I've posted about the wonderful site I stayed on during my break to West Wales but I've still got plenty of photos to share from the places I visited during my stay. After extending our two day break to more of a midweek break Martyn decided to take us to the pretty little village of St David's for the day. St Davids is...

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Camping is a bit of a British national pastime and it's becoming more popular again with lots of 'glamping' sites with bell tents and tipis popping up all over the place. The appeal lies in sleeping under the stars, waking up in an unfamiliar place with breathtaking views and ... hunting in the dark for your torch so you can go to the loo. I...

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It's always hard knowing what to wear in the summer if you're a size 16+ like me. You want to keep cool and fashionable, yet you might not feel comfortable in crop tops and you all know I live in black tights and cardigans so I really struggle. So what can you wear this summer that ticks all the boxes? Take a look...

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Dress: c/o Pink Clove Shoes: Mel Belt: Dorothy Perkins Pinkclove.co.uk is home to a great range of clothing in sizes 16-32. They translate the latest trends from the catwalks and convert them to evening and day wear. Everything is very affordable and the striped dress I'm wearing retails for £24. It's a very heavy textured material instead of a flimsy jersey and is the perfect length for...

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I'm so incredibly happy to have a week off work this week. We're currently having a big refurbishment in work which has meant lots of lifting, moving books and setting up a new issue desk and I'm exhausted.  Me and my boyfriend are heading to West Wales for a few days and I'm really looking forward to relaxing on the beach, having a...

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6.15am - Alarm goes off and I sigh, press snooze a few times and finally drag myself into the shower and get ready to head to work. I catch the train to Cardiff and head to work in one of the libraries at Cardiff University. 8.45am - Arrive at the hideous 70s building I work in and eat my breakfast before going to...

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1. Submarine - Joe Dunthorne  2. The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾ - Sue Townsend3. Blood and Roses - Helen Castor4. Bonjour Tristesse - Françoise Sagan5. Neverwhere - Neil Gaiman6. The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Stephen Chbosky7. Junky - William S. Burroughs 8. Harry Potter & Discworld books.  What are your favourite books? This is part of the 52 lists series...

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I've been very busy indeed the past month with a big refurbishment where I work, lots of days out and Martyn's birthday. I've not had chance to post everything on there so I've got a very photo heavy round-up post today to let you know what I've been up to recently. On Martyn's birthday weekend we headed to Tintern Abbey, Ogmore beach and...

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Amtrak California Zephyr Green River - Floy, Utah 1. To buy my own house and fill it with books. 2. To work part time so I can get a dog and be home with it, cook more and get crafty. 3. To see all my friends fulfill their dreams. 4.Own a bike and explore more of Wales on it. 5. To be happy...

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Beauty lovers of Cardiff are in for a treat because a brand new concept store Beauty Studio by Superdrug opens in St David's Centre today. I attended a preview evening last night and I was impressed by the 'candy shop' feel, colour coded zones and all the treatments on offer. This store offers a combination of beauty services and products with highly trained...

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Dress: c/o kaliko at House of Fraser - Shoes: Ankia Kendra Clarks  I have to say I truly felt like a princess (or should I say Duchess) in this lilac Middleton dress. It's so feminine and and the pleats give a flattering finish.The photos don't really capture how vivid the colour is and how much of an impression the dress makes. I love...

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