Jude Monk

I went to Iceland in late February/early March and the weather was absolutely wild. The pilot called it a ‘slight flurry’ when we landed — in England that would’ve shut schools and cancelled work. It poured down, snowed all night, and I woke up to 4–5 inches of snow. Icelanders don’t stop for anything though; everyone has snow tyres and proper cold‑weather gear, and they just get on with life. Most days I experienced all four seasons in about 20 minutes with zero warning. The wind is bitter — it can take the skin off your face. I had to wear thermal underwear every day: leggings under my trousers, long sleeves under two more layers. I looked like the Michelin Man, but Iceland is not a fashion show. This collection is everything that actually kept me warm, dry, and functioning in that madness

A cosy little collection of all the bits and bobs I used to turn two humble index cards into a vintage, shabby‑chic file folder. Think lace, pearls, flowers, inky edges, and a sprinkle of organised chaos. Every item in this list is something I actually reach for — the stamps that add drama, the washi that hides my mistakes, the glue that holds my life together, and the embellishments that make everything look like it belongs in a Victorian memory box. Perfect if you want to recreate the look, steal a few ideas, or just browse pretty things while Blu supervises.

These are my absolute essentials — the tools, glues and crafty bits I reach for every single time. No fuss, no fluff, just the things that genuinely make crafting easier, prettier and a lot more fun.

A little collection of the junk journaling kits I actually own — the florals, the vintage bits, the scrappy chaos and all the pretty paper I definitely “needed.” Perfect if you love shabby‑chic vibes, old‑book magic, and enabling your inner craft goblin.

A curated collection of my favourite digital junk journaling kits — instant‑download pretties for when you want vintage vibes right now. Perfect for printing, crafting, and pretending you’re extremely organised while hoarding ephemera in a much tidier way

Here you will find links to all the things I use and own. I give honest reviews on the products that I use. & You will find no bullshit here.

I’m a little Nutcracker‑obsessed… I’ve collected over 200 of them! These are the ones I’ve bought and loved — from classic designs to quirky finds. If you adore Nutcrackers like I do, you’ll feel right at home here.

Everything here is something I’ve actually bought and used with Blu. I don’t sugar‑coat anything — you’ll get the good, the bad, and the bits where Blu makes me question my life choices. If it’s on this list, it’s because it survived real‑life Labrador testing.

These are the things I have purchased and use, I give honest reviews, the good and bad. Everything I use when in my motorhome I will put in here.