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The Life and Legacy of Beatrix Potter.
Tomorrow we celebrate Beatrix Potter’s birthday. The beloved children’s author who put animals and the natural beauty of the countryside at the very heart of her work. As someone who called Cumbria home for many years herself, I find great fondness in revisiting the many animal tales for a slice of homely nostalgia. Peter Rabbit…
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How Writing a Book is Helping Me Understand My Brain.
Did you know National Writing Day is a thing? It happens in June – the 24th to be precise – so a little late to the party here, but something I feel I must mention nonetheless. It’s a day to celebrate storytellers, creative writers, and those who’s work lies in other genres. It’s also a…
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The Comfort Character Diaries: Moana (Moana).
We’ve been making waves this weekend as the live action Moana is now showing in cinemas. Whilst I’m yet to watch this remake, it’s the beautiful animated original which holds a place in my heart. So today we’re showcasing my fifth (and final) human character in my comfort character series – the girl herself, Moana.…
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Monthly Roundup – June.
I feel I lived June in a somewhat ‘holiday mode’. We battled the heat; calling for nothing more than to keep cool in any way we could (fans really did a lot of the heavy lifting!) We took to the road on a few trips up and down the country. Having been up to Cumbria…
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The Comfort Character Diaries: Merida (Brave).
It’s Pixar’s chance to steal the spotlight for this week’s post, as tomorrow celebrates the anniversary of Brave’s premier in the UK. Crazy to believe its been thirteen years since its release! I always believe Brave to be one of the ‘forgotten’ stories of Pixar. It’s no surprise when contended with the likes of Toy…
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The UK Diaries: Whinlatter, Cumbria.
It’s only natural for one to associate the Lake District with its waters and mountains – the clue is in the name after all! Many itineraries are solely curated around these natural formations (perhaps rightly so) but yet, just outwith, lies the lesser-known parts of the National Park; the forests, moorlands, and even the coastal…
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The Comfort Character Diaries: Bolt (Bolt).
Today marks 17 years since the release of Disney’s Animation Bolt in the UK: an anniversary I know many wouldn’t pay much attention to, yet one I want to use to use as an excuse to share another instalment of my comfort character diaries. Unlike the previous entries, however, this one isn’t a person I…
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The Travel Diaries: Disney Parks (2002 – 2019).
Disney was once a huge part of my life – so much so, I had an Instagram page dedicated to it. I was a fan of the movies, the merchandise, the community of collectors, and park hopping around the magic! It became one of my safest places to escape too. And whilst my focus and…
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Monthly Roundup – May.
This month my adventurous side returned as I made the most of the beautiful (yet sometimes unbearable) heatwaves we had. I’ve had holidays in England, Scotland, and Wales too. With time spent catching up with long distance friends, family and loved ones, I’ve found myself hiking, walking, and simply enjoying the outdoors more. The coast…