Faded Spring

    How To Make Your Colourful Clothes Last Longer

    She opened the mirrored wardrobe door and stepped into a new world. Where a tapestry of colourful clothes swung delicately from wooden hangers. Floor-length ballgowns emblazoned with large flowers. Monochromatic coords in oranges, blues, and greens. Wardrobes designed by colour, where rainbows lived and thrived. Two of the cats racing each other around the room, as the autumn sun peeked in. Floods of light illuminating green and hazel eyes, scampering into the folds of her ethical wardrobe. She could hardly blame them. An Alice in Wonderland set-up. Where prom dresses were swathed with delicately embroidered jackets. Carefully tailored suits shining in primary brights. And who could ... read more

    How Solo Travel Can Boost Your Mental Health

    Ever since she could remember, the demons followed her, wherever she want. Cloying panic attacks that engulfed her hungrily, that left her breathless. Depressive episodes that robbed her of all energy. PTSD that embalmed her in fear. There was something else too, undiagnosed. The key to her mental health and trauma, that was stopping her from healing. But she was a warrior. Who fought to get out of bed in the morning. Even when she wanted to block the world out, she put one foot in front of the other. Despite the over-crowded thoughts battled in her mind, she remained strong. The overthinking and the overwhelm, the panicked thoughts, and paralyzing horror. She never let it win. Because if ... read more

    Unique Autumn Staycation Ideas In The UK

    The golden hues of summer were fading into autumn. Days growing shorter, the clocks turning back. The verdant lush greens now rich earth tones. A ballet dance of burnt orange leaves. A sip of pumpkin spice latte, frothed milk. Hair trailing down your back, whipped by frantic wind. The air cooler, less kind. Enveloped in a tulmotous storm. Sticky-sweet hazy summer days gone,  a rain cloud in its place. An umbrella splattered with rain-drops, in the hush of morning. Abandoning the world's relentless chase, she'd embark on a short autumn break. Ambrosia for the soul, engulfed in tides of tranquility. But where would she go? She would embrace the beauty of the UK. Discovering unique autumn ... read more

    Caring For The Elderly: How To Make A Difference

    A was once a carer for the elderly. During her third year of university, she took on work as part-time carer, and found it incredibly rewarding. So many incredible people who had stories that spanned lifetimes. C, who despite having a stroke remained as kind, and as funny as ever. D with Alzheimers, who still had a passion for cooking. But there was one who stood out above the rest. Not someone she cared for. In fact her Aunty, the person she considered her Mum, Dad, and Aunty all rolled into one, cared for her. M, who lived until she was 104 died last year. Yet, what an astounding human she was. Living in her own home independently until she was 101. Living in two world wars. Above all, a ... read more

    Free Online Money Games For Adults

    She swam through the portal of pixelated dreams. Where mere mortals became heroes and villians, immersed in the magic of gaming. Traversing surreal landscapes, half-way between reality and fantasy. Escapism from the real world, from enchanted castles to cosmic flights. Through joysticks and keyboards, dancing through quests in forgotton realms. A flickering screen, a refuge from reality's incessant chase. By day, a fractured soul, tormented by anxieties that kept her in a chokehold. But at night, silence would descend and the games would begin. From free online money games to retro video games, she held onto fairytales. Holding hands with her gamer boyfriend, as they battled against each ... read more

    Cozy Autumn Bedroom Makeover Ideas

    She turns smiling widely, swept up in the enchantment of her cozy autumn bedroom. Where candlelight dances on the windowpane, casting shadows. Like secrets, they softly wane. A deep gulp of full-bodied red wine, swirling in a glass, a heady aroma. Tucked in a russet tapestry of blankets and throws, enveloping her in warmth. The scent of her cinnamon fragrance lingers in the air, dancing with dust. In the realm of amber dreams, her vision is soaked in sepia tones. Golden hour yellows flushing into burnt orange. Brick red and khaki greens. In her dream home, autumn was one of her favourite seasons. Autumn leaves swirling and twirling, in a merry dance. In hues of fiery red and a golden sheen. ... read more

    A Beginners Guide To Acquiring Your Dream Home

    She dreamed of buying her own home, a place where roots could grow, and happiness be sown. Where walls would hold the stories of a young couple in love. Stolen kisses laced with honey, creating a serenade that banishes all pain. A symphony of laughter, bouncing off the walls. In their very own colourful bedroom, whispers of affection twirl through the air. Where hearts can truly rest, enveloped in adoration. She would be greeted by the echoes of those who lived before. The scent of promise dancing through the air. And so the journey to acquiring their dream home would begin. Imagining a house that would belong completely to them. Two home-bodies, cozy at last. Bringing colour into the ... read more

    5 Ways To Add Personality To Your Car

    In the realm of roaring machines and steel, she knew her future car was waiting. Elegant headlights, almost old timey, like eyes piercing the night. Sepia-soaked tones drowning out the darkness, guiding lost souls. It would be a creature of metal, slathered in primary brights. A silky red, smooth and patented, highlighting every graceful curve. She would let out a slow whistle; a Hollywood stunner. Listening entranced, as its engine sang a melodic tune. Even now, carless, she listened to the bustle of the cars outside her window in a trance. A reminder of successful road trips past and present. A future memory of what was to come. A car that purred with satisfaction, sleek like a velvety ... read more

    Five Reasons To Lease An Electric Car

    There was something about getting lost in the haziness of a drive. You, a passenger, someone else behind the wheel. The wind whirring, as the car zips past, tangled in cascading branches. Past the chaotic traffic jams, and the screeches of angry drivers. Into the countryside where rolling woods reside; sloping green hills chomping down on wilting blooms. Poetically beautiful quaint cottages, slithering with ivy. More trees than buildings, hauntingly stunning at night. A flash of light from a walker, burrowing through murky rain. Splish-splash, engulfed in puddles. Tyres eating up water, like it was parched. For a road trip in England wouldn't be complete without a secret weapon. In their ... read more

    5 Budget Friendly Bedroom Makeover Ideas

    She sat in her budget friendly bedroom, sinking into the worn mattress, looking up at the ceiling. Thought bubbles cascading through her mind as her limbs grew heavy.  The darkness of night seeping into the room, but alas she couldn't sleep. Finances were tough, and the cost of living was affecting them both. With three hungry kitty mouths to feed, and a ravenous partner, money was tight. Particularly for A, who found that money differed from month to month. So, she was no stranger to living on a shoe-string budget. Hustling to make ends meet. She was grateful that she had a roof over her head, and a loving colourful home. Yet, she couldn't help but wish that she was more financially stable. ... read more