In 2016 I was big into bullet journalling. It formed the majority of my blog content, helped me plan my life and was a little creative outlet. However a lot has changed in the last six years, and I’m no longer the bullet journaller I once was. I do still reach for my notebook from…
A little catch up
Hello, blog. It’s been a while. A year and a half, if we’re counting. Even as I type this it feels weirdly alien. Putting my thoughts back out there, typing into WordPress. Blogging used to be such a staple part of my life, a hobby that spanned years of creative ventures and growth. I started…
What to do near Kensington, London
*Spending money was gifted by Hotels.com, but all views are my own. Kensington isn’t a part of London I’ve visited often, but I had the chance to explore the area a little on Friday. Sam and I were in the city doing the Crystal Maze experience and decided to head to Kensington after for some…
my 2020 plans
Since I got a full-time job after graduating in 2016 my blog has taken a bit of a back seat. It’s been something I’ve posted on now and again, flitting between lifestyle posts, blogging tips and bullet journalling. With the help of Grow & Glow* (affiliate link) I think I’ve finally figured out that actually,…
How & why to use Google Analytics for bloggers and beginners
I’d like to start by saying I’m not an expert in Google Analytics. However, I have been using it for many years (with a lot of trial and error!) to understand my blog traffic better. I know many people struggle to get started with it, so I thought I’d write this little guide to analytics…
How a blog can help you gain transferable skills
This post contains affiliate links, meaning I’ll get a small commission at no cost to you if you purchase a product after clicking on one of my links. I always maintain that the main reason I was able to go into content/marketing after finishing a media degree at university is my blog. It’s been the…
Is being an influencer such a bad thing?
When I first started blogging six years ago, influencers weren’t really a thing to the extent that they are today. Sure, they existed, but the term hadn’t really come into the mainstream just yet, and influencer marketing was in its infancy. Flash forward to today, and even those who aren’t in the industry understand the…
Body positivity in your mid-twenties
TW: This post references eating disorders and body dysmorphia My body has changed in the last few years, and I’ve gone from barely thinking twice about how I looked, to thinking about it quite a bit. Whilst I’ve only put on a stone or so, I carry a lot of that around my tummy and…
Books for creatives
This post contains affiliate links and products that have been sent for review. All opinions are my own. It’s been a while, hasn’t it? I’ve taken a bit of a blogging break which I might talk about in a separate post, but today I’m sharing some of my favourite books for creatives and journallers. There’s…
How to use a bullet journal as a blogger
If you’re a blogger and you own a bullet journal, chances are you’ve at least contemplated blog planning in your bujo, if you’re not doing it already. Today I thought I’d give you some tips on using your bullet journal to help with blog planning. Around three years ago I wrote a similar post entitled…
