10 Reasons Spring Makes me Happy

I love spring, it's such a beautiful time of the year so I thought I'd share with you my top 10 favourite things about spring!

1. Blue skies, the type where you can feel the sun on the back of your neck and not the chill of winter.
2. Blossom,  tulips, daisies and daffodils, they are all so bright and colourful and their vibrant colours always puts me in a good mood!
3. Less layers!! I am someone who feels the cold.. A lot, so being able to wear a few less layers causes a great deal of excitement on my part.
4. Pastel coloured clothing- in the winter months I wear a lot more black, grey and darker colours so I love putting on pinks and blues in the spring
5. Purchasing my summer wardrobe! There are always so many lovely clothes avaliable to buy at this time of the year and it makes me so excited for the summer and the holidays
6. The thought that exams are nearly done, although I haven't even started my exams yet, weather like this reminds me that it will soon be the summer and I will never have to sit an a-level exam again.
7. Longer and lighter evenings, the fact that you can go out in the evening and it not be -3 at 7.30 is a lovely concept,  I love evening walks so can't wait for it to get that tiny bit warmer.
8. I can curl my hair and it won't go frizzy! My hair loves not doing as I wish when moisture gets to it, so the fact that mornings are less dewy and there is less moisture in the air makes my bad hair days much less frequent.
9. Dresses and skirts, the more wear I can get out of them this spring and summer, the better, I don't own many winter dresses so the fact I can wear these items of clothing seriously excites me.
10. It's nearly ice - cream and milkshake weather- need I say anymore?!

Let me know what you love about spring or any season for that matter! Any blog post suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Lots of Love
Little Mad One xo

Here it is, its official.. I'm the WORST blogger ever..

Its been forever since I've written a blog post and that really really as to change! SO.... here is my promise! A minimum of 1 blog posts EVERY 2 weeks!!! However I'm very very stuck for ideas, therefore I need your help! Could I pretty please have some inspiration as to what you would like to see! I have a few ideas:

• Spring and Summer Looks 2015
• Spring Baking
• Work wear
• Wardrobe essentials
• Hair looks
• Re-organising my room

However I desperately need more ideas! Therefore please please please could you give me some ideas in the comments below and I will definitely take them all on board!

Thank you all for your support as always,

Lots Of Love and Hugs

Little Mad One xo

Autumn/Winter Bucket List

Recently I have had loads of ideas of things that I would love to do over the next few months, I thought it would be fun to write them all down and then once I have completed one of the ideas, post pictures and accounts of what happened so that I have all of my memories of the end of this year in 1 place! I have no idea how successful any of these ideas will be and to be honest, if many of them will actaully happen however my I am going to do everything possible to make sure every idea, is completed between now and February!

1. Build a snowman- so what it won't be able to talk like Olaf, but surely its worth a try?!
2. Have a hot chocolate best friend date- cream, marshmallows, flake, the lot.. it HAS to be done
3. Have a Christmas movie day- whether this happens in October, December or February it doesn't matter, it is bound to happen at least once, if not 10 times!
4. Make Katie's Birthday pressies look incredible
5. Wear a Christmas jumper
6. Carve a pumpkin- I've never carved a pumpkin before in my life and I feel as if i am missing out on something by not doing this!
7. Own my first Yankee candle- from all the Yankee candles I've ever smelt, the sweeter Christmas ones are my favourite so what better time to purchase a Yankee candle than near Christmas
8. Wear a full autumnal outfit and photograph it
9. Wear autumnal nail varnish and not let my nails snap for at least a month- wearing autumnal nail polish is the easy part, not letting my nails snap for at least a month is near on impossible!
10. Invest in more collared tops in order to wear the collared top and jumper look more regularly
11. Buy winter Pyjamas- whether they  autumnal, wintery or Christmasy I could not care, although I don't really need any encouragement for buying pyjamas but oh well!
12. Watch a firework display- I find that it is the best way in order to enjoy the autumn and winter months, the cold evenings, and the hot chocolates! Plus I can get away with wearing jumpers!
13. Toast marshmallows- Perfect at a bonfire night or fireworks display, plus the fire makes you even cosier!
14. Go on an afternoon walk and take photos of the autumn leaves- its one of my favourite seasons so what better way to remember it than by photographing it!
15. Read at least 3 books by Christmas- I am the slowest reader known to mankind so I really want to push myself to read more often and more books
16. Go Christmas decoration shopping
17. Wrap all of the Christmas presents to match, involving a colour scheme.. Holly sad, never!!!
18. Try to go to winter wonderland- All the thrills of Christmas in one place, as if I'm not going to deny the opportunity to go
19. Try a mince pie- yes I'm sad, yes I've never tried a mince pie but that will change, I promise
20. have a Disney movie day- a day under the covers watching feel good films and pretending I'm a princess- perfect!!!
21. have a general movie and tv day because we all need these from time to time.
22. bake Christmas treats- such as cookies, cakes, mince pies, just about anything goes!
23. visit a garden center near Christmas- its such a festive location and I haven't been to a garden centre near Christmas sine I was around 7 so I really really really want to go to one this year.
24. watch a Christmas light display- if this doesn't get me in the mood for Christmas, what will?!
25. jump into a pile of leaves- because a. its fun. b. it means I have an excuse to look like and idiot and c. I can't remember my final point.
26. make toffee apples, I've never tried one but they look sooo yummy that it seems a compulsory autumn/ winter activity to try!
27. eat soup- just because i can,

So here are just a few of my ideas, let me know what you would like to do between now and february and i may try them out too!

Lots of love

Little Mad One xo

Mums Birthday Flowers

Beautiful flowers for a beautiful and incredible lady.. Love you mumma xo

Holiday 2014

 So this is me at my most favourite place in the whole entire world! Disney World Florida, I went for the first time this summer and lets just say Disney world is better than any boyfriend could ever be! Disney World, for me anyway, was better than chocolate fudge cake- and that is saying something! So for 2 weeks at the end of July, I became a 4 year old and it was incredible! So I thought I would share a few pictures with you all....

So here are a few of my pictures from my time in Disney World, this is seriously not meant as a bragging post, it is simply me sharing something I loved with others. If anybody else has Disney experiences or pictures, I would love to here or see them!

Lots of Love

The Little Mad One xo

How to choose A-levels or GCSEs(etc etc etc ..

So I have been studying my a-levels for 4 months now, and I know that isn't a great deal of time, however I am aware that so many people are choosing A-Levels and GCSEs at the moment and are finding it hard to pick subjects because they feel their whole life will depend on them.

Now first of all it isn't, please do not panic! Although they may shape your life, they aren't going to decide your whole life's plans. Most teenagers struggle to choose what to eat for lunch or what Disney film to watch, let alone what career path they want to follow for the rest of their lives.

Its normal to have some subjects that you are absolutely rubbish at (mine are things like art and PE), subjects you enjoy (mine are maths, chemistry, geography, french and performing arts) and subjects that you are naturally very good at even if you don't love them 100% of the time (mine are English, maths, french, physics, and chemistry). And personally I think its about getting the balance. At GCSE, there are the compulsory subjects that you have to take, these normally are: Maths, English Language, English Literature, Science, RE, Citizenship and PE. Which makes it slightly easier as you have to take these subjects in the first place so you don't have to choose these when picking your 4 subjects.

Now I've always been semi-smart in science so applied to take triple science, which wasn't cast as an option at our secondary school, you just applied and then took an entry exam and based on that, your year 9 classwork, homework and general behaviour, depended on if you got in or not. I was lucky enough to get in, and in terms of schooling i felt it was the best decision that I had ever made. The class was with each other for 6 science lessons a week (we had 5 anyway if we weren't in triple so it wasn't a massive difference)  , we were also in each others RE, Citizenship and PE class (yes mixed sex PE) possibly the most funny and enjoyable thing on the planet, normally involving playing dodge ball, hockey, netball (where the girls tried to teach the boys the rules but it ended up into a combination of WW2 and basketball, but it was a laugh never the less) and multiple multiple other sports. The majority of us were also in excel maths and/or excel English together which meant that combined we were near enough all together for a minimum of 15 lessons a week, and when you all got along it meant that you were laughing for the majority of 2 years. ANYWAY, sorry about the gassing, memories slightly flooded me! So if you have the opportunity or wish to take triple science then I'd recommend it.

Then you have the choice of choosing 4 other subjects (or 3 in some cases) and this is where the balance comes into place. PICK SUBJECTS YOU ENJOY!!! However you do need to be good or have some strength in the subjects too. I chose to take 2 academic subject and one double option that was more for enjoyment. So I took Geography, French and BTEC Performing Arts. Now don't get me wrong I loved BTEC, however when it came down to the coursework, there was always so much of it, i chose the course because i knew how much a stressed out in exam situations but it ended up that I was more stressed over coursework than exams, so if you really really really hate exam or don't achieve well in them then take a coursework subject, however if you work well under pressure then I would recommend taking exam based subjects.

I'd love to hear all of your thoughts on education opportunities, please let me know what subjects you are taken or have taken and any advice you have.

Lots of love

Little Mad One xo

15 Random Questions Tag…

Aloha Mes Amigos!! 

So today I have decided to upload a 15 random questions tag for you all, I hope you enjoy in and feel free to complete the tag yourself, also I have a new twitter account which is @themadlittle1 so please feel free to follow me there!

1. What’s a nickname only your family calls you?

My family call me hols mainly as my name is Holly, however I spell it Holz I also got called Magrolious - based on the name Holliusmagrolious (blame my father! :P) and also Holly Bolly.

2. What’s a weird habit of yours?
Folding up crisp packets before they get thrown in the bin!

3. Do you have any weird phobias?
FEET!

4. What’s a song you secretly love to blast & belt out when you’re alone?

She's so lovely - Scouting for Girls and stay stay stay - Taylor swift

5. What’s one of your biggest pet peeves?

Knuckle clicking

6. What’s one of your nervous habits?

When i get stressed i scribble on a piece of paper until it is completely full, and i also tap on surfaces

 7. What side of the bed do you sleep on?

The left - i normally end up diagonally across the bed in the middle of the night though!

 8. What was your first stuffed animal & it’s name?

A pig called Piggy Baxendale

9. What’s the drink you always order at Starbucks?

I've never had a Starbucks, but i live in Costa!

10. What’s the beauty rule you preach, but never actually practice?

Cleanse, tone and moisturizer

 11. Which way do you face in the shower?

Away from the shower head

12. Do you have any weird body skills?

Nope.. unless being clumsy counts :P

13. What’s your favorite comfort food that ‘bad’ but you love to eat it anyways?

M&Ms and Toffee crisps!!!

 14. What’s a phrase or exclamation you always say?

Right, okie dokie, amoug with various others that I cannot remember at this point in time!

15. Time to sleep!! What are you actually wearing?

In the summer a vest top and pj shorts and in the winter pj long bottoms and a top and socks

Thank you so much for really you lovely people, love you all lots!!

Lots of love
The Little Mad One xo