The English Spring season is usually one of tempermental weather: Lots of wind, lots of rain, and somedays lots of sunshine and heat. Often all 3 in one day - even in one hour! So whilst I have been trying to start my own little garden of pretty flowers, and to take up a hobby … Continue reading Spring is coming!
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What plants are safe for dogs?
With the warmer months approaching, I have no doubt that so many of us are beginning to make plans for our garden. It always surprises me what plants - and what beautiful flowers - are actually highly toxic for companion animals, and as a result I have prepared a helpful list to help me plan … Continue reading What plants are safe for dogs?
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptWhich animal would you compare yourself to and why?View all responses Where do I begin... A koala, because I would like to be able to sleep for 18 hours a day. A fox, because they are mysterious, adorable, and adaptable. A cat, because I am very independant but can also be very affectionate … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Floof Friday
One of the funny quirks of caring for a black cat, is not being able to see them in dark rooms. It took me a good 5 minutes of looking because I realised that my cat was sitting on the windowsill....I only noticed once I actually turned a light on and she looks at me … Continue reading Floof Friday
Sunday musings
Daily writing promptWhat is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months?View all responses I think it goes without saying that these past 6 months have been a struggle. With work being manic, moving house, and the general dreariness of the British winter, I have been feeling very burnt out. I do … Continue reading Sunday musings
When baking goes ary…
I moved house about 6 months ago and I am still getting used to how the new appliances work, especially the new oven. I am slowly getting used to it, but since we also have an air fryer, progress has been very slow. I therefore tried to bake some cookies over the weekend and...well...lessons were … Continue reading When baking goes ary…
Any Oxford recommendations?
Name an attraction or town close to home that you still haven't got around to visiting. I have recently (ok, 6 months ago) moved further away from the London area, and one of my closest cities is now Oxford. I have heard amazing things about Oxford, and I have done a lot of research on … Continue reading Any Oxford recommendations?
2026 Reading List
For the past few years, I have attempted to read 52 books in one year. Last year I managed 47, so I am hopeful that this year I can finally hit this goal! My list tends to grow throughout the year as new books are always being released, but so far this a list of … Continue reading 2026 Reading List
What is the problem with Brigitte Bardot?
An interesting conversation has arisen within the animal protection world since the death of global superstar Brigette Bardot. She was known throughout the world as a beautiful bombshell of the silver screen, but she was also a very active member of the animal rights movement. However her death has also started a wider discussion within … Continue reading What is the problem with Brigitte Bardot?
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptWhat is your mission?View all responses Last year was a rough year, where I did question the above quite a lot. As sometimes happens in life, I got a bit lost in the chaos of life and it has taken me quite a while to come back to this one question. It seems … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Taylor Talks Vegan 