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It's time to say goodbye...

It’s time to say goodbye…

…but not forever! This blog isn’t dying, just moving homes. You can now find me at Velvet & Vibranium. I’ve been wanting to move to a self-hosted site for ages now, as I mentioned in my blogging goals post, and I’m so glad I finally made the leap. My blog finally looks exactly how I’ve always wanted it to.

I hope you’ll make the move across with me. You’ll no longer be able to follow my blog…

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The Unknown Bloggers Challenge

The Unknown Bloggers Challenge

I was recently nominated to take part in the Unknown Bloggers Challenge, which is a challenge to help small bloggers (those with fewer than 100 followers) become more recognised on WordPress which I think is an amazing idea!

UnfashionableCupcake originally started this challenge, but I was nominated by acatalepticism.

The Rules: 1. Everyone reading this is challenged to do this challenge! 2. You…

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Blogging Goals for 2016

Blogging Goals for 2016

Hello again!

Last week I told you about my new year’s resolutions, so today I thought I’d continue with that theme and share my blogging goals for this year. I did a post like this near the end of last year, but it really does make more sense to do it at the beginning of the year!

In June this year my blog will be two years old, but I’ve really only been dedicated to blogging for the last few…

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my thighs are sooo big but thats ok bc that means more room for my dog to sit on my lap

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ok literally thats the best thigh positivity post i have read

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I remember when I was younger and I felt so bad that my cat didn’t have enough room on my lap and had to squish up to sit there, and my mum told me don’t worry when you get older you’ll get chubby thighs and I was so excited for the day I got chubby thighs so all my cats could sit there

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New Year's Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions

I’ll admit it. I’m totally buying into that “new year, new me” rubbish. But this year, I’m doing it for the right reasons. So here goes. My new year’s resolution is…

To be more selfish.

Yep.

You read that right.

My number one new year’s resolution is to be MORE selfish, and I encourage you to make it yours as well.

For the last 19 years, I’ve tried as much as possible to put others before myself.…

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I'm finally back. This GIF though. It's been two years... And its uses are still endless. SO. It's been a while.

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The Pennsylvania Ballet shared the following Facebook post

Pennsylvania Ballet

“A Facebook user recently commented that the Eagles had “played like they were wearing tutus!!!” Our response: “With all due respect to the Eagles, let’s take a minute to look at what our tutu wearing women have done this month: By tomorrow afternoon, the ballerinas that wear tutus at Pennsylvania Ballet will have performed The Nutcracker 27 times in 21 days. Some of those women have performed the Snow scene and the Waltz of the Flowers without an understudy or second cast. No ‘second string’ to come in and spell them when they needed a break. When they have been sick they have come to the theater, put on make up and costume, smiled and performed. When they have felt an injury in the middle of a show there have been no injury timeouts. They have kept smiling, finished their job, bowed, left the stage, and then dealt with what hurts. Some of these tutu wearers have been tossed into a new position with only a moments notice. That’s like a cornerback being told at halftime that they’re going to play wide receiver for the second half, but they need to make sure that no one can tell they’ve never played wide receiver before. They have done all of this with such artistry and grace that audience after audience has clapped and cheered (no Boo Birds at the Academy) and the Philadelphia Inquirer has said this production looks “better than ever”. So no, the Eagles have not played like they were wearing tutus. If they had, Chip Kelly would still be a head coach and we’d all be looking forward to the playoffs.“ Happy New Year!”

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This is the best thing I've ever read.

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Blogmas Day 21: Last Minute Gift Ideas

Blogmas Day 21: Last Minute Gift Ideas

It’s everyone’s worst nightmare. You wake up a few days before Christmas and realise you forgot to buy a gift for [insert name/relation]. It’s too late to buy online (even promises of next day delivery are a bit risky) so you’ll have to brave the shops. But those are filled with stupid people blocking aisles with trolleys, queues out the door, and screaming babies. You’ll have to get in (always…

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Blogmas Day 20: Christmas Cracker Jokes

Blogmas Day 20: Christmas Cracker Jokes

Christmas is fast approaching and that means one thing: Christmas cracker jokes are coming.

They’re terrible, cheesy, and it just wouldn’t be Christmas without them. So I thought I’d share the best (and by that I obviously mean worst) jokes I could find.

What does Santa suffer from if he gets stuck in a chimney? Claustrophobia!

What kind of motorbike does Santa ride? A Holly Davidson!

What do you…

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Blogmas Day 19: Summer Playlist

Blogmas Day 19: Summer Playlist

A lot of people go on holiday around this time of year, and travelling can mean long, arduous plane trips or car rides. Music is one of the best companions to make sure you don’t want to die when you’re trapped in a confined space for ten or so hours, so I thought I’d share the songs I’ll be listening to nonstop this summer, and maybe inspire you to head over to iTunes and buy something new.

They…

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Summer wishlist: The Book Depository

Winter wishlist: Exclusive Books

I’m on my summer holiday at the moment, and my favourite thing about the holidays is that I have so much time to read! I thought I’d share the books I’d like to be reading poolside this summer, and maybe inspire you to pick up something new.

The Dream Thieves (The Raven Cycle #2) by Maggie Stiefvater

If you could steal things from dreams, what would you take?

Ronan Lynch has secrets. Some he…

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Blogmas Day 17: Festive Favourites – Vlogmas A few days ago I shared my favourite Blogmas posts, so today I thought I'd share my favourite YouTubers who are doing Vlogmas!

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Blogmas Day 15: Nazz Collection Wishlist for New Year's Eve

Blogmas Day 15: Nazz Collection Wishlist for New Year’s Eve

If ever there’s a time that calls for more glitz and sparkle than Christmas, it’s New Year’s Eve. I’m having a pretty chilled New Year’s Eve this year, so I won’t be wearing any of the gorgeous dresses I’m featuring today, but for those of you going to parties, Nazz Collection has you covered. (When I say chilled, I don’t just mean sitting at home doing nothing, like my last 18 New Year’s Eves.…

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Blogmas Day 15: International Tea Day

Blogmas Day 15: International Tea Day

So apparently it’s International Tea Day today?? I need to keep better track of such important holidays! So for Blogmas today I thought I’d share my love of tea with you! I typically drink ceylon tea, and my favourite brand is Five Roses. I also love using this Boofle mug that says “I wish I was still in bed” – because that’s usually exactly how I feel! But if I’m sick, I opt for lemon flavoured…

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Blogmas Day 14: Christmas Trivia

Blogmas Day 14: Christmas Trivia

I love Christmas. SO much. In case you haven’t read a single one of my posts for the last 13 days. I’ve been celebrating Christmas for the last 19 years, but almost every year I’ll come across a strange fact about my favourite holiday that I never knew before. So I decided to put together a list of some of my favourite facts about Christmas. Enjoy!

Stockings come from this story: A poor man with…

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Blogmas Day 13: Gift Guide - Book Lover

Blogmas Day 13: Gift Guide – Book Lover

Books are one of my favourite things, and I absolutely love receiving them for Christmas. Just the feeling of unwrapping that heavy bunch of glued together tree bones is so wonderful!

Another thing that’s really wonderful is giving books. There’s nothing quite like giving someone a book you know they’ll love. And giving someone a book you love is almost like giving them a little piece of your…

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