I was looking through my blog posts earlier looking to find some pictures from previous Harry Potter themed parties we have hosted (in readiness for our Harry Potter Halloween 2020 dinner party), only to discover that I had not uploaded a post from the party we organised for our god-daughter back in 2019. It was […]
This is a must for any Game of Thrones fan! A visit to Northern Ireland quickly reveals why it was an obvious choice for filming the epic Game of Thrones show, with such incredibly diverse landscapes suitable for locations across both Westeros & Essos. Whist the Dark Hedges was a particularly hectic place to visit […]
Wales had already exceeded all expectations at the Euro2016 Finals by playing at the quarter finals against Northern Ireland last week but have now just gone and and surpassed their previous record of reaching the quarter-finals of the 1958 World Cup by securing their place at this tournament’s Semi Finals. With Belgium ranked as […]
Calling all literary connoisseurs! The Other Room Theatre at Porters, Cardiff, presents a playhouse double bill, featuring two of the twentieth century’s greatest literary minds. Play, by Samuel Beckett and Silence, by Harold Pinter, are performed back to back at the cosy back room of one of Cardiff’s best social venues. Not being overly familiar […]
As the setting of one of my favourite movies, I thought it would be fun to introduce this wonderful city through the medium of verse, paying homage to the poem penned for the movie’s finale. Whilst no-where near a perfect example, it should give you a taste of what wonders await you if you can […]
Blade Runner is one of the great iconic sci-fi movies of the modern age. Last Thursday, we were fortunate to have had the opportunity to see the Final Cut version of the movie in the cinema. This is the definitive version out of a staggering seven, and the only one to satisfy Ridley Scott’s impeccably […]
On this year’s International Women’s Day, I am thankful for the sacrifices made by those strong women of our past, as I would not be a successful lawyer today without their tireless efforts. In September this year, I will have been in the legal profession for ten years, and the opportunities for women have certainly […]
The Gower peninsular in South Wales has an abundance of beautiful hikes. Some of the better known hiking landmarks of the area include the gorgeous Three Cliffs Bay and the iconic Worms Head tidal island off Rhossili Beach. Whiteford Sands is one of the more unusual destinations of the Gower, in that its most notable […]
Halloween is a great Holiday. There are just so many themes and colour schemes that you can use for your celebrations. Last year we had a Breaking Bad theme, which was so much fun to plan for. You can read more about how to host your own Breaking Bad party here: https://geekchic-hq.com/2013/11/07/yeah-science-a-heisenberg-halloween/ Double, double toil and […]
I have been a stationery addict for as long as I can remember. During my school and college days, I enjoyed nothing more than heading on over to WH Smiths or Staples at the start of each term to purchase a whole bunch of exciting new stationery. My love of stationery has continued into my […]
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