Books
How I decluttered after moving house with KonMari
One of my favourite reads of last year was Spark Joy by Marie Kondo. Much like her first book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying, this
One of my favourite reads of last year was Spark Joy by Marie Kondo. Much like her first book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying, this
Creativity is like the golden egg of personal development: we all want to be more creative, yet how to climb the beanstalk, claim the treasure
It’s lovely to get a bunch of flowers isn’t it? Flowers are loved not only for their beauty but also because of the many health
Did you know that living in a cluttered home might be increasing your stress levels? De-clutter both your home and your mind by following some
This year, many Brits are vowing to live healthier and be more active by spending time outdoors. Not only do you get to have quality
The dark days of winter can really drag on, can’t they? I’m starting to feel like January will never end! Even though we start the new year with the best of intentions, it can be hard to feel motivated when it’s another drizzly, grey day. And the snow doesn’t help..!
We all know the importance of daylight, don’t we? It’s key to our mental wellbeing at this time of year and many people suffer with
Today’s blog post is all about getting stuck in to a new craft this year and the five reasons why you should try a hands-on
Yesterday I had one of the most festive days of my life. So much so, that I wanted to come home and tell you all
In this modern age, it is rare to find someone who is yet to engage with technology. Even people who are relatively uninterested in the
Today I’ve got some tips from ScandiKitchen’s Brontë Aurell on how to make your home instantly feel much more Scandinavian, along with some gorgeous photos
Once you’ve tackled most rooms in your home, purchased new storage solutions, and discarded things you no longer use, how do you continue to stay
Whether you are considering a change of career or adding some qualifications to the experience you already have, one of the professional development courses that
I thought I’d share with you the amazing news that I’ve been invited to be a judge for the “Tiling for a Good Cause” charitable
Bookkeeping is a bit like the difference between maths and art in school. Some people are good at one, with others preferring the opposite, and
For a lot of people, there’s one thing that seems to be standing between them and everything they really want both in their personal and
Most of us have a morning routine. A set of activities designed to get us ready for the day and maximise that precious time between
After a long, busy day at work, the only thing you want to do is crawl into bed and relax. Similarly, after spending hours out
Pusheen the cat started life as an internet sensation, and has quickly become the head of a soft toy empire in her own right. As
I’m super excited to let you know that I’ve contributed to an ebook and, after a few months in the making, it has finally launched!
Losing an important file can make you feel a pang of dread in the pit of your stomach. It’s happened to me on more than
After blogging for 10+ years, I’ve made some very definite decisions on how I want to run my ‘little corner of the world wide web’.
Each night we do something important without even thinking about it. We go to sleep. Sleep is vital for optimal body and brain function. And
Whether you’ve been reading my blog for a while or are you’re totally new to my website, you may be interested to know why I
Hi guys, I’m back in my home office today after a thrilling weekend at Latitude Festival here in Suffolk and, now that I’ve finally got
While the high rate of technological advancement we’ve been enjoying over recent years has made life easier (and more fun!) us all, these developments are
Health professionals cannot stress enough about how important sleep is for your mind, body, and overall health in the future. So I want to help those of you who struggle to sleep by sharing a few tricks of the trade to ensure that your body gets the beauty and health rest that it needs daily.
Hurrah it’s been a busy month here at Cassiefairy HQ because my thrifty little blog has popped up in a few unexpected places. I thought
After a whole year of waiting, over 4 months since the line-up was announced, and two months since my last blog post about the acts
We all have that special someone in our lives. It could be your best friend, your partner, a sibling, mum or grandparent. Someone who brings magic to our lives through the tiniest of gestures…
Modern life can be hectic sometimes. Believe me, after a week off work, I feel like I’ve been thrown right back in at the deep end and I’m sure I’m not the only one. Most people experience stress and (even though the causes of stress are unique to each person) a survey conducted in the UK may indicate some of the common causes…
Oooh I have some exciting news – over the Easter holidays my interview with WhatHouse? was published and I’m so pleased to be able to share it
When you’re starting your own business, there are a whole host of tools to help you on your way to entrepreneurial success. Whether it’s cloud-based
How many hours are you working each week? Whatever your answer is I’m going to say that’s too many hours. When the sun is shining
In terms of making an investment in technology for the long-term, Digital SLR cameras are definitely the way to go. They are able to capture moments for you in ways that your smartphone simply can’t. And (even though there are upgrades available) if you have a decent camera then you can stick with it for life.
If you’re a full-time freelancer like me, or someone who works just one day a week out of their home office, this is the blog post for
I’m SO excited to tell you the wonderful news that my thrifty little lifestyle blog has just been announced as the winner of the Best
If you’re currently studying and have essays to finish or projects to complete, here are some tips for getting a great result every time you write…
Hoo-gah. Honestly, that’s how you pronounce it. Lagom is slightly a tougher one… lar-gohm. If you’re already over hygge, then maybe lagom is for you.
I guess I was quite adamant when I said I only wanted books for Christmas, huh? Because that’s what I got – and piles of ’em!
When was the last time that you went offline? For me, it’s probably been years. Ever since I got my first smart phone I’ve not
I know I have. Well, every day in December is Christmas jumper day for me… but I’m talking about the official Christmas Jumper Day with
I’m not even going to say the ‘C’ word yet but I know that many of you are already planning – and buying – your
If you’ve been looking for a way to reach your ultimate career goals, why not consider starting an online learning programme? Designed to help you
Calling all bloggers, freelancers and students. In fact, anyone who works on a laptop for any length of time. I’m worried about you! As I’ve
Welcome to the weekend everyone! It’s time for me to remind you about work on Monday morning and let you know what you can do
Over the years I’ve done a lot of studying online. I’ve studied branding, community journalism, IT and marketing, to name just a few. And, no
Today’s blog post is a super-fast DIY project to add a little personality to an off-the-peg high street top. Yes, I’m doing a Primark hack,
It’s all about careers on the blog this week – did you spot my article last weekend all about learning as you earn?? I think
How are you enjoying the school summer holidays so far? We’ve already enjoyed a few days of sunshine and got stuck into our favourite outdoor
Earlier this year I made the switch over to living a cruelty-free life. I’ve been gradually replacing all my products with their non-animal-tested counterparts over recent
You may have already done the big spring clean in your own home, but what about your relatives? In particular, I’m thinking about your grandparents,
A new campaign by Oxfam has just launched today and I’ve already been rummaging around in my wardrobe this morning in order to help raise
Can you believe that Fashion Targets Breast Cancer has already been running for 20 years?! I remember being a teenager when this ground-breaking campaign first launched – where
What are your plans for the weekend? Not all that busy? Well I’ve just found out about something that I’d love you to get involved with.
You may have spotted that earlier this year I took part in the Dryathlon to fundraise for Cancer Research UK. Yes, I gave up all
With blustery weather and April showers just around the corner, I thought that today would be the ideal time to share a super-simple, really fast
Today I want to share a very important video because St John Ambulance have just launched a new campaign #thechokeables which aims to raise awareness
Today is that last day of January, and therefore it’s the last day of the Dryathlon. And I’m pleased to report that I haven’t touched
On the first of January I signed up for the Dryathlon challenge to help raise money for Cancer Research UK and already there have been
This January I’m joining the Dryathlon and will be giving up alcohol for the whole month in order to raise money and awareness for Cancer Research
Shopping for low-cost, hand-crafted, UK-made jewellery that helps charity projects – sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? But I’ve recently discovered an amazing online
Today I’ve found out some great news that I simply must share with you all – the Oxfam Online Shop Spring Sale starts today! More specifically