Today is allegedly Blue Monday, the name given to today as the most depressing day of the year! This date was reportedly noted by a tutor of Cardiff University who declared that the last Monday of the last full week in January is the day people will suffer most, and there was even a formula created to calculate the date! Continue reading →

As Hollywood awaits for the big announcements for the Oscar nominations is gets me to thinking about my next birthday (the big 4-0) and thinking maybe I should have an awards night themed party to rival the Oscars? With a few guests and a bit of decorative glamour I think I could recreate a scene from the red carpet Hollywood would be proud of. Continue reading →

Fancy dress costumes play an important role in many festivals and celebrations and none more so than with Up Helly Aa. This festival takes place on the last Tuesday of every January in Lerwick, Shetland and fancy dress features heavily!

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