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

My evening skincare routine

Following on from my morning skincare routine, I thought it would help to know what my evening routine looks like. Luckily, this is way shorter! I do not wear make-up every day, as luckily my work is predominantly done from home, but on the days I do wear make-up, I tend to take this off … Continue reading My evening skincare routine

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

My vegan skincare routine

I have struggled with my skin since I was a pre-teen, and whilst it has improved as I have grown older, I am still very prone to breakouts and issues with my skin. Especially during winter, my skin can get very dry and this seems to make it even more prone to issues. I have … Continue reading My vegan skincare routine

Sunday Musings

If you had the power to change one law, what would it be and why? Animals as Chattels. Under UK law, animals are legally classed as property, meaning that animals are viewed very similarly to books or teapots. There are some areas where this is changing, however law is a very reactive field and therefore … Continue reading Sunday Musings

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?

Book Review: Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica

Book Blurb: 'Tender Is the Flesh' is a dystopian novel by Argentine author Agustina Bazterrica, where a virus makes all animal meat poisonous, leading to the legalization of cannibalism, with humans farmed for "special meat". The story follows Marcos, a worker in a processing plant who becomes conflicted after receiving a live human specimen, forcing … Continue reading Book Review: Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica