Books, stationery, and wellbeing
I was sent these Book Buddys for this giveaway. All thoughts are my own A friend bought me a Book Buddy for my birthday last year and I flippin' love it. As someone who reads on the commute and chucks a million and one things into her bag, including the ol' travel coffee cup, it's… Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas giveaways #9: Book Buddys from Melvis Makes
I was sent a selection of greetings cards and prints for this giveaway. All thoughts are my own I love supporting small businesses and I wanted to ensure that I had at least one Cornish seller featured in this year's Christmas giveaways. I reached out to Abbie, one of my favourite illustrators, and she kindly… Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas giveaways #7: Abbie Imagine cards and prints
Disclaimer: I already had these books in my collection and I reached out to Virago for extra copies for this Christmas campaign When I started planning this year's Christmas giveaways, I knew I wanted to feature a bundle of books, but which ones? I've long been a champion of books by and about women and… Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas giveaways #5: Book bundle from Virago
I was sent a jumper for review purposes and all thoughts are my own I've had a bit of an issue with clothing since I had Jenson as, for the longest time, I refused to accept that this was my new body shape. I've very recently learned to embrace it and Joanie Clothing has helped… Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas giveaways #1: Read More Books sweater from Joanie Clothing
I was sent a copy of this book for review purposes and all thoughts are my own I've been a fan of Betty Etiquette since I started my lettering journey and was excited to see that Rebecca was leading a brush lettering workshop at this year's Martha Brook Stationery Social. I really enjoyed the session… Continue reading Book review: Brush Lettering by Rebecca Cahill Roots
I was sent these books for review purposes and all thoughts are my own. This post features affiliate links In case you hadn't noticed, I've become rather fond of feminist non-fiction over the last year or so, and I'm glad to see so many publishers targeting this genre at younger readers too (see my previous… Continue reading Empowering books for younger readers from Abrams Kids
This post features some review copies (marked with *) and affiliate links Time for another bookish update, this time featuring comic book heroes and villains, activism non-fiction, young adult, a classic, and self-help. And they all come highly recommended. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Last year I borrowed a copy of Frankenstein from the library, determined… Continue reading What I’ve been reading lately #22
This post features some affiliate links My (32nd!!!) birthday is a few weeks away and people are starting to ask what I'd like. I'd love to be the kind of person that says "please, don't even worry about it" but if there's an opportunity to get a new book or journal... I've already got a… Continue reading My birthday and Christmas wish list 2019
These products were sent for review purposes and all thoughts are my own. This post features affiliate links I've taken to reading a lot of non-fiction lately, particularly titles which focus on mental health coping mechanisms, goal-setting, and getting shit done. Chronicle Books have recently published a couple of belters, leaving me feeling genuinely inspired… Continue reading Empowering new books from Abrams & Chronicle
This post features some affiliate links Today is World Mental Health Day. I'm a big believer in talking about mental health every day of the year, but I appreciate that these awareness days draw attention to causes that may otherwise pass people by, particularly when it comes to recognising symptoms they may not have realised… Continue reading World Mental Health Day 2019