Why Your “Autumn” Candles Never Smell Like Fall You light a candle. The label screams “Crisp Autumn Morning,” but it smells like a generic air freshener, or worse, absolutely nothing. Annoying, right? You expect that warm, inviting autumn vibe, that subtle hint of coziness and seasonal shift, and instead, you…
When we booked our trip to Copenhagen, we planned it knowing that we could also get in a day trip to Sweden. I liked the idea of being able to cross two countries off my bucket list in one go. Plus, after visiting Oslo at the end of August, I…
Autumn isn’t just crisp air and pumpkin spice. It’s often damp, windy, and unexpectedly cold. Your flimsy jacket and canvas shoes won’t cut it. You need gear that performs, not just looks good for a photo. Stop wasting money on inadequate items; invest in essentials that actually keep you comfortable.…
Coats are my thing. Or one of my things. I don’t know where it started, but over the years I seem to have amassed a large number of coats and jackets. I counted them all recently and I have at least 25. That is way too many for one person…
The air changes. You feel it first on your skin. That crisp autumn breeze might feel refreshing, but it often brings a hidden challenge for your complexion. The shift from humid summer to cooler, drier autumn air can disrupt your skin barrier. Ignoring these seasonal changes often leads to dryness,…
We all know that I love a face mask. I always make time at least once a week to treat myself to a sheet mask. If I am having any issues with my skin, then I’ll do another type of face mask too. Here are my favourite types of face…
I had always wanted to visit Scandinavia, so when I was searching for flights for the last weekend in August and saw that I could go to Oslo for just £42 return, I quickly booked them. I knew that Scandinavia is expensive, so I found a budget hostel in the…
Whenever I mentioned that I was going to Ireland and was looking for things to do in Dublin, I was always told that I had to do the Guinness tour. Guinness is one of the first things people think of when you mention Dublin, but it’s just not for me.…
Recently, I decided to stay in Bristol for a night on my way back from Cardiff. It was a bit of a last minute decision, so I wasn’t expecting there to be many hotel options left. I was surprised to find that there were a lot of options available and…
I love this time of year. I love it when it starts to get a bit chilly and I can get the boots and the jumpers out again. It is always so much easier to dress for the colder months than for the summer. During the summer, I always tend…