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january 2021

Update for January 2021

February 3, 2021February 1, 2022 Dee

Currently Reading… Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo ☕☕☕☕☕I was kindly sent a copy of this book over the summer. But my sister borrowed it (and then my mum) and so wasn’t until the end of last year that I … Continue reading Update for January 2021

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Review of the Year 2020

Review of the Year 2020

January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 Dee

It may seem a little silly writing a Review of the Year in the middle of January. And the truth is I didn’t intend on writing a review for 2020. As I didn’t really do anything, so, it seemed like … Continue reading Review of the Year 2020

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The TBR Book Tag

The TBR Book Tag

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020 Dee

As I am struggling to find content to blog about, during the Covid-19 lockdown. I have found a few Blog Tags to join in with, to help me create some content during the lockdown! The first up is the To … Continue reading The TBR Book Tag

Monday Musings3 Comments

Monday Musing: Agatha Christie

June 4, 2017March 3, 2021 Dee

After the Murder on the Orient Express trailer appeared online last week, I discovered a group of fellow Agatha Christie fans on Twitter. All of us are excited about the new movie. Here, I’m not going to focus on the trailer too … Continue reading Monday Musing: Agatha Christie

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Favourite Bookstagrammers

April 13, 2017March 6, 2019 Dee

Last month, I noticed several of my favourite geeky bloggers were all writing about Disney. I discovered it wasn’t a coincidence, these bloggers were all taking part in the Geek Blogs Unite theme. Which for March was the Happiest Place … Continue reading Favourite Bookstagrammers

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5FF: Goals for 2017

January 6, 2017March 12, 2024 Dee

Goals for 2017 1. Read More Finding time to read seems like a luxury. The truth is I choose to spend time online and not read. In the mornings I reach for my phone to check social media than to … Continue reading 5FF: Goals for 2017

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Review: The Good Immigrant

October 27, 2016February 16, 2024 Dee

I brought The Good Immigrant after reading an article published by Riz Ahmed in The Guardian newspaper. His article is one of 21 essays by Black, Asian or Ethnic Minority (BAME) immigrants about their experiences in living in Britain. Of the books I have read in recent years … Continue reading Review: The Good Immigrant

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Pokemon Go Book Tag

September 28, 2016February 16, 2024 Dee

Read at Midnight’s Pokémon Go Book Tag was all the rage over the summer. Combining bloggers love of the Pokemon Go game and reading. As I am so behind on my blogging, I am fashionable late at completing this tag. For my starter Pokémon … Continue reading Pokemon Go Book Tag

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100cupsofcoffee 41-45

August 15, 2016February 16, 2024 Dee

Once again, I am behind at writing my coffee drinking adventures, as part of my 100 cups of coffee project. Most of these coffees are from the spring. On a rare occasion in early May. Jason and I had a … Continue reading 100cupsofcoffee 41-45

Pinspirational3 Comments

(P)inspirational – Bookmarks

May 23, 2016February 16, 2024 Dee

Following on from my gifts for book lovers post last month, I thought I would list some fun tutorials for bookmarks, I found on Pinterest. Origami BookmarkI would list my origami skill set as an absolute beginner. At best I can … Continue reading (P)inspirational – Bookmarks

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Book Lovers Gift Idea

April 28, 2016November 3, 2021 Dee

My husband and I used to write a lifestyle blog together (someday I hope we will start it up again). One of series of posts we wrote about were gift guides and I loved complying these posts. Next month, both my mum … Continue reading Book Lovers Gift Idea

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Bookstagram

April 26, 2016February 16, 2024 Dee

One of my goals this year was to read more. And I’m always looking for inspiration for new books to read. As much as I love my kindle, I have always loved to potter in a book store. And read … Continue reading Bookstagram

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25/52 Nightlights of this week. Brunch with frie 25/52

Nightlights of this week. 
Brunch with friends. 
The Rose concert. 
Lunch with @askingconor.
Drinks with @socketmonkey 
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#weeklyphotodump #londonlife #auntielife❤️ #brunchwithfriends #londonbrunch
The Rose London D1 (17/06/25) indigo at The O2 My The Rose
London D1 (17/06/25)
indigo at The O2

My first ever K-pop concerts (well more indie/rock), and it was an amazing experience. 

We meet so many lovely people in the queue and those seated near us.

Thank you @lingy143 for a fabulous evening!
23/52 24/52 Meet up with @askingconor. Saw Rhod G 23/52
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Meet up with @askingconor.
Saw Rhod Gilbert @ the Apollo. 
Making bracelets to hand out at The Rose concert. 
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#concertfreebies #blackrose #hammersmithapollo #weeklyphotos #londonlife
21/52 22/52 Busy few weeks. Watching Tottenham b 21/52
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Busy few weeks. 
Watching Tottenham become Europa League Winners. 
A road trip to Norfolk. 
Bridgeton Afternoon Tea at The Lanesborough.
Highlights of the Bridgerton Afternoon Tea at The Highlights of the Bridgerton Afternoon Tea at The Lanesborough. To celebrate @cardigangirl_73’s birthday.
This has been sat in my drafts folder for weeks, I This has been sat in my drafts folder for weeks, I’m not sure why. 

Highlights from our afternoon tea at Claridge’s to celebrate Mum’s birthday at the start of May. 
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#afternoonteatime #afternoonteainlondon #claridges
19/52 20/52 . Getting ready for summer. Tapas, Sa 19/52
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Getting ready for summer. 
Tapas, Sangria, cute outfits, and I finally caved and brought a jellycat!
TBT: Women’s March. London, January 2017. 📷: TBT: Women’s March. London, January 2017. 
📷: @niklennox 

In honour of the Andor series finale yesterday, and the general state of world politics. This felt like the right time to repost this photo. 

Yes, Andor might have been Cassian’s backstory. But I think it was the Women in the Rebellion who were the spark of hope and made this series. 

It's time for us all to stand up!
17/52 A week celebrating my Mum’s birthday. Af 17/52

A week celebrating my Mum’s birthday. 
Afternoon Tea at Claridge’s and seeing the Lion King musical in the West End. 

#weeklyphotodump #may2025 #londonlife #afternoontea☕️
My interpretation of April! #aprilmoments. Visit My interpretation of April! #aprilmoments. 

Visiting the duckling in the park. 
Drinks in the sunshine. 
The World of Tim Burton exhibit at the Design Museum. 
Eating yummy food at Easter. 
Celebrating Liverpool winning the title! 
#april2025 #lifethroughmylens #randomphotos
17/52 It’s fully spring in London now. So it ti 17/52

It’s fully spring in London now. So it time for more walks around the parks. 
It was a pretty quiet week. But we ended it celebrating Liverpool FC winning the title for the 20th time. 

#ynwa #londonlife #weeklyphotodump #springinlondon #aprilinlondon
15/52 16/52 . Easter Week. Lots of chocolate, a tr 15/52
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Easter Week.
Lots of chocolate, a trip to the Design Museum to see the Tim Burton exhibit and celebrating easter. 
#weeklyphoto #designmuseum #theworldoftimburton #timburton #easter2025
14/52 Finally feels like spring! So to celebrate 14/52

Finally feels like spring! 
So to celebrate there were trips to the park to see the ducklings and drinks along the river! 

Adding to the flower vibes, I also brought my first-ever K-pop light stick! This beautiful daisy was designed by G-Dragon - now I'm just waiting for him to announce his European tour dates. 

#daisybong #ducklings #springishere #springinlondon #weeklyphotodump
March Media Round-Up 🌸 Portrait of a Thief by March Media Round-Up

🌸 Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li
🌸 The Maid by Nina Prose
🌸 The Mystery Guest by Nina Prose

🎥 Mickey 17

#readingroundup #receiptify #monthlyroundup #march2025
March, you’ve been a wild ride. Here’s to the March, you’ve been a wild ride. 
Here’s to the memories made, the laughs shared, and the moments that made us smile. 
See you next month! ✨ 
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#MarchMemories #PhotoDump
13/52 Sunny weekends mean trip to the seaside, dr 13/52

Sunny weekends mean trip to the seaside, drinks with friends and eating lots of shellfish (Popcorn Cockles). 
AND of course taking my Mum out for Sunday Lunch (Squash Risotto), to celebrate Mother’s Day.

#weeklyphotodump #springinlondon #sundaydinner #leighonsea #chiswick
12/52 It definitely left like Spring arrived in L 12/52

It definitely left like Spring arrived in London this week. So of course I stayed indoors, reading and watching TV 😆

#londonlife #springinlondon #tvreviews #bookstagramuk #weeklyphotos
11/52 Slow week as I was concentrating on Spring 11/52

Slow week as I was concentrating on Spring Refresh at home - which included redesigning my Valentine Lego heart into spring colours! 
And my first Fro-Yo of the year!
10/52

First signs of spring in West London so it’s time of new local adventures. Brunch in our local branch of @megansrestaurants, walks along the river, and a cheeky pint in the sunshine. 

#springtimeiscoming #springinlondon #weeklyphotodump #westlondonvibes
9/52 It finally feels like spring is coming! I sp 9/52
It finally feels like spring is coming! 
I spend the week obsessing over the new G-Dragon album. 
And the weekend celebrating our wedding anniversary #18years❤️ 
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#gdragon #londonmoments #weeklyphotodump #weddinganniversary
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