the most of it. Barbecues, the beach and clothing reduced to the teeniest […]
Bobby. She was my first bunny love! If it wasn’t for a friend’s (very naughty) secret purchase of a tiny fluff ball the day before one Christmas Eve I would never have enjoyed the company of rabbits to this day. Having my life dedicated to […]
To mark International Fibromyalgia & M.E Awareness Day I decided to write about chronic pain and learning how to live with it in the best way possible. Pain and fatigue are draining conditions to live with on a long term basis, and because it leads […]
Those of you more familiar with me will know that I have a chronic pain condition called Fibromyalgia, and this May 12th is the official International Fibromyalgia & M.E Awareness Day. Fibromyalgia and M.E (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) are very similar in their symptoms and daily effect on […]
The giveaway of a Wonderbra lingerie set designed by Basso & Brooke has finally come to a close, and it appears many of you were keen to get your hands on it! Only one winner could be picked, and the announcement was tweeted on Bank Holiday Monday, the […]
Long before the greys started to come in (groan), I was colouring my hair just for the heck of it. I’ve always been fairly safe with colour, especially since being a dark brunette you never have much room for versatility without bleaching, but I’ve just […]
Image: Hepburn & Leigh I was taken aback when I found out I was to be a Garter Girl. Last summer, the online boutique Hepburn & Leigh ran a competition to find models for their website, and it was coming into Autumn when I was informed I’d won. […]
2013 was an incredible year for the blog – and me! Despite being a Northerner tucked away in the Yorkshire Dales it’s not stopped me reviewing the newest brands to hit the high street and the latest collections from some of the leading lingerie names […]
