If you have ever looked at any of my Instagram posts or blogs before, you will have seen many tropical/tiki style dresses in my wardrobe. I have more than a handful and absolutely love the colours and styles and they make me feel happy and certainly put a smile on my face whenever I…

Over the nearly 8 years I have been writing a blog, I have mentioned my mental health and anxiety. In fact, the actual writing of the blog helps with my mental health in such a positive way. I have always tried to be open about my struggles with depression and anxiety. In my own…

As regular readers know, I currently have two acrylic walking sticks from the amazing Neo Walk. The Gatsby, a clear stick with golden glitter flecks and a translucent green stick called Emerald City are in my arsenal of mobility aids and I wanted to expand my collection a little more. I had the opportunity…

Following on from my recent post about a new found love of cross-stitch and the resulting creation, Mildred the Giraffe I have actually been commissioned to create another notebook. If you missed the colourful Giraffa camelopardalis, to give her the scientific name, you can see her in all her glory HERE It took around…

I wrote a blog a couple of months ago about getting my hair done at a new salon across the road from where I was now working. I had actually watched as the building was renovated, wondering what was going to be inside and was thrilled when C & C Hair and Beauty by…