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Disneyland Paris – Travel Diary Day One

February 18, 2016

disneyland paris travel diary day 1

Our 4 nights and five days in Disneyland Paris have been amazing and I wanted to share a run down of our time there and some of our favourite pictures. We left our home to travel up to London on Thursday evening as we had a hotel booked so we could catch our early morning […]

A Taste of Bruges, Belgium – November 2015

November 11, 2015

a taste of bruges

You may have recently read that I went on a fantastic mini-cruise with my partner of three years to celebrate our time together. During our two nights and one day in port onboard the Oceana P&O Cruise Ship we spent some of our time in the city of Bruges. Bruges is located in West Flanders, […]

Oceana Mini Cruise to Bruges, Belgium

November 10, 2015

oceana mini cruise

There are many fantastic ways to travel and this weekend for my third anniversary with my partner we decided to take a mini-break and our chosen method of transportation was a cruise on board P&O’s Oceana. Oceana is described as a family-friendly, mid-sized ship and has a great choice of cabins to choose from. The […]

Glamping at Warwick Castle

September 5, 2015

glamping at warwick castle

Glamping at Warwick Castle was so much fun! We decided to go for my daughters 5th birthday and we find days out a always a big hit. It was our first experience of glamping and we had a really great time! After our night of fun we headed home for a little bit of a […]

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Kayleigh - Ultimate Book Witch, Mother of 2, Drinker of Gin, Lover of Travel and Video Games
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Do you ever start books and then just don’t fini Do you ever start books and then just don’t finish them...Not actively DNF’ing because you enjoy them but then something else comes along and before you know it the book is firmly back on the shelf and you haven’t picked it up for months? 

I have a lot like this from last summer where I got like ten chapters in then just hit a slump or fancied a change or switched formats...

Thorn is one such read for me. It was part of a book club read and I started off so well but then just...stopped. I’d love to finish it soon!

[Image Description: a stack of four paperbacks and an artificial cactus plant on a bedside table with a grey brick wallpaper background.]
Predictive Text Game “I’d love to visit the ki Predictive Text Game “I’d love to visit the kingdom of the ___” 
Mine - “I’d love to visit the kingdom of the Coven”

I don’t tend to eat snacks when I’m reading. I am however trying to have a snack mid afternoon as I am feeling my energy levels slump right down. Some mixed nuts and some water are my go to because they’re quick and easy. Sometimes I might even brew a fruity tea. Wild.

[Image Description - The fairyloot cover of Kingdom of the Wicked on a bedside table with a grey brick background. There is a small plate of mixed nuts and a mug next to the book.]
What is your ultimate comfort read? The world of What is your ultimate comfort read? 
The world of Caraval is absolutely that for me. I am just in awe of the magic in this book. 

If you haven’t read it yet it’s a trilogy by the wonderful @stephanie_garber that has such an interesting setting, a great sister relationship, magic, some enemies to lovers romance, the most amazing dress to ever not exist and is set in a game where the MC, Scarlett, goes on a dangerous quest but remember, it’s only a game.......

I remember the first time I listened to the audio and I was just drawn in completely. It was unlike anything I had read up to that point, I love Scarlett’s character so much and the game of Caraval was dark, deadly and so compelling. The series just gets better and better and I can not wait for Once Upon a Broken Heart later in the year.

 I love this collectors edition of Caraval, it’s such a cool
design. I have two hardback copies of this one, the ebook and the audio because I just can not get enough of this world.

[Image Description - The collectors edition of Caraval stood up on a table next to some artificial red sunflowers. In the background there is a blurred black sofa and a cushion that says ‘witch’]
Predictive Text Book Title - “A ___ So ___ and _ Predictive Text Book Title - “A ___ So ___ and ___
Mine is: “A Court So Called and Roses” - You can tell what I talk about *occasionally*
I got this one as a gift from Adam when it came out but I haven’t gotten around to it yet. I devoured the first two books last year so I’m hoping the mood will strike soon so I can finish this series.
[Image Description - Holding up the book A Vow so Bold and Deadly over a blue floral bedspread background.]

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Did you have a favourite read last month? I think Did you have a favourite read last month? I think A Court of Silver Flames was mine. I have a review on the blog but it does contain spoilers so if you haven’t read it yet you may wish to avoid. If you have read it and want to talk about it then feel free to take a peak at my readalong review.

 The Nesta and Cassian candle is from the wonderful @emberstagcandles and I’m sure you will agree it’s just gorgeous! The scent is Orange Blossom, Neroli and Clove which is a lovely mix and perfect for this couple (I think!)
[Image Description - A Court of Silver Flames stood up on a bedside cabinet. To the right is a small artificial cactus and slightly in front of the book is a red candle named ‘Nesta and Cassian from Emberstag Candles]
1st March - I’m feeling really positive for Marc 1st March - I’m feeling really positive for March. I really want this to be a happy, productive and feel good month for everyone. I feel a little brighter than I did this time last week. 

How are you feeling about March, is there anything coming up that you’re looking forward to? For me, it’s the last week of homeschool for my eldest who is craving being back in school with her friends and having some semblance of routine back in place. I’m hoping I can get some work done, get some blogs organised and be a bit more consistent overall. 

Speaking of which there is another new chatty vlog up on YouTube. If you feel like chatting with me and talking about the books on my TBR this month then you can click on the link in my bio and I’ll see you over there... 

[Image Description - A stack of 5 books inbetween book ends on a black table cloth with a copper coloured moon and stars design. In the background is a black sofa and red wall. On the left hand side of the books is a tall vase of red flowers and on the right hand side of the book stack are two artificial red sunflowers]
Predictive text game I went through the magical Predictive text game 

I went through the magical maze and found ____

I went through the magical maze and found a lovely little backpack that was a little bookish 📚 

It’s been a draining day. We’ve done a big food shop, meal planned and decluttered one of the cupboards in the hall. Our old broken and bartered sofas are being collected tomorrow and new ones coming Saturday morning. I’m very excited.

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Just need my copy of A Court of Silver Flames to m Just need my copy of A Court of Silver Flames to make this stack complete. Do you have a lot of bookmarks? Where do you keep them? I keep mine in one of my hidden books. 

I love the @illumicrate character art bookmark sets 😍 

#illumicratejan2021 #bookstack #bookmarks #sjmaas #bookchatwithkat #bedsidebooks #stackofbooks #maasstack #acotar #acotarbookmarks

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