Faded Spring

    Creative Date Night Ideas For Disabled People 

    Disability comes in all shapes and sizes. Contrary to popular belief, disability isn't just confined to wheelchair users or those who have 'physical mobility' issues like Cerebal Palsy, but also those who have mental health conditions like severe depression and chronic illnesses like Fibromylagia. Whether you are deaf or hard of hearing, have vision impairment or have a learning disability, it's important that we don't reduce people with disabilities to their disabilities. Instead, we should be inclusive, and think of quirky date night ideas for disabled people that don't generalize their experience or 'infantalize' their disability. Disability encompasses an incredibly broad spectrum ... read more

    How Can First Time Buyers Get On The Property Ladder?

    Now that the property market is opening up, and we are coming out of lockdown, prospective buyers are searching for their dream first home to make their lives complete. Cosy, intimate flats furnished with neutral plush rugs, and minimalist paintings, are contrasted with tumbledown cottages, charming and petite, crawling ivy to add to a fairytale picture. Sprawling eco-friendly houses with acres of farmland, black and white cows liaising with brown horses, as they compete for 'their human's' attention. But how can first time buyers get on the property ladder? Buying a house, especially your first home is a complex process, and there is a lot that you need to consider. For a start, can ... read more

    How To Work from Home In Lockdown

    Now, more than ever, we are choosing to work from home in lockdown, and are finding value in becoming our own bosses, being self-employed and working from anywhere, and everywhere. After all, there is nothing that is more freeing than setting our own working hours, and being a self-made entrepreneur. This is a trend that is only set to continue as more work and collaboration takes place online and the need for physical office space diminishes with the ubiquity of home computers and reliable internet connections. As someone who has worked from home, both as a freelancer and working in a full time job, I can truly put my hand on my heart and say that I absolutely love to work from home ... read more

    5 Ways To Make Your Small Business Eco-Friendly

    Whether you have your own clothing brand, are a graphic illustrator or are a freelance writer, running a small business can be extremely rewarding. Instead of working in a 9-5 job, you have the opportunity to step outside of your comfort zone and be your own boss. You are an independent business owner who has found legit ways to make money from home, and have the creative freedom to run your business exactly how you want to. With potential financial rewards and a change in lifestyle, running your own business can increase personal satisfaction. But how can you make your small business eco-friendly, and make sure that your business is having a positive impact on the environment? If you ... read more

    5 Ways To Save Money When You Are Self-Employed

    As someone who is a freelancer and is self-employed (alongside a full time job), I adore the freedom of working for myself, and setting my own hours. There is nothing that is more thrilling than knowing that you prospect your own clients, are responsible for your own success and learn new transferrable skills along the way. As a Creative Copywriter, Content Writer and Blogger, I have my fingers in a lot of pies, and relish the unpredictability of working for myself. While being your own boss is dynamic, it can be hard to find ways to save money when you are self-employed. Because you 'find your own work', set your own retainer, and create your own portfolio, you don't have a steady ... read more

    Fun Virtual Game Night Ideas In Lockdown

    As we head towards the finish line and enter a new dawn, the promise of a lockdown free tomorrow is so tantalizingly close on the horizon that we can taste it. We look forward to a time where we no longer wear masks to keep safe, where we can engulf our loved ones in a warm embrace, soaking up their warmth, energy and positivity with estatic tears in our eyes. Couples, seperated by land, sea, hills and oceans count down the hours, minutes, seconds until they reunite, compiling quirky date ideas for a fun virtual game night on Zoom. They would play classic card games such as Go Fish, going on double dates with their friendlings, as they competed to be the ultimate Zoom power couple. ... read more

    How To Get A Job In Fashion And Stand Out

    Learning how to get a job in fashion and stand out from the crowd is no easy feat. In the UK alone, the fashion industry employs around 555,000 people. According to Fashion United, the trusted global network for fashion news, jobs and fashion advice, 75% of this figure is jobs in the retail sale of clothing. At the lower end of the scale 1% of the fashion industry is made up of jobs for the manufacturing of footwear. This means that the fashion industry is exciting, bold and energizing to work in, but in order to get a fashion job, you need to invest time in making your portfolio shine. What makes you stand out? Whether you want to be a fashion journalist, are looking for a fashion ... read more

    5 Top Tips For First Time Landlords

    Are you a budding property mogul? Have you always dreamed of owning multiple properties, whether that be in the UK or abroad, and want to make a living working for yourself? Then look no further than my ultimate guide to renting out properties for first time landlords. Whether you've always wanted a portfolio of sun-soaked properties in buzzing Spain, are a first time landlord who wants to specialize in  quaint English Cottages or are a colour lover, who adores bold, brash and quirky houses, your choices are endless. After all, as we spend more time at home, it's important that we look for legit ways to make money that can diversify our income, and is something that we are passionate ... read more

    Fun Valentine’s Day Date Ideas In Lockdown

    The season of true love is nearly upon us, but the memories of last year's fervent celebrations is a distant shadow in time. Gone are the days where we dine Lady & The Tramp style in restaurants, making conversation with happy couples whose passion is clear for all to see. Goodbye to planning romantic Valentine's Day Date Ideas, where social distancing was not yet a thing, swept into a world of unadulterated romance. Instead, we wear masks and eat meals at home, to save our loved ones and protect those who are vunerable. We follow rules in lockdown and create support bubbles, anguished at not being able to see family, friends and even partners. We feel like part of our heart has ... read more

    5 Ways To Create A Stylish Home Office

    Working from home is our 'new normal' but how can we create a stylish home office that allows us to be productive when working from home? After all, we are more prone to procrastination or working without breaks, whilst blurring the boundaries between 'work and play'. I should know. As someone who is a self-described perfectionist, I am a hard worker who goes above and beyond to make her clients happy. But what about making ourselves happy? Why should our own happiness change just because we are working from home? If anything being able to create a stylish home office that is tailored to our needs, will not only make us feel like bad-ass entrepreneurs, but it will also increase our ... read more