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The Post I Shouldn’t Have to Write

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Can you imagine your last words being “please, I can’t breathe?”

An Unexpected Five Happy Things

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Okay, so it's been a year but I'm back. I didn't realise that I was going to end up taking such a long break but hey ho, here I am with a quick post.

Health Anxiety, Heartache and Healing

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Let me start by saying this: however broken you may feel right now, these days will pass. Don’t you dare give up.

What I've Been Up To This Month | January 2019

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It's the end of January. Wanna hear what I've been up to this month?

Something New and Personal

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Hey guys! It's been a little while but the a-ma-zing Elizabeth has decided to do Blog Everyday in November again. What a throwback! So I'll be joining in. If you're new to Inside Melly's Mind, here's a little about me...

Five Happy Things #6

Wow, last week was amazing! There's a lot that I'm thankful for. So, here goes...

How I'm Hitting Refresh for Autumn

Who else still gets that new term, back-to-school feeling, when September rolls back around? Here's how I'm hitting refresh, as we move into a new season...

"Why Aren't You Settled Down?" | Part Two

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What kind of person do I want to be married to? What kind of wife do I want to be? I am so glad that I didn't get what I asked for when I was a lot younger because as I mentioned in part one , I'd have made a terrible mess.

Exciting News. I'm a Brand Ambassador!

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Always fancied being a brand ambassador but never imagined I'd be the face of one of Birmingham's best independent fashion labels. Every month, I'll be showcasing a new piece from Burbo K'ture. I am so beyond excited. I first met Paul in 2016 and I immediately became a huge fan of his work. The man is a visionary and I was super inspired by his business story as well. Through sheer talent and determination, he's built his business from the ground up, literally stitch by stitch. You know when you're looking at a Burbo K'Ture piece. Think pattern, exposed seams, exciting shapes, one-off handmade appeal and texture. There's no way you'll look like anyone else in the room and I love that! When I first wore Burbo, I had so many people ask where my dress was from. Check out my first blog post about being styled by Paul here . The boutique is based in Birmingham's iconic Jewellery Quarter (and now we're neighbours, yay). You can make ap

"Why Aren't You Settled Down?" | Part One

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The question that absolutely nobody likes to be asked. On this particular occasion, I wasn't offended but it did get me thinking...

Five Happy Things #5

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This is a series that I started a couple of years ago but kind of abandoned. Well now it's back, so here's what's been making me smile lately... Photo credit: Thank you to the ever-so-talented Chrissy Jones of The Lovely Photographers