National Novel Writing Month – Taking the Plunge
So I did it. I signed up to do this year’s NaNoWriMo. That doesn’t mean that I have signed my life away and committed myself to something I can’t get out of, but it does mean a step that makes it seem real. I’ve spent most of this year re-writing…

Plunging temperatures, sanitary towel bandages and a blogger’s lunch
Wasn’t it cold this week? Even though I love the colours at this time of year, I hate that it’s becoming so cold. Although it’s tempting to utter ‘winter is coming’ every five minutes, I’ve resisted the urge and just advanced the heating instead. How was your week? I spent…

Book Review – The Skeleton Road by Val McDermid
The blurb on this book tells of the discovery of a skeleton on the roof of a derelict building in Edinburgh and of a vigilante seeking vengeance for past crimes. What it doesn’t tell you is that this story links to the time of the Balkan’s wars and the terrible…

Home comforts around the world – How the country you live in affects your lifestyle
Ever wondered how the rest of the world lives? Do people really live by their stereotypes? For a sneaky peak in to the living styles of people from around the world, take a look at this amazing info graphic. Compiled by Homify, the online platform for inspirational living, the results…