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The novel takes place in the republic of Gilead, 15 years after the ambiguous events of The Handmaid’s Tale. Here, Atwood unpacks even more disturbing secrets of the dystopian underworld through three narrative accounts from Aunt Lydia, a Gilead girl named Agnes and a Canadian girl named Daisy. 

Find out whether The Testaments got a ‘Praise Be!’ from us, or whether it left us hoping for a quick and painless Mayday rescue…

Read our full reviews, here!

“I first read The Handmaids Tale back in s...

Whether you’re in the lumpy or smooth camp, there’s a mashed potato match out there for everyone. Based on an original recipe in Cordially Invited, for a herby twist on this Thanksgiving classic, add in garlic and rosemary and serve with a choice of pork and veggie sausages and lashings of gravy.

20 potatoes peeled and cut into quarters (adjust quantities as needed)

A generous knob of butter

A dash of milk

Bisto gravy granules

Garlic

Cheese

Sausages & veggie sausages

Rosemary (fresh or dried)

1 tsp salt

Since so many of you ask for our favourite hot chocolate haunts, we thought it’s only right that we give the people what they want and round up the best cocoa concoctions this vibrant city has to offer.

We drank our way through Brighton’s boujiest cafes

We drank our way through Brighton’s boujiest cafes from the Instagram hyped favourites to the hidden and unexpected gems to bring you our top 6 spots. It’s a tough job but someone’s got to do it!

The Flour Pot Bakery
Find it: 40 Sydney Street (but there...BakeryFind

Warm and smoky eyeshadow palettes, silky CC creams, matte berry lips and radiance boosting skincare at the ready, here’s a round-up of the beauty staples we’re reaching for this Autumn.

Clarins Instant Concealer*

Give me all the dewy makeup and skincare, please. My skin always throws a bit of a hissy fit at this time of year. It looks and feels duller and lacklustre, so any help in the radiance department is much appreciated. A product that never leaves my makeup bag all year round is the...

Fun fact, it was actually Schoee first, anyone been here since those very early days?

It feels only yesterday that I opened up my web browser, typed in blogger.com and created what is now known as “Zoella” (fun fact, it was actually Schoee first, anyone been here since those very early days?). I created an awful collage header in photoshop, and typed out my very first blog post about a little coffee shop I’d visited in Leeds. This was over a decade ago, as a somewhat lost eighteen year old wanting a...days?It

Well, don’t go giving up on your flowerbeds and veggie patches just yet, there’s still plenty of life in her yet.  

Cheers nature, you bobby-dazzler!

Autumn isn’t only the most aesthetically-pleasing season (cheers nature, you bobby-dazzler), it’s also the most favourable time of year to get busy in the garden and plant a variety of beautiful blooms, herbs and vegetables. You just have to know which ones are cut out for the colder clime.

Nothing beats cooking with home-grown herbs and the delicious bunch we’ve...

Morning stretches are a great way to set you up for the day ahead, improve your mood, increase blood flow and get your body working more efficiently.  There are plenty of simple yoga poses you can incorporate into your morning routine, so fear not – you don’t need to be a professional yogi to join in.

We’ve walked you through 4 feel-good stretches to help ease tension and combat that sluggish AM slump like a boss. Click through the gallery to read instructions for each pose.

These vegetarian tacos are the perfect thing for gatherings or last minute meals

Do you have friends coming over, but you’re strapped for time or any creative ideas? These vegetarian tacos are the perfect thing for gatherings or last minute meals. They don’t require much skill or time and are always a hit in our houses! In fact we’ve had so many friends asking for the recipe and list of ingredients that we’re almost positive you’ll be coming back here on the regular for the recipe and method.

Enjoy the great outdoors in all its beauty. It’s mother nature for the win!

Whether you’re struggling with the work from home lifestyle or you’re feeling restless with the office routine, the chances are you’re not the only one staying cooped up indoors for too long. Clear your weekend schedules, climb into your cosy knits and wellies and enjoy the great outdoors in all its beauty. It’s mother nature for the win! 

Whether we realise it or not, the stresses of urban living can take the...

Come September and I’ll definitely be reaching for that berry-toned lipstick!

It’s that time of year where I start changing up my makeup bag to reflect the new season. To be honest, I’m such a brown-smoky-eyed-gal all year round, but I love to bring out the more orange, rust and burgundy tones come September and I’ll definitely be reaching for that berry-toned lipstick! I also feel that alongside boosting my skincare to keep my skin looking fresh and hydrated, I try and do this where possible with my make...lipstick!It’s