In a year where the Christmas TV programming was understandably weak, Netflix’s technicolour period drama Bridgerton has been our saviour. Described as a cross between Pride and Prejudice and Gossip Girl, the Christmas Day release is based on the bestselling series of romance novels by Julia Quinn and is bought to us by Shonda Rimes, producer of Grey’s Anatomy and…
12 books for 12 months of the year. If you’re wondering what to get stuck into in 2021, we’ve got you covered. Steph's Pick I have read a total of 56 books this year. I set myself a Good Reads challenge of 70, but with all the TV I’ve been watching I fell behind a little. However, I’m still…
At the end of last year I wanted to set myself a challenge of watching as many films as I could throughout 2020. I began keeping track on IMDB.com, adding to my list of movie posters each time I completed a new film. It’s been a great little challenge because it made me want to watch new films and a…
In summer 2020, as news flooded in about the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor at the hands of police in the United States, people across the world voiced their anger and commitment to anti-racism. Large corporations ran advertising campaigns, museums posted anti-racism statements, sports players took the knee and individuals posted black squares on their Instagram feeds as…
The pressure upon us this time of year as parents can be overwhelming. To surpass our kid’s expectations of magic, presents and endless fun can feel a little ominous at times. Especially if you’re a mum, dad or guardian that can’t afford everything your child’s friends parents might be able to. The competition to have the best, do the best…
2020 can honestly do one as far as I’m concerned. My whole life revolves around my family and not being able to be with them has hit me incredibly hard. My dad lives in Ireland and it’s been over a year since I have seen him in person. A year since my children were able to play with their grandad.…
Like most people, I used to think that extras were probably actors or aspiring actors and that your Average Jo couldn’t just walk into a feature film. Even those in a scene saying ‘Hi’ or ‘Good Morning’ must be actors, right? Well, no! Since working for an extra’s agency for the past one and a half years, I can confirm…
It’s back and this is the season we’ve truly all been waiting for! The two overshadowing developments of this season are of course the introduction of Emma Corrin as Diana and Gillian Anderson as Margaret Thatcher, but swept along with all of this are little insights into the Queen and those that surround her. I’m going to start off by…
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Despite the rollercoaster of a year 2020 has been, Christmas is the one event that seems to be bringing some much needed joy to many families all over the world. From Christmas trees and lights being put up since October, to teeming anticipation of Christmas catalogues and displays in the shops, for…
Anyone else feel lost and disheartened when I'm A Celeb finishes on TV? No? Umm...ok. The public voted and Ant and Dec announced it's new Queen of the Castle, Giovanna (sorry for the spoiler if you haven't watched it!) as their winner. A great winner in my opinion, I was hoping her or Jordan would win it this year as…