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2025 in books

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026 Katie

It was another great reading year for me! I had a lot of fun, took things a little slower and tried to conquer some of my big book fear. It was nice to finally get around to some books that … Continue reading 2025 in books

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2025: the year of love

December 31, 2025January 1, 2026 Katie

I love getting reflective at the end of the year and writing up my wee annual round up. This year, it wasn’t hard to think of the theme because from day 1 it was nothing but love. I feel so … Continue reading 2025: the year of love

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my big trip to australia

November 30, 2025December 8, 2025 Katie

I spent just less than a month on the move, heading to Australia to visit my brother! The last time I visited was a whirlwind 12 days, so having plenty of time to explore was really nice this time around. … Continue reading my big trip to australia

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autumn is the best season

October 25, 2025 Katie

Easily my favourite season – still warm enough to spend time outside, crisp enough to need your best layers, inside it’s time to snuggle up and get cosy. Unfortunately, this year I’m cutting it short to go to Australia in … Continue reading autumn is the best season

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what is my reading type? | Read Your Color

September 28, 2025September 28, 2025 Katie

When my book club last met, we talked about the ‘Read Your Color‘ test which assigns you a ‘reading type’. The idea is to look for recommendations based off your reading motivations rather than sticking within specific genres. We took … Continue reading what is my reading type? | Read Your Color

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my 2025 Edinburgh festivals round up

August 31, 2025 Katie

August rolls around, and my city becomes an overstimulating playground of thousands of shows, countless posters, and the streets are crowded. Like Icarus, I flew too close to the sun last year and saw waaay too many things, so this … Continue reading my 2025 Edinburgh festivals round up

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bedroom renovation

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 Katie

We’re back again with the next DIY update, and this is one I was really looking forward to doing. Before, my bedroom was very stark with scuffed white walls, big black square furniture and red curtains that didn’t do a … Continue reading bedroom renovation

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4 days in marrakech

June 14, 2025December 8, 2025 Katie

Last week we went to Marrakech in Morocco! It was a bit of a random selection based on a good deal we saw on Voyage Privé, but we were both so excited to visit a country in Africa for the … Continue reading 4 days in marrakech

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a love letter to now

May 23, 2025 Katie

I want to take a moment to be really grateful for everything I have going on these days. Life is full to the brim with things to do and people to see. And though that can sometimes be stressful or … Continue reading a love letter to now

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I hold up a book called 'In The Kitchen' in my kitchen

love in the kitchen

April 20, 2025January 4, 2026 Katie

Last month, I read a book of essays called In The Kitchen collected by Daunt Publishing, and it set my mind off on a journey. The book features many authors discussing food and life, and I ate it up. Ella … Continue reading love in the kitchen

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