It's been a long time since a wrote a weekly round up post so this is definitely a look back at longer than the last week, pretty much the last month. I took my own advice and took some time off, some time away from this blog that I love so much so I could … Continue reading This Week #32
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This Week #28
Friday night drink after a busy first week back at work / My boyfriend bought me this Raspberry and Lavendar jam for Christmas and it is absolutely delicious! / I featured some great books to curl up with this winter on the blog recently including this spy thriller / Spent a Friday night with my … Continue reading This Week #28
Book Review: Pretty Is by Maggie Mitchell
This debut novel by Maggie Mitchell focuses on two women who were kidnapped at the age of 12. Both were picked up by a man who's car they willingly got into, they then spent 6 weeks over summer with him before being found by police and him shooting himself in front of these girls. Everything … Continue reading Book Review: Pretty Is by Maggie Mitchell
Books: 5 To Curl Up With This Winter
Mid-January, the official halfway point of winter and though it may not have been very cold until recently, it definitely hasn't been the best weather. With that in mind, there is nothing I like better when I have a bit of spare time than to curl up with a nice book, a blanket and a … Continue reading Books: 5 To Curl Up With This Winter
2015: Best Bits
Following on from my music best bits of 2015 post the other day, I've compiled my favourite bits of 2015 from other areas of culture. Here we have everything from my favourite books to my favourite website, good food and good film. It's been a great year in many aspects of culture this year and … Continue reading 2015: Best Bits
Book Review: Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
Taking the crown as one of my all time favourite authors, Atwood’s weird and wonderful, dystopian looks at a could-be future always give you a sense of awe, fear and general what if when you are reading any of her novels.‘Oryx and Crake’ is no exception as we follow the life of Snowman, a.k.a Jimmy, … Continue reading Book Review: Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
Sheffield Showcase #18: Off The Shelf Festival
Every month, Mixtape Couture will be showcasing and shining a light on the talent that can be found in Sheffield. From bands to fashion brands, shops to restaurants, events to exhibitions, if it's in Sheffield and it's worth you knowing about then I will be letting you know. Whether you are a Sheffield resident yourself … Continue reading Sheffield Showcase #18: Off The Shelf Festival
Books: Summer Reading
A few months ago, at the beginning of summer, I put together a list of a few books that I would like to read over the course of the summer months. I thought now, in the midst of Autumn, would be a good time to lookback at that post, see how I got on and … Continue reading Books: Summer Reading
Books: 5 That Every Woman Should Read
As a lover of books, I thought it was about time that I put together a post about some books that I think every woman should read. I've chosen 5 of my favourites for various reasons listed below but I think they are all equally important for a woman to read at some point in … Continue reading Books: 5 That Every Woman Should Read
Book Review: The Bones of You by Debbie Howells
The first novel from full time florist and part time writer Debbie Howells is one that will capture the imagination of many with its great storyline that slowly unfolds and the brilliant descriptive use of language throughout.The Bones of You is about a girl named Rosie who at the beginning of the book is missing … Continue reading Book Review: The Bones of You by Debbie Howells
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