"𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕛𝕠𝕪 𝕠𝕗 𝕕𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕚𝕤 𝕒𝕟 𝕒𝕣𝕥." —𝕁𝕠𝕙𝕟 𝔾𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕚𝕒𝕟𝕠 I have always adored fashion and not just what it looks like, but the process of bringing fabric together and making it into something utterly stunning.  So... I have recently finished upcycling an old dress that was too short on me, into a top and scrunchie. In recent years I have had a go at alterinng some pieces of old clothing, but like anything, starting a skill is challenging and I feel like I am finally progressing!  If you want to start altering your clothes for sustainable reasons or purely for fun, then I recommend to ask someone you know who is handy with a needle and thread or who has a bit of background in making clothes. For instance, I was lucky enough to ask my mum as she learnt to sew growing up. The genius behind my mums skills was of course my wonderful Grandma and she was constantly making clothes for herself, my mum and her sisters when they...

It's cloud coffee timeeeee!!!!! There is nothing better than spending an afternoon on FaceTime with ya big sis trying out this craze that's been floating around online. This fun drink is basically an iced coffee with a strong, sweet coffee whip on top. I have used Holly Jade's recipe 'Biscoff Cloud Coffee' from her blog called @TheLittleBlogOfVegan and I'll leave her website and Instagram page below, because she makes the most artistic and aesthetic bakes to look at! Her recipe makes for two and as you can see from the picture above, I drizzled on some Lotus Biscoff Spread that I just popped in the microwave for a few seconds, as I didn't have any of the biscuits in my cupboard and it tasted insane! When my sister was making hers, she found it better mixing in the cloud, creamy top into the milky section, as the cloud part is quite sweet. However, I was fine without mixing it in because I have a huge sweet tooth, which I've been ...

Acai Bowl The Hive, a buzzing place to catch up with friends or family over a slice of cake and coffee, or to have a therapeutic session in the yoga or wellbeing studio.  Food and Drinks Honestly what a unique spot in the heart of Cheltenham! I came here the other day with my sister and mum for a bite to eat and the food was so nourishing and authentic. They serve breakfast and brunch, from 'Honeycomb Pancakes' to a 'Bee-kind Platter' and let's not forget their assortment of delicious cakes.   The cafe area is on the ground floor and I had the acai smoothie bowl topped with bananas and granola, it was so nourishing and flavourful, with an assortment of textures. I had always been intrigued to try acai bowl. Is it bad that I didn't know what one was?!😂  My sister had scrambled eggs with avocado on sourdough, topped with spinach and my mum had the apple and celeriac soup with a side of turmeric bread. I tried a bit of the soup and mmm, mmm, m...

Falafel Salad 'The Find' and what a find it was! Based in Regent Street, Cheltenham is where you'll find (there I go again 😂) a unique, delicious, independent fresh coffee house and kitchen. Serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and afternoon tea you will be leaving with a very satisfied appetite. I have been here a few times and the food has always been up to high standard and it has a cosy and casual, yet fine dining atmosphere. What I mean by this is that the upstairs is laid out into two sections. One room contains casual, slightly slouchy seating which circulates around individual small tables and has some stereotypical cafe seating at the back. This is great for socialising with friends or simply grabbing a quick bite on your own. This space is also useful if you want a great place to study. The room opposite has a restaurant feel, as there is plush seating and bigger tables and is spaced as you would see a typical restaurant setting. This is perfect for more sop...

Star Rating: ✩✩✩✩ "If you fail, it will be a massacre" A walk in the life of a soldier... literally! Director Sam Mendes' new movie, 1917, will take you on a historical, blood, sweat and tears journey that will have you on the edge of your seat and holding your breath with every step these heroic soldiers take. The cast, crew, audience and soldiers have never felt more connected, due to the collaborative work from all film departments, creating a memorable, emotional experience for the audience and not just something to view. 1917 is loosely based on inspiring true stories from Mendes' grandfather, who fought in the First World War and who never spoke of his experiences until his 70s. The film follows two soldiers, Lance Corporal Schofield ( George Mackay ) and Lance Corporal Blake ( Dean-Charles Chapman ) who have been set a mission by General Erinmore ( Colin Firth ) to find another regiment and inform them not to go into battle, as ...

Star Rating:✩✩✩✩✩ A timeless story, Little Women by Louise Alcott, has been rebooted by director and screenplay writer Greta Gerwig - the genius behind the award-winning film  Ladybird . There have been quite a few versions of Little Women, but this adaptation is number one in my eyes as Greta has maintained a traditional yet modern version, and the whole cinematic production is faultless and empowering! As most of us know, the story is set in 1933 and revolves around the four 'March' sisters and their journey of what they want in life and how they will get there. While waiting for their father to return from the American Civil War the girls spend time with their neighbours, a mysterious, slightly rebellious boy and his generous, kind-hearted tutor. All hope lies on these women to pick a rich husband, so that their family isn't destined to live in poverty. Well that is what their Aunt Marge thinks, but with love, ambition and talent, these Little Women still h...

Picture from IMDB Star Rating: ✩✩ Andrew Lloyd Webber's award winning musical, CATS, based on the poems by T.S. Elliot hits the big screen this Christmas. It may have been spectacular on stage, but on screen it was a  CAT astrophe!  This im-purrrfection is mainly down to the flow of the film, as it felt disjointed and as an audience member I felt disconnected from the story and characters. From what I gathered, the plot revolves around a community of Jellicle cats wanting to perform at the annual ball, to see if they are chosen for a fresh start at life,  "Are you going to try for a different life?" says Victoria .  There are many A-list stars that are relevant to all generations in this film, such as James Cordon ( Bustopher ), Taylor Swift ( Bombalurina ), Idris Elba ( Macavity ), Rebel Wilson ( Jennyanydots ) and more. You could tell that they were stars but they didn't inhabit the characters. For example, in one scene it felt like watching one of ...