• Life,  Other

    On Turning Twenty One

         So, today is my 21st birthday. In most places, this is considered a pretty significant birthday. Obviously in America, it’s the legal drinking age, but on this side of the pond, we’ve been doing that for three years…

  • Fashion,  Other

    Outfit of the Day – 21

         This past weekend my flatmate and I had a party for our 21st birthdays (we’re 10 days apart), and this was my outfit for the evening. We’d chosen a dress up theme, but we knew a lot of…

  • Music,  Other

    Halestorm at the Barrowlands

         The Barrowlands  is one of Glasgow’s most legendary venues. So many amazing bands have played there over the years, and it’s the location of many fantastic stories. And it has this reputation for a reason. It’s a great…

  • Other,  Travel

    A Weekend in Copenhagen

         This past weekend I was lucky enough to jet off for 3 nights in Copenhagen, capital of Denmark. I went with my friend/flatmate as a birthday trip for ourselves, and her birthday landed on the Sunday we were…

  • Fashion,  Other

    Outfit of the Day – Stormy Skies

         I don’t wear this dress as often as I’d like! It’s sort of an in-between number, as the thick knit material feels fairly casual, but the flirty hemline dresses it up a little bit. I stuck with the…

  • Life,  Other

    The Roar of the Crowd: On Sporting Events

         The ball sails through the air and lands in the waiting hands. Run forward. Dodge. Run on. Pass the ball. Pass again. Run on. Tackled. Release the ball. Pass back. Run. Tackled again. Release the ball. Pass back.…

  • Art & Entertainment,  Other

    Review – The Last Five Years

    (Source)      I’ll be upfront and admit that I have a love/hate relationship with musicals. Sometimes I find them inspiring and touching, and I usually find they work best in either a fantasy or historical setting; think Disney classics,…

  • Fashion,  Other

    Outfit of the Day – Memories

         Casual simplicity is my staple for everyday outfits. I love this cardigan for transitory times of year; it’s not exactly super warm, but it does add an extra layer to an outfit, for a bit of interest. I’ve…

  • Other,  Travel

    Travel Inspiration: Barcelona

         Today’s travel inspiration is taking us to quirky, eclectic Barcelona. I spent two nights here as part of my European Escapade trip. It wasn’t a whole load of time to see everything properly, but I got a whirlwind…

  • Musings & Thoughts,  Other

    642 Things – Arsenic

    “Arsenic” (Source)      The little bottle sits squarely in the middle of the table. The dark coloured glass masks what lurks inside. It could be anything really; something pleasant, something harmless, something nondescript. But then you see the label…