Faded Spring

    5 Beautiful UK Staycations For A Weekend Getaway 

    Though we may be in lockdown, we yearn for better days ahead, where the sun rises high in the sky and coats us with its wondorous warmth, as the world falls blissfully under its langorous spell. We remember vacations in Madeira, where toes were dipped in the natural swimming pools of Porto Moniz, and vineyard tours in Chianti, Tuscany, a deep glass of red wine, wonderfully spiced. And while you loved to travel abroad, you adored going on UK staycations for a weekend getaway, remembering your magical staycation at Home Farm Glamping. You miss the days where travel was unrestricted and unencumbered, setting off from London to visit countries anew, a pep in your step. After all who could ... read more

    The Ultimate Vegan Christmas Gift Guide

    There was no snowfall this year, only the pitter patter of rain lashing out at the window, gnarled tree branches twisting in the wind, gusts of air howling, begging to be heard. Jasmine peered out of her window in dismay, it was bad enough that 2020 had reared it's ugly head, but now the weather had to be s***tty to boot? Not on her watch she exclaimed, an idea forming rapidly as she paced.She would become their very own Santa, a vegan christmas gift in the making, showering them in cruelty free kisses and adoration, even when they couldn't meet. They were seperated by stretches of land and sea but that wouldn't stop Jasmine from giving her loved ones the best vegan Christmas that ... read more

    How Stress Can Impact Men’s Sexual Health

    Stress can have a huge psychological, physical and emotional impact on men's sexual health. Chronic stress, ongoing stress over an extended period of time, can affect testosterone production, resulting in a decline in sex drive or libido, and can even cause erectile dysfunction or impotence in severe cases. Whether you are dealing with erectile dysfunction , premature ejaculation or a low libido, there should be no shame in sharing your sexual health stories. And yet we choose to ignore any sexual health issues that we may have (regardless of gender) because we might feel ashamed, embarrased or have performance anxiety. With an estimated 1 in 10 men having a sexual health related ... read more

    How To Find Your Soulmate At Any Age

    How To Find Your Soulmate At Any Age  Finding love at any age is no easy feat, as you navigate  your way through a murky corridor of f**kboys, engulfed in a sea of the unknown. Known as the underworld of dating, life can throw more obstacles your way than you can count fingers, as you dodge bad first dates, sniff out those cheating soundrels and tear your hair out in frustation.  Trust me i've been there, and I never thought that I would meet the one . But meet the one I did. As someone who found the love of my life online in the most unexpected of places, i'm here to tell you that even the impossible can be possible. Whether you use Tinder, Bumble, Hinge to find love, meet your ... read more

    Things To Consider When Buying Your First Home 

    Things You Should Consider When Buying Your First Home  As a first time buyer, buying your first home can be nerve-wracking, as you are inundated with horror stories about how difficult finding your perfect house can be. Whether that be finding the right mortgage protection insurance, a home without hidden problems such as mould or scraping the funds together to buy your house or flat, it's safe to say that house hunting is not easy, let alone creating happiness at home. An entirely different ball game to renting, buying your own home takes a great deal of preparation, as you work out how to save up for a deposit, choose a location that matches your monthly budget and work out how ... read more

    5 Ways To Spice Up Your Sex Life After 50 

    Whether you are married, single or dating again, relationships and marriages after 50 are often typecast as being centered around companionship, friendship and emotional support. And while (like any relationship) communication makes up a huge part of your love life, many mature daters also enjoy the physical intimacy of a good sex life too. From being open minded and trying new things to toys in the bedroom, there are so many ways to spice up your sex life after 50, irrespective of the ageist attitudes portrayed by the media. Though the media might represent older men and women as being or feeling sexually stalled because of their age, these archaic stereotypes are actually damaging ... read more

    7 Romantic Date Night Ideas To Try In Los Angeles

    Romantic Date Night Ideas To Try In Los Angeles (And Beyond) La La Land, aka Los Angeles is the largest city in California, with sprawling sun laden beaches, a vibrant cultural scene and 300 days of pure sunny blue skies for a true slice of escapism. From the Hollywood Hills, to Los Padres Forest, no matter where you go in LA, each location is reminiscient of a 'Hollywood Movie Set', making it the ideal romantic date night hot spot in Southern California. Whether you are going on your first Tinder date and want to treat your blind date to a show stopping dinner and drinks experience, are past the second date club, well versed in dating dos and dont's or are newly engaged, LA really is the ... read more

    5 Ways That Pets Can Boost Your Mental Health 

    How I Knew That Pets Can Boost Your Mental Health For as long as I can remember animals were my saving grace, creatures so full of unconditional love and happiness, that you couldn't help but smile around them. From cats to dogs, time stood still as I cradled them affectionately, watching all my worries and strifes melt away, as the crinkled furrowing between my brows smoothed out. I would get lost in their presence, spending hours stroking pets, and feeling a warm gushing outpouring of love towards them, enveloped in a world where conflict, drama and reality failed to even exist. Instead, negativity was was outweighed by the simplicity of a cat or dog's world. It felt like magic, ... read more

    17 Legit Ways To Make Money From Home

    Are you looking for legit ways to make money from home that aren't scams? Do you want to create a profitable business working from home and earn money doing what you love? If so this is the ultimate guide to being productive when working from home and leading the business lifestyle that you have always dreamed of. From designing your own products such as creating your own embroidery designs to market via Pinterest, to hosting your own virtual webinars and cashing in on your expertise, it sounds cliche but the world really is your oyster! Becoming our own bosses, running a business and having the freedom to start each day as we please is a dream for many of us, and in the current working ... read more

    A Letter To My Beautiful Angel In Heaven

    On the 7th July heaven found a beautiful angel, pure and angelic, a soul whose heart was too pure for this world. She was framed by golden blonde locks cascading down her shoulders, sparkling blue eyes that lit up with joy everytime she smiled. Her rosebud lips, her pearly white teeth, her smooth fair skin, all features blessed by the angels themselves. But she wasn't just beautiful, she was kindness personified, an angel who would always put others first before herself, who would give to charity and donate to food banks, even when she was struggling with health issues all these years. Though her time on earth was cut short, and her vitality taken too soon, she will always be remembered, ... read more