Fi’s Happy Days | 5 small ways you can enjoy a day at home

I want to start this post by sending you all so much love. This is a hard, unprecedented time, I know a lot of you right now are anxious, uncertain or just down right scared for yourselves and your friends and family. Mentally a pandemic is gruelling and I just wanted to offer a few …

New Orleans | 5 Things to do in NOLA in 5 days (other than Mardi Gras)

New Orleans had been on my bucket list for what felt like forever, I dreamt of street parties, Jazz music drifting through Cypress and Tupelo trees, houses painted in every conceivable colour and steaming pots of seafood gumbo. Actually visiting NOLA sated these wistful longings and so much more! Although we couldn't quite afford to go …

Fi’s Happy Days | February thoughts & surviving your 20s

Hi guys, I hope you're all keeping well! In this blog post I wanted to share with you what I've been loving lately and just a little chat about some persistent thoughts I've been having. First for a little catch up, the start of this year has been pretty positive; I had my birthday in …

Book Giveaway! | Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

Hi all, I'm just popping in here today to let you know I'm running an exciting book giveaway over on my YouTube channel. I'm giving away a copy of Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid to my followers, it's read that packs a punch and discusses privilege and race in America. For all the …

#14 The Flatshare book review | a good book and a cup of tea

The Flatshare is a pitch perfect romance for lovers of charming hilarity of Sophie Kinsella and JoJo Moyes I ended January desperate to delve into some reads that were more light-hearted, fun and honestly that I didn't have to think to much about. I got more than I bargained for with The Flatshare. Don't get …

How to do New York in 5 Days!

Wayyy back when in September last year, Huw and I went on an amazing trip to both New York and New Orleans. Sadly resuming post-holiday life after was a bit manic, so I never quite got around to sharing the footage or my photos here - but better late than never! I think we struck …

Edinburgh | literature, cobbled Georgian streets & comedy

There are no stars as lovely as Edinburgh Street Lamps - Robert Louis Stevenson Last weekend Huw and I took a little trip to Edinburgh for my birthday. Seeing as it was January, Scotland seemed like a wise choice. Of course. Despite the turbulent winds and my bad luck with a birthday morning stomach bug …

#4 Indies all over | Books are Magic, Brooklyn NYC

Books are Magic is based on an unassuming street in Brooklyn, filled with bagel stops and locals. This little neighbourhood bookshop certainly lives up to its name and more. It's an easy bookshop to spot because of its gigantic mural wall outside, you've probably seen it on many a bookstagram post. So, when I visited …

My 2020 Bullet Journal: reflection and new habits

I've always loved writing, which may not be surprising to you as I have this blog to document it! I've actually kept a bullet journal since June 2018, but in 2020 I want to make more videos on my YouTube channel and blog posts about my spreads, goals, doodles and adventures in my journal! But, …

Autumn Loves | Fi’s happy days

It's been a minute but it's time for Fi's happy days! I speak about mental health every now and then on the internet but it's been a while since I told you want I'm doing to boost my mood! One thing I've learnt from therapy (do you guys want a post about CBT and therapy?) …