tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12717148654354493992024-03-04T15:57:16.787+00:00Katie Kirk LovesFashion, Beauty and Lifestyle BlogKatie Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05579647482092139534noreply@blogger.comBlogger250125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1271714865435449399.post-16544962880577744582023-11-07T16:23:00.008+00:002023-11-08T18:58:11.751+00:00Theatre: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie UK Tour<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGbWM3DGJ2YV4KypOLAIeA1lWJiz6d9lZ3Kq5sQIZIDt_lNnZHj0Din5yXehoBumfDMXuGj99X8VBQRDD8eJudJigNxvkIqvJgcNkp-nNqRFN_1o7u-2HzGOPHriZHsdob5AESgEXHoayz2VWTwCK-QzZTp9MxhDUsVsbkZ0Vzm774HszEa-NXv7w0uili/s6048/JA1_MattCrockett_0469_RT.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6048" data-original-width="4024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGbWM3DGJ2YV4KypOLAIeA1lWJiz6d9lZ3Kq5sQIZIDt_lNnZHj0Din5yXehoBumfDMXuGj99X8VBQRDD8eJudJigNxvkIqvJgcNkp-nNqRFN_1o7u-2HzGOPHriZHsdob5AESgEXHoayz2VWTwCK-QzZTp9MxhDUsVsbkZ0Vzm774HszEa-NXv7w0uili/s16000/JA1_MattCrockett_0469_RT.jpg" title="Theatre: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie UK Tour" /></a></div></div><p></p><p></p><a name='more'></a><div style="font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Last week I was delighted to be invited to the press night of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the <a href="https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/theatre-royal-brighton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Theatre Royal in Brighton</a>. As a long time fan of musical theatre and a regular visitor to the theatre Royal in Brighton this was such a treat! It’s such a beautiful theatre and over 200 years old making it one of the oldest theatres in the country. It has so much character and charm but I do also find the seats very comfortable here and the stalls in particular have a good about of leg room. </span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is a musical that has been on my list to see for a while now and I purposefully hadn’t watched the movie version beforehand as I knew I’d prefer to see the show first. I was a little familiar with some of the soundtrack though. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMCzzXA_oCwfv5nMPq_DXlSvjaBX2FmYpE6d9rHOptN1hgFRS5ADNe40KIcgZabsqhOoL8VSm9G2nM22cA_xyI8OdyUygVhW3vF4zXaPOuR04RgFNDP_O3hp-qETDPDGv2GKCshvwa2g6v2ayO3Usvo1YZO-Z9WT95XJs2dtGbS_ZylAryHxXz6lPtaM8M/s1080/230824-ETAJ-New-poster-1080x1080.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMCzzXA_oCwfv5nMPq_DXlSvjaBX2FmYpE6d9rHOptN1hgFRS5ADNe40KIcgZabsqhOoL8VSm9G2nM22cA_xyI8OdyUygVhW3vF4zXaPOuR04RgFNDP_O3hp-qETDPDGv2GKCshvwa2g6v2ayO3Usvo1YZO-Z9WT95XJs2dtGbS_ZylAryHxXz6lPtaM8M/s16000/230824-ETAJ-New-poster-1080x1080.jpg" title="Theatre: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie UK Tour" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl-yxwR4QLNKvUghO5Sy7UuFPL2gVbs5EbTFJrdskiPmfx6xlGktrcLiQ-lstV4N4s2hJhzIrktT3CrC7UJVoTy0C6zrq9dlJLK_-i-o-I3-fOfBPz-8n523ksbz9Dzax20Ir239X_gNj6Q8Dj-_M3K4uVbi7kL_d_L4uDe-OAJ8CuO1UOGgbqwMC8xI_J/s6048/JA1_MattCrockett_9948_RT.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4024" data-original-width="6048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl-yxwR4QLNKvUghO5Sy7UuFPL2gVbs5EbTFJrdskiPmfx6xlGktrcLiQ-lstV4N4s2hJhzIrktT3CrC7UJVoTy0C6zrq9dlJLK_-i-o-I3-fOfBPz-8n523ksbz9Dzax20Ir239X_gNj6Q8Dj-_M3K4uVbi7kL_d_L4uDe-OAJ8CuO1UOGgbqwMC8xI_J/s16000/JA1_MattCrockett_9948_RT.jpg" title="Theatre: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie UK Tour" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>*all production photography c/o Matt Crockett*</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>About</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Jamie New is a sixteen year old high schooler living in Sheffield and he secretly dreams of becoming a drag queen and being in the spotlight. His only supporters being his Mum, family friend, Ray and best friend at school, Pritti. Having to deal with prejudice, school bullies and the distain from his estranged father. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The core message of the story, I feel, is about figuring out who your true self is and stepping into that and celebrating it in spite of what the bullies and the haters may say. It’s a very empowering message. <span style="text-align: left;">Complete with eyelashes, glitter and sky high heels of course!</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: left;">The British musical is inspired by the true story of Jamie Campbell and his Mum & Nan. A BBC documentary aired about him in 2011 and by 2014 the musical was opening. It then hit the West End in 2017 and the show has continued to grow more & more in popularity. </span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKGcOiRTa7bqRwm86UrG9SO2ZhY9zL-85BpwLDwQKy_TxWsexqE2zsH-K0Gnx1h2KheOENVzqngZs6N87oDigE2QrEqHnBAoijwMeik375uZ_jqVW3GZQcT-06SFnpf2d4ZPrJnkshXMiLJ82Gpn2SLhuaEMlKtDw264Zooqk-oHdhH-rX63wwTvfXJPeF/s1280/JA2_MattCrockett_9994_RT3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKGcOiRTa7bqRwm86UrG9SO2ZhY9zL-85BpwLDwQKy_TxWsexqE2zsH-K0Gnx1h2KheOENVzqngZs6N87oDigE2QrEqHnBAoijwMeik375uZ_jqVW3GZQcT-06SFnpf2d4ZPrJnkshXMiLJ82Gpn2SLhuaEMlKtDw264Zooqk-oHdhH-rX63wwTvfXJPeF/s16000/JA2_MattCrockett_9994_RT3.jpg" title="Theatre: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie UK Tour" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>The Cast</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Ivano Turco as Jamie - I remember seeing online that he’d performed in Cinderella opposite Carrie Hope Fletcher and heard him on the soundtrack so I was excited to see him starring as Jamie. He brought such a sweet kind of charm to the role, enviable hair and so much glamour! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Shobna Gulati as Ray - She stole every scene she appeared in, for me! I believe she plays the same role in the film version so I’m excited to watch her in that now. Having watched her in Coronation Street for years it felt a little surreal to watch her perform live. She was absolutely hilarious and perfectly cast in this role. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">John Partridge as Hugo/Loco Chanelle - I was so excited to see John Patridge on stage! I’ve seen him appear in many things on TV over the years but never live in the theatre. He did not disappoint! His character is larger than life and he gave an absolutely unforgettable performance, particualrly as Loco Chanelle!</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Hayley Tamaddon as Miss Hedge - Having seen Hayley perform on Dancing on Ice and in Emmerdale I was really looking forward to seeing her on the stage and she was fantastic! Miss Hedge is definitely not the most likeable character but she brought a lot of humour and some fabulous dance moves to the role. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Rebecca McKinnis as Margaret - Out of all the performers in the cast it was Rebecca who made me really emotional. She plays Jamie’s Mum and her incredible rendition of He’s My Boy made me shed some tears.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Talia Palamathanan as Pritti - I absolutely fell in love with her character, she was so adorably awkward and her performance of It Means Beautiful was a highlight for me!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: left;">The whole cast were incredible and I enjoyed all the little moments and interactions that just added to the whole performance. During the interval some of the cast playing the students perched on the desks on stage and chatted in character which I thought was a nice little immersive touch!</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdgnU4soPrVkxzsmO1ghjW7uwSJ4i94fJQWw3VVA-enZqcvt6yg2VxWZbnp8ehFtlASejiCsnsf9_c1KZ_PYTrZlFvvO7GzuLhvUJPsydE52PG7e78rEwdWN3frxTR-bl35nYCzpdn2XHUH17Lcd50eRNVr0vExHH0VZDWlKYTc6tv9f0IuRTKQzn7WrQv/s5385/JA2_MattCrockett_9852_RT.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3583" data-original-width="5385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdgnU4soPrVkxzsmO1ghjW7uwSJ4i94fJQWw3VVA-enZqcvt6yg2VxWZbnp8ehFtlASejiCsnsf9_c1KZ_PYTrZlFvvO7GzuLhvUJPsydE52PG7e78rEwdWN3frxTR-bl35nYCzpdn2XHUH17Lcd50eRNVr0vExHH0VZDWlKYTc6tv9f0IuRTKQzn7WrQv/s16000/JA2_MattCrockett_9852_RT.jpg" title="Theatre: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie UK Tour" /></a></div></div></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>Songs</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">I think my absolute favourite songs were: The Wall In My Head, The Legend of Loco Chanel, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and It Means Beautiful. Plus I have to give a special mention to He’s My Boy because Rebecca McKinnis absolutely KILLED that song!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFYWd4IZr1qpXst8iFDvc6dsjr84A29AUazT1UTyhLe3Xpx9F8hRUu2LMAW6fdNZivRu8WkKN_vdTKmUXktjgP-KFjdVxx73arZJ1q_8AYYLyJZmi6IvoCoIY-b0nncbU3wgMAfi_8b4MMFCNN-Wzd6x9l8WG9-SxKTxpqUw7E11BTqCnRJApf4Lgx4lit/s6048/JA2_MattCrockett_0254_RT.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4024" data-original-width="6048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFYWd4IZr1qpXst8iFDvc6dsjr84A29AUazT1UTyhLe3Xpx9F8hRUu2LMAW6fdNZivRu8WkKN_vdTKmUXktjgP-KFjdVxx73arZJ1q_8AYYLyJZmi6IvoCoIY-b0nncbU3wgMAfi_8b4MMFCNN-Wzd6x9l8WG9-SxKTxpqUw7E11BTqCnRJApf4Lgx4lit/s16000/JA2_MattCrockett_0254_RT.jpg" title="Theatre: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie UK Tour" /></a></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>Final Thoughts</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">I absolutely loved this show. The story, the songs, the costumes and the cast all blew me away so I highly recommend seeing it if you can. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">I couldn’t think of anything better to brighten up my rainy autumn night in Brighton than an evening at the theatre seeing this vibrant, sparkly, joyful musical! I came out feeling very happy and uplifted. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">UK Tour</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> of </span><a href="https://everybodystalkingaboutjamie.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: helvetica;" target="_blank">Everybody’s Talking About Jamie</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> is playing at the Theatre Royal in Brighton until November 11th and then touring around the country. You can find tickets </span><a href="https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/theatre-royal-brighton/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: helvetica;" target="_blank">here at ATG Tickets</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">. The Theatre Royal in Brighton have many other amazing musicals coming soon too including: Six The Musical, Sister Act, An Officer and a Gentleman and Bonnie and Clyde as well as plays, comedies, ballets and more. </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><i>*I was invited to see this musical by Theatre Royal Brighton however all opinions and comments are, as always, my own.*</i> </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_dVvKgR3VYb1Me2LrNuXn0mkUgJCTyQ2rMhQR4fs2ZvmSeo0UM3j9xUROfvG_RRUM0VTLoh8rwL4mAG7X0QhRXO7wZvTd8KqDjnT-GxxVABstVNgIgUZLMir33RFdfkBqYiSEt0GfHMxgLtXI0RuryrV5uV7yxle1N-ykEnBQ-hjF7C2M2SniA0NszecP/s6048/JA2_MattCrockett_0603_RT.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvZPvuEyJMB-dUULcEaxeRQWtPwZeupOffnShL96Ty0YgHrUzTISJ5IvFRBi4Yt4-9mlWt2G-sQcXA_okBhbifQhXfj0xO7CIMI6MERhwl7QvVJBy58Z9DmKpyJY9DbKBwv3_AA4-MsNki6-aO5EJ6NMiN-q7WdCIlzp0Myb34G1NHoP7HhWAxE_7N2w/s16000/P1018581.jpg" title="10 Reasons Why I Love Audiobooks" /></a></div><p></p><a name='more'></a><div style="font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia;">I am a big fan of audiobooks. I always used to listen to them as a kid (on a tape player!) on car journeys in particular and before I went to sleep. I went through a phase of not listening to audiobooks for a while but now they are my preferred method of consuming books and for me, they make reading so much easier and more fun. Since signing up to an audiobook subscription service in early 2020 when I was ill I have gone from maybe reading 5-8 books in a year to approximately 100 books each year! </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia; text-align: left;">If you want to see more of my book related content, what I'm reading & reviews then follow me on my book account </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/katiekbooks/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia; text-align: left;" target="_blank">@katiekbooks</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia; text-align: left;"> on both </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/katiekbooks/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia; text-align: left;" target="_blank">Instagram</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia; text-align: left;"> & </span><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@katiekbooks?lang=en" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia; text-align: left;" target="_blank">Tik Tok</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia; text-align: left;">. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia;">Here are some of the reasons why I love audiobooks so much:</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>1. </b> They enable me to read more books faster - I have a really short attention span and get distracted so easily (especially as I have chronic pain) so have always found it difficult to sit down and read books for long periods in the traditional way. I can listen to an audiobook on and off throughout the day though and they keep my attention much better. Of course they are also excellent if you have any kind of visual impairment too.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>2.</b> You can multi-task - I love how can do other things whilst listening to a book like editing photos for my content, tidying up, making lunch or going for a walk. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>3. </b>They bring the story to life - Hearing the characters voices adds an extra layer to the story, making it feel like a reality and bringing the characters to life. </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">All the extra details, the voices, accents and everything all really immerse you in the story, it feels like a movie just for your ears! </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #222222;">4. You get extra details - Some audiobooks go the extra mile and add in extra details, for example I recently listened to a book about a rock band and the male narrator actually sung one of the songs written in the story with guitar playing as well, it was amazing! Some audiobooks have a full cast so almost all the characters have different actors assigned to narrate them and others I’ve listened to include details like background noises i.e. doors closing, traffic sounds, cutlery clinking in a restaurant etc. </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>5. </b>They’re comforting - There is something so cosy and comforting about having a story read to you (maybe it takes me back to being a child, I don't know) but I find it really relaxing, especially before bed.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>6.</b> I find new authors through my favourite narrators - I have a big list of favourite narrators, those whose voices I really enjoy and are versatile doing both male and female parts of dialogue. Well, on most audiobook apps you can search my narrator as well as author, genre etc and when I’ve really liked a narrator searching more of the books they’re narrated has helped introduce me to books I might not have necessarily come across or selected otherwise!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>7.</b> They don’t take up any physical space - if space is at a real premium in your house (which it is in mine!) and you don’t have room for the giant bookcase of your dreams (or it is already over flowing) then the fact that you can have thousands of books in an app (and not even taking up loads of GB’s on your phone if you only want to have one downloaded at a time) is amazing!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>8.</b> They don’t weigh more than your phone - books can be heavy! As I’ve already mentioned, I have chronic pain so carrying and even holding a book to read for any length of time can be a physical struggle for me, especially hardbacks. So the fact that they’re in my phone and I don’t even have to hold or carry that in order to listen to my favourite books is brilliant. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>9. </b>You know how to pronounce character names and locations you might not otherwise - This has happened to me so often, especially with fantasy stories, where I would just have no idea how to go about pronouncing something if I hadn’t heard it (some of spells in Harry Potter for example!). The narrators will usually be able to confirm these things with the author prior to or during recording too. Even giving characters accents I wouldn’t have necessarily realised they were suppose to have when just reading the text too. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>10. </b>Nobody can tell what you’re reading - Ever felt judged by the cover of the book you’re reading? Ever felt slightly awkward reading a book on the train with shirtless man or embracing couple on the cover? Fyi you really shouldn’t as they’re a beautiful thing, but I get it! Audiobooks are so much more discreet though - just make sure you don’t press play on full volume when you’re headphones aren’t connected!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Where can you get your audiobooks?</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://tidd.ly/38qEs9y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audible</a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/books/category/audiobooks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play Books</a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.bookbeat.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book Beat</a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.kobo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kobo</a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://libro.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Libro FM</a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.scribd.com/audiobooks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scribd</a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://uk.audiobooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audiobooks.com</a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.spotify.com/uk/audiobooks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Most of these involve a monthly subscription where you pay a monthly fee and get a credit per month to exchange for an audiobook. Then you have them to listen to at your leisure on your phone. These audiobooks are then yours (in most cases) even if you cancel your subscription later.</span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">You can then purchase extra credits if you want to buy more audiobooks than your 1 credit per month allows (this usually works out cheaper than buying the audiobook at the RRP). </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: georgia;">In most cases the audiobook apps will</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: georgia;"> give you a free trial before you officially sign up too. </span><a href="https://tidd.ly/38qEs9y" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: georgia;" target="_blank">Audible</a><span style="font-family: georgia;"> is the main one I currently use and I like that they offer a members benefit of a library of free audiobooks to listen to without the need to spend any credits called the Audible Plus Catalogue. </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Sign up for a <a href="https://tidd.ly/38qEs9y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">free trial here!</a> </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> Do you listen to audiobooks? Or do you prefer reading physical books or e-books?</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj18oSwIU0FWkvoskQ7GKa_j0m9a9fBmsGCQJa5iKv0ycuRogfIgipwzpvRNceGUReAn4RVt2RLmPi3Jh6fVNWYZ-qN0m1MOYn21udiCI5u3XySB8NiF5QARmeao3-biSKhkob26UiBHvROFUzoLh2jMFDW85nDAkkOIbIli7GcfeMWeSKT0ureGQ8E7g/s4608/P1016122.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj18oSwIU0FWkvoskQ7GKa_j0m9a9fBmsGCQJa5iKv0ycuRogfIgipwzpvRNceGUReAn4RVt2RLmPi3Jh6fVNWYZ-qN0m1MOYn21udiCI5u3XySB8NiF5QARmeao3-biSKhkob26UiBHvROFUzoLh2jMFDW85nDAkkOIbIli7GcfeMWeSKT0ureGQ8E7g/s16000/P1016122.jpg" title="10 Reasons Why I Love Audiobooks" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt-uNygPd85x_I66uuCJA8Wi7ZlSrMvsLwyoD2utQ3koiaEKdTWCesnsG-4PGLzYdiZAFRxLXfod389EuD9SWAvQvpEGKV3qiU2Bbqq3_jGodhyIzx2YZh-Y8G1KMdXcpE-Fn97I3jPKmAVz9XT_KFRw29ZsZ3KrpW80cFs0eWq2jZXJGJMFRh31Yu3w/s4608/P1018378.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Reputation Stadium Tour London 2018, Blonde girl stands in front of a barricade in Wembley stadium with Taylor Swift's Reputation Tour Stage behind her. She wears a cream lace camisole & black and white polka dot skirt." border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="1835" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJoOit9kij1IQtMM5RwFaGi1VfpoooUxzKEBPin0jzUmW35txcL2xSqU8G-M0DG3wZhzyyxc7tOm73WQR2zxI1ghzzTT-U4kVZNNSTj7dNv9SRkkuMiN7zpq8PhpQlhDD7BkZ2LL-JrMi74Rd7Qebp-GmTUaPou7m9uFNwEeDD3pickHwnra0U_qCiJA/s16000/Reminiscing%20About%20The%20Reputation%20Stadium%20Tour%20-%2001.JPG" title="Reminiscing About The Reputation Stadium Tour 2018 Taylor Swift" /></a></div><p></p><a name='more'></a><div style="font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"></div><br /><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpfMg44sOhAKz5PhhUOkIpJAf6iiSqz2syXRx4R58AycBMEOLOv5Ju1Ts_r8zGZl6k0ya0r--WRhX9-ZelpkIteBEQciahmErQvwfvzzYqI3iZZml-sBglEtklS8HWLVczlR9M9vO2V9W5ItOly0XLbf39YP3O515IJ7i2dT10uuWJylLtng7m-sgm1Q/s4055/Reminiscing%20About%20The%20Reputation%20Stadium%20Tour%20-%2002.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Taylor Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour London 2018. Wembley Stadium Stage, Pre-Show." border="0" data-original-height="2981" data-original-width="4055" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpfMg44sOhAKz5PhhUOkIpJAf6iiSqz2syXRx4R58AycBMEOLOv5Ju1Ts_r8zGZl6k0ya0r--WRhX9-ZelpkIteBEQciahmErQvwfvzzYqI3iZZml-sBglEtklS8HWLVczlR9M9vO2V9W5ItOly0XLbf39YP3O515IJ7i2dT10uuWJylLtng7m-sgm1Q/s16000/Reminiscing%20About%20The%20Reputation%20Stadium%20Tour%20-%2002.JPG" title="Reminiscing About The Reputation Stadium Tour 2018 Taylor Swift" /></a></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">In a little over a week Taylor Swift will finally be touring again for The Era’s Tour and, whilst we’re still patiently (or not so patiently!) waiting for international dates to be announced, I have found myself reminiscing a lot about her last tour back in 2018. That of course being the iconic, the legendary Reputation Stadium Tour. I realised I never created a blog post on it at the time so I thought now would be the perfect time!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">This was the first concert I’d been to since around 2002 (when I saw S Club 7!), pre chronic illnesses and pre needing to attend using a wheelchair. In hindsight I wish I’d been able to go to ALL of Taylor previous tours but unfortunately I just wasn’t well enough to. So I remember being quite apprehensive not really knowing what to expect and how I was going to manage the whole thing. I will say it was quite intimidating with all the crowds and I always feel vulnerable in my wheelchair being at handbag swinging and elbowing height! People just don’t really seem to look down and notice you either so you get people walking into you a lot. Wembley Stadium were incredible though and made the whole experience so much easier than I expected. I went with my sister, Emily and cousin, Becky and I still say it was one of the greatest nights of my WHOLE LIFE!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">It was a gorgeous ;) warm day in June 2018. We travelled by car as I can’t manage public transport and I need the car seat reclined in order to manage anything after a journey. There was blue badge parking close to the entrance and we were so impressed with how much help we got as soon as we arrived. We had someone take us through a separate security area without the turnstile and then somebody took us up in the lift and directed us to the disabled seating area. My wheelchair has a spot with two fixed seats next to it for Em and Becky. The area was elevated and in front of a barricade so that when people in front of me stood I could still see from my seated position. I knew it was a great spot to view the stage from as before the show started people kept coming over and getting pictures of themselves there with the stage behind them! There was always someone around to ask for assistance whenever we needed them and I really couldn't fault them on their set up for accessibility.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i style="font-size: medium;">*All pictures are my own*</i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i style="font-size: medium;"><br /></i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjla90SDXTEXj1uV_ZCD8yyNINQNZENEgj6EKLm6I7iVc3CdNCpSXBfokUhL7MKMvzoRg0Y5DmaEhK94dixZW7MNPWYu6gZ7eKXrgA_mazQQvdq_DN1H2mwxVI1OGWuYh6tpaQYENCAUV5tj1_G24YLMFK6JxC_QHO9cF1Ln1ZPYZGVWhK-wHd2ZMYv0A/s4608/Reminiscing%20About%20The%20Reputation%20Stadium%20Tour%20-%2003.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Taylor Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour London 2018. Wembley Stadium Stage Pre-show. Disabled/Accessible Seating Area Facing The Stage." border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjla90SDXTEXj1uV_ZCD8yyNINQNZENEgj6EKLm6I7iVc3CdNCpSXBfokUhL7MKMvzoRg0Y5DmaEhK94dixZW7MNPWYu6gZ7eKXrgA_mazQQvdq_DN1H2mwxVI1OGWuYh6tpaQYENCAUV5tj1_G24YLMFK6JxC_QHO9cF1Ln1ZPYZGVWhK-wHd2ZMYv0A/s16000/Reminiscing%20About%20The%20Reputation%20Stadium%20Tour%20-%2003.JPG" title="Reminiscing About The Reputation Stadium Tour 2018 Taylor Swift" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>Our Seats</i></span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I got a tour book and a reputation tour glow stick on the way in as well as the wristbands we all got given which lit up to the beats of the songs and in different colours throughout the show. I remember there being a lot of pre show food options including pizza, chips and the most enormous stand of pick n mix I’d ever seen, literally barrels full of sweets, so not only was I full of adrenalin for seeing Taylor but I was also on a sugar high too. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Here are my Instagram posts from tour both featuring photos and video clips - </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Post 1: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/p/BkcZ8m5jjdx/?igshid%3DYmMyMTA2M2Y%3D&source=gmail&ust=1678304517171000&usg=AOvVaw0GIXVjtOWiB3mCTtq8phQ1" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BkcZ8m5jjdx/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/<wbr></wbr>p/BkcZ8m5jjdx/</a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Post 2: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/p/Bkfzmmwj-KQ/?igshid%3DYmMyMTA2M2Y%3D&source=gmail&ust=1678304517171000&usg=AOvVaw2-oxzJ7_An0t8DIM1NmGd7" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bkfzmmwj-KQ/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/<wbr></wbr>p/Bkfzmmwj-KQ/</a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Now onto my stand out moments of the tour!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNmW0dSOpTS2PSurovW4VnXxQ1QRCbgM6-XSxancKd0py3Mw9UhchqtRtV8Zou3HGSXOD1bycD3K7AXERNvfX4wuzHswV3oUWDJ3j6DdQEf8gdJGsu3q-gDeRlZ8LdEChs5mGlCSI5Vs5LkrheikLBPRFeGRRfQdaFvnPOu_bR5QyWdbVr5AQg4f210w/s2048/Reminiscing%20About%20The%20Reputation%20Stadium%20Tour%20-%2009.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Taylor Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour London 2018. Wembley Stadium Stage, Dress" border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNmW0dSOpTS2PSurovW4VnXxQ1QRCbgM6-XSxancKd0py3Mw9UhchqtRtV8Zou3HGSXOD1bycD3K7AXERNvfX4wuzHswV3oUWDJ3j6DdQEf8gdJGsu3q-gDeRlZ8LdEChs5mGlCSI5Vs5LkrheikLBPRFeGRRfQdaFvnPOu_bR5QyWdbVr5AQg4f210w/s16000/Reminiscing%20About%20The%20Reputation%20Stadium%20Tour%20-%2009.JPG" title="Reminiscing About The Reputation Stadium Tour 2018 Taylor Swift" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrQr4ZToKnoXK1nru8P55Jy5aVxlqoFr_zOOW7aY5M1L0yKicUTOdWAWG806IuZTCkvQcgFfmmcPeRqlRKxcnIb5t2_yV5_41Bd0A43kGFNE0KYYYQOuHgiJ4UlrTzTeMiqmHbnVoBhNC9iIozH8BeGNTfozyWE3n-ABs6q9VAG4dClg_BkbJxIYrRA/s3200/Reminiscing%20About%20The%20Reputation%20Stadium%20Tour%20-%2010.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Taylor Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour London 2018. Wembley Stadium Stage, Surprise Acoustic Song Fifteen" border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrQr4ZToKnoXK1nru8P55Jy5aVxlqoFr_zOOW7aY5M1L0yKicUTOdWAWG806IuZTCkvQcgFfmmcPeRqlRKxcnIb5t2_yV5_41Bd0A43kGFNE0KYYYQOuHgiJ4UlrTzTeMiqmHbnVoBhNC9iIozH8BeGNTfozyWE3n-ABs6q9VAG4dClg_BkbJxIYrRA/s16000/Reminiscing%20About%20The%20Reputation%20Stadium%20Tour%20-%2010.JPG" title="Reminiscing About The Reputation Stadium Tour 2018 Taylor Swift" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Stand Out Rep Tour Moments:</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">- The opening - When Taylor first appeared on stage I was so insanely overwhelmed I don’t know what happened to me! It was a pure fangirl moment. You just see her hooded silhouette, she raises the microphone and starts with “are you ready for it?” </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">- I Did Something Bad - this was such an extremely iconic moment on the rep tour that if you’ve seen it it really needs no further explanation! It’s the slowed down part at the beginning, the violin, the sass, the hips, the part where she screams “they tell me three!”, the breathy “now all he thinks about is…me”, “when a man talks shot then I owe him nothing!” and of course the extended “they’re burning all the witches” bridge “Go ahead and LIGHT ME UP!” Honestly I could not believe what I was witnessing. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #222222;">- The giant snake (Karyn, I believe she was named!) slowing rising during Look What You Made Me Do was amazing and at the same time kind of shocking to be honest - I wasn’t expecting it! Just the amount of snakes in general was insane. The fact that she can take an insult, something traumatic and turn it into something amazing and so powerful I will never get over that. The tilted stage was also a fabulous piece of set. </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #222222;">- The now infamous 1,2,3 let’s go bitch” that everyone screams in Delicate also came as a surprise to me at the time! If you don’t know someone screamed this in the audience early on on the tour in the music interlude right before “dive bar on the east side where you at?” and from then on everyone continued doing it. As our night wasn’t too far into tour I hadn’t heard about it yet though so I’m really hoping we get Delicate on The Era’s tour so I can scream that with everyone! It’s also the point where Taylor flies across from the main stage to one of the little stages. </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">- Shake It Off - The support acts were Charli XCX and Camila Cabello who were both fantastic and I loved how Taylor brought them back out on stage with her during Shake It Off. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">- Acoustic moment - I was so excited for the acoustic portion of the show. Just a Taylor and her guitar is a magical combo. She performed Dancing With Our Hands Tied (which is so superior acoustic!) and then a different surprise song each nice from her discography. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">- Our surprise song of the night was Fifteen as it her 15th show of the tour. This was such a special moment as I first became a fan of Taylor back in 2008 when Love Story was released and the Fearless album means so much to me. I have a lot of memories attached to all those songs. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">- Long Live on the piano - just as I was excited for the guitar moment I was also excited for the piano moment! Long Live is one of my all time favourite Taylor songs and hearing her sing it on the piano was beautiful. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">- Our surprise guest was Robbie Williams and the two of them sung Angels together which was amazing! Between that and the surprise song I felt like I’d journeyed back to being a teenager again. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">- The tour closer was This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things. Taylor and all the dancer were around this massive fountain, fireworks were going off and just the soaring nature of the song made it the perfect closer for the show.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">It truly was a night I’ll never forget! *Core memory unlocked.*</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">To think that someone I became a fan of back in 2008, somebody who I have grown up with, has gone through so much and is even stronger, more talented and just generally an iconic human and someone I idolise even more to this day, is truly special!<br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">If you haven’t already I definitely recommend watching The Reputation Stadium Tour on Netflix!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAenkq5nf9zqUg0bIyqEp1CxlmCKLTQlMB2XCgewlTLABow4ZmKyugN5hWy5bKlNbog0HRKgMlCAs0thwXgefxSgvns9KM9KIaSXQB0DRq_s5DKfHUMLrMOS3tAFDO7MxzUsKjcMiyNuzO-PUsAEDbVRktIDbHGQgegMMgaxytjHbhjPtouieXPu2Yvg/s1632/Reminiscing%20About%20The%20Reputation%20Stadium%20Tour%20-%2016.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Taylor Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour London 2018. Wembley Stadium Stage, This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things Tour Closer" border="0" data-original-height="918" data-original-width="1632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAenkq5nf9zqUg0bIyqEp1CxlmCKLTQlMB2XCgewlTLABow4ZmKyugN5hWy5bKlNbog0HRKgMlCAs0thwXgefxSgvns9KM9KIaSXQB0DRq_s5DKfHUMLrMOS3tAFDO7MxzUsKjcMiyNuzO-PUsAEDbVRktIDbHGQgegMMgaxytjHbhjPtouieXPu2Yvg/s16000/Reminiscing%20About%20The%20Reputation%20Stadium%20Tour%20-%2016.JPG" title="Reminiscing About The Reputation Stadium Tour 2018 Taylor Swift" /></a></div></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0WwHuHtv3-Bx_pDti4fwiNMylMljvZ2ehWeHMmXeev9esxEbgu9xZmYNLk-LXf_CeBx8DU-6gH_wuwqeR-c067pTMKvbtIA9ZhuDE-EcPsD9v8JUOxJDZzSJJqGxlEVdAvuJXKLzsEmvwycnaFR-XWF7tDDthsCjgBHMgVjoNpPaR1IO46fGNyhaWDQ/s2048/Reminiscing%20About%20The%20Reputation%20Stadium%20Tour%20-%2006.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Taylor Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour London 2018. Wembley Stadium Stage. Surprise Guest Robbie Williams Singing Angels." border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0WwHuHtv3-Bx_pDti4fwiNMylMljvZ2ehWeHMmXeev9esxEbgu9xZmYNLk-LXf_CeBx8DU-6gH_wuwqeR-c067pTMKvbtIA9ZhuDE-EcPsD9v8JUOxJDZzSJJqGxlEVdAvuJXKLzsEmvwycnaFR-XWF7tDDthsCjgBHMgVjoNpPaR1IO46fGNyhaWDQ/s16000/Reminiscing%20About%20The%20Reputation%20Stadium%20Tour%20-%2006.JPG" title="Reminiscing About The Reputation Stadium Tour 2018 Taylor Swift" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw1u9Ry3Y4VQoVslNF2af0dpd3HSmuoPsd4uHD79hboYDes3mtnTTaFjd0yax6uM8b1evke5ZNUVd_km3buHdfYkNQtK1xeVzIBAxvFjCQGNOr4s2HXfHT9zQGgYVnnA_b4GRuNvNwt1yVeC3yrlrLMp1wxHJbdD4doBaNL3kgv-nrmA1z2JZHxTCpVw/s2765/Reminiscing%20About%20The%20Reputation%20Stadium%20Tour%20-%2007.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Taylor Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour London 2018. Wembley Stadium Stage. Surprise Guest Robbie Williams Singing Angels" border="0" data-original-height="1555" data-original-width="2765" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw1u9Ry3Y4VQoVslNF2af0dpd3HSmuoPsd4uHD79hboYDes3mtnTTaFjd0yax6uM8b1evke5ZNUVd_km3buHdfYkNQtK1xeVzIBAxvFjCQGNOr4s2HXfHT9zQGgYVnnA_b4GRuNvNwt1yVeC3yrlrLMp1wxHJbdD4doBaNL3kgv-nrmA1z2JZHxTCpVw/s16000/Reminiscing%20About%20The%20Reputation%20Stadium%20Tour%20-%2007.JPG" title="Reminiscing About The Reputation Stadium Tour 2018 Taylor Swift" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIOJxttxCRIN-gbQRgkDDxSkcSfuLrfI-OkSvjMjmRsfNCWttB8-75TZWTZKAd5d2n_TPoAvQQ6k1rCtNOZ6XDjwVIawQxoZl_6DiVAr-Y-SZyZreHE8iNqdPX3ljknqA7Qw54pyeRLJpBeWY5xGxX46coox23BreBuLrm9JDeS_1KXzAyBU1rUnbuMg/s2096/Reminiscing%20About%20The%20Reputation%20Stadium%20Tour%20-%2013.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Taylor Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour London 2018. Wembley Stadium Stage, Getaway Car" border="0" data-original-height="1180" data-original-width="2096" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIOJxttxCRIN-gbQRgkDDxSkcSfuLrfI-OkSvjMjmRsfNCWttB8-75TZWTZKAd5d2n_TPoAvQQ6k1rCtNOZ6XDjwVIawQxoZl_6DiVAr-Y-SZyZreHE8iNqdPX3ljknqA7Qw54pyeRLJpBeWY5xGxX46coox23BreBuLrm9JDeS_1KXzAyBU1rUnbuMg/s16000/Reminiscing%20About%20The%20Reputation%20Stadium%20Tour%20-%2013.JPG" title="Reminiscing About The Reputation Stadium Tour 2018 Taylor Swift" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Predictions for The Era’s Tour:</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Looking ahead to Era’s Tour here are some of my predications and wishes. I’m going to guess that she will open the tour with “Meet me at midnight…” and then go into Lavender Haze. I’m so excited to see how she’s going to divide up the Eras and what kind of staging & sets she’s going to do for each! I’m imagining Midnights songs will begin the setlist and then maybe more will be mixed between all the other Eras. I’m hoping Long Live will be the tour closer - iconic!!!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I have hopes that she will be reusing some of her old tour costumes and staging from previous eras. I think that would be incredible and so great for all the fans who missed her earlier tours. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I think she’ll make a big moment of Cruel Summer during the Lover era part of the tour. As a fandom I think we all feel Cruel Summer was going to be a single and have a music video, in the lead up to Loverfest (that of course never happened because of Covid), there were so many hints and clues and she never performed that song live so it seems like she was saving it. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I feel like she will most definitely bring out special guests like she has on her last few tours. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">I would absolutely LOVE it if Jack Antonoff and/or Aaron Dessner joined her on some nights of the tours (<i>London please!!</i>) but that’s more of a wish than an actual prediction. Imagine though!!</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Whilst I know some people will be unsure whether they want to see any spoilers for the tour before they go and see it, set list, outfit photos, performance clips etc. It is almost unavoidable if you’re on social media so I’d say, unless maybe you’re going in the first week, just embrace it! When Taylor is on tour it’s such a wonderful time to be a Swifie!! I absolutely love the whole experience of seeing how she performs everything, switches things up each night and hearing what she says on stage, because we all know she loves to chat! We don’t have tour dates yet for the UK (I’m assuming it’s going to be end of August, early September this year but who even knows at this point!) so I know I for one will be lapping up every single video, photo and bit of information I can get from each night of the US leg of the tour. I’m SO excited!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Dream Era’s Tour Setlist:</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">(This is not necessarily in setlist order!) </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">DEBUT</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Tim McGraw</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Picture To Burn/Should’ve Said No</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Our Song</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">FEARLESS</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Love Story/You Belong With Me/Fearless</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Forever & Always/Mr Perfectly Fine </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">SPEAK NOW</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Sparks Fly/Enchanted</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Haunted</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Long Live</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">RED</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">All Too Well 10 Minute</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I Bet You Think About Me</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Better Man/Babe</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1989</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Wildest Dreams</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Blank Space</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Out of The Woods/Question…?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Wonderland/Style</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">REPUTATION</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I Did Something Bad</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Delicate</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Getaway Car</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">LOVER</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Cruel Summer! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">(one day she is finally going to sing this superior song live and I can die happy)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Cornelia Street*</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Death by a Thousand Cuts*</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Lover </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">(*I feel like it’s more likely she’ll perform singles like ME! The Man and You Need To Calm Down instead of these but a girl can dream!)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">FOLKLORE</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Cardigan</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The Last Great American Dynasty </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">My Tears Ricochet </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">August</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Invisible String</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">EVERMORE</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Willow</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Champagne Problems </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Ivy</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Cowboy Like Me</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Long Story Short</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">(like she’s going to perform this many from darling forgotten child evermore but again, a girl can dream!!)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">MIDNIGHTS</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Lavender Haze</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Anti Hero</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Midnight Rain</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Bejewelled </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Karma </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Maroon </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">You’re On Your Own Kid</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Hits Different</span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">(I feel like she's less likely to perform the 3am tracks sadly but we'll see!)</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Now, I highly doubt she will do all of these songs because, let’s face it, it would make each night about 5 hours long which as much as we all would enjoy that I don’t think it’s very practical for Taylor and everyone else on stage! But maybe she will mix up the set lists a little each night? Assuming she will be releasing Speak Now (at the very least) during tour then maybe some new vault songs might get added into the set list at some point too. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Mash Up's</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Realistically, I do feel like there will be quite a few mashups just to fit a lot of the songs in and to move between eras, which I’m okay with. Obviously there are a few songs I would rather just hear in full, Cruel Summer and August spring to mind and also Wildest Dreams as that only been played as part of a mash up on tour before (1989 tour mashed with Enchanted). </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I do think a mash up of Out Of The Woods/Question…? would be really cool especially as Question…? already samples Out Of The Woods! </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Daylight and Red would also be a great combo for tour or even </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">Maroon/Red/Daylight?!</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The options are endless but others I thought of could be - </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Lavender Haze/I Think He Knows</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Bejewelled/Mirrorball/Shake It Off</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Picture To Burn/Should’ve Said No</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Love Story/You Belong With Me/Fearless </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Forever & Always/Mr Perfectly Fine </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Sparks Fly/Enchanted</span></div></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Wonderland/Style/New Romantics</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Maroon/King Of My Heart</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Vigilante Shit/Mad Woman/I Did Something Bad</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Long Story Short/Invisible String/Daylight</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">If you have any other good mash up ideas though pop them in the comments below. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Did you go to the Reputation Stadium Tour, if so what are your lasting memories from it? Also what are your predictions & wishes for The Eras Tour?</span></div></div><div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbxPrB6LieFAk1M-z_UA-eA-vd8oWLqiB5SucOKYzCc5_3m3m8H1U4qTyjknSjbMVelDSljUH7nFrgi3jlwvtWAg8p41qw9W87huTz463f8W3zGiyKC-oxbMCTISYODpbr7u831JGWXV1DXlz8ytPlDryNJbkvoM8Xw5LrHdeLhchbVMUc9BBj-FUg7Q/s2880/Reminiscing%20About%20The%20Reputation%20Stadium%20Tour%20-%2020.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Taylor Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour London 2018. 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font-size: 16px;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">If you’ve been following me for a while you’ll know it’s no secret how much I love fragrance. From candles to perfumes to body washes & lotions I’m really passionate about scents. I’ve put together some of my favourite options for you.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The idea behind all of my </span><a href="https://www.katiekirkloves.com/search/label/gift%20guide" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: georgia;" target="_blank">Gift Guides</a><span style="font-family: georgia;"> this year is that they are mostly championing independent makers & creatives and they are universal to whether it’s Christmas gifting or gifting for any other occasion. I will be adding to and updating the links and images in each post over the course of this year so you can bookmark these gift guides to come back to for gift inspiration throughout the year!</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I have tried my best to pick pieces that all have an estimated delivery time (for UK residents) for before Christmas (at the time of posting). However please bare in mind the Royal Mail postage strikes this year online stores can’t guarantee your orders will arrive in time for Christmas under these circumstances!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">Firstly I want to highlight the items in my images: </div><div style="text-align: center;">-<a href="https://www.templespa.com/rise-up-christmas-candle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Temple Spa Rise Up Candle</a>: with fragrance notes reminiscent of a Mediterranean garland. Citrus, plum, oak moss and tonka bean with some light florals, it’s absolutely beautiful!</div><div style="text-align: center;">-<a href="https://www.templespa.com/breathe-deep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Temple Spa Breathe Deep Reed Diffuser</a>: this is a matching fragrance to the candle so they’d make a lovely gift paired together!</div><div style="text-align: center;">-<a href="https://bit.ly/3U9O8e0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Penhaligons Constantinople Perfume</a>: This is a new scent I’ve recently got and it’s beautiful, powdery, soft, slightly frosty & wintery with notes of patchouli, pine, iris, lavender, pink pepper & vanilla. </div><div style="text-align: center;">-<a href="https://bit.ly/3F7P5zh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Penhaligons Highgrove Bouquet Perfume</a>: This perfume has the scent of a spring garden, fresh and earthy, bursting with life, colour & fragrance. The main notes are lime blossom, mimosa and cedar. Also shoutout for <a href="https://bit.ly/3i74re4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Penhaligons Halfeti Perfume</a> as that is my absolute favourite!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;">-<a href="https://bit.ly/3uxPaWI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yankee Candle Snow Globe Wonderland</a>: This candle is part of Yankee Candles 2022 Christmas fragrance collection and this one is my favourite! </span><span style="color: black; text-align: start;">With notes of icy mint, star anise, sage & holly berry blended with eucalyptus, lavender, cedarwood, praline and snow moss. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;">-<a href="https://bit.ly/3WBBqpJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jo Malone Dark Amber & Gingerlily Cologne</a>: I love the cologne intense range from Jo Malone, they’re all so rich and indigent and last for ages. This one has notes of black cardamom, black orchid & incense. Some others I’d recommend would be the <a href="https://bit.ly/3WDe1o9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne</a> & the <a href="https://bit.ly/3hHMKSB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Myrrh & Tonka Cologne</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">-L’Occitane have some gorgeous new limited edition fragrances out for Christmas this year. Including <a href="https://uk.loccitane.com/christmas-limited-editions,83,1,73722,1578992.htm#Neroli" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Neroli & Orchidee</a>, <a href="https://uk.loccitane.com/christmas-limited-editions,83,1,73722,1578992.htm#Golden" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shea Golden Latte</a>, <a href="https://uk.loccitane.com/christmas-limited-editions,83,1,73722,1578992.htm#Chestnut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shea Green Chestnut</a> and <a href="https://uk.loccitane.com/christmas-limited-editions,83,1,73722,1578992.htm#Verbena" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Verbena Mandarin</a>. All of which smell amazing and come in body cream/oils, body washes, body mists, lip balms, soaps & of course, hand creams. </div></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Scroll through the tab below for more of my favourite fragranced gifts I picked out. I will keep updating this post with new products and sets to keep it fresh!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Perfumes & Gift Sets</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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It’s a great way of trying out new brands, new products from brands you already love as well as stocking up on your favourites, usually at a bit of a discount! I’ve put together some of my favourite options.</div><div><br /></div></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The idea behind all of my </span><a href="https://www.katiekirkloves.com/search/label/gift%20guide" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: georgia;" target="_blank">Gift Guides</a><span style="font-family: georgia;"> this year is that they are mostly championing independent makers & creatives and they are universal to whether it’s Christmas gifting or gifting for any other occasion. I will be adding to and updating the links and images in each post over the course of this year so you can bookmark these gift guides to come back to for gift inspiration throughout the year!</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I have tried my best to pick pieces that all have an estimated delivery time (for UK residents) for before Christmas (at the time of posting). However please bare in mind the Royal Mail postage strikes </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">this year online stores can’t guarantee your orders will arrive in time for Christmas under these circumstances!</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b style="color: #222222; white-space: pre-wrap;">Items included in main post image:</b> <a href="https://www.templespa.com/blissed-out-wellbeing-gift-box-22" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Temple Spa Blissed Out Gift Set</a><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - for the loved one who deserves a luxurious, spa at home treatment. </span></span><a href="https://uk.loccitane.com/immortelle-divine-trilogy,83,1,93887,1752554.htm#s=73718" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">L’Occitane Immortelle Divine Trilogy Gift Set</a><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - for those who want to try out L’Occitane’s ultimate skincare routine, the clue is in the name, it’s divine! </span></span><a href="https://bit.ly/3XDFGGQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Penhaligons Leading Ladies Gift Set</a><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - for the loved one who’s always want to try some really high end fragrances. <a href="https://bit.ly/3hd46Xg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Body Shop Unwind & Rest Sleep Set</a> - for the loved one who deserves a relaxing treat. <a href="https://bit.ly/3BhxDWK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yardley Fragrance Mist Gift Set</a> - a perfect little stocking filler or secret Santa gift. <a href="https://bit.ly/3FyUuj4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dermalogica Peel Power-Up Set</a> - for someone who needs to switch up their skincare routine and have products that truly work, I’ve been using Dermalogica for many years now and highly recommend them. <a href="https://bit.ly/3Fg2Agp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Penhaligons Halfeti Showstopper Gift Set</a> - for someone very special you wish to indulge with Penhaligons most iconic fragrance, it’s my favourite!</span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I hold Olaplex (Treatment No.3) and Philip Kingsley’s Elasticiser as two of the main products responsible for helping me grow out my hair these last couple of years. So I love this <a href="https://bit.ly/3VCiqaR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Olaplex Hair Repair Treatment Gift Set</a> they’re offering as I can stock up on No.3 whilst also getting to try out some products I haven’t tried before. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">Some other gift sets I want to mention are from 3 of my favourite skincare brands: Pixi Beauty, Caudalie & Gatineau all of who’s products I use regularly and absolutely love. They include <a href="https://bit.ly/3VIiUfs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Pixi Skintreats Glow Starter Kit</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3FfKTMK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Caudalie Premier Cru Set</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3HrG8lW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Gatineau Radiance & Glow Collection</a>. </span></span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Scroll through the tab below for more of my favourite gift sets I picked out for you. I will keep updating this post with new products and sets to keep it fresh!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">More Beauty Gifts:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div>
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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="1410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJ-3LbqvmerStfgjkUqECH3DL822sorQMn-kI4hxFQxKEL-17PBlGA_-2KMqHziKFoL8vs6J9m4XLTngTHSnnsuWMPD3ajDSdJiMwuwTynhCYPZVEOuxnCokUAnGmb0NZ9HJl9_cJ13nWqM8LvRVzMeXba_fYOENwBmE5STLEKJJblwOrP6e8ItaNPg/s16000/Cottage%20Core%20Gift%20Guide%20-%2001.png" title="Cottage Core Gift Guide" /></a></div><p></p><a name='more'></a><div style="font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"></div><br /><div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #222222; text-align: start;">If you don’t know the term ‘cottage core’ is defined as: an aesthetic centred around simple living, harmony with nature and romanticising the countryside. </span><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #222222;">So in this gift guide you will find lots of nature inspired items from florals to woodland themed, cosy home décor, crafting kits & timeless fashion pieces with a vintage feel.</span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The idea behind all of my <a href="https://www.katiekirkloves.com/search/label/gift%20guide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gift Guides</a> this year is that they are mostly championing independent makers & creatives and they are universal to whether it’s Christmas gifting or gifting for any other occasion. I will be adding to and updating the links and images in each post over the course of this year so you can bookmark these gift guides to come back to for gift inspiration throughout the year!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I have tried my best to pick pieces that all have an estimated delivery time (for UK residents) for before Christmas (at the time of posting). However please bare in mind the Royal Mail postage strikes this year and independent sellers on Etsy can’t guarantee your orders will arrive in time for Christmas under these circumstances!</span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: start;"><b>National Trust Membership</b></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">A couple of years ago, for my birthday, my parents gave me a <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Trust Membership</a> and it’s been one of my favourite and most used gifts!</span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> <span style="text-align: start;">You get access over 500 Gardens & Properties under the care of the National Trust which you can visit anytime you like. There are plenty of places to explore locally and around the UK whether you enjoy learning the </span><span style="text-align: start;">history of the houses or discovering beautiful & unique gardens. </span></span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><b>Clothing</b></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Cottage Core fashion is usually based around 20’s & 50’s fashion (with a bit of a Regency or Victorian vibe here and there!) very long floaty dresses, billowy peasant blouses, oversized cosy knitwear, puffy sleeves, floral embroidery and vintage corsets. </span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I found some great pieces that fit this aesthetic. Firstly let’s start with this gorgeous <a href="https://bit.ly/3Y2tPlW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">French Renaissance Corset</a> - it has a beautiful vintage floral pattern and lace up front detailing. Pinafore style aprons are really popular styled over long floaty dresses and this <a href="https://bit.ly/3Hdr1w8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mushroom Print Apron</a> or <a href="https://bit.ly/3FuWfgY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Cotton Apron</a> are a perfect options. Wear it over this <a href="https://bit.ly/3VYfFjJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Long Sleeved Red 50’s Dress</a> or <a href="https://bit.ly/3HkDX3o" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Linen Dress</a>. </span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #222222;">For cold days in the winter I’d definitely pick up this </span><a href="https://bit.ly/3uz5XsA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check Blanket Scarf</a><span style="color: #222222;"> in a pink & neutral tones. A great winter dress would be this <a href="https://bit.ly/3Bhm5CS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Plaid Dress</a> and I love this cosy <a href="https://bit.ly/3h42kHK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vintage Embroidered Cardigan</a> too. For cosy nights by the fireplace in winter I love these <a href="https://bit.ly/3Y5BzmX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cream Cable Knit Slipper Socks</a> and to keep your hands warm these </span><a href="https://bit.ly/3VzCDOk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Handmade Wool Mittens</a><span style="color: #222222;"> are adorable. Alternatively you could go for these </span><a href="https://bit.ly/3BemO7E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Butterfly Brocade Gloves</a><span style="color: #222222;"> for a more elegant look. </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> <span style="font-family: -apple-system-body;"> </span></span></div></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Accessories</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">This <a href="https://bit.ly/38mfeMP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mushroom Basket Bag</a> has been all over Instagram for a while now and I finally caved and bought myself one last spring. I can confirm it is as cute as everyone made it look! If you’re looking for a more traditional basket bag then this <a href="https://bit.ly/3P7uIFx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Large Half Moon Straw Bag</a> is perfect. </span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Hats are a major component of a cottage core wardrobe! Here are a few of my top choices: <a href="https://bit.ly/3iv9t4f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hepburn Style Straw Hat</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3F7Gk6V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bow Ribbon Straw Hat</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3uwD54e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wool Cloche Hat</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3uwRUnj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Squirrel Beret</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3Yy7HQD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Woodland Creature Beret</a>. If your recipient is more of a hair bow kind of person then here are some pretty options: <a href="https://bit.ly/3h7QsVl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Velvet Hair Ribbon</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3BfYMcu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White Lace Hair Scarf</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3F3PwcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red Long Tail Hair Bow</a>. </span></div></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #222222;">I think two of the most ‘cottage core’ books have to be Little Women and Pride & Prejudice and </span></span><span style="color: #222222;">I absolutely fell in love with these incredible Classic Book Bags, that replicate the look of the actual book itself, particularly the </span><a href="https://bit.ly/3Fws5Kd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Little Women Book Crossbody Bag</a><span style="color: #222222;">. There is a matching </span><a href="https://bit.ly/3Y0doq5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Little Women Purse</a><span style="color: #222222;"> and some of my other favourites include the </span><a href="https://bit.ly/3FwFdyW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pride & Prejudice Purse</a><span style="color: #222222;"> and a </span><a href="https://bit.ly/3P584h4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sherlock Holmes Book Bag</a><span style="color: #222222;">. </span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><b>Jewellery</b></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I’m excited to share all the beautiful jewellery gifts that I found: <a href="https://bit.ly/3iHuRUh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Faerie Wing Earrings</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3FumDrt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adjustable Daisy Rings</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3h2Eufz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mushroom Earrings</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3VWBf87" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Real Pressed Flower Necklace</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3BbCj0c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Real Mushroom Resin Necklace</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3h5kMQo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vintage Lady Cameo Necklace</a>. There is a brand called Fable England who make the cutest enamel pieces like these <a href="https://bit.ly/3uwbXSC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Enamel Bee Earrings</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3Y6cqsn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teddy Bear Brooch</a> & <a href="https://bit.ly/3uzUYPm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strawberry Necklace</a>. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Brooches are a small way to add a little cottage core vintage to your outfit, pin them to a coat, blouse, dress, collar or bag. I really like: <a href="https://bit.ly/3Y2XVp5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vintage Pearl Circular Brooch</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3iJaMww" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Running Rabbit & Mushroom Brooch</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3F7kPDd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hummingbird Brooch</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3P5BOuc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Aster Flower Brooch</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3iGidoi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Ginkgo Leaf Brooch</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3VA6kPx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Floral Cameo Brooch</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3XYSjfI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Swallow Bird Brooch</a>. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Fancy a surprise gift? Try this <a href="https://bit.ly/3usEwAA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cottagecore Jewellery Mystery Box</a>. Filled with jewellery pieces, accessories and mini dried flower bouquet but the specifics remain a surprise!</span></div></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><b>Activities</b></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: center;">I’ve found some fantastic cottage core inspired crafting activity kits and sets for you. Starting with a <a href="https://bit.ly/3HuEgJd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personalised Calligraphy Set</a> which comes with a journal, quill pen and ink, a perfect starter set. Some lovely cross stitching kits including this <a href="https://bit.ly/3UDis0z" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trust Cross Stitch Kit</a> created by my friend Lucy over at <a href="https://bit.ly/3PrSPiw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hoops & Crosses</a>. If you know someone who would fancy trying their hand at creating their own wax seals on envelopes to make them look extra special then take a look at this <a href="https://bit.ly/3VTyq8g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wax Seal Stamp Kit</a>. For a while now I’ve been thinking about getting into bullet journaling and I think I’ve found the perfect thing to get me started, this <a href="https://bit.ly/3FmIj7t" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weekly Bullet Journal</a> has everything you could possibly need as a beginner I think with lots of prompts and specific things to fill in. Pair it with this <a href="https://bit.ly/3WdxSda" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vintage Style Journal Pack</a> for cottage core vibes. I also found this <a href="https://bit.ly/3HhS8q4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Build Your Own Terrarium Kit</a> which is something else I’d like to try out!</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">A beautiful watering can would be a great gift for someone who enjoys getting out in their garden and looking after their outside space. This <a href="https://bit.ly/3F22RlA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Watering Can</a> is lovely and simple and also come in a <a href="https://bit.ly/3BaZNT2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Copper Watering Can</a> option, or if you’d prefer a design then I found a <a href="https://bit.ly/3UCmRkB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hand-painted Floral Watering Can</a> and a pretty <a href="https://bit.ly/3FtVzsh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personalised Watering Can with Wreath Art</a>. If indoor plants are more their thing then a cute little <a href="https://bit.ly/3VMdUpQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Plant Mister</a> would make a great gift. If your recipient prefers to be in the kitchen baking then why not get them a gorgeous <a href="https://bit.ly/3huJLNi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Floral Cake Stand</a> to show off all their bakes or this timeless <a href="https://bit.ly/3FWjUqI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heritage Pie Dish</a>. </span></div></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><b>Prints</b></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I’ve discovered some beautiful cottage core style prints. Some of which I think I’m going to have to grab for myself! My favourites include: An idyllic <a href="https://bit.ly/3urHyoB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farmhouse Cottage Print</a>, a <a href="https://bit.ly/3He28k6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Set of 4 Flower & Bee Prints</a> (including sunflower, lavender & two different bees), <a href="https://bit.ly/3h6ZBgH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Set of 6 Mushroom Wall Art Prints</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3FDyt2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">English Country Manor House Print</a>, P</span><span style="font-family: georgia;">ink Dianthus Botanical Print, beautiful 1800’s Landscape Painting Print and Vintage Oil Painting Landscape. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span>Whilst we’re on prints I couldn’t go without mentioning my own Print Shop: <a href="https://bit.ly/3u1W5rH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Whimsical Willow Prints</a>. They’re all my own seasonal photography prints and I think they have a real Cottage Core vibe, especially the <a href="https://bit.ly/35JQME8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sunflower Prints</a>. </span><span style="color: #222222;">I have set up a special 30% off discount code for anyone shopping via this blog post! Just use code: </span><b style="color: #222222;">BLOG30</b><span style="color: #222222;"> at checkout. </span>I have lots more ideas for the shop going forward into 2023 so please give it a follow so you can keep up to date! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Candles</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Some of my favourite candle picks include: Mushroom Shaped Candies (these are so cute I think I’ll be picking some up myself!), <a href="https://bit.ly/3Y287hD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pressed Flower Soy Wax Candles</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3BEYk7W" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Floral Painted Candlesticks</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3HgZMkw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sun & Moon Candle</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3HfwMtm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apothecary Jar Birth Flower Candle</a>. </span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #222222;">Something every cottage core aesthetic devotee needs is a <a href="https://bit.ly/3BhYv8P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Handheld Candlestick Holder</a>. They add that Victorian era vibe to you décor which is so cottage core!</span></span></div></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><b>Homeware</b> </div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #222222;">First let’s start with Macramé! My sister has a shop called </span><a href="https://bit.ly/3FYaRpA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love and Luna</a><span style="color: #222222;"> where she makes a whole variety of macramé creations, including: <a href="https://bit.ly/3iXPBHv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Macramé Plant Hangers</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3FJT7xR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Macramé Coasters</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3UOHcTY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wall Hangings</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3UzcQEz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookmarks</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3VCNEOP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christmas Tree Decorations</a> all in a range of different colours. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #222222;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #222222;"><div style="text-align: center;">I love this <a href="https://bit.ly/3P6Ocu3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Squirrel Forager Mug</a> and it would pair beautifully with this <a href="https://bit.ly/3UEr9I6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hedgehog Log Slice Coaster</a> or <a href="https://bit.ly/3urtuvn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Toadstool Log Slice Coaster</a>. I also came across a really cute <a href="https://bit.ly/3uqeJJ4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mushroom Glass Cup with Ceramic Lid & Dish</a> which looks so unique!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dried flowers are always a winner for me. Not only do they last for years if cared for well but I think they look so aesthetically pleasing! Here are some favourites: <a href="https://bit.ly/3jc7uC9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pastel Wildflower Boho Bouquet</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3BCTt79" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Natural Pampas Bouquet</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3uX6rc5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dried Eucalyptus Floral Bouquet</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3BHzfcg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dried Lavender Bouquet</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3huK8Yi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Small Dried Flower Arrangement with Vase</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3V6AvwC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pampas & Prairie Bouquet</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you wish to fragrance your home but prefers alternatives to candles then you could go for a reed diffuser like this <a href="https://bit.ly/3PAyRST" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daisy Reed Diffuser</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3HINstn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In The Woods Reed Diffuser</a> or <a href="https://bit.ly/3FA5GKX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Velvet Peony Reed Diffuser</a> which has real flowers & foliage in making them such a beautiful piece to display, they are also vegan. I also love these <a href="https://bit.ly/3W3Fcbz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apothecary Jar Reed Diffusers</a> - I actually own one in the fragrance Starry Night. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I found some really pretty bookends including: <a href="https://bit.ly/3YsooNc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Plant Pot Bookends</a> - these are real, half plant pots you can add soil and a small succulent too! <a href="https://bit.ly/3iMLbDa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personalised Oak Bookends with Vase</a> - a glass vase set in the end to add flowers to which I think is really cute. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This adorable <a href="https://bit.ly/3FufPdq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Musical Owl Snow Globe</a> would sit beautifully on a mantlepiece. Personally, I think snow globes can be for all year round not just Christmas. Looking for something decorative that could go inside or outside? Check out these <a href="https://bit.ly/3VxOfRP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Toadstool Lanterns</a> which you can add a tealight or led candle to. I also adore this <a href="https://bit.ly/3Fq5dLs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pressed Flower Candle Lantern</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Everything Else</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A couple of little books I like include: <a href="https://bit.ly/3uq6HQq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Escape Into Cottage Core</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3FZd83B" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Little Book of Cottage Core</a>, both of these would make the cutest coffee table books for any cottage core lover. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Looking for a cute cottage core style phone case? I have found a wonderful <a href="https://bit.ly/3gZ0rwd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Woodland Garden Phone Case</a> which would pair perfectly with this <a href="https://bit.ly/3FuTKv8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mushroom & Frog Popsocket</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the sound of this <a href="https://bit.ly/3FtsFIC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cottagecore Mystery Box</a> which is filled with vintage finds, trinkets & accessories but the specifics are a surprise! I also found a <a href="https://bit.ly/3P0qK1z" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Regency Mystery Box</a> which is a similar idea but more of a Regency & Victorian theme. </div></div></span></span></span></div></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Clothing & Accessories</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="4907501"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"shopthepost-script",document,"__stp","/js/shopthepost.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock" style="text-align: center;"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/14b7db1bb047158983512159f630582c7b3f5fd3/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. 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font-size: 16px;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="text-align: start;">I’m a big reader particularly of Romance books. If you follow me you may have seen I started up a separate book account <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katiekbooks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@katiekbooks</a> on both <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katiekbooks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> & <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@katiekbooks?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tik Tok</a> for all my book related content. I really enjoyed putting together this book themed gift guide. I hope it will help you find the perfect gift for the book lovers in your life and please save it to come back to as well I will keep it updated with new products!</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The idea behind all of my <a href="https://www.katiekirkloves.com/search/label/gift%20guide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gift Guides</a> this year is that they are mostly championing independent makers & creatives and they are universal to whether it’s Christmas gifting or gifting for any other occasion. I will be adding to and updating the links and images in each post over the course of this year so you can bookmark these gift guides to come back to for gift inspiration throughout the year!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I have tried my best to pick pieces that all have an estimated delivery time (for UK residents) for before Christmas (at the time of posting). However please bare in mind the Royal Mail postage strikes this year and independent sellers on Etsy can’t guarantee your orders will arrive in time for Christmas under these circumstances!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Audiobooks, Independent Book Shops & Gift Vouchers</b></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #222222;">My preferred way of consuming my books is by Audiobook. I find there is something so comforting about listening to narration and I tend to read a lot more books this way too. I’ve hit my target of 100 books these last 2 years thanks to audiobooks! You can get some an </span><a href="https://tidd.ly/3YhOxyg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audible Gift Voucher</a><span style="color: #222222;"> for membership (with options for 1 month, 3 months, 6 months or 12 months) which gives someone access to the entire Audible Library. They have a lot of books you can download for free (from their Plus Catalogue) and they’ll also get 1 credit per month in the membership which they can spend on a book to download and keep (even if the membership is later cancel you still keep those books). Even if your loved one already has a membership you can still get them a voucher and they gift voucher credits will be added to their account. Honestly, my </span><a href="https://tidd.ly/3YhOxyg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audible Membership</a><span style="color: #222222;"> is personally something I absolutely treasure, I love browsing through the library and choosing new books to listen to, so I think this is a fantastic present!</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I would always recommend supporting your local bookstores, buy from them and see if they offer gift vouchers. Online gift voucher options include: <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/category/gift-cards" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Waterstones Gift Vouchers</a> which come in both e-voucher and physical gift cards, <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/gift_cards" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BookShop.org Gift Vouchers</a> are all digital but you can choose a date for it to be sent to the recipient and are valid for 2 years. You should also check out <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/campaign/special-editions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Waterstones Signed Books and Special Editions</a> section as they have a fabulous selection and lots of exclusives! Signed books will be a gift that’s forever treasured. BookShop.org offer the full collection of <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/penguin-clothbounds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Penguin Clothbound Books</a> which are absolutely stunning and very collectible!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Blind Date with a Book Gifts</b></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia;">I absolutely love this <a href="https://bit.ly/3VEip6e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blind Date with a Book</a> idea! You pick a genre of book, whether you would like it to be new or pre-loved and then one is handpicked as a surprise, wrapped beautifully and includes a bookmark. Here are some alternative options in case your preferred genre is sold out from the above shop: <a href="https://bit.ly/3gYTLhF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blind Date With a Book Package 1</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3hmsDJw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blind Date With a Book Package 2</a>, </span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://bit.ly/3VT1E7d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blind Date With a Book Pamper Package</a> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia;">(includes sweet treats, scented candles, a hot drink sachet etc), <a href="https://bit.ly/3uya9sx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blind Date With a Book Sweet Package</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3upfpyD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christmas Blind Date With a Book Package 1</a>, </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://bit.ly/3FpRm7N" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christmas Blind Date With a Book Package 2</a>, </span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://bit.ly/3W9dFVZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blind Date With a Book Boyfriend</a><span style="color: #222222;"> (for romance literary lovers). </span></span></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">You can also go for a <a href="https://bit.ly/3BsGe8V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3, 6 or 12 month Blind Date with a Book Subscription</a> in your chosen genre!</span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">If you would prefer to pick the book for your recipient then this <a href="https://bit.ly/3Hs1X4z" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Booktok/Bookstagram Book Box Hamper</a> allows you to choose from some of the best selling books that are favourites with the Booktok & Bookstagram community. In the hamper you will also get sweet treats, a hot drink sachet and scented candles. </span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Jigsaw Puzzles</b></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span>I love to snuggle u with a jigsaw puzzle and a film on a rainy evening and I've found that </span><span style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://geni.us/katiekirklkp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laurence King</a> have lots of literary themed puzzles to choose from with beautiful, intricate designs including your favourite literary characters! They have a Jane Austen one, <a href="https://www.laurenceking.com/products/the-world-of-bridgerton?_pos=1&_psq=brid&_ss=e&_v=1.0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bridgerton</a>, Charles Dickens, Sherlock Homes, The Brontes & Agatha Christie ones that have clues for you to find. I have a discount code for you to use as well. </span></span><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Use code <b>KATIE25</b> for 25% off all <a href="https://geni.us/katiekirklkp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Literary Puzzles</a>!</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Storage & Organisers</b></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I’ve found some really cute book storage baskets! Whilst they won’t hold too many books they’re perfect for popping in the one you’re currently reading and a few that are next on your TBR and keeping beside your bed, sofa or wherever you like to read. I love this <a href="https://bit.ly/3HgkCAs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Between The Pages of a Book Canvas Organiser</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3VPPGeC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PU Book Organisers</a> in four colours and the <a href="https://bit.ly/3HaD0uu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book Lovers Organiser</a>. There are loads <a href="https://bit.ly/3iZ53Db" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">more Book Basket options</a> here including personalised ones!</span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">If you’re looking for some unique bookends then I really like these <a href="https://bit.ly/3FIyHW7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love Story Bookends</a> featuring a silhouette of a couple by a lamp post on one end and a tree on the other. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">I know Book Nook’s have become really popular from Tik Tok recently and I found this lovely little <a href="https://bit.ly/3VK7PdQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookstore Book Nook</a> with built in lights to add to your shelf.</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Keeping on the theme of organisation is this <a href="https://bit.ly/3Hw7SWA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personalised Book Journal</a> for tracking all the books your reading and your ratings. I like that it can be personalised with initials and comes in a choice of blush pink & navy or grey and burgundy. </span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #222222;">A useful little gadget for literary lovers is a <a href="https://bit.ly/3Wewnvc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clip on Reading Light</a> so you can read at night time. It’s rechargeable and lasts up to 70 hours (depending on the light setting). </span></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Bookmarks</b></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I really love these <a href="https://bit.ly/3Y3efpZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personalised Corner Bookmarks</a> I found which you just slot onto the corner of your page, they come in a variety of colours and you can personalise them with the recipients initials. Next up are these <a href="https://bit.ly/3VZxQp4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Between The Pages of a Book Quote Bookmarks</a> - more traditional looking bookmarks but they’re imposed with gold foil with the quote “between the pages of a book is a wonderful place to be” and they come in black, tan or dark red PU leather. They also offer a similar style with their <a href="https://bit.ly/3Bu0QOh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One More Chapter Bookmarks</a>. I think these little <a href="https://bit.ly/3YboR6d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wooden Page Holder Bookmarks</a> are genius to hold open your books with ease and no hand cramps! Other options I like include: <a href="https://bit.ly/3Y4RmlU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">To Be Continued Acrylic Bookmark</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3PlInJv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pressed Flowers Bookmark</a>. </span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Clothing & Accessories </b></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Joanie always have some kind of bookish themed clothing and currently I’m loving the <a href="https://bit.ly/3Y8sxFK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More Books Slogan Tee</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3XXTITI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshelves Cardigan</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3UQXfQS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshelves Dress</a> (which I actually own myself), <a href="https://bit.ly/3PbK6Ra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book Print Button Down Dress</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3Beq5DW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More Books Jumper</a>. </span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Looking elsewhere I also found this cute <a href="https://bit.ly/3UDAMGQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Floral Book Tee</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3W6xygf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book Lover Jumper</a>. </span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I absolutely fell in love with these incredible Classic Book Bags, that replicate the look of the actual book itself, particularly the <a href="https://bit.ly/3Fws5Kd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Little Women Book Crossbody Bag</a>. There is a matching <a href="https://bit.ly/3Y0doq5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Little Women Purse</a> and some of my other favourites include the <a href="https://bit.ly/3FwFdyW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pride & Prejudice Purse</a> and a <a href="https://bit.ly/3P584h4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sherlock Holmes Book Bag</a>. </span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">For fans for pin badges I found some really cool ones: <a href="https://bit.ly/3P6uGha" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookish Enamel Pin</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3VuXG4F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Cannot Live Without Books Pin</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3ux65IQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice of 5 Book Worm Pins</a>. </span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">When you’re always in the library or in book shops buying books you need something to carry them home in so I found some cute Tote Bags: <a href="https://bit.ly/3Hh5kLJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">There Is No Such Thing As Too Many Books Tote Bag</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3usuG1F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Closed My Book To Be Here Tote Bag</a>. </span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Jewellery </b></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">This <a href="https://bit.ly/3FtsMEe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personalised Book Locket</a> caught my eye immediately. It can be engraved with either an initial or a wildflower, you can send photos to be added inside and inside each one is a specially folded hidden message to make it look like the pages of a real book! </span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">These <a href="https://bit.ly/3iFNlEs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Upcycled Origami Book Page Earrings</a> are so pretty and really unique. They come in <a href="https://bit.ly/3iFNlEs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Butterfly</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3iXwHAr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crane</a> designs.</span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Prints</b></span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #222222;">I have found some great literary themed prints including this <a href="https://bit.ly/3HxlVez" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“She is too fond of books and it has turned her brain” Print</a> with the quote by Louisa May Alcott. The lettering is on top of an old book page as well. The next prints I found are perfect if you know someone’s favourite book. They’re </span><a href="https://bit.ly/3h3CsvI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Polaroid Style Prints</a><span style="color: #222222;"> with best selling romance book titles and images that depict the imagery from the books e.g. The Spanish Love Deception has a pretty street in Spain on it. Get a few and create a wall collage! </span></span><span style="color: #222222; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Lastly is a <a href="https://bit.ly/3h3CsvI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Customised Book Spine Stack Print</a> which you can customise with your choice of book titles.</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Candles</b></span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Candles are always the perfect accompaniment when reading and here are some of my favourite book themed options: <a href="https://bit.ly/3uElO9l" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Night at the Library Candle</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3Y3m4Mf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rainy Day Readers Club Candle</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3Fs2ZLB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fuck Off I’m Reading Candle</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3FhJcyk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vintage Library Candle</a>. I love how they all have an apothecary jar vibe to them. </span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Mugs</b></span></div></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">For the romance lover here is a <a href="https://bit.ly/3VVxTCp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Romance Trope Mug</a> with a stack of books where the spines have classics romance tropes written on them. In a similar style there is a <a href="https://bit.ly/3j1lm20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jane Austen Book Mug</a> with a stack of books of all her famous titles. Other options include: <a href="https://bit.ly/3FqUbpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Just a Girl Who Loves Books Personalised Mug</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3BffmJg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fuck Off I’m Reading Mug</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3FLjvHR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Too Many Books or Not Enough Bookshelves Mug</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3Fb8X2W" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bibliophage Mug</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3Fym67Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">She’s Too Fond of Books Mug</a>. If you’re looking for a coaster to pair with them then check out this <a href="https://bit.ly/3Fwnisp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shhhh…I’m Busy Reading Coaster</a>. </span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Shops</b> </span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://bit.ly/3uGJyti" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BookishlyUK</a> has some amazing literary themed products ranging from prints, to mugs, to candles, to clothing & accessories. </span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://bit.ly/3YjtTgW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MissBohenia</a> offer so many beautiful gifts for book lovers, many of my picks have come from here. Their products include book storage, bookmarks, bags, mugs & clothing. </span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Book Lover Gifts</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>
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font-size: 16px;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Welcome to my 2022 Gift Guides!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The idea behind all of my <a href="https://www.katiekirkloves.com/search/label/gift%20guide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gift Guides</a> this year is that they are mostly championing independent makers & creatives and they are universal to whether it’s Christmas gifting or gifting for any other occasion. I will be adding to and updating the links and images in each post over the course of this year so you can bookmark these gift guides to come back to for gift inspiration throughout the year!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I have tried my best to pick pieces that all have an estimated delivery time (for UK residents) for before Christmas (at the time of posting). However please bare in mind the Royal Mail postage strikes this year and i dependant sellers on Etsy can’t guarantee your orders will arrive in time for Christmas under these circumstances!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">First up we have a Taylor Swift themed Gift Guide! Somewhat niche, I’ll agree, but if you’ve followed me on <a href="https://instagram.com/katiekirkloves" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> for long enough you’ll know what a diehard Swiftie I am so it probably won’t be too much for a surprise to you. I had so much fun putting together this gift guide. I hope you will find the perfect gift for the Swiftie in your life and please save it to come back to as well. I will keep it updated! </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Official Store</span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Of course, I have to firstly mention <a href="https://storeuk.taylorswift.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taylor Swift’s official store</a> </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">which has some amazing pieces in at the moment. The whole store front is set up like the Lover House (if you know, you know) with snow falling down and each room representing an album, Midnights is in the sky and if you click on the trees you’ll find the Christmas Tree Farm section! </span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">If you’re picking a gift from her store I would highly recommend the <a href="https://storeuk.taylorswift.com/search.html?term=snow+globe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Snow Globes</a>. At first glance the snow globes may seem really expensive but let me tell you these are superior snow globes because not only are they beautiful, unique and of course Taylor Swift themed but they literally play an entire song! In the case of the <a href="https://storeuk.taylorswift.com/search.html?term=snow+globe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All Too Well Snow Globe</a> (which I bought myself recently, scroll down for a photo) they play the 10 minute version of All Too Well and I mean the ENTIRE thing, I couldn’t believe it when mine just kept going! If you’ve never heard a snow globe sing “Fuck The Patriarchy” at you then it’s really something you need to experience. At the time of writing this post the All Too Well & the <a href="https://storeuk.taylorswift.com/search.html?term=snow+globe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cardigan Cabin Snow Globes</a> are the only one available on Taylor’s website but I know there are other designs which I’m hoping will be restocked. </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">There are of course a wide variety of T-Shirts, Jumpers & Hoodies available as well as a selection of adorable Christmas Ornaments. You can also get all her Vinyls & CD’s from her store too and (at the time of posting) all limited editions of <a href="https://storeuk.taylorswift.com/*/Music-Products/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Midnights</a> are still available!</span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">A couple of great gifts I think a lot of Swifties might not have are the <a href="https://bit.ly/3VP78Q8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey To Fearless DVD</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3HbmSc4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Speak Now World Tour DVD</a>. Both of which I have and are absolutely brilliant!</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Independent Creators</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Moving onto TS inspired products from independent makers. I found so many beautiful Swiftie products in my search but here are some of my favourites:</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">These <a href="https://bit.ly/3gVl3FE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vinyl Record Bookends</a> are really cool as you can pick your choice of artist and song/album to go on them. I think you could use them not only as book ends but to stack your Taylor Swift Vinyls between. I think this <a href="https://bit.ly/3Fd1XCS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">‘In This House We Listen to Taylor’s Version’ Doormat</a> would be so fun to have out. If you’re looking for TS inspired Candles I found this <a href="https://bit.ly/3Pi6kB7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red Candle</a> and a <a href="https://bit.ly/3YfSWl1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Folklore Candle</a>. For those who rank All Too Well as their favourite song then this <a href="https://bit.ly/3FGcish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">‘Autumn Leaves Falling’ Beret</a> would make a great gift or this fabulous <a href="https://bit.ly/3uCS8t2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">‘Fuck The Patriarchy’ Cross-stitch</a>. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">This <a href="https://bit.ly/3Yd5wBG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Silver Folklore Necklace</a> is perfect for those who rank that as their favourite album. Keeping with the jewellery theme there are these adorable <a href="https://bit.ly/3H6NNG3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mirrorball Earrings</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3BpwKev" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Engraved TS Themed Rings</a>. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">If you’re looking for a small gift then a keyring is a great option. I love this <a href="https://bit.ly/3OYIydc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ivy Inspired Keyring</a>, these <a href="https://bit.ly/3Yc7sKF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Floral Song Lyric Keyrings</a> and lastly here is an assortment of <a href="https://bit.ly/3iuaB8d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Illustrated Folklore keyrings</a>. I’ve found some cute mugs including this <a href="https://bit.ly/3VNajrP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Swiftie Bookcase Mug</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3B7LWNw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Swiftea Mug</a>. We have a <a href="https://bit.ly/3uI2JTI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Swiftie Era's Make Up Bag</a> which would partner well with any of these other little gifts. For a cute little home gift you could go for this <a href="https://bit.ly/3VtNN7b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love You To The Moon & To Saturn Cushion</a>. </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Prints</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I love so many of the prints I’ve come across it’s hard to pick favourites but my first pick has to be this <a href="https://bit.ly/3VQopZb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1989 Collage Print</a> by <a href="https://bit.ly/3YhFeOE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The First May Day</a> which I bought for myself (scroll down to see a photo), from the same shop I also love the <a href="https://bit.ly/3HqDZHd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red Tour</a> & <a href="https://bit.ly/3XSTxZT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1989 Tour Prints</a>. Plus they make these Folklore, Evermore & <a href="https://bit.ly/3YalPiB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red Tracklist Jumpers</a> (they have t-shirt options too). </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">This <a href="https://bit.ly/3F8sSjo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">illustrated Mirrorball Print</a> is really gorgeous. I found some <a href="https://bit.ly/3F1bWLB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Folklore</a> & <a href="https://bit.ly/3PfYd8k" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Evermore Prints</a> which are really unique and kind of scrapbook style. There are also these <a href="https://bit.ly/3XQ5509" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Old Book Title and Contents Page Prints</a> which I absolutely love for <a href="https://bit.ly/3XQ5509" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Folklore</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3gYHvgV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Evermore</a>. This <a href="https://bit.ly/3VTPbQx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black & White Reputation Print</a> is really artsy. I really love the style of this <a href="https://bit.ly/3W786qV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Evermore Watercolour Print</a> by <a href="https://bit.ly/3UMSdF1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Artt by Ali</a> which features book style text of song lyrics with a watercolour illustration of Taylor over the top - gorgeous! I also found a <a href="https://bit.ly/3XWBstN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Folklore style one</a> similar. Some other prints I want to mention are these beautiful album prints by <a href="https://bit.ly/3UTTJoR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glowing Daylight</a> with illustrations representing each track on the album. They have all the albums but here is the <a href="https://bit.ly/3izOXzI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Midnights Illustrated Print</a>. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">If you’re looking for a <a href="https://bit.ly/3Baak0J" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Digital Print option</a> then I really love this one with all of Taylor’s Albums (including Midnights). </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Apparel:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">A few of my favourite jumpers I’ve found include: </span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://bit.ly/3iAKwVg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love You To The Moon & To Saturn Jumper</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3ivME0p" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Era’s Tour Jumper</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3F0BjNw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Betty’s Garden Jumper</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3OXzUfg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It’s Me Hi I’m The Problem Jumper</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3VQmHHf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Too Soft For All Of It Jumper</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3h0LlWW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Champagne Problems Jumper</a>. One of my favourite scarves I found is this <a href="https://bit.ly/3ulrG76" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'If Found Please Return To T Swift' Scarf</a>. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">If you’re looking for the classic Folklore cardigan (which currently still hasn’t been restocked on Taylor’s website) then I found some good dupes here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3HnGlX1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">folklore cardigan dupe one</a> & <a href="https://bit.ly/3usKG3q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">folklore cardigan dupe two</a>. I also found a dupe for the <a href="https://bit.ly/3FJB0Iz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jumper from the All Too Well Music Video</a>.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Shops</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">My friend Claire at <a href="https://justdaydreamingco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JustDaydreaming</a> makes some beautiful TS inspired products featuring her own illustrations. This <a href="https://justdaydreamingco.com/products/pre-order-eras-era-taylor-velvet-scrunchie-with-bunny-tail" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eras Era Velvet Scrunchie</a> is one of my favourites as you can see from the pics of me on her website! She also makes Christmas Cards, Prints & Postcards, I particularly love the <a href="https://justdaydreamingco.com/products/in-my-eras-era-print-swiftie-gift" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eras Era Print</a> and another product she offers is a <a href="https://justdaydreamingco.com/products/taylor-love-you-mystery-box-swiftie-gift?_pos=8&_sid=9f14a5006&_ss=r" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mystery Box</a> which includes a surprise selection of Taylor themed stationary, jewellery & more. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Some other Etsy shops I would recommend are: <a href="https://bit.ly/3W4LKXP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taylor & Lucas</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3iT6DXc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sunday Dream</a> both of which I’ve bought from before. 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Blogger Katie holds bags of Penhaligons goodies inside the store in front of a big Halfeti Christmas poster. She wears a red and black pinafore dress and black leather jacket." border="0" data-original-height="4397" data-original-width="3298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZsAO8r2yCfhhYMua8LtR-URoxLWhYnOvIblPhP0M-ftVv0tsWnLETd4oefVb2cw7wRuYH79L--1WD4UMWpKI4nz3pltt18BY9KWnOvEeThVTYiwCETt63KErbqYnKqMeXC7mpT-Cxmht44X-LyMoqVf3120VYwROVWYE49zKMcGfejqbKwXNCjIjwwA/s16000/Penhaligons%20Christmas%20Collection%202022%20-%2001.jpeg" title="Penhaligon's World of Wonder: Christmas Collection 2022" /></a></div><p></p><a name='more'></a><div style="font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Wa0KfFBwSYQckY2MhtVADS4xPIbOJPyHApj1ttMpgfjUYvNVJbDcgkAQ_Gger-upm8Ggyz_2AnIE_JhNKoHkkDNT52ijkYlvV5joayazGyZ9FeUVVcrYj6l_fxqa1_1xhNiYwa7T0q5fe6cAxKtyuDukMBT6Fzr7NWHaCaNsckjxHvPR1PrgvJxZ6w/s4608/Penhaligons%20Christmas%20Collection%202022%20-%2002.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Penhaligon's World of Wonder: Christmas Collection 2022" border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Wa0KfFBwSYQckY2MhtVADS4xPIbOJPyHApj1ttMpgfjUYvNVJbDcgkAQ_Gger-upm8Ggyz_2AnIE_JhNKoHkkDNT52ijkYlvV5joayazGyZ9FeUVVcrYj6l_fxqa1_1xhNiYwa7T0q5fe6cAxKtyuDukMBT6Fzr7NWHaCaNsckjxHvPR1PrgvJxZ6w/s16000/Penhaligons%20Christmas%20Collection%202022%20-%2002.jpeg" title="Penhaligon's World of Wonder: Christmas Collection 2022" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Recently I visited the <b><a href="https://bit.ly/3OGDaLS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Penhaligon's</a></b> store in Brighton and got to check out their fabulous Christmas gift collection. This year the collection is called World of Wonder which is Circus inspired with a festive & frosty twist! </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The collection is described </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana;">as: "The</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana;"><i> most jaw-dropping show in the North Pole has pitched up a tent at Penhaligon’s. Come one and all to discover nostril bending novelties, arresting scents, and fragrant finales festooned with a darling bow.”</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The store was decorated beautifully for Christmas with presents hanging in the window and various themed displays throughout the shop. The manager, Martin, talked me through the collection and I had fun trying out some of their scents I’d never smelt before. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The gift sets this year include: <b><a href="https://bit.ly/3Fg2Agp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Halfeti’s Showstopper</a> </b>- a gift set with a full size 100ml of the iconic scent (and my favourite!) as well a 300ml hand & body wash. <b><a href="https://bit.ly/3VxQtjO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luna’s Grand Debut</a></b> - a set that includes a 100ml perfume and a 300ml hand & body lotion all in this years themed packaging. <b><a href="https://bit.ly/3XDFGGQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leading Ladies</a></b> and <b><a href="https://bit.ly/3OLuFyU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Showmen</a></b> - both of these sets include the cutest mini perfume bottles of the 5 most popular scents for women and men respectively. Then there is the <b><a href="https://bit.ly/3F76ecc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Doors of Wonder Advent Calendar</a></b> - this wasn’t in store, but it is still available online if you want to grab one! 24 scented gifts are behind each door including perfumes, candles, soaps and hand creams. It looks amazing!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I have long loved <a href="https://bit.ly/3OGDaLS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Penhaligon's fragrances</a>. Not only are they beautiful, luxurious and complex in their scent notes but I find they also have the unique ability to actually last once you’ve spritzed them and mean truly last all day! They’re very special and in my opinion worth the price tag if you can stretch to it as you don’t need to spray a lot for a strong scent. A little goes a long way! I’ve had many occasions where I’ve been wearing a Penhaligon's scent (more often than not Halfeti!) and have been asked what the fragrance is and been made to write it down! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I was kindly treated to some of the gift sets from the range and a couple of other fragrances to try too. Here is what I picked up: </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://bit.ly/3Fg2Agp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Halfeti’s Showstopper Gift Set</a>: </b>Halfeti is my favourite Penhaligon's scent, it’s woody, floral and spicy all at once. With notes of grapefruit, cardamom & bergamot, Bulgarian rose & jasmine, amber, sandalwood, tonka and musks. It smells luxurious & expensive, it’s very aromatic and always makes me feel great when I’m wearing it. It feels very autumnal and wintery for me, but I have worn it all year round and it still works. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>At the time of posting this gift set is currently sold out but you can get the <a href="https://bit.ly/3AREZjq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">exact same gift set here</a> just in different packaging</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://bit.ly/3XDFGGQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Leading Ladies Set</a>:</b> which includes 5ml bottles of The Favourite, Elisabethan Rose, Halfeti, Empressa & Luna. I thought these would be great for taking away on trips with me. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://bit.ly/3U9O8e0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Constantinople</a>:</b> I fell in love with this scent as soon as I tried it! It’s woody & aromatic like Halfeti, but has a more powdery, soft, slightly frosty & wintery feeling to it. With notes of patchouli, pine, iris, lavender, pink pepper & vanilla. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://bit.ly/3VgV61V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luna</a>:</b> If you know me, you’ll know that I have a little dilute calico cat called Luna and for that reason I’ve wanted to own the Luna perfume for a while now! They only had a small 50ml bottle available in store, so I picked that up. With top notes of lemon, bergamot & orange, middle notes of rose, juniper berries and jasmine and base notes of balsam fir & musk. For me, this is a spring/summer scent and perfect for those who love fresh, floral fragrances. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://bit.ly/3F7P5zh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Highgrove Bouquet</a>:</b> This was the scent my Mum chose. We both loved it, but I definitely think it suits her more! This was created in collaboration with Highgrove Gardens and the then HRH The Prince of Wales. It smells like the most perfect garden in spring/early summer, fresh and earthy, bursting with life, colour & fragrance! The main notes are lime blossom, mimosa and cedar. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I’d highly recommend popping into your <a href="https://bit.ly/3FcdeER" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">local Penhaligon's store</a> to try out the fragrances as they really have to be experienced in real life to get a true feel for what they’re like. I’ve tried my best to describe the scents, but I definitely haven’t done them justice!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;">Shop the Post:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>
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font-size: 16px;"></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #222222;">I wanted to share some of my favourite seasonal accents that I’ve added to my bedroom this year as well as some of the pieces I bring out every year. All the prints featured in my gallery wall here are my own photography prints and if you like them, they’re available now in my print shop on Etsy: <a href="https://bit.ly/3u1W5rH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Whimsical Willow Print</a>. I have loads of different seasonal prints available including autumn leaf prints. It’s very easy to simply switch out your wall prints seasonally for a complete decor refresh! I’m so proud of this shop so please check it out if you have a minute. I have linked all the exact prints from my gallery wall <a href="https://liketk.it/3SMsQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> for you if you want to recreate it. </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #222222;">I love my new <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/g2wk69cdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pumpkin Printed Bedding</a>! It’s double sided with a green leaf print underneath so you can get a different if you turn it over. My <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/gz5ggfcdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rust Orange Throw</a> I’ve had for years but I’ve found the exact same one is still available! Same with the cushion covers. <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/gz4awscdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pumpkin Cushion Cover</a>, <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/gz389zcdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Autumn Leaf Cushion Cover</a>, <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/gz38dhcdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Orange Plaid Cushion Covers</a>. They’re another simple way to switch up your home accessories for a more seasonal feel. The <a href="https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/search/?q=plush%20pumpkin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Plush Pumpkins</a> I found in Hobbycraft and they’re an absolute bargain priced between £1-£6! They keep selling out online, but they do have a few colours left, otherwise check your local store. </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #222222;">A few other cute accents I have include this <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/gz5gcfcdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Handmade Autumn Leaf Tea-light Holder</a>, <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/gz36jscdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Autumn Leaf Trinket Dish</a> and <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/g2tuktcdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mini Vase</a> that I’ve added some dried flowers too. The orange pampas grass comes from this <a href="https://www.bloompost.co.uk/bloomposy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dried Flower Bouquet</a>. I have a bit of an addiction to scented candles and this is the time of the year where some of my favourite kinds of scents are out! <a href="https://www.temptationgifts.com/yankee-candle-witches-brew-large-jar-1721029e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Witches Brew</a> has to be one of my all-time favourite scents Yankee Candle have and I was so happy to see they brought it back this year and in a new look jar too!</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Check out my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cj-9gyYPZXc/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reel on Instagram</a> for more of a look at my autumnal bedroom decor this year. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">More Links:</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="4869601"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"shopthepost-script",document,"__stp","/js/shopthepost.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/7ecbaf2eded4c3ebc8d2a0e9f8af3d8bf3e7a62b/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. 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A blonde girl stands in an apple orchard carrying a straw basket full of bright red apples wearing a satin red dress" border="0" data-original-height="4320" data-original-width="3456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7zoFB1OU60bALINrUS3_6WjaZ0jhgdwzx6cBJApBS7JM9oi9Vqh2UflUAUzZrRmPTHOq9bIoUCgjiBVimLuUEYuqN1dQ2xHMrd4I2Q4gD4x_1bqa005HA_CBFeyMLzT5cMXuFAEECLliBi9-wMRPsPQq9Vf53nwE_RWyftTrEteQhUVQJyse_fsSY0Q/s16000/Fruit%20Picking%20Season%20-%2005.JPG" title="Fruit Picking Season" /></a></div><a name='more'></a><div style="font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"></div><br /><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I’ve been really enjoying going fruit picking this autumn, having found a couple of new PYO’s in my area. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #222222;">I picked all of these vibrant coloured plums, which were a variety called Hagenta, and made them into a several delicious crumbles. A plum crumble has become my favourite kind of crumble now, I think! The apples I made into both crumbles and mini apple turnovers. The latter of which were so incredibly easy to make I’m going to start making them with all kinds of fillings and into different shapes now! Just some ready roll puff pastry, cut, fill and seal with a fork crimping the edges, egg wash, sprinkle with sugar (or cinnamon sugar for the elite option), bake until crisp and done!</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #222222;">I have struggled to find Apple Orchards near me that offer a PYO option though. The apples in the images below I bought from the local farm shop and just took along to the orchard for the aesthetic! So, I am still on the lookout for a pick your own Apple Orchards in the West Sussex for next year. If anyone has any thoughts on that drop them in the comments section below! </span><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I hope you enjoy this round up of seasonal fruit picking pictures. Let me know if you’ve been fruit picking this season and what you picked?</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>OUTFIT LINKS</b>:</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>
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A blonde girl stands in a plum orchard carrying a small straw basket full of bright purple plums wearing a purple corduroy pinafore dress, a short sleeved black blouse and ankle boots." border="0" data-original-height="1798" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJE8CnHRAkD5r1uq_UicJr8UaQJynt1d_YAHY1DBOvkSOyP5sEpQnP_RLs1ms9ygCOnQAeleWuZFGxOrrYPEaih-Ymp_h-sufUKxtHbN-XeHOaDD0fcbQC5RgtzcZII9ChEsETe5zqdZb9l9DTgYQGKPUbax3wjyiKjPDl_K7qYitzYwU-AakBqo_g8Q/s16000/Fruit%20Picking%20Season%20-%2001.jpg" title="Fruit Picking Season" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBXiEEJO0ftEzXu9dwnZr47Lid7y5BgtTvv2H_MKn0VVF8yvGkJjhH_lNpjEVWEK9OdVMK95qpKyINmq-s_gy1T7Jhh1ULgWl08SaQiGm1YE2_D8SHGnbmQq-GNSMtDAFXz4Ez0pgxb9LaoFB3DL_0OPqkx4V0T7xy-ckntPNpjxLsrnhMIM9Xj76HSw/s1798/Fruit%20Picking%20Season%20-%2002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Plum Picking Orchard PYO. A blonde girl stands in a plum orchard carrying a small straw basket full of bright purple plums wearing a purple corduroy pinafore dress, a short sleeved black blouse and ankle boots." border="0" data-original-height="1798" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBXiEEJO0ftEzXu9dwnZr47Lid7y5BgtTvv2H_MKn0VVF8yvGkJjhH_lNpjEVWEK9OdVMK95qpKyINmq-s_gy1T7Jhh1ULgWl08SaQiGm1YE2_D8SHGnbmQq-GNSMtDAFXz4Ez0pgxb9LaoFB3DL_0OPqkx4V0T7xy-ckntPNpjxLsrnhMIM9Xj76HSw/s16000/Fruit%20Picking%20Season%20-%2002.jpg" title="Fruit Picking Season" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS6OL153CoEku_t5ZLN4_9OauOhC3f7AnVGdlZ2MzHkdMXcaL3Ke3e4Tk0R5ChTislJvdaifwK3K1ENNJyIv7hMvacwjRLnltcSubXXvKjR1qcb115MuMBTVH-qaWm_1pDMMASotGX5RtzG_ULhsZuGK-zphVDAi6RtbSES1-slYl0Mwp8f5n0ds59YA/s4320/Fruit%20Picking%20Season%20-%2004.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Plum Picking Orchard PYO. A blonde girl stands in a plum orchard carrying a small straw basket full of bright purple plums wearing a purple corduroy pinafore dress, a short sleeved black blouse and ankle boots." border="0" data-original-height="4320" data-original-width="3456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS6OL153CoEku_t5ZLN4_9OauOhC3f7AnVGdlZ2MzHkdMXcaL3Ke3e4Tk0R5ChTislJvdaifwK3K1ENNJyIv7hMvacwjRLnltcSubXXvKjR1qcb115MuMBTVH-qaWm_1pDMMASotGX5RtzG_ULhsZuGK-zphVDAi6RtbSES1-slYl0Mwp8f5n0ds59YA/s16000/Fruit%20Picking%20Season%20-%2004.jpg" title="Fruit Picking Season" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8JR8pkSrmZKWnhW1qeL5SuqJ2oNR5gDMZCaG6KarF-Wex8BVaKe5ynKv0EqYmXdN7qsEfAMktJKg9ODFSZiG6dgw5j7bQM0PhzFIc19nxaVxP_7u3sy9DSzF787Yiti5PXbMC2ACrrG-dEhDjenRN2PeUPXZPK4z2kVenPbTdNGLIO5Vdt3LKHDharw/s4320/Fruit%20Picking%20Season%20-%2003.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Plum Picking Orchard PYO. 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font-size: 16px;"></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I recently visited Jersey in the Channel Islands again after 3 years. It used to be an annual trip with my Mum before the pandemic and now we’re hoping to continue it! This was my 4th trip there as an adult so I feel like I know the place pretty well by now. It feels comfortingly familiar every time we arrive and see St Brelades Bay stretching out ahead of us, yet also like we’ve travelled further away than we actually have done, if that makes sense?</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So here is my run down of the top 10 things to do in jersey in my experience. I have added a few extra options at the end (so it's more like 15 things to do in Jersey!) because of course there are way more than 10! I also recommend picking up the ‘visitors guide’ and ‘what’s on’ at the airport when you arrive, if you’re staying at a hotel they may have some too. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span>Shop all my outfits from this post here: </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://liketk.it/3KY18&source=gmail&ust=1660771421932000&usg=AOvVaw32YXTCZ2-tT_0E-FaMvmUn" href="https://liketk.it/3KY18" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc; text-align: left;" target="_blank">SHOP HERE</a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8yStLzD6qrrDosT0OfuGO5FrVbjWrgOR4IGWSfV9FwR6IwiC5HOgxa3nHLzx-hZMZ8ehDydQGzkdig2l8AotKYdviALDBleVqhWEWrxVBuohQie6tRm8_offwJE7lNk_lUWAwkDhuHMyG4_N-wDUkAv8mykMpPFg8n5thzns5wtx2FkyWoAbwUYGEIg/s1798/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2008.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="La Corbière Lighthouse - Jersey, Channel Islands" border="0" data-original-height="1798" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8yStLzD6qrrDosT0OfuGO5FrVbjWrgOR4IGWSfV9FwR6IwiC5HOgxa3nHLzx-hZMZ8ehDydQGzkdig2l8AotKYdviALDBleVqhWEWrxVBuohQie6tRm8_offwJE7lNk_lUWAwkDhuHMyG4_N-wDUkAv8mykMpPFg8n5thzns5wtx2FkyWoAbwUYGEIg/s16000/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2008.jpeg" title="10 Things To Do In Jersey" /></a></div></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b>La Corbière Lighthouse</b> </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">One of my favourite things we did on this trip to Jersey was to have dinner by the picturesque Corbière Lighthouse and watch the sunset. We actually went back twice because we enjoyed it so much! We ate at <a href="https://www.corbierephare.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Corbière Phare</a> which is completely glass fronted giving you the most amazing view whilst you eat. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Of course you can take a trip down there to view it without going for dinner. You can even walk right along the causeway to the lighthouse at low tide. Just make sure to keep an eye on the tide times if you do though, it’s easy to get caught out there!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPqRth6zwfXSU8I-YjBHTpfuf0mi93vTn3DetFIV0fjKwQoAesn_xz8l98ayEzGxrf4HwCThaMq07Tk8s38SvLT1o7ACuGKaOVaHuCLF7G0UHFaFKElf7ND0mDjNqVnXCSuLSnIgPCorHU0Ip6YooUJyvYFn-tjFdI4eULNbaH7AnUkW8OGulMEDP7KQ/s4117/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2017.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4117" data-original-width="3294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPqRth6zwfXSU8I-YjBHTpfuf0mi93vTn3DetFIV0fjKwQoAesn_xz8l98ayEzGxrf4HwCThaMq07Tk8s38SvLT1o7ACuGKaOVaHuCLF7G0UHFaFKElf7ND0mDjNqVnXCSuLSnIgPCorHU0Ip6YooUJyvYFn-tjFdI4eULNbaH7AnUkW8OGulMEDP7KQ/s16000/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2017.jpeg" title="10 Things To Do In Jersey" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">La Mare Wine Estate</span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.lamarewineestate.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">La Mare</a> is Jersey’s only wine estate and the only company to make Jersey’s signature Black Butter as well as an array of other genuine Jersey produce. The Black Butter is like a jam made of apples, fresh cider & spices - it’s really good! As well as vineyards La Mare also has orchards a winery, distillery & estate kitchens. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">You can book a guided distillery & vineyard tour or just go for lunch, check out the gift shop full of local produce & soak up the views. We had lunch outside overlooking the vineyard and it was wonderful! I had the Jersey Black Butter cheesecake and would highly recommend. <br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Note: Open from March-October. </i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgUej_u-XTXUN29cX72ksb4fGzsXBBXQ2AecuilKgIvJoX9aNDzA23BnzE1SjryF6rHt4Bq4JNCG9GN-oNckUUGtz1uxSg1Ez4Bul01dXRZn7NmEfNPOTQ1tbIOzW5bRiRMuMNYV_u7hlC-BPTAbmGKEPHJhGC11OiMinJlvW9IWJJqjzh7mpNSiVeXg/s3936/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2012.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mont Orgueil Castle - Jersey, Channel Islands" border="0" data-original-height="3936" data-original-width="3149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgUej_u-XTXUN29cX72ksb4fGzsXBBXQ2AecuilKgIvJoX9aNDzA23BnzE1SjryF6rHt4Bq4JNCG9GN-oNckUUGtz1uxSg1Ez4Bul01dXRZn7NmEfNPOTQ1tbIOzW5bRiRMuMNYV_u7hlC-BPTAbmGKEPHJhGC11OiMinJlvW9IWJJqjzh7mpNSiVeXg/s16000/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2012.jpeg" title="10 Things To Do In Jersey" /></a></div></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><div><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Mont Orgueil Castle</span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Set in Gorey fishing village <a href="https://www.jerseyheritage.org/explore/find-a-place-to-visit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mont Orgueil Castle</a> (also know as Gorey Castle) is medieval fortress is a fantastic site! You can admire the castle from the outside or go and explore all the staircases, towers & secret rooms from over 800 years ago inside. You can even get a guided tour in there. It is a castle hence there are <i>a lot</i> of steps, so be warned!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Visit Jersey Heritage for more info: </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.jerseyheritage.org/&source=gmail&ust=1660754835014000&usg=AOvVaw3i-6PIWFz7Awt64FHDuKJF" href="https://www.jerseyheritage.org/" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">https://www.jerseyheritage.<wbr></wbr>org/</a></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Note: my view here is shot from Grouville Harbour a lovely stretch of beach opposite Gorey Castle. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZmnXRwlw7b6iS_ryZBq8PcjMDtAiBOruirsdgGKqS746s6-SW61_Gh7JX17voiLFRMCGd-iO_kb4CTuR6tioDb_UqL7dRoEScZZv4wD9B0VGIXn28pgSVcyw6EshMX4SlSKkSsFc4mq5oXPfkjoxa--aDs7wpl3mF7MoZcMUlMxfmP0LOj238vT5tnw/s2704/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2011.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Jersey Dairy Ice Cream - Jersey, Channel Islands" border="0" data-original-height="2704" data-original-width="2160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZmnXRwlw7b6iS_ryZBq8PcjMDtAiBOruirsdgGKqS746s6-SW61_Gh7JX17voiLFRMCGd-iO_kb4CTuR6tioDb_UqL7dRoEScZZv4wD9B0VGIXn28pgSVcyw6EshMX4SlSKkSsFc4mq5oXPfkjoxa--aDs7wpl3mF7MoZcMUlMxfmP0LOj238vT5tnw/s16000/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2011.jpg" title="10 Things To Do In Jersey" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Try The Local Produce</span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">One thing you can’t miss out on enjoying when you come to Jersey is the local produce! The food really is amazing over there. Make sure you try Jersey dairy products made from the famous Jersey cows. The butter, the cheese, the cream and most of all the ice cream is the richest & creamiest I’ve ever tried! You should also try Jersey Black Butter (as mentioned in the paragraph on La Mare Wine Estate), Jersey Royal Potato’s & the local Seafood.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The local produce is of course served at all the wonderful restaurants, hotels & cafes around the island but you can also head down to <b><a href="https://www.jerseymarkets.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Central Market in St Helier</a></b>, something to experience in itself as it’s an iconic part of Jerseys heritage, where you can pick up local produce & goods. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Look out for produce carrying the ‘Genuine Jersey’ mark as they have all been grown, caught, reared or created in Jersey by the islanders. </span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOZ6UXHrmNx8Xvt5YxN9wskuqWFn1L0rbb8uyEvN1uWMsGAJ0lhKpxCn8LGP8EEDadO8NF9FE4sQTapDbxnQ-jETKm4VwFqGs5mzs-Cs2F358B8JdYA0T0148lf1sV_uoHMjoeoajxLCRctOYCVSIeesBFqs_2j9Pb1sVYyRWQJT2-nJCBo4ZVkVQ_iQ/s2629/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2020.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Jersey Pearl - Jersey Channel Islands" border="0" data-original-height="2629" data-original-width="2103" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOZ6UXHrmNx8Xvt5YxN9wskuqWFn1L0rbb8uyEvN1uWMsGAJ0lhKpxCn8LGP8EEDadO8NF9FE4sQTapDbxnQ-jETKm4VwFqGs5mzs-Cs2F358B8JdYA0T0148lf1sV_uoHMjoeoajxLCRctOYCVSIeesBFqs_2j9Pb1sVYyRWQJT2-nJCBo4ZVkVQ_iQ/s16000/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2020.jpeg" title="10 Things To Do In Jersey" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Jersey Pearl</span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Every time we are in Jersey we have to stop by <a href="https://www.jerseypearl.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jersey Pearl</a>. It’s a whole experience! The St Ouen’s store is the biggest and the one we tend to go to. In the showroom they have a workshop you can view, read about their history and of course you can see their entire range of Pearl jewellery available to buy. I particularly love the bracelets myself! You can also do the ‘pick-a-pearl’ experience where choose a freshwater mussels, they then open it in for you & reveal your very own Freshwater pearl! Either keep it as a memento or have it set in a piece of jewellery.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Make sure you stop by Jersey Pearl Cafe for lunch or some cake, it’s lovely especially the terrace area. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-VFBC7qRq_uvi1dzPRgw_LelHXD3V2DIhj_gJ7TAX44-0havv1e5dYMQT8pDhb6zGMhNGuizHcctAeilfc1EA_a_v9tFoVuA5uYbfXpZ4X2TlMQZV3wqmvgUSrXVkRGiDkUPMIp0jpAfzKehKfY-iRpEu9YCG_HEdblLNz7b5T_rarLoa8fqXMUCaIA/s1983/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2005.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Plèmont Bay - Jersey Channel Islands" border="0" data-original-height="1983" data-original-width="1586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-VFBC7qRq_uvi1dzPRgw_LelHXD3V2DIhj_gJ7TAX44-0havv1e5dYMQT8pDhb6zGMhNGuizHcctAeilfc1EA_a_v9tFoVuA5uYbfXpZ4X2TlMQZV3wqmvgUSrXVkRGiDkUPMIp0jpAfzKehKfY-iRpEu9YCG_HEdblLNz7b5T_rarLoa8fqXMUCaIA/s16000/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2005.jpeg" title="10 Things To Do In Jersey" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSuhI9qLMpLcTVMj-FtO0KaTpjnP9FZtqSSuRdWjdU3oYVhJNqmTEjy8dAICI4cYeeyl-IIfRTSFUr1_KpOk88Ea8X5FtxQqfx23jmMzOqDsWNzLlzSRoIkgSyLFqlrPHrrxYinghktP9a_6nFQp_GEBzkj9hkEny-uy8da6j742UBHkfU8czmV08i7A/s1983/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2002.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Puffin Sculpture Plèmont Bay - Jersey Channel Islands" border="0" data-original-height="1983" data-original-width="1586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSuhI9qLMpLcTVMj-FtO0KaTpjnP9FZtqSSuRdWjdU3oYVhJNqmTEjy8dAICI4cYeeyl-IIfRTSFUr1_KpOk88Ea8X5FtxQqfx23jmMzOqDsWNzLlzSRoIkgSyLFqlrPHrrxYinghktP9a_6nFQp_GEBzkj9hkEny-uy8da6j742UBHkfU8czmV08i7A/s16000/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2002.jpeg" title="10 Things To Do In Jersey" /></a></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Plèmont Bay</span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">You will find this delightful sandy cove on the north west part of the island and it’s truly a photography dream! Just be prepared for a lot of steps down and back up again. Do If you go at low tide you can find hidden rock pools, clear shallow waters, a fresh waterfall and caves to explore! Make sure you check the tides before you go though as they come back in very quickly. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When you get hungry you can visit Plèmont Bay Beach Cafe, which is halfway down the steps overlooking the beach, for lunch or a snack. They do a great soft serve ice cream here and, although I haven’t tried them yet myself, I am told fantastic homemade waffles!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Along the headland of Rue de Petit Plémont you will find the giant willow Puffin Sculptures I captured in the photo above. They were created to highlight the dwindling numbers of Jersey Puffins on the island and the need to protect them. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_bJWZQ9GHlEORa-TEjsUbNw8blkANLPQiuFeKOnIQ25HTLQM9O_dpS4H-nciauFoYGAz8e-zmRBkE8gL2D0LR1xLntDpzE5DOeEI4bXzIgm0dTHps3GKmHeVcF6nX32qpXER-5AGzm2-9J-dsQrXXwr_NRsGaN4Nx1kLCj85ebHa7o2QIYcuZvPw7eQ/s4254/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2015.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Hungry Man Rozel Bay - Jersey, Channel Islands" border="0" data-original-height="4254" data-original-width="3403" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_bJWZQ9GHlEORa-TEjsUbNw8blkANLPQiuFeKOnIQ25HTLQM9O_dpS4H-nciauFoYGAz8e-zmRBkE8gL2D0LR1xLntDpzE5DOeEI4bXzIgm0dTHps3GKmHeVcF6nX32qpXER-5AGzm2-9J-dsQrXXwr_NRsGaN4Nx1kLCj85ebHa7o2QIYcuZvPw7eQ/s16000/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2015.jpeg" title="10 Things To Do In Jersey" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">The Hungry Man</span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #222222;">This café in the harbour of Rozel Bay is famous! Mostly famous for its bacon rolls, burgers and relaxed vibe, it’s somewhere to add to you Jersey Bucket list. </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thehungrymanjersey/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #222222;" target="_blank">The Hungry Man</a><span style="color: #222222;"> has been around since 1947 and offers outside seating with cosy rugs for when it gets chilly where you can sit by the harbour and enjoy watching the world go by. </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvD0CT9SCtzEWaWg467MPax2__ZE2zA4A1CGFqF8rqvrcO0bdjU5uy2YzZ7K4SoTXwqk7-RY2ti_2aGvihcVH1lQpKwXfllxNrSmrbwsu5ETrzZpHEM0RhOWX9Fq2gvv65BCMhnrTntGxxqLvn82ey3rHCK52mY81k6cIggnmyWd7GNsAe9gsSOd9RuA/s3967/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2013.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Samares Manor Gardens - Jersey, Channel Islands" border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="3967" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvD0CT9SCtzEWaWg467MPax2__ZE2zA4A1CGFqF8rqvrcO0bdjU5uy2YzZ7K4SoTXwqk7-RY2ti_2aGvihcVH1lQpKwXfllxNrSmrbwsu5ETrzZpHEM0RhOWX9Fq2gvv65BCMhnrTntGxxqLvn82ey3rHCK52mY81k6cIggnmyWd7GNsAe9gsSOd9RuA/s16000/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2013.jpg" title="10 Things To Do In Jersey" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLN64hTX3RSS8goPHdyJ_PXfPShHrDs0Mn4UbeanznNj6LDdDzpDE2l-GGULp-HOcHrXzV8kEHMmNGl8SbRZZxmbKU2xmxisJwe3f7VDTfZ8uruD6KGR3UHemoACZ-KNryRduDFCCixKLQNsgh2VxVW03jNubQpAdVQs4cHdvf7dRYL0UqkabygIpCHg/s4608/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2014.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Samares Manor Gardens - Jersey, Channel Islands" border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLN64hTX3RSS8goPHdyJ_PXfPShHrDs0Mn4UbeanznNj6LDdDzpDE2l-GGULp-HOcHrXzV8kEHMmNGl8SbRZZxmbKU2xmxisJwe3f7VDTfZ8uruD6KGR3UHemoACZ-KNryRduDFCCixKLQNsgh2VxVW03jNubQpAdVQs4cHdvf7dRYL0UqkabygIpCHg/s16000/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2014.jpg" title="10 Things To Do In Jersey" /></a></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><div><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Samares Manor</span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I love visiting National Trust Gardens at home and <a href="https://www.samaresmanor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samares Manor</a> is one of my favourite places to visit on our trips over to Jersey. These 14 acre botanical gardens have so much to enjoy from the rose, lavender and herb gardens as well as a beautiful Japanese inspired garden plus the water garden to wander through and explore. They have a children's play area if you’re visiting as a family and lots of fun activities to keep them busy. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Their Cocorico cafe offers French classics, coffees and snacks including crepes, galettes and quiches. Plus there is also a great gift shop to check out and maybe pick up souvenirs!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-W7QSXGvi_wXOQPSED8cFS6mNo6TyGSlRs6SL5AG1J6UiWQVC4Qk4Ho0PK1d2gFy6_ALLw5Mc9wa7rk4N_sS8dMTAaKwYRe8-_vq5oDsPnZN8ZxqojA77WPuOLC8Rc6utvtPuCbA-Isz0Wwv0o2dTMZEAv-iUFBEHhVlUlBNHzeolKlHdSgLc7hmfiQ/s4310/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2022.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Havre des Pas Outdoor Lido - Jersey, Channel Islands" border="0" data-original-height="4310" data-original-width="3233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-W7QSXGvi_wXOQPSED8cFS6mNo6TyGSlRs6SL5AG1J6UiWQVC4Qk4Ho0PK1d2gFy6_ALLw5Mc9wa7rk4N_sS8dMTAaKwYRe8-_vq5oDsPnZN8ZxqojA77WPuOLC8Rc6utvtPuCbA-Isz0Wwv0o2dTMZEAv-iUFBEHhVlUlBNHzeolKlHdSgLc7hmfiQ/s16000/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2022.jpeg" title="10 Things To Do In Jersey" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRY8e5MAAXhw9-1VSfngNyN67lNlitL8KJbQojm0BkaGdbj6zvM4w7cTBIw-b32reWcwPnMpuKcLNE_8WtjTei8AVxfHHUAHobcTHJFxgE3VcI_bNt7U7tnBqpwWpjC3W8laJRoXc_SP2lFY4xVifK0dqsgXB3pgfUYXq1SCe7XdTyf3lsVNLMZ5gPNQ/s4608/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2021.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Havre des Pas Outdoor Lido - Jersey, Channel Islands" border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRY8e5MAAXhw9-1VSfngNyN67lNlitL8KJbQojm0BkaGdbj6zvM4w7cTBIw-b32reWcwPnMpuKcLNE_8WtjTei8AVxfHHUAHobcTHJFxgE3VcI_bNt7U7tnBqpwWpjC3W8laJRoXc_SP2lFY4xVifK0dqsgXB3pgfUYXq1SCe7XdTyf3lsVNLMZ5gPNQ/s16000/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2021.jpeg" title="10 Things To Do In Jersey" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Outdoor Lido</span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.lidojersey.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Lido</a> in Jersey is a tidal bathing pool that replenishes with each incoming tide. Located at Havre des Pas, not far from St Helier, it’s a really lovely spot for a dip in the sea with panoramic views and a platform you can swim out to. Offering safe swimming with lifeguards on hand as well as it’s own beach kiosk/café, toilets and changing rooms. I loved the retro art-deco style of the boardwalk structure, all in blue and white colours. </span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh22uygB5LDA8OXTcsRxaz5Ggsx1obBBqMtw556k7arXUZ0cLVWEoaq9EGqY5j38On7m8Uu_QPSYgOSmZTyFAet7-WgP76Z29EGvYNm-16ko1mGBPMJIkkinh3j63nYZsoc_L7ABbZbUfdQMlMSe4uruUNHoWyiOVIaV3W-2Rn9AvB4WfBjsc8Kt4GwJQ/s4320/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2004.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="St Brelades Bay Beach - Jersey, Channel Islands" border="0" data-original-height="4320" data-original-width="3456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh22uygB5LDA8OXTcsRxaz5Ggsx1obBBqMtw556k7arXUZ0cLVWEoaq9EGqY5j38On7m8Uu_QPSYgOSmZTyFAet7-WgP76Z29EGvYNm-16ko1mGBPMJIkkinh3j63nYZsoc_L7ABbZbUfdQMlMSe4uruUNHoWyiOVIaV3W-2Rn9AvB4WfBjsc8Kt4GwJQ/s16000/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2004.jpeg" title="10 Things To Do In Jersey" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">St Brelades Bay Beach</span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This beach is directly opposite the hotel we always stay at (St Brelades Bay Hotel) and is the first thing we see when we round the corner to arrive at the hotel so for that very reason it has my heart!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">You can stroll along the promenade and take a seat in the beautiful gardens there that are always filled with colour and look out across the beach, grab an ice cream from Midbay Stores (the pineapple & coconut one is delicious!) or some lunch at the Crabshack. There are lots of activities & water-sports going on to keep you entertained. If you’re there in the evening you’ll get to see the magical sight of St Brelades Church being lit up every night too!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">St Brelades Bay Beach is probably one of the most popular beaches in Jersey and hence also one of the busiest especially during peak summertime but I’ve experienced it really quiet & peaceful as well (when we’ve been in June). One of the big plus points for me is that it is accessible for me to get down onto the sand as there is a big ramp off the promenade directly onto the beach. So if you can’t manage lots of steps or need to use a wheelchair (I believe you can hire special beach wheelchairs as well) then this is a great option!</span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b>Extra Options:</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7I6bHwsET-0Qo-_9xXTQY3XUiS59iVA8t_GrDBhYJc4fVRVKVNEDlkgXRNLGSgjwJ4WltVEhbD-acgCxCQPISJDdb8DtOa1h_8TsuVYWQiJUeqSDXaNAq7KwOkVsamm-ZThThXYvl4K_Q98cEKoXXt5N-All90WiBvC-6g9HRjHBtsXlSwBfgSp8xNA/s1983/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2003.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Noirmont Point & Portlet Bay - Jersey, Channel Islands" border="0" data-original-height="1983" data-original-width="1586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7I6bHwsET-0Qo-_9xXTQY3XUiS59iVA8t_GrDBhYJc4fVRVKVNEDlkgXRNLGSgjwJ4WltVEhbD-acgCxCQPISJDdb8DtOa1h_8TsuVYWQiJUeqSDXaNAq7KwOkVsamm-ZThThXYvl4K_Q98cEKoXXt5N-All90WiBvC-6g9HRjHBtsXlSwBfgSp8xNA/s16000/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2003.jpeg" title="10 Things To Do In Jersey" /></a></div></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b>Railway Walk</b> </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #222222;">If you’re into walking or cycling you can enjoy a lovely woodland walk following the route of Jersey’s old railway line. It’s a four mile walk from St Aubin to Corbière. Stop off at Off The Rails Café for something off their delicious pizza and tapas menu! Due to my physical limitations I haven’t managed to do this walk but I did visit Off The Rails Café and have a little walk around the surroundings and it is beautiful. </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b>Jersey Zoo</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.durrell.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jersey Zoo</a> was opened by Gerald Durrell opened in 1959 however it’s focus is much more on conservation, welfare, breeding and protecting endangered species. You won’t find animals in cramped cages and out on display for entertainment here! Endorsed by Sir David Attenborough this 32 acres of park and woodland is a sanctuary to some of the rarest creatures in the world. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Coastal Walk</span></b> </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The landscape of Jersey is stunning so it’s perfect for a <a href="https://www.jersey.com/holidays/active/walking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">walking holiday</a> to really take in all its natural beauty. The coastline would be my choice as I love the sea and all the beaches and bays in Jersey have difference characters to them. From rocky cliff top pathways to seaside promenades and soft sandy beaches. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">You can also book <a href="https://www.jersey.com/things-to-do/tours/walking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">guided walking tours</a> if you prefer. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Boat Trip</span> </b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">You can book a boat trip on one of <a href="https://www.jerseyseafaris.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jersey Seafaris</a> and they offer so many options from Dolphins Spotting, to coastline tours, lavish picnics on quiet beaches to popping over to France for lunch! I haven’t done this before (as I have <i>the worst</i> motion sickness you could imagine!) but I’ve heard that it is a fantastic experience. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b>Visit the White House</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Also known as <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.je/project/le-don-hilton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Le Don Hilton</a>, is a little bit iconic in Jersey! It’s a tiny little white house which stands out against the contrasting blue sea of St Ouens Bay behind it. It’s somewhere you can rent out and stay in (but it’s very basic apparently) or just go and view it. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHEQs39QI0PeZXpPUSn6So9sa6ot0rnmJOw9PGO5phC2BB6xbqw2n0DQUaV_VUqmiUVb8y-f9sF28CNnemfln8Kt4FTGFFUV6L3c5HxRWpTj0rR4iCABogA-RXSq4ERk8XO1rhMKZrb7iS8ihJ06lGMaNPB8XHol-vU3n7dwQ8AsCaHkzvfz7-YidIHQ/s3456/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2025b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Le Don Hilton, The White House - Jersey, Channel Island" border="0" data-original-height="2765" data-original-width="3456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHEQs39QI0PeZXpPUSn6So9sa6ot0rnmJOw9PGO5phC2BB6xbqw2n0DQUaV_VUqmiUVb8y-f9sF28CNnemfln8Kt4FTGFFUV6L3c5HxRWpTj0rR4iCABogA-RXSq4ERk8XO1rhMKZrb7iS8ihJ06lGMaNPB8XHol-vU3n7dwQ8AsCaHkzvfz7-YidIHQ/s16000/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2025b.jpg" title="10 Things To Do In Jersey" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Stay</span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I can’t recommend <a href="https://www.stbreladesbayhotel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St Brelades Bay Hotel</a> highly enough! It’s where I’ve stayed each time I’ve visited Jersey. From the location with stunning views of St Brelades Bay Beach, beautiful gardens with outdoor pool, spa, fabulous food and the wonderful staff who have always gone above and beyond to make our stays as happy & comfortable as possible! </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Tip: go for a sea view balcony room if possible and you’ll pass many happy hours enjoying the view & watching all the activities on the beach each day. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana;"> If you would like the details for the taxi driver we had, a local who knows the island like the back of his hand and can give you a personalised guided tour for an hourly rate then drop me a message! He’s really lovely and someone we’ve known since our first trip back in 2017. He also has a wheelchair accessible car.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Let me know if you're planning a trip to Jersey or have ever visited before, what were your favourite things to do? </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYA8w8it4kXBIS9Sq3IwWagfQ6XNroNVdefdxPyFvg1uwNAfRBqVgjv2B3qi4_f95ntj8W1P2ss6N2urKjXOsMSFBN8BYrC5oIJvTTOjdXcGSLA2lNARwmunmKfTQy0-2b5yp3iHmZ1e4DQRuk2inhUUoPGhFJonWwGOzDFau2cyvIYjcqJhepRZR5RA/s1102/10%20Things%20To%20Do%20In%20Jersey%20-%2001.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 Things To Do In Jersey, Channel Islands. 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I have a short a sweet post for you this Good Friday. I had a lot fun creating an Easter Grazing Board recently and I thought I would share it for you all on the blog. It’s a cute idea to make over Easter weekend. Whether you have friends or family coming over or planning a movie night in with your other half. I hope this gives you some inspiration! If you make one please comment and/or tag me on socials so I can see. </span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Tips:</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img alt="💛" aria-label="💛" class="an1" data-emoji="💛" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f49b/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /><span> Find a wooden board or a tray with sides (I found this worked best in this case as everything was round & rolled about!)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img alt="💛" aria-label="💛" class="an1" data-emoji="💛" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f49b/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> Use Easter Egg halves as bowls to hold more snacks</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img alt="💛" aria-label="💛" class="an1" data-emoji="💛" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f49b/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> Use smaller items like mini eggs and popcorn to fill in the gaps</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em;"><img alt="💛" aria-label="💛" class="an1" data-emoji="💛" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f49b/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /></span> Be creative and have fun with it!</span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>What I Used:</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Popcorn Egg and Easter Popcorn from Joe and Seph's {ad-pr products} </span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Hot Cross Bun from Sainsburys</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Easter Eggs from Waitrose</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Cakes by Fiona Cairns at Waitrose</span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #222222;">Mini Eggs, Ferrero Rocher Eggs, Kit Kat Bunnies, Milky Bar Eggs, Galaxy Rose Gold Enchanted Eggs & Aero Eggs</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #222222;">Gingerbread Chick Cookie from Waitrose</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #222222;">Chocolate Lamb & Chocolate Flower from my local garden centre.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #222222;"><br /></span></span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghA81o6D8kfKOtiQl_4a6JUjEhZKC_GgqoZwaPoGo7TGu4QcAOc3G-wO8-OhCbXJoIUl8cgTEQxG3-OGGK0bpaw3HgyHYLFFfRVoVGjrId0kulyeZT8G73yNxuiVJO8IylrUeLSBqI81685aX4FSkaTmoxgvM1xjeqa4BgCuQRyVQpQCrPJHuPgCZtfg/s4608/Easter%20Grazing%20Board%20-%2003.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghA81o6D8kfKOtiQl_4a6JUjEhZKC_GgqoZwaPoGo7TGu4QcAOc3G-wO8-OhCbXJoIUl8cgTEQxG3-OGGK0bpaw3HgyHYLFFfRVoVGjrId0kulyeZT8G73yNxuiVJO8IylrUeLSBqI81685aX4FSkaTmoxgvM1xjeqa4BgCuQRyVQpQCrPJHuPgCZtfg/s16000/Easter%20Grazing%20Board%20-%2003.JPG" title="Create Your Own Easter Grazing Board" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: 16px;"></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: helvetica;">I'm back with more audiobook recommendations for you! I’ve picked out five 5 star reads that, in case the 5 star part doesn’t speak for itself, I’ve absolutely LOVED reading in the last couple of months! They were all in audiobook format which is my preferred method of consuming books these days, so I have noted down the narrators and production length too. I</span></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;">f you’re not already you can sign up for an </span><a href="https://tidd.ly/38qEs9y" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><b>Audible free trial HERE</b>!</a> If you want to keep up with what I'm reading then you can also follow me on <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/140544563-katie-kirk" target="_blank">Goodreads here</a>.</span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhz0V6pz2D4Vw3CBW8LSDpRNDLOT8CEpTZ6LW6n4MldafOBON03E2XxyUro3Gbtbmeis6LdiegJNtCAgvAlZOdRykkbWwhXyR-D5EI0xKfk61iWiWj5_kUhLxVuZc1D6i9uZIjobzkAFskXRctsHmm8yzTW6GoRC7Tgn3IqYzeiEp6h6qcLAshKgZwPTA=s2400" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="2400" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhz0V6pz2D4Vw3CBW8LSDpRNDLOT8CEpTZ6LW6n4MldafOBON03E2XxyUro3Gbtbmeis6LdiegJNtCAgvAlZOdRykkbWwhXyR-D5EI0xKfk61iWiWj5_kUhLxVuZc1D6i9uZIjobzkAFskXRctsHmm8yzTW6GoRC7Tgn3IqYzeiEp6h6qcLAshKgZwPTA=w400-h400" title="The Simple Wild by K.A Tucker" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img alt="💚" aria-label="💚" class="an1" data-emoji="💚" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f49a/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> <b><a href="https://tidd.ly/3J90q1l" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Simple Wild by K.A Tucker</a></b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Narrator: Rebekkah Ross</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Length: 12hrs 34mins</span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Single POV, Enemies to Lovers, Parental Estrangement, Fish out of water</span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="text-align: center;">Ka Tucker and The Simple Wild series are one of the best gems I’ve come to discover this year! Calla and Jonah - what an absolute rollercoaster! I’ve listened to all 3 of Calla’s stories on audiobook<span style="color: #222222;">, </span><a href="https://tidd.ly/3J8n8Xl" rel="nofollow" style="color: #222222;" target="_blank">Wild at Heart</a><span style="color: #222222;"> and </span><a href="https://tidd.ly/3tPKzyv" rel="nofollow" style="color: #222222;" target="_blank">Forever Wild</a><span style="color: #222222;">,</span> and loved every minute of her adventures in Alaska. As someone who’s never been there, the descriptions of the settings were so incredible they made me feel like I was. Also the character development of Calla is one of my favourite arcs I’ve read recently. She starts off as a naïve, rather spoiled girl with not much direction in her life and gets thrown into the isolated, rural Alaskan wild and has to figure out how or if she could fit in there. Calla also runs a blog with her best friend which, I’ll admit, was one of the reasons it caught my eye to start with! It’s a smaller plot line but something that runs throughout all 3 of her books which I really enjoyed. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This story was heart breaking and heart warming in equal measure. I both laughed out loud and sobbed into my pillow! I’ve become addicted to this series so I highly recommend you give them a go. I’m patiently waiting for the 4th book in the series: Running Wild to come out on audiobook now! Which is set in the same world but focuses on a different main character. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkuxgRx-wHCaihuazFjrWXuwl7xJuy707K4LdT554CaxuROrb5y8fEjRWsrpahd-ViFwFLjM3xX233vMwobnNXPIdnP_7deKEoWAKKVoLCThbvhsAsFimwKYitX1uuXbEYAeoPEzcEUnqN4t_oZNbiJhi9TAVOxsZl_-6CJwonKLXIGR3rGZ2Mg1DgJQ=s500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkuxgRx-wHCaihuazFjrWXuwl7xJuy707K4LdT554CaxuROrb5y8fEjRWsrpahd-ViFwFLjM3xX233vMwobnNXPIdnP_7deKEoWAKKVoLCThbvhsAsFimwKYitX1uuXbEYAeoPEzcEUnqN4t_oZNbiJhi9TAVOxsZl_-6CJwonKLXIGR3rGZ2Mg1DgJQ=w400-h400" title="Love & Other Words by Christina Lauren" width="400" /></a></div></span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img alt="💚" aria-label="💚" class="an1" data-emoji="💚" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f49a/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> <b><a href="https://tidd.ly/3w0dC4Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love & Other Words by Christina Lauren</a></b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Narrator: Erin Mallon</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Length: 8hrs 22mins</span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Single POV, Childhood Friends to Lovers, Dual Timeline<br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Wow! THIS book. <a href="https://tidd.ly/37CefaS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Unhoneymooners</a> might be Christina Lauren’s best known book but THIS is a masterpiece! I fell in love with Elliot and Macy. Childhood friends to lovers (probably my favourite trope). They meet up every summer at Macy’s summer home and read books side by side and generally geek out together. Then something happens and it is years before they see each other again and you’re left trying to figure out what on earth could’ve happened! Everything gets revealed in a dual timeline. The whole storyline was an emotional rollercoaster and there was a twist with a reveal of a secret towards the end which I probably should’ve seen coming but I didn’t and it BROKE me. Proper ugly crying happened. Having said that the epilogue was so satisfying and beautiful. I will definitely re-read it once I have recovered! </span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg52H09VsG2T6vUB5KnjaNJBSInlBkQAeWyYMo9pPex6NKjzbLmrR9YNUslHPYjy13DcEHb4rboBsE4IsiAvxcbs8YCw1f9BPQ-wccmE4z_KVWxBCakW_TnXQ9rfECEMUkrPHvy5as2T2f6JNtx5rK8e1tkfhWuEuT-Pq7p3h6iUnSRa1IjWbPXCLtb9w=s1800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg52H09VsG2T6vUB5KnjaNJBSInlBkQAeWyYMo9pPex6NKjzbLmrR9YNUslHPYjy13DcEHb4rboBsE4IsiAvxcbs8YCw1f9BPQ-wccmE4z_KVWxBCakW_TnXQ9rfECEMUkrPHvy5as2T2f6JNtx5rK8e1tkfhWuEuT-Pq7p3h6iUnSRa1IjWbPXCLtb9w=w400-h400" title="Not Pretending Anymore by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img alt="💚" aria-label="💚" class="an1" data-emoji="💚" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f49a/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> <b><a href="https://tidd.ly/3tQjxXD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Not Pretending Anymore by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward</a><br /></b></span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Narrators: Erin Mallon & Sebastian York</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Length: 8hrs 43mins</span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Dual POV, Slow Burn, Friends to Lovers, Roommates, Cinnamon Roll Hero, Fake Dating<br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #222222;">Since I first discovered the writing duo of Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward at Christmas with their festive Novellas (<a href="https://www.katiekirkloves.com/2021/12/the-best-christmas-romance-audiobooks.html" target="_blank">reviewed and raves about here!</a>) I’ve read a whole bunch more of their stories and although I’ve really liked them and rated them all 3.5-4 stars I haven’t enjoyed them as much as the Christmas stories I fell in love with. Until I read Not Pretending Anymore! This has now become my favourite book Vi Keeland/Penelope Ward book. I loved it so much that I immediately had to listen to the whole thing again as soon as I’d finished! It had all the humour that I’ve come to expect from their stories (so many lol moments!), loveable characters, plus it really hit me in the feels. Declan, omg Declan! *Swoons* He sets the bar now for all my future romantic hero’s, what a dreammm. I love the chemistry between him and Molly, their journey from friends to lovers is perfectly done I think. Plus the epilogue for this book is possibly my most favourite epilogue ever! It’s actually iconic. Erin Mallon & Sebastian York are 2 of my favourite audiobook narrators as well, they both have really big catalogues on audible if you look them up!</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaSTUiXHDo56TEcSP6fNyOdGt5mzamnqIoupPoFaI3Y-bBm3fyZQM9AygRHvMm3r0m47rBgM2tNksbrI1f7F_OJzx0Jlq50oapmKsv-WgksU3Y3Uewl84mF_BExoynGbjeD4LuXjv_HCLCyNg-rfK0Oi7G8Bein7x8CmhrB4997RYLNftc7Ball6I61g=s500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaSTUiXHDo56TEcSP6fNyOdGt5mzamnqIoupPoFaI3Y-bBm3fyZQM9AygRHvMm3r0m47rBgM2tNksbrI1f7F_OJzx0Jlq50oapmKsv-WgksU3Y3Uewl84mF_BExoynGbjeD4LuXjv_HCLCyNg-rfK0Oi7G8Bein7x8CmhrB4997RYLNftc7Ball6I61g=w400-h400" title="Cream & Punishment by Susannah Nix" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img alt="💚" aria-label="💚" class="an1" data-emoji="💚" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f49a/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> <b><a href="https://tidd.ly/3t2GXK3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cream & Punishment by Susannah Nix</a><br /></b></span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Narrators: Chris Brinkley & Amanda Stribling</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Length: 11hrs 44mins</span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Dual POV, Second Chance Romance, Cinnamon Roll Hero, Work Place Romance, Forced Proximity, Small Town<br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This is the second story in the King Brothers series and I absolutely love them! For me personally, this one topped the first book - <a href="https://tidd.ly/3qeblzA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Cone & Only</a>. The family own an Ice Cream company hence all the ice cream themed book titles. They’re really cosy and feel good with small town vibes but still have depth and emotion.<br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Tanner (omg I LOVE him!) was my favourite of the King brothers from the first book so I’ve been excited for his story. How could you not love a hot nerdy hero who’s into books?! The story was a lot more emotional than I was expecting (which is what elevated it even more for me) because I could relate to Lucy’s situation so much on a personal level (for different reasons than hers but the feelings are the same). I’ve really connected with Susannah Nix’s writing style so I’m planning on reading her entire back catalogue now! The audiobook narrators were great. Their southern American accents were perfect and made the whole experience of listening to the story truly immersive. </span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #222222;">I really enjoy book series like these where you get to know the characters gradually over the course of it and see their stories develop and then you look forward to everyone getting their moment in their own book. I can’t wait for Ryan’s story in the next book which I believe is coming later this year - there was cliff-hanger ending for it in the epilogue!</span></span></div></div><div style="color: #222222;"><br style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: start;" /></div></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipOup_hgEz9RS4DSIzdp2x9eTClnmuEkqcpuunIuskGOGQpySjQf-KS209O6whKmfgRTZXHW-akUFWXobaBGGKHmFR3fBNKwkUo4PqwvGAuQ4jt2RJUd6rJ54ZPUbHlFdwnp2EI2VNgQj2krBsvgMENPMeaZTMj5IoajK1rvoszTR4Fv-g_vfrYE_L8g=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipOup_hgEz9RS4DSIzdp2x9eTClnmuEkqcpuunIuskGOGQpySjQf-KS209O6whKmfgRTZXHW-akUFWXobaBGGKHmFR3fBNKwkUo4PqwvGAuQ4jt2RJUd6rJ54ZPUbHlFdwnp2EI2VNgQj2krBsvgMENPMeaZTMj5IoajK1rvoszTR4Fv-g_vfrYE_L8g=w400-h400" title="The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" width="400" /></a></div></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img alt="💚" aria-label="💚" class="an1" data-emoji="💚" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f49a/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> <b><a href="https://tidd.ly/3J4YgA0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo</a></b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Narrators: Alma Cuervo, Julia Whelan & Robin Miles </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Length: 12hrs 10mins</span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Historical Romance, Hollywood, LGBTQ+</span></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">So I’d seen this book being hyped up everywhere for a while now and when I finally got to it on my TBR list I feared it wouldn’t live up to it but boy am I happy that I was wrong! It’s an incredible immersive story that manages to capture both the glamour and the grim realities of old Hollywood. You follow Evelyn Hugo from her early days in Hollywood right through to the present day where she’s 79 years old. Throughout most of the book I felt unsure how much I liked Evelyn, she’s ruthless with her career but when it comes to her personal life she makes pretty poor choices! However I still couldn’t help but route for her and some of the peripheral characters, in particular Harry & Celia. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Evelyn life story is absolutely fascinating and it got to a point that I actually forgot she was fictional and I wasn’t reading a biography of a star like Elizabeth Taylor, Katherine Hepburn or Marilyn Monroe. I believe the author was inspired by Elizabeth Taylor and did loosely base some of Evelyn’s story on her. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The story has humour, some unexpected twists and a lot of emotion! I hard core sobbed at one point (which makes it the 3rd book in this post that I’ve cried over, clearly that’s been my 2022 mood so far!). The story has really stuck with me since I read it, I've thought about it a lot, which I think is the mark of a great book! I really took to Taylor Jenkins Reid writing style as well and have since downloaded and read more of her books. So expect to see some pop up in future review posts.</span></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Comment below if you’ve read or listened to any of these books and we can discuss! <span style="background-color: transparent;">If you want to keep up with what I'm reading then you can also follow me on </span><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/140544563-katie-kirk" style="background-color: transparent;" target="_blank">Goodreads here</a><span style="background-color: transparent;">.</span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Start your <a href="https://tidd.ly/38qEs9y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audible Free Trial Here</a>.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: white; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Christmas Romance Audiobooks, Audible Audiobooks, Audible Free Trial, Audible Plus Catalogue, Free Audiobooks, The Best Christmas Romance Books" border="0" data-original-height="4141" data-original-width="3106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDxIxABv8cCup8x2vc6p7luZusMfBE1-Wn5wxjASD6aUOod1GUkMUX9qW843q8BzrXcYOk53knMcGuC9prp8Zhy1hVvd4TZgq8D2YlFwk3IG8yHN2W2ZWUFdso2RRwHJSCjrAeeiNQkfO1i-E5iz-UKhdCBFWLlUdrYn-CcAwR4kHnidd62joM7IXgqA/s16000/Audiobooks%20Christmas%20-%2011B.jpg" title="The Best Christmas Romance Audiobooks Free on Audible" /></a></div></div><p></p><a name='more'></a><div style="font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>There are few things I enjoy more than snuggling up with an audiobook playing and immersing myself in a story, it’s perfect escapism. Add in a Christmas theme and I’m even happier!</span></span></div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I decided to put together a list of some of my favourite Christmas Romance Audiobooks that I have enjoyed recently. Even better, these are available FREE to download in the <a href="https://tidd.ly/38qEs9y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Audible Plus Catalogue</b></a> if you are a member of Audible and if you’re not already you can sign up to a <a href="https://tidd.ly/38qEs9y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Audible free trial HERE</b>!</a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I know a lot of people will be having a much quieter Christmas than they originally planned with the new covid variant, travel restrictions being put in place again and so many people testing positive and having to isolate. So getting lost in some festive audiobooks could be a great distraction! I have listened to a lot of Christmas books lately and although there were quite a few I wasn’t keen on I’ve cherry picked the ones that really hit the mark for me. They have plenty of festive fun whilst also having really great characters, storylines, humour and a bit of spice!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Side note: I have a real issue with not liking British narrators for contemporary romance books (considering I’m British myself!) I don’t know if that’s just me but I just haven’t found any I like or feel sound ‘right’ reading them - if anyone has any recommendations for me that would be great! All the ones I enjoy are American narrators which seems a shame. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Also a little update: I have now passed 100 new audiobooks that I’ve listened to this year! I feel so proud. My goal was 50 but I’ve absolutely smashed that. I think due to a combination of lockdowns, having access to lots of free options in the Audible Plus catalogue and finding some new authors that I’ve become absolutely obsessed with!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjN0-njxG4KenOpHPW_yXKIWCPMzxodEgDInf5I48nK1qQlX7FQd2YUH80uXCIv_XNDvqD6lE8wDXbDwLzHuRs5FAeAX9BIlXKRl-cOpFaIKPLYRRrveCjNhTnBcrDHv3IpgfqoOensg0hu03CRjaLU9m3kAWdXfSLhK1Qd7cVMGwtB9y0eGLBnPOECPg=s500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Christmas Romance Audiobooks, Audible Audiobooks, Audible Free Trial, Audible Plus Catalogue, Free Audiobooks, The Best Christmas Romance Book" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjN0-njxG4KenOpHPW_yXKIWCPMzxodEgDInf5I48nK1qQlX7FQd2YUH80uXCIv_XNDvqD6lE8wDXbDwLzHuRs5FAeAX9BIlXKRl-cOpFaIKPLYRRrveCjNhTnBcrDHv3IpgfqoOensg0hu03CRjaLU9m3kAWdXfSLhK1Qd7cVMGwtB9y0eGLBnPOECPg=w400-h400" title="The Best Christmas Romance Audiobooks Free on Audible" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img alt="🎄" aria-label="🎄" class="an1" data-emoji="🎄" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f384/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> <b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://tidd.ly/3mueUzw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Christmas Pact by VI Keeland and Penelope Ward</a></span></b></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>Narrators: Andi Arndt & Sebastian York</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Length: 2hrs 54 mins</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Dual POV, Co-workers, Fake Dating, Enemies to Lovers<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: black;"><i>“Riley Kennedy’s emails keep getting crossed with her male colleague, Kennedy Riley. The infuriating man forwards them along with his annoying commentary and unsolicited advice. They come face to face at the office holiday party. As luck would have it, Kennedy turns out to be outrageously handsome…though still a jerk. Yet somehow he’s able to charm her out on the dance floor—and convince her to participate in his crazy scheme: he’ll go home with Riley for a Christmas party and pretend to be her boyfriend, if Riley agrees to be his date to a wedding. It sounds easy enough. Little by little, however, the act they’re putting on starts to feel like so much more than a Christmas pact—and Riley’s about to learn there’s more to Kennedy than she ever imagined.”</i></span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">A novella that is laugh-out-loud hilarious and heartwarming from start to finish, from a pair of authors who were new to me but I now need to read everything they’ve ever written together! I absolutely loved both of these characters and could happily have listened to this as a full length book. These two writers have also written another Christmas book that’s on my list called Scrooged (a series of 3 shorts) but it’s not on the Plus catalogue so you’ll need to use a credit or buy it. But if you enjoy this book you’ll love that one too. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Also here is an example of two of my favourite romance narrators! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNtGUGBBUbb9kNzpf96HPlEe-RNvC55Urzkr-CC8p5KFlLkpzZvH6IPMtnLHb-R19PJ_BKO7-7auJ5LR4G8tWQqm3cbmVgPPdSXndxc9q2oZFynKVtByHPTWJJ2M1YSIELClT_4CPT1qCtrOHd2sWiJkyDBb-mNt-whEQwkFzSPD3GH3PX6b4uwXiAxA=s1440" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNtGUGBBUbb9kNzpf96HPlEe-RNvC55Urzkr-CC8p5KFlLkpzZvH6IPMtnLHb-R19PJ_BKO7-7auJ5LR4G8tWQqm3cbmVgPPdSXndxc9q2oZFynKVtByHPTWJJ2M1YSIELClT_4CPT1qCtrOHd2sWiJkyDBb-mNt-whEQwkFzSPD3GH3PX6b4uwXiAxA=w400-h400" title="The Best Christmas Romance Audiobooks Free on Audible" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img alt="🎄" aria-label="🎄" class="an1" data-emoji="🎄" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f384/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> <b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://tidd.ly/3JeqpVK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eight Winter Nights by Liz Maverick</a><br /></span></b></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>Narrators: Eva Kaminsky & Jason Clarke</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Length: 2hrs 56 mins</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Dual POV, Friends to Lovers<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;">“Last year, Rachel Bacharach met the man of her dreams at a Hanukkah party — and then her outgoing best friend Tamara swooped in and “called” Oz Caplan for herself. It’s a typical outcome for the dependable, bookish Rachel, who is never able to extinguish the spark she immediately felt for Oz. But being secretly in love with her best friend’s boyfriend all year hasn’t been easy. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>As this year’s party approaches, Oz and Tamara break up. It’s a worst-case scenario when Oz asks Rachel to help him write Tamara love letters to win her back in time for their Hanukkah anniversary. Rachel’s been writing love letters to Oz in her journals for a year; she knows all the words he would need. But will Rachel be able to hide her true feelings from Oz any longer? And might this year’s party finally be Rachel’s chance to trust her heart and put everything on the line for love?”</i><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I really liked how this story was set around Hanukkah. From the synopsis I imagined this storyline could be a little frustrating but it was actually really sweet and so so funny! The guy in it was fairly clueless about his feelings and what he actually wanted a lot of the way through but I found that rather realistic! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXw6LTfV__XKOkbYYsVnhNAswl67uF7xlLD1aYajP2y_ETJ80nqJfe64PxpVsL8P9vg56yVKPNxNmtuRvwIBvQzeBC9AIEu0YKJmMq-XB4rHHgnPaAzL7TqkBZqnVQGMoQLKpr3ePezqLtqzB4ZzcgizEKfuLAIjJ2-Ao35y2gZ768qduyh2v3ETbpyQ=s500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Christmas Romance Audiobooks, Audible Audiobooks, Audible Free Trial, Audible Plus Catalogue, Free Audiobooks, The Best Christmas Romance Book" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXw6LTfV__XKOkbYYsVnhNAswl67uF7xlLD1aYajP2y_ETJ80nqJfe64PxpVsL8P9vg56yVKPNxNmtuRvwIBvQzeBC9AIEu0YKJmMq-XB4rHHgnPaAzL7TqkBZqnVQGMoQLKpr3ePezqLtqzB4ZzcgizEKfuLAIjJ2-Ao35y2gZ768qduyh2v3ETbpyQ=w400-h400" title="The Best Christmas Romance Audiobooks Free on Audible" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img alt="🎄" aria-label="🎄" class="an1" data-emoji="🎄" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f384/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> <span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://tidd.ly/3qkXG96" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crazy For You by Heatherly Bell</a><br /></b></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>Narrator: Maxine Mitchell</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Length: 4hrs 7 mins</span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Dual POV, Fake Dating<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">“He needs a break. She needs a date. What do a washed-up LA cop and a celebrity hair stylist have in common? Christmas magic. </span></i></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></i></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Fallon McQueen needs a date to a wedding. The pickings at the speed dating events she's attended are slim indeed, and it doesn't help that she has someone specific in mind.... Then she meets...Santa Claus. </span></i></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></i></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Jack Cooper is tired of the big city. He needs a break from the streets of LA. But when he stops a deadbeat from breaking and entering, he's simply trying to do a good deed. Now he has a hot but crazy blonde asking him to be her date to a destination wedding. If Jack is going to help, they're going to do it his way, and faster than you can say "road trip" Fallon McQueen is on the trip of lifetime....“</span></i></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I loved this one! I really liked the characters, the road trip storyline and it was a good length as well. Although this can be read as a stand-alone (this is how I read it) it is part of a series called Starlight Hill. Some of them are actually available in the Plus catalogue as well so if you enjoy this you can listen to some of the rest! Heatherly Bell is a new author to me and after this one I’m looking forward to reading some more of her books. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjU0XNcJ18BTsftnXwkfAzFHAribcWqH5tmWw-BSpS9y7hSN5g3lInagc7GoJ8kLoP9dThXVb_OVnfXcBBd4thKs8VVKIhocss-Ua2vAUcebwIoHsw-vj6e959URt0uPbTpT3Kc7kAGaCux8mtVADeuce8Lpo34g1fhWxRn6f-Mo2nuhyCXpeGv9JSjXg=s500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Christmas Romance Audiobooks, Audible Audiobooks, Audible Free Trial, Audible Plus Catalogue, Free Audiobooks, The Best Christmas Romance Book" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjU0XNcJ18BTsftnXwkfAzFHAribcWqH5tmWw-BSpS9y7hSN5g3lInagc7GoJ8kLoP9dThXVb_OVnfXcBBd4thKs8VVKIhocss-Ua2vAUcebwIoHsw-vj6e959URt0uPbTpT3Kc7kAGaCux8mtVADeuce8Lpo34g1fhWxRn6f-Mo2nuhyCXpeGv9JSjXg=w400-h400" title="The Best Christmas Romance Audiobooks Free on Audible" width="400" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img alt="🎄" aria-label="🎄" class="an1" data-emoji="🎄" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f384/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> <b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://tidd.ly/3ekudXf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nick & Noel’s Christmas Playlist by Codi Hall</a></span></b></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Narrators: Brooke Bloomingdale & Edward Thomas</span></b><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Length: 10hrs 7 mins</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Dual POV, Fake Dating, Friends to Lovers<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">“Nick Winters and Noel Carter have known each other their whole lives. After years of shared family holidays, working together on the Winters’ Christmas tree farm, and being each other's safe haven, they wouldn't dream of crossing the line from friends to something more.... But when Nick comes home for the holidays after serving overseas and finds that his long-term girlfriend has decided to get her stocking stuffed elsewhere, Noel is there to pick him up and show him that instead of a Blue Christmas he can still have a Wonderful Christmastime without his cheating ex. </span></i></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></i></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;">A night on the town and an impulsive kiss later has Noel thinking that perhaps this year they’ll be rockin’ around the Christmas tree as a couple, but only if the ghost - er rather - girlfriend of Nick's Christmas past doesn’t decide to haunt their holiday.... “</span></i></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This is the first book in a lovely series set in the town of Mistletoe! One of my favourite tropes is friends to lovers and this story epitomises it. Nick & Noel have been best friends since they were babies and closer than close ever since. With inside jokes and a shared love for Christmas. I love how Nick’s family basically adopted Noel when her parents died and how close the Winters family are it makes the story extra heartwarming. Although I found Nick’s ex constantly popping up highly annoying, I loved all the other characters enough to balance that out plus there is a very satisfying part at the end which makes it all worth while!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiC2742v3Ib1pOkIPs-l727DAvu-N8XjSeA-dgjOM18QqpUtaq7R9GtMVW5ITdVWpCbkdGuELDB4xXAlovdf2uk-LdAzL1PCDbpGbxFM1SMOjBXSK6poy0gP3sj5GLvWXO4A6eWrJaMlNxViMcdE3yz5EYOF72-YOGLWHG2TaOLnA57d7R7W8-WGb7Ccg=s500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Christmas Romance Audiobooks, Audible Audiobooks, Audible Free Trial, Audible Plus Catalogue, Free Audiobooks, The Best Christmas Romance Book" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiC2742v3Ib1pOkIPs-l727DAvu-N8XjSeA-dgjOM18QqpUtaq7R9GtMVW5ITdVWpCbkdGuELDB4xXAlovdf2uk-LdAzL1PCDbpGbxFM1SMOjBXSK6poy0gP3sj5GLvWXO4A6eWrJaMlNxViMcdE3yz5EYOF72-YOGLWHG2TaOLnA57d7R7W8-WGb7Ccg=w400-h400" title="The Best Christmas Romance Audiobooks Free on Audible" width="400" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img alt="🎄" aria-label="🎄" class="an1" data-emoji="🎄" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f384/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> <b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://tidd.ly/3Hmawef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">There’s Something About Merry by Codi Hall</a></span></b></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Narrators: CJ Bloom & Lee Samuels</b></span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Length: 10hrs 44mins</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Dual POV, Single Parent, Second Chance Romance<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">“Merry Winters has the holiday blues. She's spent the last year learning to love herself, and now she's ready to find the right guy. But the pickings are slim in Mistletoe, Idaho, and it’s just her luck that the man who catches her eye is the stoic new foreman at her family’s Christmas tree farm. Too bad he wants to keep a 39-and-a-half-foot pole between them. </span></i></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></i></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Single dad Clark Griffin isn't looking for romance, but he wouldn't mind a friend to snuggle with on a cold winter's night. When he signs up for online dating, he doesn't expect to connect with the sassy, crafty Knottygirl25 and get wrapped up in every message she writes. </span></i></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></i></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;">But when Merry turns out to be his blind internet date, his surprise causes him to miss his chance under the mistletoe. Can a little Christmas magic give these two a second chance at a first impression?”</span></i></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The second book in the Codi Hall’s festive series centred around the Winters family. This one features Merry, the middle sibling. I really liked her character, all sunshine, loves Christmas (of course) knitting & creating voodoo peens (again, of course!). I love a romance book that includes a single parent with a cute kid who is really pro their romance and that’s what we get with Clark’s 7 year old Jace. This has a bit of a You’ve Got Mail inspired storyline too! Which I very much enjoyed. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Now I’m excitedly waiting for Holly’s book to come next Christmas!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxNig2lOMKVZ8Dh2WET6zV5bXXN0dSqBt23mqExnWb0sgc0DrJoSU9KJn_3PLboPR2oLW7dXnqYoZfNNO0AsYE14c6V-KHwNFumAlfo9oroKObIvzFH2tJNA3xZieJP3XoG79WQ6rCFNqd7zsxg55JVZnXL6D17323idm167B6J73g4I1PDRpokCsLvw=s500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Christmas Romance Audiobooks, Audible Audiobooks, Audible Free Trial, Audible Plus Catalogue, Free Audiobooks, The Best Christmas Romance Book" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxNig2lOMKVZ8Dh2WET6zV5bXXN0dSqBt23mqExnWb0sgc0DrJoSU9KJn_3PLboPR2oLW7dXnqYoZfNNO0AsYE14c6V-KHwNFumAlfo9oroKObIvzFH2tJNA3xZieJP3XoG79WQ6rCFNqd7zsxg55JVZnXL6D17323idm167B6J73g4I1PDRpokCsLvw=w400-h400" title="The Best Christmas Romance Audiobooks Free on Audible" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img alt="🎄" aria-label="🎄" class="an1" data-emoji="🎄" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f384/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> <b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://tidd.ly/3suuIpU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miracle Creek Christmas by Krista Lynne Jensen</a></span></b></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Narrators: Christine Williams</b></span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Length: 10hrs 18mins</span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Dual POV, Hurt/Comfort, <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">“Riley Madigan escapes to the sleepy mountain town of Miracle Creek after her relationship with an A-list actor ends badly. At least for a time, she hopes her new job as a high school art teacher will bring her the peace and quiet she is looking for. The last thing on her mind is love. </span></i></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></i></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>Mark Rivers was a firefighter until he got trapped in a wildfire and, after a year of recovering, is trying to piece his life back together but struggles both emotionally and psychologically. He's been a recluse until he forces himself to attend his niece's school play and sees Riley, the school's art teacher. Immediately, Mark feels a connection to her and feels driven to get to know her, but first he'll need.</i><i>”</i></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This was the most emotional read out of all my picks but beautiful! Small town vibes which I really like, both character have been damaged by their past in different ways and the story is about the healing together. The first half is set in the lead up to thanksgiving but the town is very christmassy so it does feel festive throughout!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Bonus Options </b>(not available in the plus catalogue but 100% worth using a credit for!)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsFxgJDldkyW5FpLUACH2FplVUyEA12zXzRr8Fi4sLiZiXLsKZjHe-h2oVPkXB9m4SWQaBaGVniVA8baF7RqPsOfMjtIeIz_VesgrtObC41GDQwesKvgonrCIYvYxJ_9-umPxDHfu3TPGwIWNLGBPj-B0zVhjikpzPZ5v2Ps4X2y7M4w6I7Zvy6HhMgg=s500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Christmas Romance Audiobooks, Audible Audiobooks, Audible Free Trial, Audible Plus Catalogue, Free Audiobooks, The Best Christmas Romance Book" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsFxgJDldkyW5FpLUACH2FplVUyEA12zXzRr8Fi4sLiZiXLsKZjHe-h2oVPkXB9m4SWQaBaGVniVA8baF7RqPsOfMjtIeIz_VesgrtObC41GDQwesKvgonrCIYvYxJ_9-umPxDHfu3TPGwIWNLGBPj-B0zVhjikpzPZ5v2Ps4X2y7M4w6I7Zvy6HhMgg=w400-h400" title="The Best Christmas Romance Audiobooks Free on Audible" width="400" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img alt="🎄" aria-label="🎄" class="an1" data-emoji="🎄" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f384/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> <a href="https://tidd.ly/33FriWT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren</a></b></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Narrators: Patti Murin</b></span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Length: 7hrs 40mins</span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Single POV, Friends to Lovers<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">“<span style="color: black;"> It's the most wonderful time of the year . . . but not for Maelyn Jones. She's living with her parents, hates her going-nowhere job and has just made a romantic error of epic proportions. But perhaps worst of all, this is the last Christmas Mae will be at her favourite place in the world - the snowy cabin where she and her family have spent every holiday since she was born. Mentally melting down as she drives away for the final time, Mae throws out what she thinks is a simple plea to the universe: Please. Show me what will make me happy. The next thing she knows, everything goes black . . . When Mae gasps awake, she's back on an airplane, beginning the same holiday all over again. With one hilarious disaster after another sending her back to the plane, Mae must figure out how to break free of the strange time loop - and finally get her true love under the mistletoe.”</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I bought this one with an audible credit as it’s a Christmas book by one of my favourite pairs of authors, Christina Lauren. This Groundhog Day inspired festive rom-com was right up my street! It’s also very different it all my other Christmas reads. I loved Mae’s big dysfunctional family/friend group gathering at the cabin every Christmas, how we got to know each of them and all their traditions like the festive scavenger hunt were so fun I wanted to join in! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipOl4vuVqfPNJIBJL_EQwqoD4-phj83jTKbfMl_TPC0Lp8RdQFHNzzIO_t2ngu6JovzZb6kf45oFVQsUQ2zAK-LqHyQ9tQ4UqFbrtUH4FwCjky-cOtfMqcVYOjjn1i7pZgtOrWpPBOZLVbVorDXzi2tF5ncJwFeBZJmuztbsOxfiU2-UA3ItxXa9Iwvw=s500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Christmas Romance Audiobooks, Audible Audiobooks, Audible Free Trial, Audible Plus Catalogue, Free Audiobooks, The Best Christmas Romance Book" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipOl4vuVqfPNJIBJL_EQwqoD4-phj83jTKbfMl_TPC0Lp8RdQFHNzzIO_t2ngu6JovzZb6kf45oFVQsUQ2zAK-LqHyQ9tQ4UqFbrtUH4FwCjky-cOtfMqcVYOjjn1i7pZgtOrWpPBOZLVbVorDXzi2tF5ncJwFeBZJmuztbsOxfiU2-UA3ItxXa9Iwvw=w400-h400" title="The Best Christmas Romance Audiobooks Free on Audible" width="400" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img alt="🎄" aria-label="🎄" class="an1" data-emoji="🎄" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f384/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> <b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://tidd.ly/3J9JA2X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scrooged by VI Keeland and Penelope Ward</a></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>Narrators: Andi Arndt & Sebastian York</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Length: 2hrs 17 mins</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Single/Dual POV</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">After reading The Christmas Pact by the same authors I bought this audiobook without a second thought! A trio of short stories. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">"Sexy Scrooge" </span></i></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></i></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The last thing I needed was to share an Uber with Scrooge - a cocky lawyer on a snowy Christmas Eve. It was bad enough I was on my way to court for the gift of eviction. Although maybe today wouldn’t turn out so bad after all. The Sexy Scrooge and I started to connect as we trudged our way through a storm. Our ride was about to end. But would I ever see him again? </span></i></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></i></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;">“The Merry Mistake" </span></i></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></i></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Note to self: Ask Santa for glasses this year. When I accidentally mistook a gorgeous man resting outside my building for a homeless person in need of lunch, we got into it. I’d only been trying to do a good deed around the holidays, but he called me righteous. I called him something far worse. If only I didn’t have to see him again. But fate had other plans. </span></i></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></i></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;">"Kissmas in New York" </span></i></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></i></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;">It was just supposed to be a simple kiss with a stranger. I'd done it to prove a point - that I hadn't lost my sense of adventure. But you know what they say about the best laid plans. Maybe I'd get something in my stocking after all this holiday season....</span></i></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I can’t decide if Sexy Scrooge or The Merry Mistake was my favourite - it’s a close call. They were so funny and considering how short each of the stories were, I got surprisingly invested in each one!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiblTIY8sJ_X9hjDJpGeQ0STEuz8wloVy3VSfploT0DrXrK_OElZpV9h4iAOu1EiTlTkonh7NJBqii8kFZemP8IPzOIDcbjfyG16Xlei-mayjLcvGZMLIyEkxQh5kPLF_w_7mmdXF8_LZyEwF_0EUaWVeD6x68huYb6QAzucLkBBDeqyEt5writ0dO2Mw=s500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Christmas Romance Audiobooks, Audible Audiobooks, Audible Free Trial, Audible Plus Catalogue, Free Audiobooks, The Best Christmas Romance Book" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiblTIY8sJ_X9hjDJpGeQ0STEuz8wloVy3VSfploT0DrXrK_OElZpV9h4iAOu1EiTlTkonh7NJBqii8kFZemP8IPzOIDcbjfyG16Xlei-mayjLcvGZMLIyEkxQh5kPLF_w_7mmdXF8_LZyEwF_0EUaWVeD6x68huYb6QAzucLkBBDeqyEt5writ0dO2Mw=w400-h400" title="The Best Christmas Romance Audiobooks Free on Audible" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img alt="🎄" aria-label="🎄" class="an1" data-emoji="🎄" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f384/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> <b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://tidd.ly/3srsTtO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Reindeer Falls Collection: Volume 1 & 2 by Jana Aston</a></span></b></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Narrator: Erin Mallon</span></b><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Length: Volume 1 - 6hrs 44mins. Volume 2 - 8hrs 14 mins</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Single POV</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Each volume has 3 short stories in each based in the same town of Reindeer Falls. So you have characters crossing paths with each other between stories which I like. Volume 1 features 3 sisters: Holly, Ginger & Noel. Volume 2 features the Shepard brothers: Ryan, Jake & Carter. All these books are written from the female POV only. These are like very spicy versions of Hallmark movies and I really loved Jana Astons writing - another new author for me that I want to read more from!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: helvetica;">The Boss Who Stole Christmas (Book 1) </span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Dear Santa, </span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Please bring me a new boss for Christmas. Mine is the worst. The worst, hidden in a six-foot-tall package of male perfection. It’d be easier if he looked like an old Scrooge, wouldn’t it? Nick Saint-Croix doesn’t look like an old scrooge. He’s hot as - um, never mind. Just bring me a new boss. Please. Sincerely, Holly Winter </span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">If You Give a Jerk a Gingerbread (Book 2) </span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Dear Santa, </span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I do not want Keller James for Christmas. I will not fall for him, no matter how charming or irresistible or famous he is. I will not be swayed by his skills in the kitchen or by his British accent. I’m going to win the Great Gingerbread Bake-Off and no one is going to stand in my way. Not even Keller. All kisses are off. I mean all bets. All bets are off. And all his clothes. Grr, never mind. I’ll figure this out myself. </span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">XOXO, Ginger Winter </span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The One Night Stand Before Christmas (Book 3) </span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Dear Santa, </span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Please stop by my house and pick up your suit. If you thought I was going to run it to the dry cleaners for you after you left it on my bedroom floor, you’ve got another thought coming. </span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Best, Noel Winter<br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Elves With Benefits (Book 4)</span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">My name is Ryan Sheppard and I don’t care about Christmas. I’m only returning to my over-the-top Christmas-themed hometown to sell the house I inherited from my late uncle so I can get back to the city and the promotion I’m chasing at work. Unfortunately, there’s a flaw in my plan. Because according to the town Christmas cop, there’s a moratorium on selling houses during December. She says it’s bad for the aesthetic. She’s also slapping an alarming number of tickets on my front door. For being in violation of holiday décor. And I swear on Rudolph himself, one is for ‘unsportsmanlike Christmassing.’ To top it all off, this Christmas cop looks like a red-headed elf. A sexy red-headed elf… <br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">One Night With a Nutcracker (Book 5)</span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">My name is Jake Sheppard and I’m ambivalent about Christmas and the Christmas-themed town I grew up in. But when I find out my late uncle left me an old barn and acres of land, the decision to return home to build my dream golf course is an easy one. Imagine my surprise when I arrive and find out I have a squatter. An incredibly sexy squatter, with wavy blonde hair, green eyes, a free spirit… and a herd of goats. Sutton hates my guts. Apparently evicting a non-paying non-tenant and her goats weeks before Christmas is grounds for war. Except Sutton's version of war includes flinging her clothing at me and, as it turns out, I might be in way over my head with this girl… <br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Bachelor on the Shelf (Book 6)</span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">My name is Carter Sheppard and I actually like Christmas and my Christmas-themed hometown of Reindeer Falls. In fact, when I learn I have to return home in order to collect an inheritance—my uncle’s dog—it puts life into perspective for me. Sure, playing professional baseball is great. But it won’t last forever and every player needs a long-term game plan. And I just found mine. Wrapped up in the feisty, bespectacled package of the town librarian. Unfortunately, she thinks I’m a player in all aspects of the word, but I’ve got a plan to win her over. Starting with a fake engagement…</span></div></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #222222; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://tidd.ly/3srsTtO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reindeer Falls Volume 1 </a></span></b></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #222222; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><a href="https://tidd.ly/3Fhk21r" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b style="color: #222222; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Reindeer Falls Volume </span></b><b style="color: #222222; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2</span></b></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="background-color: white; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Romance Audiobooks, Audible Audiobooks, Audible Free Trial" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj56tfmx-tY7rjxzTeYgG_Mo1LGdywQ3QN-jCaBh8MEzvOkNkVOypX20winkMkSec3we5v8L5GFpqPk4tKty0PyFP1NwuqwST7e3xH7oXrPxQRpOU6rTKNd4MRS-E309LS94BIdFi_0zZ-9/s16000/Audiobooks+Summer+-+01.jpeg" title="10 of the Best Romance Audiobooks I’ve listened to this Summer" /></a></div></div><p></p><a name='more'></a><div style="font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"></div><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Today I wanted to talk audiobooks! I grew up loving audiobooks, falling asleep to them as a kid, helping to get me through long car journeys & hospital stays. I find them really comforting. They are also really practical for me as, with my chronic pain condition, I often struggle to hold books to read for any length of time. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I downloaded <a href="https://tidd.ly/38qEs9y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audible</a> about 2 years ago now when I was ill and I haven’t looked back. A little bit about Audible: You have access to thousands of audiobooks including audible originals and podcasts too. I started with a free trial (I think mine was for a month) and includes a couple of free credits which you can use to download books of your choice (1 credit per book) then it’s £7.99 per month and you get 1 credit. It’s really good value seeing as most audiobooks are worth double/triple that. You also get to keep and listen to any audiobook you download even if you cancel your membership. A new feature of the membership is that it now also gives you access to Audible Plus where you can download select titles to your library completely free. I now have so many in my library! You can sign up for your <a href="https://tidd.ly/38qEs9y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audible FREE TRIAL Here</a>. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">My goal this year was to ‘read’ (or in this case listen to) 50 books. I have almost hit that now so I’m going to need to up it! I’m thinking 70, maybe 75? Especially going into the colder months I tend to cosy up with my audiobooks more. Obviously the narrator’s voice is a huge factor in whether or not you’re going to enjoy an audiobook. Some people’s voices are just going to annoy you, no rhyme or reason! So I like that Audible give you the option of listening to a sample before you buy - usually they’re around 5 minutes too so a decent one. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I have phases when it comes to genres. I love magical/fantasy books, the classics of course, cosy mysteries and I had a really strong crime fiction phase during the first lockdown but Romances and Romantic Comedies are what I always come back to. There is nothing like a good swoon over a romantic hero/heroine. I find them addictive and they just make me feel good and hopeful. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span>So here are my top 10 that I’ve listened to this Summer and that enjoyed the most and would consider repeat listens. They all have a Summer and/or travel vibe so perfect if you want to hang onto that Summer feeling or if you're heading on a staycation/vacation soon. </span>No spoilers - or the most minimal I could manage whilst still describing the books anyway! I’m obviously focusing on the audiobook format here but you can take them as recommendations for the paperbacks/kindle versions too of course if that’s more your preference. <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;">Two of the books on my list are being made into films as well which is exciting, one only recently announced. I wasn’t aware of this during listening though I only found out afterwards! I’ll let you know which they are when we get to them. </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">For a bit of fun I have put a little ratings system at the bottom of each of my picks which are Swoon, Sob & Spice Levels and well as Laughs and Narration from 1-5! Swoon is fairly self explanatory, Sob is for how many tears where shed during reading, Spice is for how steamy the tension/sex scenes were, Laughs how much I laughed out loud and Narration for how I rate the narrator(s) performance. Exclamation points added where I felt it exceeded my 5 point scale!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Let me know if you’ve read or listened to any of these books. I’d love to hear your thoughts and discuss!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJ_c9Vu8lz-71kTOx7EgTW9WLYQAQNYGjCJoWAqyFoFTy1Oc3puSgDzUkV4w9lJRpgGBJaJ7ug0452h7TDkDAsT-jzNwEw6ggSnH24SZp8-WnXF6lBDRdHMfPFBS3L5AMzrFB8_SswFnw/s2048/Audiobooks+Summer+-+02.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Beach Read by Emily Henry Book Cover Audiobook" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1334" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJ_c9Vu8lz-71kTOx7EgTW9WLYQAQNYGjCJoWAqyFoFTy1Oc3puSgDzUkV4w9lJRpgGBJaJ7ug0452h7TDkDAsT-jzNwEw6ggSnH24SZp8-WnXF6lBDRdHMfPFBS3L5AMzrFB8_SswFnw/w416-h640/Audiobooks+Summer+-+02.jpeg" title="10 of the Best Romance Audiobooks I’ve listened to this Summer" width="416" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://tidd.ly/3yv2JFV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beach Read by Emily Henry</a><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Narrated by: Julia Whelan</b></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>“I’ve never met someone who is so perfectly my favourite person”</i> ~ Gus Everett </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"><i>“January is a hopeless romantic who narrates her life like she's the lead in a blockbuster movie. Gus is a serious literary type who thinks true love is a fairy-tale. But January and Gus have more in common than you'd think: They're both broke. They've got crippling writer's block. And they need to write best sellers before summer ends. The result? A bet to swap genres and see who gets published first. The risk? In telling each other's stories, their worlds might be changed entirely....”</i></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I absolutely howled with laughter listening to this one! January and Gus are both such endearing, funny and compelling characters with rich backstories that make you care so much about what happens to them. There are so many hysterical scenarios that they get into with the book genre swapping and the banter & chemistry between Gus and January is just the best! The book writing element was something I really loved as well, the drafting process and the struggles they both go through with it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I very much enjoyed all the side characters too, particularly January’s best friend Shadi (who mainly appears via texts and phone calls but still makes an impact) and Pete and Maggie. This book was at the top of the best seller list last summer but (as usual) I am late to the party and only read it this year. It is very much deserving of all the hype! There is nothing better than when you find a book you can enjoy reading over and over and over again and still keep loving it as much as you did the first. Beach Read is one of those books for me (I’ve listened to it 5 times already!) and Emily Henry is now one of those authors that I HAVE to read everything she’s ever written. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Interestingly, there is an alternative epilogue in the US version of the book, I’m not sure what the reason behind this was and I can’t decide which I like best. Although they kind of complement each other in a way! I think the end part of the UK epilogue could follow on from the US one - if you know it let me know what you think? I found out about the alternate ending on a blog so of course I had to go and buy a copy of the US version just to read it because I love this story so dam much! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Swoon Level: 5/5</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sob Level: 4/5</div><div style="text-align: center;">Spice Level: 5/5</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Laugh Level: 5/5!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Narration: 5/5!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://tidd.ly/3yv2JFV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download Beach Read HERE.</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis60RiDW4ENvaomwf4XXTXKxzSXN1FouQpgKfCRkm8Z4lwP9MuQOko3OzXHskOfmjZalCAtEHvC0Ar0B2oVhxkCldarsYcfBgA0V0kyn1Zq6ZaOlV0J0-vSLZvGVJAEl8JUFGM33kYc7jO/s2048/Audiobooks+Summer+-+03.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="You and Me on Vacation by Emily Henry Book Cover Audiobook" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1302" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis60RiDW4ENvaomwf4XXTXKxzSXN1FouQpgKfCRkm8Z4lwP9MuQOko3OzXHskOfmjZalCAtEHvC0Ar0B2oVhxkCldarsYcfBgA0V0kyn1Zq6ZaOlV0J0-vSLZvGVJAEl8JUFGM33kYc7jO/w406-h640/Audiobooks+Summer+-+03.jpeg" title="10 of the Best Romance Audiobooks I’ve listened to this Summer" width="406" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://tidd.ly/3mNDSLb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You and Me on Vacation by Emily Henry</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Narrated by: Julia Whelan</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>“Wherever you are, that’s where I belong. I’ll never belong anywhere like I belong with you” </i>~ Poppy Wright</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"><i>“Twelve summers ago: Poppy and Alex meet. They hate each other and are pretty confident they'll never speak again. Eleven summers ago: they're forced to share a ride home from college, and by the end of it, a friendship is formed. And a pact: every year, one vacation together. Ten summers ago: Alex discovers his fear of flying on the way to Vancouver. Poppy holds his hand the whole way. Seven summers ago: they get far too drunk and narrowly avoid getting matching tattoos in New Orleans. Two summers ago: it all goes wrong. This summer: Poppy asks Alex to join her on one last trip. A trip that will determine the rest of their lives.”</i></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I didn’t think it was possible for a book to live up to Emily Henry’s previous book, Beach Read, which was such a hit for me but she’s done it again! This story is a slow burn, friends to lovers trope which bags of chemistry, laughs, in-jokes and emotional moments. <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Emily Henry is a master at writing chemistry between her couples and sparkling dialogue. She also writes fab female leads that are flawed but with so much strength & personality. I aspire to be more like Poppy! She’s so fun and colourful, absolutely loves travel and ends up having a successful travel blog which was a part of the story that really interested me for obvious reasons. Alex is Poppy’s opposite but they gel together so well that by a few chapters in they feel real and like you’ve known them for years. Be warned though if you get as invested in Poppy & Alex as I did then be prepared to cry at multiple points throughout their story - it’s an emotional ride! There is a part during the last quarter where Poppy gives a speech to Alex and it actually broke me!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I really like the format of this book in that you’ve got the main thread of ‘this summer’ but it’s interspersed with chapters that are flashbacks to Poppy & Alex’s previous summer trips. Counting down until you finally find out what happened ‘two summers ago’ and why they haven’t spoken since. When I went back and listened to it for the second time I decided to work through the chapters in order of the Summers rather than in order of the chapters (i.e 12 Summers Ago, 11 Summers ago) until I got to the This Summer chapters. Which was a just a different way of listening! You and Me on Vacation is the UK version of this book FYI in the US it's titled People We Meet On Vacation which matches with something Poppy says about why vacations mean so much to her.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: center;">Swoon Level: 5/5</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sob Level: 5/5!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Spice Level: 4/5</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Laugh Level: 5/5!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Narration: 5/5<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://tidd.ly/3mNDSLb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download You and Me on Vacation HERE.</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjpGGVT5ptYvgvh-lQvkuPCywF1G2s_Q2Il_K-xqbxAnWzDDa7svVOGazc3Q9lnAxx5VXHQ_vpX_7ojTmGjkVvxM9nxIQxviUa6LoThpPi3cbKbTfpX6VWYcUHuW6q-vZmg0XyZXKDk4zz/s1553/Audiobooks+Summer+-+04.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren Book Cover Audiobook" border="0" data-original-height="1553" data-original-width="991" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjpGGVT5ptYvgvh-lQvkuPCywF1G2s_Q2Il_K-xqbxAnWzDDa7svVOGazc3Q9lnAxx5VXHQ_vpX_7ojTmGjkVvxM9nxIQxviUa6LoThpPi3cbKbTfpX6VWYcUHuW6q-vZmg0XyZXKDk4zz/w408-h640/Audiobooks+Summer+-+04.jpeg" title="10 of the Best Romance Audiobooks I’ve listened to this Summer" width="408" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> <a href="https://tidd.ly/3gO6Reb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Narrated by: Cynthia Farrell & Deacon Lee (epilogue only)</span></b><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;">“Olive is always unlucky: in her career, in love, in...well, everything. Her identical twin sister, Amy, on the other hand, is probably the luckiest person in the world. Her meet-cute with her fiancé is something out of a romantic comedy (gag), and she’s managed to finance her entire wedding by winning a series of internet contests (double gag). Worst of all, she’s forcing Olive to spend the day with her sworn enemy, Ethan, who just happens to be the best man. Olive braces herself to get through 24 hours of wedding hell before she can return to her comfortable, unlucky life. But when the entire wedding party gets food poisoning from eating bad shellfish, the only people who aren’t affected are Olive and Ethan. And now, there’s an all-expenses-paid honeymoon in Hawaii up for grabs. Putting their mutual hatred aside for the sake of a free vacation, Olive and Ethan head for paradise, determined to avoid each other at all costs. But when Olive runs into her future boss, the little white lie she tells him is suddenly at risk to become a whole lot bigger. She and Ethan now have to pretend to be loving newlyweds, and her luck seems worse than ever. But the weird thing is that she doesn’t mind playing pretend. In fact, she feels kind of...lucky.”</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This book, wow, what a happy surprise it was!! I know there has been a lot of hype around it since the release and although I wasn’t actually aware of that when I first started it, I can understand why now! Olive is a hilariously relatable character whose life is basically a series of most unfortunate events until her ‘luck’ suddenly seems to change. The trip to Hawaii with Ethan is just one hilarious situation after another - I can listen to that part over and over! Full of many miscommunications & misunderstandings. I’ve got to shout out Olive’s family, which is big and messy but so supportive and always there to pick her up. I loved them!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The tears shed were definitely more infuriated tears than sad tears. Without giving away too much it was more of “I can’t believe x did that and y didn’t believe it and take the correct side” sort of sob fest! I was really happy with the ending though and there is some rather satisfying commupence for a certain ‘x’ too. I throughly enjoyed the whole story, the characters, the narration was great and the epilogue ends up being from Ethan’s POV and is narrated by Deacon Lee for that last chapter. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is one of the books I mentioned is being made into a movie. I don’t believe they have cast it or have started filming yet as it’s all only been announced very recently but I am SO excited about it! I can see it making for a fantastic film. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Swoon Level: 4/5<br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Sob Level: 3/5 *more angry sobs than sad ones!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Spice Level: 3/5</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Laugh Level: 5/5!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Narration: 5/5<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://tidd.ly/3gO6Reb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download The Un-Honeymooners HERE.</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFXtLelFfM_nTMfOaTRyEuu4DBOzz2b3fmyeghZnGygl3CRXgXvM9okkm-0QEzE30C3UueuM6owCOCjPSD_nrzLNyf5rx-I2vug6ZKWwJMG8yQzyjp1lZEmwwZWxxtCJIhFacINzWz_Mjb/s2048/Audiobooks+Summer+-+11.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Hating Game by Sally Thorne Book Cover Audiobook" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1311" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFXtLelFfM_nTMfOaTRyEuu4DBOzz2b3fmyeghZnGygl3CRXgXvM9okkm-0QEzE30C3UueuM6owCOCjPSD_nrzLNyf5rx-I2vug6ZKWwJMG8yQzyjp1lZEmwwZWxxtCJIhFacINzWz_Mjb/w410-h640/Audiobooks+Summer+-+11.jpeg" title="10 of the Best Romance Audiobooks I’ve listened to this Summer" width="410" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://tidd.ly/3t1szQI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hating Game by Sally Thorne</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Narrated by: Katie Schorr</span></b><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><i>“I have a theory. Hating someone feels disturbingly similar to being in love with them.” </i>~ Lucy Hutton<br /></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><i>“Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman sit across from each other every day...and they hate each other. Not dislike. Not begrudgingly tolerate. Hate. Lucy can't understand Joshua's joyless, uptight approach to his job and refusal to smile. Joshua is clearly baffled by Lucy's overly bright clothes, quirkiness, and desire to be liked. Now they're up for the same promotion, and Lucy, usually a determined people pleaser, has had enough: it's time to take him down. But as the tension between Lucy and Joshua reaches its boiling point, it's clear that the real battle has only just begun....”</i></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Apparently I really love the enemies to lovers trope too as there are many of those in my picks! Or at least distain to lovers. As you can tell by the title though this is most definitely an enemies to lovers story with a ridiculous amount of chemistry! This is another book that I laughed out loud a lot during listening! The back and forth hating between the two leads is hilarious and Lucy’s internal conversations are brilliant, so weird and random. The only small complaint I had with the narration was sometimes I found it hard to tell what was dialogue and what were just thoughts/narration. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the second book on my list that is being made into a film! Not that I knew this when I was listening to it. I’m glad about that as I didn’t have a picture of the actors who are playing them already in my head. I do think it’s been well cast though! I believe it’s already completed so we might not have long to wait. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I absolutely LOVE everything about this story and I can totally understand the hype around this book and author Sally Thorne’s debut. Josh is the most perfect male lead providing many swoon-worthy moments and Lucy is just adorable and hilarious. One small thing that I think would’ve liked though is if there had been an epilogue! I personally felt like it would’ve benefited from one (but maybe I’ve just got used to other books I’ve loved lately always having them). Without giving spoilers, I really wanted an epilogue of Lucy at home on the strawberry farm with her parents a few weeks on from the ending. It would’ve been really nice and satisfying.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: center;">Swoon Level: 5/5</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sob Level: 2/5</div><div style="text-align: center;">Spice Level: 5/5</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Laugh Level: 5/5</div><div style="text-align: center;">Narration: 4/5<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://tidd.ly/3t1szQI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download The Hating Game HERE.</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYdmW4IfrlTjq3ZdsIYtl13xEohi-T3Of2ayKpm0jhNH3KKc9FD6-zDwj_xJ6Un0PslJl23M9SdfbhGjph-JAg4sXMXFc0sOk0csb1-1CTykUSGofxrlifcZHcjNjQbr6rviKGvmJY2xGm/s2048/Audiobooks+Summer+-+05.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Well Met by Jen DeLuca Book Cover Audiobook" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYdmW4IfrlTjq3ZdsIYtl13xEohi-T3Of2ayKpm0jhNH3KKc9FD6-zDwj_xJ6Un0PslJl23M9SdfbhGjph-JAg4sXMXFc0sOk0csb1-1CTykUSGofxrlifcZHcjNjQbr6rviKGvmJY2xGm/w426-h640/Audiobooks+Summer+-+05.jpeg" title="10 of the Best Romance Audiobooks I’ve listened to this Summer" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://tidd.ly/3gNR4w0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Well Met by Jen DeLuca</a></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Narrated by: Brittany Pressley</b></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><i>“Emily knew there would be strings attached when she relocated to the small town of Willow Creek, Maryland, for the summer to help her sister recover from an accident, but who could anticipate getting roped into volunteering for the local Renaissance Faire alongside her teenaged niece? Or that the irritating and inscrutable schoolteacher in charge of the volunteers would be so annoying that she finds it impossible to stop thinking about him? </i></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;">The faire is Simon's family legacy and from the start he makes clear he doesn't have time for Emily's light hearted approach to life, her oddball Shakespeare conspiracy theories, or her endless suggestions for new acts to shake things up. Yet on the faire grounds he becomes a different person, flirting freely with Emily when she's in her revealing wench's costume. But is this attraction real, or just part of the characters they're portraying?”</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Ren Faire series by Jen DeLuca has been one of my favourite discoveries of the summer! All the books are set at a small town Renaissance Faire in the US which just sounds magical. It makes for really unique & fun stories too. I have looked and we don’t really have anything like the same thing here in the UK which is a shame because all I want to do is go to one, dress up in costume and find my own pirate! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The first book sets up the series and all the characters in future books. It centres around Emily & Simon who have sizzling chemistry. I’d say it’s more of a distain to lovers trope than enemies, slow burn, but oh my, the level for swoon here is unmatched! If, like me, you had a burning crush on Colin O’Donoghue’s character, Hook in Once Upon a Time then you need to read this book. Trust me! I believe Simon’s Ren Faire character was based on him. Emily moves to town to look after her sister and niece after they are involved in a car accident and she arrives a bit broken and lost herself. You get to experience the Ren Faire for the first time through her eyes as a newbie which is really fun. It turns out Simon is broken too and they have some really emotional scenes alongside all the banter. This book is one I keep coming back to, I find it both comforting and so wonderfully immersive!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Swoon Level: 5/5!<br /></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: center;">Sob Level: 3/5</div><div style="text-align: center;">Spice Level: 5/5</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Laugh Level: 3/5</div><div style="text-align: center;">Narration: 5/5<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://tidd.ly/3gNR4w0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Download Well Met HERE.</b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwpuRXmXtcHF9V0U-sGcC66DdaQ5J9vH4WpgOTm9vgNEsw9_yH41onRRWRh0iCGEiQMNBT-FQmgAiuLajH4K7As5EXF7QdJ7EAXJLSCbWDkqV1PfbbrLQXNj6YejDVU7eNwVHaolxlVZip/s2048/Audiobooks+Summer+-+06.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Well Played by Jen DeLuca Book Cover Audiobook" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwpuRXmXtcHF9V0U-sGcC66DdaQ5J9vH4WpgOTm9vgNEsw9_yH41onRRWRh0iCGEiQMNBT-FQmgAiuLajH4K7As5EXF7QdJ7EAXJLSCbWDkqV1PfbbrLQXNj6YejDVU7eNwVHaolxlVZip/w426-h640/Audiobooks+Summer+-+06.jpeg" title="10 of the Best Romance Audiobooks I’ve listened to this Summer" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://tidd.ly/3BuiVZS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Well Played by Jen DeLuca</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Narrated by: Brittany Pressley</span></b><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"><i>“Stacey knew she was putting her life on hold when she stayed in Willow Creek to care for her sick mother, but it's been years now, and even though Stacey loves spending her summers pouring drinks and flirting with patrons at the local Renaissance Faire, she wants more out of life. Stacey vows to have her life figured out by Faire next summer. Maybe she'll even find The One. When Stacey imagined "The One," it never occurred to her that her summertime Faire fling, Dex MacLean, might fit the bill. While Dex is easy on the eyes onstage with his band The Dueling Kilts, Stacey has never felt an emotional connection with him. So when she receives a tender email from the typically monosyllabic hunk, she's not sure what to make of it. Faire returns to Willow Creek, and Stacey comes face-to-face with the man with whom she’s exchanged hundreds of online messages over the past nine months. To Stacey's shock, it isn't Dex—she's been falling in love with a man she barely knows.”</i></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">The second book in Jen DeLuca’s Ren Faire series. This story centres around Stacey and I can’t really say who else as that will spoil the plot! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">I absolutely adored Stacey and felt like I could really relate to her. She struggles with feeling like she’s been left behind in her, without much purpose and everyone is moving on without her. Even so she’s still such a sunny and caring character. The Ren Faire each summer is the main thing she has to look forward to and it brings her to life! </span><span style="color: black;">There were moments where I had a hard time with the ‘cat fishing’ element of the story but in the end I felt like it was turned around and justified enough to make me happy. </span><span style="color: black;">Stacey has a really great character arc and I was rooting for her all the way! </span><span style="color: black;">I was happy to see there were plenty of scenes with Emily, Simon and Mitch too and their stories get moved along throughout this book. I still think Well Met tops this one for me but it was a wonderful sequel. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;">I have already pre-ordered Well Matched on Audible, which is the third instalment and due out in October!</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: center;">Swoon Level: 4/5</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sob Level: 3/5</div><div style="text-align: center;">Spice Level: 4/5</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Laugh Level: 3/5</div><div style="text-align: center;">Narration: 5/5<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://tidd.ly/3BuiVZS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download Well Played HERE.</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijGsLiBO74CcRFg1qpX1LOKlYv3oG76zeGYTpizdECdU-2otjsRrzrItcjqrXjyfAIhtWwKwOpB-HInG7-NZnZFTSX0uI3X89LyLRRHekVwIEmJvAOPIPTqbsgJAEsSTouEkoLChofroOi/s1250/Audiobooks+Summer+-+07.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="No Judgements by Meg Cabot Book Cover Audiobook" border="0" data-original-height="1250" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijGsLiBO74CcRFg1qpX1LOKlYv3oG76zeGYTpizdECdU-2otjsRrzrItcjqrXjyfAIhtWwKwOpB-HInG7-NZnZFTSX0uI3X89LyLRRHekVwIEmJvAOPIPTqbsgJAEsSTouEkoLChofroOi/w418-h640/Audiobooks+Summer+-+07.jpeg" title="10 of the Best Romance Audiobooks I’ve listened to this Summer" width="418" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://tidd.ly/3zz5yqX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">No Judgements by Meg Cabot</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Narrated by: Piper Goodeve</span></b><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">“The storm of the century is about to hit Little Bridge Island, Florida - and it's sending waves crashing through Sabrina 'Bree' Beckham's love life. When a massive hurricane severs all power and cell service to Little Bridge Island - as well as its connection to the mainland - Bree isn't worried...at first. She's already escaped one storm - her emotionally abusive ex - so a hurricane seems like it will be a piece of cake. But animal-loving Bree does become alarmed when she realises how many islanders have been cut off from their beloved pets. Now it's up to her to save as many of Little Bridge's cats and dogs as she can...but to do so, she's going to need help - help she has no choice but to accept from her boss' sexy nephew, Drew Hartwell, the Mermaid Café's most notorious heartbreaker.”</span><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">Meg Cabot has been an author I’ve read for many years now, ever since The Princess Diaries! She also wrote a series called The Heather Wells Mysteries which are still my favourite of hers. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">No Judgements is the first in the Little Bridge Island followed by No Offence and No words (which is coming out this September). </span><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">There is something very compelling and romantic </span><span style="color: black;">about two characters being thrown together amid a big natural disaster! I loved the setting of Little Bridge and the description of this impending doom of the hurricane on it’s way. Drew and Bree spend the first half of the book judging each other based on preconceived ideas of the other. </span><span style="color: black;">He calls her ‘freshwater’ (which is cute) because she’s new to the island and seems clueless about what to do in a hurricane and she believes he’s a notorious player. I </span><span style="color: black;">really warmed to Bree as a character and rooted for her to be happy on Little Bridge and confront the things in her past too. </span><span style="color: black;">I wasn’t totally sold on the narrator, some of the dialogue parts were okay but the rest was a bit robotic. However, I did find I got used to it and I can get over it as I really enjoyed the story. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;">I have read the sequel to this one, No Offence, which is a completely separate story to this one but set on the same island and a few character cross overs. I didn’t rate it as much as this one though. I am still looking forward to the next book, No Words, I’ll definitely be downloading it on Audible as soon as it’s released. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Swoon Level: 4/5<br /></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: center;">Sob Level: 1/5</div><div style="text-align: center;">Spice Level: 3/5</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Laugh Level: 3/5</div><div style="text-align: center;">Narration: 3/5<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://tidd.ly/3zz5yqX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download No Judgements HERE.</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPnZsovFxRe7OuAS1pKfTVVhX41n2JBhCDI-QkucygMm8YtFYjWde7FC8Qg0R3-7ml5l-AYRhmfnJtlHXWjlJY1Sg6EU3Cm4zQNdJXLzFS6XmiVRAeHfbRxE6sVLH93EmGMXqSzgPgSfgB/s2048/Audiobooks+Summer+-+09.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Paris is Always a Good Idea by Jenn McKinlay Book Cover Audiobook" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPnZsovFxRe7OuAS1pKfTVVhX41n2JBhCDI-QkucygMm8YtFYjWde7FC8Qg0R3-7ml5l-AYRhmfnJtlHXWjlJY1Sg6EU3Cm4zQNdJXLzFS6XmiVRAeHfbRxE6sVLH93EmGMXqSzgPgSfgB/w426-h640/Audiobooks+Summer+-+09.jpeg" title="10 of the Best Romance Audiobooks I’ve listened to this Summer" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://tidd.ly/2WKg1Bs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paris is Always a Good Idea by Jenn McKinlay</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Narrated by: Brittany Pressley</span></b><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"><i>“It's been seven years since Chelsea Martin embarked on her year long post college European adventure. Since then, she's lost her mother to cancer and watched her sister marry twice, while Chelsea's thrown herself into work, becoming one of the most talented fundraisers for the American Cancer Coalition, and with the exception of one annoyingly competent co-worker, Jason Knightley, her status as most successful money maker is unquestioned. When her introverted mathematician father announces he's getting remarried, Chelsea is forced to acknowledge that her life stopped after her mother died and that the last time she can remember being happy, in love, or enjoying her life was on her year abroad. Inspired to retrace her steps - to find Colin in Ireland, Jean Claude in France, and Marcelino in Italy - Chelsea hopes that one of these three men who stole her heart so many years ago can help her find it again. From the start of her journey nothing goes as planned, but as Chelsea reconnects with her old self, she also finds love in the very last place she expected.”</i></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">I actually discovered this book through searching the narrator, Brittany Pressley, on Audible as I’d enjoyed her narration of Jen DeLuca’s Ren Faire books so much. </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">I have listened to this book twice, the second immediately after I finished it on first listen, that’s how much I enjoyed it! It has a kind of Mamma Mia vibe with the lead character, Chelsea, journeying to catch up with 3 past loves. </span><span style="color: black;">I won’t spoil anything but Chelsea and the guy she end up with have amazing chemistry that’s really enjoyable to read!</span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">I really loved the travel element,</span><span style="color: black;"> the different places she chose for Chelsea to re-visit and how they fit with each of the love interests as well. There is a theme of loss throughout that is very powerful and drives most of Chelsea’s motivations and mistakes. It also lead to a lot of tears from me!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I felt like the story was very cinematic, I can totally picture this story being turned into a movie at some point. Jenn McKinlay has a new book out now that I’m just about to start actually called Wait For It. Who knows maybe that’ll end up in my next ‘audiobook picks’ blog post<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: center;">Swoon Level: 4/5</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sob Level: 4/5</div><div style="text-align: center;">Spice Level: 3/5</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Laugh Level: 4/5</div><div style="text-align: center;">Narration: 5/5<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://tidd.ly/2WKg1Bs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download Paris is Always a Good Idea HERE.</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFkF8ZI5Acn-98GaRROotZlxP5kTx0pNfJWebuAqNCEhNssk_n2PTFt5R5KqXo2wnVIkXiDRorv5HP88GNukTft0kSsyEi7xu7carHavbge7N17r-n-eJFRrY_9RtAvnNk0FfnHIw5ScDp/s2048/Audiobooks+Summer+-+10.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="If You Could Go Anywhere by Paige Toon Book Cover Audiobook" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1343" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFkF8ZI5Acn-98GaRROotZlxP5kTx0pNfJWebuAqNCEhNssk_n2PTFt5R5KqXo2wnVIkXiDRorv5HP88GNukTft0kSsyEi7xu7carHavbge7N17r-n-eJFRrY_9RtAvnNk0FfnHIw5ScDp/w420-h640/Audiobooks+Summer+-+10.jpeg" title="10 of the Best Romance Audiobooks I’ve listened to this Summer" width="420" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://tidd.ly/3BujQJO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">If You Could Go Anywhere by Paige Toon</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Narrated by: Heather Long</span></b><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"><i>“Angie has always wanted to travel. But at 27, she has still never left her small mining town in the Australian outback. When her grandmother passes away, Angie finally feels free to see the world - until she discovers a letter addressed to the father she never knew and is forced to question everything. As Angie sets off on her journey to find the truth - about her family, her past and who she really is - will enigmatic stranger Alessandro help guide the way?”</i></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">This was my first book my Paige Toon (great name btw!) and I loved it so much I’ve already downloaded a couple more of hers. The story starts in central Australia, a part I don’t know much about but really enjoyed the descriptions of the settings, and then spends most of the rest in Italy. I absolutely loved the feeling of being taken on a virtual tour around Rome and some of the other cities to. It’s the closest I’ve come to being on holiday this year!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">I loved Angie as a character and really related to her lack of travel experience and yearning for more, having not travelled very much myself either and Italy is at the top of my bucket list. I </span><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">must admit I did cry absolute buckets over this book and I don’t think it was just because I was hormonal at the time! There are parts of the story that are truly heartbreaking and I felt all the feelings. There is a lot of loss & grief experienced throughout the story. </span><span style="color: black;">I don’t want to give spoilers but at one point I was worried it was going to turn into more of a full on a tragedy rather than a romance story but Paige Toon manages to pull it back and it’s all the more satisfying for it!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: center;">Swoon Level: 3/5</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sob Level: 5/5!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Spice Level: 2/5</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Laugh Level: 2/5</div><div style="text-align: center;">Narration: 5/5<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://tidd.ly/3BujQJO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download If You Could Go Anywhere HERE.</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdTfIPTGwLnBumOS2-ZSHXUUksbsgns6bnP2QbMcLtMlnvvPzn63mmQLaC5fcyzFvVq87Zmu7mEqegEBST3ZlXS0QG3qBL9zvPwP-XqenhQSDCXs3qUX5tlBKt7wZZODgHIOwZevXoh2Dp/s2048/Audiobooks+Summer+-+08.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey Book Cover Audiobook" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1359" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdTfIPTGwLnBumOS2-ZSHXUUksbsgns6bnP2QbMcLtMlnvvPzn63mmQLaC5fcyzFvVq87Zmu7mEqegEBST3ZlXS0QG3qBL9zvPwP-XqenhQSDCXs3qUX5tlBKt7wZZODgHIOwZevXoh2Dp/w424-h640/Audiobooks+Summer+-+08.jpeg" title="10 of the Best Romance Audiobooks I’ve listened to this Summer" width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://tidd.ly/3sYDXgk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Narrated by: Charlotte North</span></b><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><i>“Piper Bellinger is fashionable, influential, and her reputation as a wild child means the paparazzi are constantly on her heels. When too much champagne and an out-of-control rooftop party lands Piper in the slammer, her stepfather decides enough is enough. So he cuts her off, and sends Piper and her sister to learn some responsibility running their late father’s dive bar...in Washington. Piper hasn’t even been in Westport for five minutes when she meets big, bearded sea captain Brendan, who thinks she won’t last a week outside of Beverly Hills. So what if Piper can’t do math, and the idea of sleeping in a shabby apartment with bunk beds gives her hives. How bad could it really be? She’s determined to show her stepfather — and the hot, grumpy local — that she’s more than a pretty face. Except it’s a small town and everywhere she turns, she bumps into Brendan. The fun-loving socialite and the gruff fisherman are polar opposites, but there’s an undeniable attraction simmering between them. Piper doesn’t want any distractions, especially feelings for a man who sails off into the sunset for weeks at a time. Yet as she reconnects with her past and begins to feel at home in Westport, Piper starts to wonder if the cold, glamorous life she knew is what she truly wants. LA is calling her name, but Brendan — and this town full of memories — may have already caught her heart.”</i><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;">Tessa Bailey describes this as her “Schitt’s Creek-inspired rom-com about a Hollywood “It Girl” who’s cut off from her wealthy family and exiled to a small Pacific Northwest beach town...where she butts heads with a surly, sexy local who thinks she doesn’t belong.” </div></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;">You’ll always find Tessa Baileys books heavy on the spice so if you enjoy lots of steamy love scenes and swoon worthy male leads then she’s your author! I think this is the 5th book of hers I’ve read and it’s in my top 2. At first I thought I wouldn’t like Piper and find her incredibly annoying but she turns out to be so kind and endearing, I loved her! From what I’ve read so far, Tessa always does a dual POV in her books and does it really well. So we get chapters from the POV of each of the leads and can get in their heads which I really like. The men in Tessa’s books don’t always hit the mark for me - some are just too overly ‘alpha’ and possessive for my liking, however I really loved Brendan and he has great chemistry with Piper. The town is adorable and Piper’s character arc is a really fun one!</div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: center;">I’m looking forward to the next book in the series about her sister Hannah! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Swoon Level: 5/5</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sob Level: 1/5</div><div style="text-align: center;">Spice Level: 5/5!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Laugh Level: 3/5</div><div style="text-align: center;">Narration: 5/5<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://tidd.ly/3sYDXgk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download It Happened One Summer HERE.</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Comment below if you’ve read or listened to any of these books and we can discuss!</div></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Start your <a href="https://tidd.ly/38qEs9y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audible Free Trial Here</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; 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font-size: 16px;"></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: medium;">Hi everyone, it's been a while! This is actually my first blog post of the year. I've been in a bit of a funk with my blog for some time now not knowing where I want to go with it, how often I want to post and struggling with time management, juggling my other platforms. Blog posts are time consuming and I'm a real perfectionist I always want each one to be my best work. My blog means a great deal to me though and I really want to keep it going! I have got about half a dozen posts in the works now so I thought it was about time I started posting again. I won't be keeping to any kind of posting schedule on here it will just be as and when so if you want to keep up to date with me and my content then make sure you're following me on <a href="https://instagram.com/katiekirkloves/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> as I post on there daily and will keep you in the loop as to when my new blog posts go live too.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: medium; text-align: start;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;">T</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="color: #222222;">oday’s post is all about my love of seasonal décor and props. If you follow me on Instagram you will know I love to switch things up according to the seasonal in terms of colours and aesthetics. It all started with Christmas and then it has slowly become a year round thing of wanting to reflect the seasons in my home, my wardrobe and my photography props. I think it feels nice to give things a little refresh and even just a few small changes can be really effective. I will be sharing a few of my favourite picks here some of which I already have, others are on my wish list!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;">*This post contains affiliate links: this costs you nothing extra but by orderin</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;">g via my link I earn a small commission from the brand for referring you.*</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small; text-align: start;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUwvhnW1dSI332zRT7d3Iu_NTO4_n-yq786UfIEfvB3kYsLxUUKYuw7o2lRhP1GnExhmaHV3ib9fLEXSbDPI9tHB112jnXypDsphIdc-f4IAHrhbVlKXaUifnCECqLAuJsje8gPglFFlv-/s2048/Cosy+Movie+Night+-+01.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A cosy movie night shot watching Notting Hill on a laptop on a bed with lots of green and yellow floral spring props surrounding. You can see the girls legs on the bed wearing floral socks" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1639" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUwvhnW1dSI332zRT7d3Iu_NTO4_n-yq786UfIEfvB3kYsLxUUKYuw7o2lRhP1GnExhmaHV3ib9fLEXSbDPI9tHB112jnXypDsphIdc-f4IAHrhbVlKXaUifnCECqLAuJsje8gPglFFlv-/s16000/Cosy+Movie+Night+-+01.JPG" title="My Top Spring Prop Picks" /></a></div></span></div><div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CMU_YPrBzpc/" target="_blank">@katiekirkloves instagram</a></span></span></div><br /></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Cushion Covers: </span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I use cushion covers as a key part of changing my seasonal décor. It’s so easy to switch them up and make a real impact whether it’s the bedroom or living room. Plus I like that the covers themselves are easy and compact to store! I generally use Amazon, eBay and Etsy for my cushion cover finds. You’ll see them crop up in all my ‘cosy movie night’ shots and anytime I’m sat on the bed or sofa. Some of my spring favourites that I’ve bought recently: </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e7ca44cdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peony & Rose Cushion Covers Set of 4</a>, <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e7ceg9cdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cherry Blossom Cushion Cover</a>, <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e7ca8ecdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello Spring Set of 6</a> and <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e7bw6ccdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watercolour Wisteria Cushion Cover</a></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h2><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Throws/Blankets: </span></h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Similar to cushion covers, throws and blankets are a great, simple way of switching up my themes and seasonal décor and add a lovely pop of colour. Most of mine I’ve had for a while now but here are a few I have found for you in some seasonal spring colours: <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e7cathcdwqp " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spring Green Throw</a>, </span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e7cdxmcdwqp " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Duo of Yellow Throws</a> and </span><a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e8ecc8cdwqp" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: georgia;" target="_blank">Lilac Throw</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Flowers: </span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> Flowers are the obvious addition to give everywhere a spring refresh but it doesn't always have to mean splashing out on fresh bouquets. Dried flowers are a wonderful alternative to cut flowers and they will last for longer! Here is a beautiful <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e85z2bcdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dried flower bouquet</a> I found on Etsy that comes prearranged and in 4 different colour varieties. This <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e8ecejcdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">silk rose arrangement</a> also looks beautiful. I picked up a set of <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e7bxbxcdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dried pressed flowers</a> to apply to my face for a few spring floral makeup looks and they work really well.</span></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;">Garlands/Hanging Decorations: </span></span></div></h2><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-family: georgia; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I love this colourful <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e8eb4bcdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Happy Spring Banner</a> I<span style="background-color: white;">'ve already used it in one of my cosy movie night shots on Instagram. </span>I have both the pink and the white faux cherry blossom garlands for draping across my headboard and shelves: <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e7cajqcdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pink Cherry Blossom Garland</a> and <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e7ceavcdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White Cherry Blossom Garland</a>. Ginger Ray always do some beautiful décor pieces that I bring out year after year and this <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e8ebwkcdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rose Gold Flower Garland</a> is going to be another one! This <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e7cahecdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trio of Rose Wreaths</a> are so pretty and unusual. They would look good hanging from doors or all together on a wall as a statement piece. You may have spied these <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e8eb2kcdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Artificial Hanging Wisterias</a> hanging on my wall as a backdrop in many of my Instagram posts already this spring. Not being able to get out and photograph actual spring in the outside world this has been a good way of bringing spring inside!</span></div><div style="font-family: georgia; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><h2 style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Lights: </span></h2><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> I love fairy lights, I think they’re so cute to drape around a mirror, headboard or to take out in the garden for evenings outside. Here are a few spring themed picks for you: <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e8ecabcdwqpBee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Vine Fairy Lights</a>, <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e8eb9qcdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fairy Lights</a> and <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e8eb8qcdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cherry Blossom Flower String Lights</a>.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><h2 style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Other: </span></h2><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I do love a mug! So here are a few of my favourites that have a bit of a spring vibe: </span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e858ihcdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monogram Garden Party Mug</a>, </span><a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e858thcdwqp" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: georgia;" target="_blank">Daffodil Mug</a><span style="font-family: georgia;">, </span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e8572ncdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pink Plant Parent Mug</a> and </span><a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e857w5cdwqp " rel="nofollow" style="font-family: georgia;" target="_blank">Lemon Mug</a><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></span></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> I also have a couple of baskets which are perfect for collecting flowers in and displaying around your home. This <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e7bxa2cdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Natural Wicker Basket</a> is similar to mine and then I also have this <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e7bw7scdwqp " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flower Trug</a> which is lovely for carrying picked flowers flat. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">I picked up this gorgeous <a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e8ebt3cdwqp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cream Lace Parasol</a> for some of my spring shots this year and I love it so much. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> This </span><a href="https://rstyle.me/cz-n/e8eb5ncdwqp" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: georgia;" target="_blank">Enamel Floral Glass Teapot</a><span style="font-family: georgia;"> is the cutest and so lovely for afternoon teas at home and in the garden. 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font-size: 16px;"></div><div><br /></div><div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">My previous recipe for the <a href="https://www.katiekirkloves.com/2020/10/pumpkin-spiced-autumn-halloween-cookie.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin Spice version</a> of these cookies was really popular so I thought I'd share my Gingerbread version today! I have been making these for years now. These are crispy and crunchy gingerbread rather than soft and puffy - I do have a recipe a classic soft gingerbread cookie which I'll share on here at some point. This recipe, however, works perfectly with my beautifully intricate cutters from <a href="https://bakerlogy.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #ce2b78; margin: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out 0s;" target="_blank">Bakerlogy</a> (*ad-pr products) as you can see all the details still once they're baked. Bakerlogy do an amazing range of themed cutters that I've become a little obsessed with collecting! You can find all the <a href="https://bakerlogy.com/collections/christmas-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christmas Cutters here</a>. Once the cookies are baked and cooled I brushed some melted butter on some parts and sprinkling coloured sugar sprinkles over the top for an extra sugar crunch. You can of course leave them plain if you wish, ice them, dip them in melted chocolate - whatever you wish! </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Ingredients </span></b><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cookies:</span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">100g Butter</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">100g Golden Caster Sugar</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 Egg Yolk (beaten with 2 teaspoons of water)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">200g Plain Flour (plus extra for rolling out)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">2 teaspoons of ground ginger</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cookie Cutters</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: verdana;">To Decorate:</span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Butter (melted)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Coloured Sugar Sprinkles</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b>Method</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em 15px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In a medium bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and creamy. Best in the egg yolk, spices and flour. Stir until it forms a dough, then knead until smooth. Wrap in cling film and chill for 30 mins.</span></li></ul><div><ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em 15px; padding: 0px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Preheat the oven to 180C, fan 160C, Gas 4.</span></span></li></ul><div><ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em 15px; padding: 0px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to a thickness of 0.5cm. Stamp out shapes with your cookie cutters (if you’re using the <a href="https://bakerlogy.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #ce2b78; margin: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out 0s;" target="_blank">bakerlogy</a> ones I recommend dipping them in some flour first for an easier release as the details are so intricate). </span></span></li></ul><div><ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em 15px; padding: 0px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bake on a non-stick baking tray for about 10-12 minutes until browned. Leave to cool. </span></span></li></ul><div><ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em 15px; padding: 0px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Put your sugar sprinkles in a bowl. Melt some butter and using a pastry brush, brush the butter onto the areas you want to decorate. Then use a spoon to sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the cookies (I recommend doing this over the bowl so you can tip off the excess). </span></span></li></ul><div><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Obviously you’re free to decorate them however you wish. You can leave them plain, dip them in melted chocolate, pipe some pretty icing details or add some cinnamon sugar or sprinkles like how I’ve done. </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Store them in an airtight container and they will keep nice for at least a couple of weeks in my experience but it’s rare they ever last that long in my house!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Enjoy and please do let me know if you make them! 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font-size: 16px;"></div><div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">These festive treats are a hybrid of mince pies, meringue gâteau & sponge cake. This is basically a traybake and the pieces can be cut to any size you want like brownies, I love the addition of the cherries to the mincemeat too. They're great as a festive snack and taste even better warmed slightly with a scoop of ice cream, clotted cream or spoonful of boozy cream for your Christmas dessert! They also make lovely little home baked gifts I think.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">225g self raising flour</span><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">110g golden caster sugar </span><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">110g icing sugar </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">225g lightly salted butter, diced, plus extra for tin </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">3 medium eggs, plus 2 yolks </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">¾ tsp vanilla extract </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">400g jar mincemeat </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">100g glacé cherries, halved</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Method:</b></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Place the flour, both sugars and butter in the bowl of a food processor and whiz until the mixture is crumb-like. </span></li></ul></div><div dir="auto"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Beat the 5 egg yolks with the vanilla in a bowl, then add to the dry ingredients and whiz to a soft, sticky dough. Wrap this in clingfilm and chill for at least a couple of hours. </span></li></ul></div><div dir="auto"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Preheat the oven to 190C/ 170C fan/gas 5. Butter a 23cm square tin (i.e. brownie tin) and line the base and sides with baking paper, cutting out the corners so the sides sit flat. </span></li></ul></div><div dir="auto"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Press the dough into the tin, laying a sheet of clingfilm over the top while you smooth it with your fingers. Bake for 25-30 minutes until lightly golden, crusty and risen. </span></li></ul></div><div dir="auto"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Spoon the mincemeat into a large bowl and mix in the cherries. Whisk the egg whites until stiff in another large bowl using an electric whisk, then fold into the mincemeat in two goes. Smooth the mixture over the shortcake base and bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly coloured on the surface. Leave it to cool completely then lift out of the tin using the paper sides and cut it into bites of your desired size. </span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As always please let me know in the comments if you make these or tag me on Instagram/Twitter with your pics! </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;">You can find more of </span><a href="https://www.katiekirkloves.com/search?q=recipe" style="background-color: white; color: #ce2b78; font-family: verdana; margin: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out 0s; white-space: pre-wrap;" target="_blank">my recipes here</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: 16px;"></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We are all aware that this year has been tough on every single one of us around the world: physically, mentally, financially and emotionally. Charities are one area in particular that have suffered. Charities that help to support and protect the most vulnerable people in our society. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;">Covid-19 has cut the ability for most of these charities to fund new research in half or more so it’s really important we support them now more than ever. </span>So this year, if you can afford it, make a donation to one of these charities even just a small one. Or perhaps instead of giving a gift to a loved one, someone who already has everything they need, make a one off donation in their name to a charity and put a note in their Christmas card to say that’s what you’ve done. I think it’s a really thoughtful gift! So I'm doing this instead of regular gift guides this year. I had planned on doing a few but to be honest I don't have time and I think this is better anyway! Even if you could donate just a couple of pounds to each one, it would make a massive difference to these charities if everyone did that this Christmas.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So I’m going to give you a brief outline for the 12 charities I’ve chosen and a link to donate. Obviously I have chosen some fairly prominent charities alongside a few smaller ones that are close to my heart. I realise there are many many smaller charities that need our support and it’s nice to look to your local ones first so if you have any you’d like to share drop them in the comments below!</span></div><div><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Crisis:</b> Homelessness can happen to anyone. Particularly this year more than ever with so many people loosing their jobs during the pandemic. <span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">Crisis is a national charity working towards ending homelessness for good. They provide accommodation, employment, support and practical solutions </span><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">to help people rebuild their lives. <b><a href="https://www.crisis.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DONATE HERE</a></b>.</span><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Age UK: </b><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">Age UK is such an important charity, particularly now during the pandemic when so many older people have been isolated and alone in their homes all year long some of them barely seeing anyone. Age UK give older people someone to turn to for support when they feel like they have no one. </span><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">They provide information and advice so people know their rights and make the best choices for later life. Tackling loneliness, retaining independence and giving advice on healthcare. <b><a href="https://www.ageuk.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DONATE HERE</a></b>. </span><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Mind:</b> <span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">This charity is very close to my heart as I myself have experienced mental health issues since being diagnosed with my chronic illnesses when I was 13 years old. I have anxiety and have taken anti-depressants. 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem and yet the stigma of talking about it and seeking help is still there and hundreds of thousands of people are still struggling. Mind believe that no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. They listen, provide support, advice and help empower </span><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They are </span><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">campaigning to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding and won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect. <b><a href="https://www.mind.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DONATE HERE</a></b>. </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Marie Curie:</b> <span style="color: black;">Marie Curie fund nurses, hospices and a free helpline to offer care for people with all kinds of terminal illnesses, including terminal cancer, towards the end of their lives. They help to provide the best quality of life during palliative care and retaining the independence & dignity of the patient. Whilst providing to the whole family as well and also a bereavement service which is so important to have when you’re grieving. <b><a href="https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DONATE HERE</a></b>.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>World Land Trust: </b>We all know looking after our environment and getting a grip on climate change needs to be top on the worlds & our own personal agenda right now. <span style="color: black;">World Land Trust is an international conservation charity that fund the creation of reserves and provides permanent protection for threatened habitats and endangered wildlife. Sir David Attenborough is their patron and they work on raising awareness in the UK and elsewhere of the need for conservation, to improve understanding and generate support through education, information and fundraising. <a href="https://www.worldlandtrust.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>DONATE HERE</b></a>. </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">You can also visit their shop and buy Christmas cards, reusable water bottles and donate to planting a tree all of which would be great gifts for loved ones whilst supporting a great cause! </span><a href="https://portal.worldlandtrust.org/portal/public/shop/default.aspx?Page=1#top" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank"><b>SHOP HERE</b></a><span style="font-family: verdana;">. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Chronic Disease Research Foundation:</b> <span style="color: black;">As someone who was born with chronic health conditions this particular charity means a great deal to me and is definitely one I will be making a donation to! CDRF are an independent medical research charity funding a wide range of gene research programs that aim to discover the cause of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, long term COVID, arthritis, dementia, back pain, and migraine. With the aim that their research will contribute to the development of future diagnostic tests & treatments. They are also currently funding two new projects which will investigate the symptoms of Covid-19 and ‘long Covid’ - those who end up with long term symptoms afterwards. <b><a href="https://www.cdrf.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DONATE HERE</a></b>.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Stop Hate UK: </b><span style="color: black;">Stop Hate UK is one of the leading national organisations working to challenge all forms of Hate Crime and discrimination, based on any aspect of an individual’s identity including race, disability and LGBTQ issues. Along with campaigning and raising awareness they also offer training programs and education! <a href="https://www.stophateuk.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>DONATE HERE</b></a>. </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Hartlepool Giving Tree:</b> I’ve seen this one doing the rounds on Twitter and had to include it as I’ve just recently made a donation myself. <span style="color: black;">They liaise with charities across the UK and the recipients are children and young people who are vulnerable, often having escaped domestic violence, forced to flee their homes quickly and leave all possessions behind. Without Giving Tree, these children may not otherwise receive a gift at Christmas. How it works is that you select a recipient from the list, in my case it was a girl aged 7 who wanted a kite and another girl wanted a unicorn. Then you buy the item and use the delivery address for the charity provided. I think it’s such a lovely idea to help give a child a happier Christmas! </span><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.hartlepoolgivingtree.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>DONATE HERE</b></a>.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>The British Heart Foundation:</b> Now this one is very close to my heart (pun intended) as my Mum suffers from various heart conditions so I like to look for anything I can do to help support research into the conditions and treatments. <span style="color: black;">The British Heart Foundations vision is a world free from the fear of heart & circulatory diseases. They fund research into the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of heart and circulatory diseases and rely predominantly on voluntary donations to meet their aims. <b><a href="https://www.bhf.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DONATE HERE</a></b>. </span></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Cancer Research UK:</b> I doubt there is anyone reading this who hasn’t been affected by Cancer on some level. Whether it’s a loved one being diagnosed and watch going through treatment or having it yourself. <span style="color: black;">Cancer Research UK fund scientists, doctors and nurses to help beat cancer sooner as well as providing valuable Cancer information to the public and support to those going through the process of diagnosis and treatment. Their vision is to bring forward the day when all cancers have a cure and I hope with all my heart that that day is within my lifetime! <b><a href="https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DONATE HERE</a></b>. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="color: #222222;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b style="color: #222222;">RSPCA:</b><span style="color: #222222;"> I am and always have been an animal lover and the idea of anyone being cruel or abusive towards an animal is abhorrent to me. </span><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">The RSPCA are one of the oldest welfare charities around and campaign to protect animals of all kinds and end cruelty for good. They have worked to pass protection laws to </span><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">improve welfare so animals can </span><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">live free from pain and suffering. They rescue, rehabilitate and re-home animals in need all around the country. <a href="https://www.rspca.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>DONATE HERE</b></a>. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;">Red Cross: <span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">The moto of the Red Cross is: connecting human kindness with human crisis which I think is such a lovely one! They help </span><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">anyone anywhere in the UK and around the world to get the support they need if crisis strikes. </span><span style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">From hiring a wheelchair, dealing with loneliness, returning home from a stay in hospital, assisting in emergencies, supporting refugees, help with financial struggles or helping to search for a missing family member the Red Cross is there. <b><a href="https://www.redcross.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DONATE HERE</a></b></span><span style="color: black;">.</span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Please let me know in the comments if you donate to any of these charities?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-family: quot;"><span class="N1TUA0C-e-e"><span class="N1TUA0C-e-e"><em><span face=""><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></em></span></span><span class="N1TUA0C-e-e"><span class="N1TUA0C-e-e"><em><span face=""><span style="font-size: x-small;">Don't forget you can follow me on</span></span></em></span></span><em><span face=""><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span></em><a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/katie-kirk-loves-14426553" target="_blank"><em><strong><span style="color: black;"><span face=""><span style="font-size: x-small;">Bloglovin</span></span></span></strong></em></a><em><span face=""><span style="font-size: x-small;"> | </span></span><a href="https://instagram.com/katiekirkloves" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span face=""><span style="font-size: x-small;">Instagram</span></span></span></strong></a><span face=""><span style="font-size: x-small;"> | </span></span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/katiekirkloves" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span face=""><span style="font-size: x-small;">Facebook</span></span></span></strong></a><span face=""><span style="font-size: x-small;"> | </span></span><a href="https://twitter.com/KatieKirkLoves" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span face=""><span style="font-size: x-small;">Twitter</span></span></span></strong></a></em><span face=""><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span><em><span face=""><span style="font-size: x-small;">| </span></span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC--ZdLNQ3y5phd6nZvmYhWg" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span face=""><span style="font-size: x-small;">YouTube</span></span></span></strong></a><span face=""><span style="font-size: x-small;"> | <b><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@katiekirkloves" target="_blank">Tik Tok</a></b> | </span></span><a href="https://uk.pinterest.com/KatieKirkLoves/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span face=""><span style="font-size: x-small;">Pinterest</span></span></span></strong></a></em></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="font-family: quot; 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font-size: 16px;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I visited <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffield-park-and-garden" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sheffield Park</a> for the first time a few weeks ago. They are known for their beautiful autumn colour but I wasn’t quite prepared for the absolute Autumnal paradise that greeted me there! So many different types of trees in all the colours I could ever imagine! The first tree that really struck me was a beautiful Acer with leaves in a mixture of red, pink, orange & gold tones that was simply stunning. I had worn this dress there in the hope of finding a tree that matched some of the colours running through it and couldn’t believe that we found one so quickly! Around the lake looked magical with all the autumn colours reflected back in it and luckily it wasn’t to damp there so I could enjoy crunching through the leaves on our walk around. </span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It felt really good for me mentally to get out of the house too. I’m so grateful that most National Trust gardens have remained open during this second lockdown, although with timed & limited entry numbers so you must book in advance and of course the cafes have only been serving takeaway food and drink. It’s a lovely opportunity to get out of the house in the crisp, fresh air and enjoy all the stunning autumn colour around! I took a couple of extra outfits of course to make to most of my gorgeous surroundings so I will link all the pieces I’m wearing under the images. </span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white;"><div style="color: #454545; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #454545; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Where do you like to visit for the best autumn colour in your local area?</span></div><div style="color: #454545; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #454545; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Outfit Links:</b></span></div><div style="color: #454545; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="color: #454545; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Outfit 1: <a href="https://tidd.ly/39kVl7b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dress</a> | <a href="https://www.vionicshoes.co.uk/women/boots/bethany-ankle-boot-1.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boots</a> *</b></span></div><div style="color: #454545; 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font-size: 16px;"></div><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you’re looking for an easy, pumpkin spiced dessert to use up some of your remaining pumpkin puree then this no bake cheesecake is the one for you! I've adapted a few different recipes here to make what I think is the most deliciously light and extra creamy cheesecake with a yummy biscuit base. I chose Biscoff biscuits for my base as they're my favourite and I think they go really well with the tangy pumpkin and spices but you could use any biscuits you like. I think digestives or ginger biscuits would pair well too.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #222222;">Tip: If you want to use up your own left over pumpkins and make your own pumpkin </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;">purée then here is a link for how to make it - <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/user/564644/recipe/pumpkin-puree" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make Your Own Pumpkin Purée</a>.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="background-color: white;"><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b>INGREDIENTS:</b></span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Base:</b></span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="color: #222222;"><div>300g of Biscoff Biscuits (crushed) You can use any biscuits you like though</div></div><div style="color: #222222;">85g Butter </div></span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Cheesecake:</b></span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">300ml heavy whipping cream</span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">600g cream cheese</span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 can of pumpkin purée (15oz)</span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">100g brown sugar</span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">200g caster sugar</span></div></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">One 9 inch springform tin</span></div><div dir="auto"><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b>METHOD:</b></span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: #222222;"><ul><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: black;">Crush (or blitz in a food processor) the biscuits to a crumb and then mix in the melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of your greased springform tin and leave in the fridge to chill whilst you make the cheesecake mixture.</span></span></li></ul></div><div dir="auto"><ul style="color: #222222;"><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Empty the pumpkin puree from your can and blot with a paper towel squeezing out the excess liquid - there is more than you think so it's really important to do this step because if too much liquid gets into the cheesecake, it can have a hard time setting!</span></span></li></ul><ul style="color: #222222;"><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Beat the whipped cream until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl beat the cream cheese until soft. Then mix in the sugars and pumpkin spices. Mix in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract. Then gently fold in the whipped cream keeping the volume of the whipped cream so that the cheesecake stays light and fluffy.</span></span></li></ul><ul style="color: #222222;"><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Spread the creamy pumpkin cheesecake mixture over top of the chilled biscuit base and then chill in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight (which is what I'd personally recommend). </span></span></li></ul><ul style="color: #222222;"><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Decorate as desired. I chose pumpkin sprinkles and I popped some of my <a href="https://www.katiekirkloves.com/2020/10/pumpkin-spiced-autumn-halloween-cookie.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">autumn pumpkin spiced sugar cookies</a> on there for the photos as I thought they looked pretty. You could also pipe some whipped cream rosettes around the edge though.</span></span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;">Enjoy and please do let me know if you make them! 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font-size: 16px;"></div><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">These gooey chocolate brownies have become my new favourite autumn treat. They have a delicious pumpkin spiced swirl running through them which is just heavenly! I’m thinking about making a variation of these for Christmas time using chestnut purée instead of the pumpkin. If it goes well I will pop them up on the blog for you as well!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #222222;">Tip 1: Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top feels set and slightly crisp and you have no wobble when you shake the tin. I always check my brownies 5-10 mins before the recipe says as I like them really fudgy and under baked. Remember over bake them and they’ll become very dry and cakey - not good!</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #222222;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #222222;">Tip 2: If you want to use up your own left over pumpkins and make your own pumpkin </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;">purée then here is a link for how to make it - <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/user/564644/recipe/pumpkin-puree" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make Your Own Pumpkin Purée</a>.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b>INGREDIENTS:</b></span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">175 g unsalted butter, plus extra to grease </span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">150 g quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids) </span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">4 medium eggs </span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">400 g caster sugar </span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">100 g plain flour </span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">40 g cocoa powder </span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">60ml heavy double cream</span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 can of Libby’s pumpkin purée (425g) - I like blot the excess liquid from it by squeezing it with a kitchen towel.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2 and 1/2 tsp of pumpkin spice</span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Makes 16 squares (approx)</span></div><div dir="auto"><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b>METHOD:</b></span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><ul><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: black;">Melt butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of gently simmering water, stirring occasionally, until smooth. Remove bowl from pan and set aside to cool for 20min. </span></span></li></ul></div><div dir="auto"><ul><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) mark 4 and grease and line a 20.5cm (8in) square tin with baking parchment. </span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In a large bowl, beat 3 eggs and 300g (11oz) sugar with a handheld electric whisk until thick, pale and moussey, about 5min. Add the cooled chocolate mixture, fold in with a large metal spoon. Sift over 75g (3oz) flour, the cocoa and a pinch of salt and fold in. </span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In a separate bowl, using a handheld electric whisk, beat the remaining egg, 60ml of double cream and 100g (31/2oz) sugar in a large bowl until thick, pale and moussey. Add the pumpkin purée and fold in with a metal spoon. Sift over the remaining 25g (1oz) flour and the pumpkin spice and fold in gently. </span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Spoon alternate dollops of the chocolate batter and the pumpkin spice batter into the prepared tin. Swirl with a skewer to gently marble the two mixtures. </span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bake for 40-45min or until the top feels set and there is no wobble when you gently shake the tin. Cool completely in the tin, then remove to a board and slice into squares.</span></span></li></ul></div></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Enjoy and please do let me know if you make them! 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font-size: 16px;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi everyone! I hope you’re all keeping well? With Lockdown 2.0 starting today in England everything feels rather gloomy. So I thought it would be nice to give you a little treat in the form of a giveaway! I haven’t done a giveaway on the blog in about a year now so thought it was about time. </span></span></div><br /><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;">Giveaway</span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 19.99px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #222222;">As my Autumn gift to you and as a massive thank you to all you lovely people who support both me and my blog so much I’m giving away a big bundle of goodies. </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="margin: 0px;">One lucky reader will receive<i style="color: black;"> this entire </i><b style="color: black;">22 PIECE GIVEAWAY</b><i style="color: black;"> </i>Which include beauty goodies from brands like Yardley, Bubble T Cosmetics, Make Up Revolution, Molton Brown, The Body Shop, Barry M, Technic, Joico, INCredible Cosmetics and more, plus a cute little clutch bag too!</span></span></span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br /></span></div><div style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">For your chance to WIN all of these exciting goodies simply fill in the competition form below to gain your entries! There are mandatory requirements and for the other options you'll gain bonus entry points for. What I would most appreciate though is for you to leave me a comment because I really love to hear from you guys and have a chat! So tell me p</span></span></span><span style="text-align: left;">lease leave me a comment and let me know what content you would like to see on the blog this Christmas! Would you like festive recipes, films to watch, decoration ideas, Christmas outfits or inspiration on how to spend Christmas during lockdown perhaps? I'm open to ideas!</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP7iucpV72YZ-06CtSqX1olrviu5km7jWuT6wIVhYwbMk6jwzt-OI-P_2x3d7y-SjbuCPzh2z_fTPnO8TnEXsqEgUmrhzxWLz6fB7earo9QzcaifZTrK6PK_Gh-vfyZdgYmSHaxEsCc5xl/s2048/Autumn+2020+Giveaway+-+01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Autumn Giveaway, UK Blogger, Katie Kirk Loves, UK Competition, Win It, Beauty Giveaway, Rafflecopter Gibeaway, 2020 Giveaway" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP7iucpV72YZ-06CtSqX1olrviu5km7jWuT6wIVhYwbMk6jwzt-OI-P_2x3d7y-SjbuCPzh2z_fTPnO8TnEXsqEgUmrhzxWLz6fB7earo9QzcaifZTrK6PK_Gh-vfyZdgYmSHaxEsCc5xl/s16000/Autumn+2020+Giveaway+-+01.jpeg" title="My Autumn Gift To You: Giveaway" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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I have been making these for years now. These are crispy and crunchy cookies rather than chewy. They can be flavoured however you want i.e. adding vanilla/almond extract, cocoa powder or spices. They hold their shape when cut and look good whether iced or not. My favourite is spiced and this time I have given them and Autumn & Halloween twist using some beautifully intricate cutters from <a href="https://bakerlogy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakerology</a> and once cooled I brushed some melted butter on some parts and sprinkling cinnamon sugar over the top for an extra sugar crunch - it’s delicious so I recommend giving that part a go! </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So onto the recipe. <br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Cookies:</b></div><div>100g Butter</div><div>100g Caster Sugar</div><div>1 Egg Yolk (beaten with 2 teaspoons of water)</div><div>200g Plain Flour (plus extra for rolling out)</div><div>2 teaspoons of Pumpkin Spice</div><div>Cookie Cutters</div><div><br /></div><div><b>To Decorate:</b></div><div>Butter (melted)</div><div>Brown sugar</div><div>Cinnamon</div><div><br /></div><div><ul><li style="margin-left: 15px;">In a medium bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and creamy. Best in the egg yolk, pumpkin spice and flour. Stir until it forms a dough, then knead until smooth. Wrap in cling film and chill for 30 mins.</li></ul><div><ul><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Preheat the oven to 180C, fan 160C, Gas 4.</span></li></ul><div><ul><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to a thickness of 0.5cm. Stamp out shapes with your cookie cutters (if you’re using the <a href="https://bakerlogy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bakerology</a> ones I recommend dipping them in some flour first for an easier release as the details are so intricate). </span></li></ul><div><ul><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bake on a non-stick baking tray for about 10-12 minutes until browned. Leave to cool. </span></li></ul><div><ul><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mix some brown sugar with a little cinnamon in a bowl. Melt some butter and using a pastry brush, brush the butter onto the areas you want to decorate. Then use a spoon to sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the cookies (I recommend doing this over the bowl so you can tip off the excess). </span></li></ul><div><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Obviously you’re free to decorate them however you wish. You can leave them plain, dip them in melted chocolate, pipe some pretty icing details or add some cinnamon sugar or sprinkles like how I’ve done. </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Store them in an airtight container and they will keep nice for at least a couple of weeks in my experience but it’s rare they ever last that long in my house!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Enjoy and please do let me know if you make them! 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