Hey my loves, I hope you are all having a fabulous Friday. I just wanted to do a v quick, purely self-indulgent post this AM. I have a new blog. It’s called The Portia Post. It’s all about my Phd research on the relationship between early female lawyers & the campaign for women’s suffrage. If… Continue reading New blog | The Portia Post
My name is Laura. My mum calls me Lau. My brother calls me L-Dawg (sarcastically–he’s not THAT cringy). Here are some facts about me: I dye my hair far too often. I stress about the little things. I’m in debt to my local library (which is the best place to be in debt to, IMO).… Continue reading Facts.
Almost exactly one year ago today, I started my MA in Historical Research at Birkbeck, University of London. I was jittery and nervous, buzzing with excitement and I had ZERO idea what I was letting myself in for. The first day of my Masters is done! I spent it reading in the library & drinking… Continue reading Non-fiction favs & a little life update
My lovely friend Jenn nominated me for this UBER-ly fun tag post. (GO CHECK OUT HER BLOG, Tis awesome!) What is your go-to self care? Something you do, wear, etc. A bath, with a facemask & bath bomb, and maybe a cheeky glass of wine. And a book ofc. Freaked myself out reading AND THEN… Continue reading Liebster Award
I saw this awesome reading challenge on Kelsey’s blog, and was like: I HAVE TO DO THAT. I’m currently doing my annual re-read of HP, and thought this would be the perfect way to cap off my return trip to Hogwarts. Basically, this is a month long readathon where you earn points for your Hogwarts… Continue reading The House Cup Reading Challenge
You are cordially invited to Sinclair’s Midnight Peacock Ball! The festive season has come to Sinclair’s and Sophie and Lil are spending the holidays at snowy Winter Hall. But it turns out that this is no ordinary house party …As sinister secrets come to light, our intrepid heroines find themselves faced with a more baffling… Continue reading Review: The Mystery of the Midnight Peacock by Katherine Woodfine
The lovely Paige tagged me in the Sunshine Blogger Award. THANKS, m’lovely! Here are the rules: The Rules Give Appreciations of the blogger who nominated them and add them to the post. Answer the 11 question the blogger asked Nominate 11 other blogs and give them questions Let the nominees know and add the Sunshine… Continue reading The Sunshine Blogger Award
