IBS, anxiety and joyful things

My Guaranteed Mood-Boosting Outfit

I think we all know that I have this thing for midi skirts. Especially those with a side order of pleats.…

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Low-FODMAP Diet Week Four: The Booze Factor

In the IBS community booze is well-known as a bowel stimulant. So can someone please explain why I thought it was ok to drink a bottle of prosecco and do…

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Getting Major Wedding Vibes from Etsy X West Elm

I have a major love affair with Etsy. I like supporting small businesses and people’s passions, which is why it’s the first place I always look for wedding inspo. Hence…

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I’m Going to Be a Coates But Do I Change the Blog Name?

Realisation has kicked in that in 7 months time, I’ll be a Coates. Mrs Coates to you.…

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Low-FODMAP Diet Week Three: The Best Flapjacks Ever

I should start this post by stating that I am the luckiest girl in the world that I have a financé who’s more than happy to cook for me. Constantly.…

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A Love Letter To… My Sequin Converse

I’m starting a new series where I write #ALoveLetterTo whatever is filling my phone, heart or mind at that current moment. Today’s has a touch of sparkle about it but…

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I Have This Thing for Glitter Socks…

Somedays I like to wear my fringed mules with glitter socks and skinny jeans. What can I say……

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Low-FODMAP Diet Week Two: The Big Blip

There was always going to come a time where I forgot I was meant to be strictly following the Low-FODMAP diet. A time that would see me reach for a…

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The M&S Coat That Hides a Multitude of Sins and a Bloated IBS Belly

M&S make good coats. This was complete news to me until I laid my eyes on this beauty way back in November when I was Christmas shopping. It was the patchwork-style…

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