Of Hearts: The Bra Strap

 

I've wanted to write something like this for a while, I guess you could call it a series of stories, things that happened to me or things I want to talk about that aren't conventional blog posts. I'm titling it Of Hearts because it's a play on words regarding the Queen of Hearts and my love of Alice in Wonderland but also because I'm a massive cliche and these essays will be from the heart.

Georgie Pupdate: One Year On

It's been a whole year since we picked George up from Lawford Doodles and brought him into our family and it's been the best.

11 Ways Social Distancing Rules Have Affected My Autistic Boyfriend

*Disclaimer: I am not autistic but my boyfriend is and wanted me to discuss this topic on his behalf

COVID-19 has certainly changed the way we live, and with lockdown lifting the virus is still a massive concern to me and my boyfriend. Ian was officially diagnosed as autistic after an array of assessments two years ago, but even without the piece of paper, we knew. He just wanted to have proof for, in his words, 'to explain the way I am'.

Skull Shaver Butterfly Kiss Fierce Shaver Review

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So, here's the story; my Pops is a new Facebook user and every ad that pops up on his feed, he thoroughly investigates. That's how I was introduced to Skull Shaver. Via my dad's Facebook ads. It's his 70th birthday next month and I called him asking if there was anything specific he'd like as a present and he immediately announced 'a skull shaver.'

Wall Art With Desenio

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Initially this post was going to show off my finished bedroom, complete with the beautiful wall art that I took hours choosing from Desenio, however with COVID-19 taking over the world, my final bits and pieces I needed to finish off our bedroom have been postponed. I'm still waiting on my plush grey carpet and kingsize bed with a beautiful upholstered headboard - I have no idea when they'll be arriving but I couldn't wait to show you my prints!

A Scary Trip to the Emergency Vet with our Puppy

Last weekend did not go to plan. Life in lockdown is stressful enough but on Saturday night my 11 month old puppy, George, scared the life out of me and Ian. I even think Teddy knew there was something wrong as he wouldn't leave Georgie's side.