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Life In My 30's
  • This is a vertical image, styled to look like a strip of vintage film negatives, featuring three different makeup looks inspired by dolls. The left side of the image features the title "Dolls // Creator Edition" in white, stylized font, placed over a dark, textured background. The three makeup looks are presented in stacked, rectangular frames: Top Look (Frame 1): A close-up of a person with blonde hair wearing very vibrant, "girly" makeup, likely inspired by a fashion doll or pop-culture figure. The look features bright pink eyeshadow blended up to the brow, dark winged eyeliner, and shiny, hot-pink lip gloss. The person is holding a pink mobile phone up to their ear and is looking off to the side with a bright expression. Middle Look (Frame 2): A person with straight, platinum blonde hair wearing a highly detailed cracked porcelain doll or zombie doll makeup. The skin is painted a pale white, and dark, intricate lines are drawn across the face and neck to simulate shattered ceramic or decay. The eyes are entirely blackened with heavy, dark shadow to create a hollow, unsettling effect. Bottom Look (Frame 3): A close-up of a person wearing a stitched-up ragdoll or voodoo doll makeup look. The face is painted with a coarse, burlap-like texture. The eyes are covered with large, white, button-like contacts or paint, each featuring a large black 'X' over the pupil. A wide, stitched-up smile is painted across the mouth, mimicking the seams of a fabric doll, complete with small black stitches. The person has short, black, spiked hair and what appears to be piercings around the mouth.
    2025 | Halloween

    Dolls // Creator Edition

    Hours 14 October 202514 October 2025

    I have been seeing lots of Dolls on my TikTok for your page. It certainly inspired this week’s Creator Edition, as dolls have been a…

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  • A green iPod Mini resting on a pavement surrounded by autumn leaves and a carved pumpkin in the background, creating a nostalgic Halloween playlist vibe.
    2025 | Halloween

    Spooky Sounds & Chills // My Halloween Playlist Favourites

    Hours 13 October 202512 October 2025

    I love Halloween. Christmas might be my ultimate favourite, but Halloween comes a very close second. When it comes to music though, it’s a little…

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  • A dark blue poster with orange and cream colored text. The text reads "A MILLENNIAL'S GUIDE TO... HALLOWEEN COSTUMES DISNEY CHANNEL EDITION" with a website address at the bottom. The illustration features two ghosts draped in white sheets standing in front of an orange vintage television set playing a show labeled "The PARANORMAL." An orange bat is flying in the upper right corner.
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    A Millennials Guide To Halloween Costumes // Disney Channel Edition

    Hours 11 October 202511 October 2025

    Back with another “A Millennials Guide” I felt there was nothing more millennial than the shows and movies on the Disney Channel. Cartoon Lizzie from…

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  • Classic Halloween horror scene with a Ghostface mask and blood-stained knife on grass, symbolising scary movies and the spooky season.
    2025 | Halloween | Lifestyle

    Is Halloween Still About The Scare?

    Hours 9 October 202531 October 2025

    October, where the nights get darker, pumpkins start appearing on doorsteps, and the air feels a little more electric with a potential scare. But lately,…

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Picture is of myself. A white woman, with long brown hair, brown eyes and wearing a blue floral pattern dress.

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Happy New Year 🎊 With 2025 coming to an end, I c Happy New Year 🎊 

With 2025 coming to an end, I couldn’t resist joining this trend again. It’s made me realise how important it is to document the good moments. 

Even the quiet ones 📸

2025 was a year of growth, connection, and learning what a steadier life can look like. When I look back through my photos and memories, I can see just how much has changed. Gently, but meaningfully.

This year I…

💼 Started a new job that I love.
📚 Grew within the book community, joined some fantastic readathons, and made so many lovely book friends.
🎟️ Went to my very first book event.
✨ Met the wonderful Lucy Jane Wood.
☀️ Spent more sunny days reading in the hammock.
💻 Had my most productive year yet with my blog and content creation.
🍽️ Enjoyed more time with friends and many more meals out.
🚗 Travelled better and further than I have in years.
❤️‍🩹 Took part in more bowel and stoma-related events online and met some truly amazing people.
🧬 Uncovered new ancestors and family records.
🎃 Said hello to even more trick or treaters this year.
🔥 Went through my first full year with no flare-ups.
🏋🏻‍♀️ Joined the gym (it didn’t last as long as planned, but I’m hopeful for the year ahead).
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Reconnected with family I hadn’t seen in a long time.

But, as with life, there were lows too.

We said goodbye to our beloved girl, Gwen, after 15 years 🤍 Losing her has been the biggest change to daily life since my stoma surgery. And not one I’ve adjusted to quickly. She is missed every single day.

2025 wasn’t perfect, but I’m ending the year proud, grateful, and hopeful.

Here’s to 2026 🥂

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Merry Christmas!! 🎅🏻🎄 I hope everyone has an ama Merry Christmas!! 🎅🏻🎄 

I hope everyone has an amazing day ❤️

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Christmas sweet table - Done ✅ #Christmas #Christ Christmas sweet table - Done ✅

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Some festive shopping the last couple of weeks 🛍️🎄 Some festive shopping the last couple of weeks 🛍️🎄

Of course, there were books…

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It’s Day 100 of 365 Days of Prompts. I can’t belie It’s Day 100 of 365 Days of Prompts. I can’t believe we’re 100 days into the year already!

I’m currently finalising my r/Fantasy bingo picks… here’s a little sneak peek 👀

Day 100 of 365 Days of Prompts: Listen to an audiobook 🎧✨

Give those eyes a rest!

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The book cart is full 👀📚… do I buy another? 😂 Day The book cart is full 👀📚… do I buy another? 😂

Day 99 of 365 Days of Prompts: Read a book where the main character has an animal companion 🐾📖

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It is time… ☀️ I love my hammock. I talk about it It is time… ☀️ I love my hammock. I talk about it way too much 😂 It’s my comfort place for reading during the warmer months, and honestly… I’m very happy right now 💛

Day 98 of 365 Days of Prompts: Read a book by a neurodivergent author 🧠

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It may only be spring, but I am ready for the summ It may only be spring, but I am ready for the summer reads ☀️

Day 97 of 365 Days of Prompts: Read a non-fiction book about health

I thought this prompt was perfect for World Health Day, but it’s also broad enough for you to choose what kind of health book suits you. A recipe book for a healthier diet, a mental health read to help during a stressful time… it’s completely up to you 💛

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