Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it.

Hello loves :)



SO much colour! :)


Statue with her hair is stunning, and the background looks like the perfect place to have tea :)




I think this is my favourite <3 all the vibrant green in the background and then the beautiful contrast of her hair against the green and her skin, the skin to the shirt, shirt to skirt, skirt to tights,and then back to green with the grass and the coat, beautiful!



Pretty flower bush :) and I love the glass teapot type thing



Her legs & tights <3







Slightly unladylike positions eh?



I'd kill for the blue dress.

Jessica Stam, Karen Elson, Missy Rayder & Elise Crombez by Steven Meisel


 Everything's a bit crazy right now, we actually do have some progress on hospy(!) wow...it's been a long time coming huh? ooft. Bit eeeek, but I shall carry on :)

Alsoo, did le M.E  post I did give any of you more insight into the severity etc, or anything else, I'd love your feedback.

I did tie dye on Sunday, it was so so fun.
Tell me if you want to see le resultsss :)?
http://www.formspring.me/chlayyy

I've just been watching the national ballet documentary and it's made me miss it so so much, but it was beautiful, go watch it...beautiful beautiful beautiful

Love you all lotss tell me all what you're up to yeshh :) I like to know what you're all doing
Don't tell me about Glastonbury though ;) Bah.

Lovelovelove & Fairiesparkles x

Lovely little charms

This is a little interview from one of my lovely friends that I have met through being poorly, so that's one of the upsides , meeting lovelylovely people
Here is her interview and her lovely designs
lovelylittlecharms.etsy.com

What is your companies name ?
My company is Lovely Little Charms, a handmade jewellery business that I run myself from home (and mainly my bed!) I make handmade handbag charms, necklaces, charm bracelets, rings and other bits and pieces!

How did you start up , (did you do it alone, how long it took etc)

The colour combination is so fresh and pretty

I started trying to turn it into a real business when I discovered that people were actually interested in buying what I made, it's taken me quite a while as I have to take everything at my pace, I do it all by myself, with the occasional help with posting orders out!

 
What is the name of your illness(s) and to what degree do they affect you
I have ME which affects my energy and pain levels, concentration and muscles. Luckily I'm "only" affected moderately, I'm able to drive (an automatic car!) and get out and about quite a bit, but I spend a lot of the rest of my time in bed and I rely just about exclusively on my wheelchair when I'm out of the house. I still find sitting up quite difficult and tiring. I also have Fibromyalgia and Chronic Migraine which both mean I'm in pain every second of every day, as well as a couple of other things.




How does it affect your ability to work and run a business, and are there benefits to your health with working for yourself and at home?
My illnesses mean that anything I do needs to be able to fit around my symptoms and to be flexible. I often get very frustrated because I want to get everything done right NOW, but I can't, I have to wait until I feel well enough. I wouldn't be able to work at all if I couldn't do it from home, right now I've not been able to do anything with my jewellery for a couple of weeks as I've either had other things I've needed to do with my energy or I've not been well enough. I love the sense of achievement that comes with what I do, buying beads makes me very happy, and I'm enjoying being able to cover my costs with money from sales most of the time.

I make jewellery too and I'd love to try and make something like this when my hands are less silly;)

What kind of things do you need to do to successfully work around your health limits?
All of my jewellery is made from my own bed, normally propped up with lots of pillows and a back rest, it's the most supportive and comfortable place for me to work. Sometimes the only time in the day where I feel up to packing things up ready to post and sorting orders out is at 11pm at night, so that's when I do it!


I love the shape of this flower and ring, it's something pretty but different and the colour is soft and summery too!

What's your favourite thing about having your company?
Having something that I'm really proud of, that I can tell people I do, and I really enjoy being able to experiment with new things.


If I had pierced ears I'd be wearing these



What would you say to someone who also has a health problem and wants to start a business?
Go for it! Be aware that it's likely to be very difficult at times, but if you're passionate about it you can find a way around most things.





What things do you wish someone would of told you before you started up your business?
The legalities. Even if you want to run it as a "hobby" type business, you need to be registered as self-employed and there are other things too that I had no idea about!

What things keep you positive and smiling on poorly days?
If I'm up to it, then buying beads online always makes me happy! Otherwise box sets, post and thinking about new things I want to make.

I agree with post for sure :) Having post is a must for having a 'happy' poorly day

I think all of these are beautiful, but there is a twist to this donation from the lovely Rach, I don't have anything to review! YOU get to choose an item of your choice :)
(within reason, more info if you win)
Which is lovely as it's more personal and you''ll get something especially for you and your taste and style :)
lovelylittlecharms.etsy.com

Go have a little spending spree yessss

Lots of flowery summer love, Chlay x

Anja Rubik by Carter Smith

I remember seeing this in a magazine YEARS ago, and I loved it then, still do, it just makes me think of my childhood in Mallorca, Beaches, Swimming Pools, Snorkling with my yellow flippers and hundreds of bikinis,3 month long summer Holidays, Only wearing factor 8 and never getting burnt, having a golden tan and blondie hair, long hot nights, amazing memories.

Gorgeous setting, I would love to be there.
I so want to dance around in a maxi dress in the sea




Love the neckline of this,pretty shot.


This was always the picture that stuck in my head, if this is a swimming costume, I love it, the little cut out bit is super cute, and with all the pink sarongs (some of which I still have) and long hair it just reminded me of 'home', She looks stunning here.



Oh to be in warm sand again...



Someone make me a headpiece like this?



Beachy hair and Jewel tones of Peacock feathers, perfection.

I was more tanned than this, would you believe it!? ;) and sunglasses didn't suit me, and my hair and eyelashes went blonde in the sun :)



Remember to follow for all the competitioness, still have loads of posts to do because people have been SO generous, pretty sure you can follow via facebook twitter gmail google ID your own blog, lots :)

New formspring for many reasons http://www.formspring.me/chlayyy
I will do the questions soon so any last minute ones are welcome :)


Love and sparkly hugs
Chlay x

 PS; I had a haircut ,wanna see ?

Healing Boxes

Healing Boxes are a not for for profit organisation, they send out beautifully composed boxes to those who have illnesses ranging from M.E to Cancer,  Depression to MS and Even for Temporary illnesses like Broken legs and they even do Hospital Boxes for those last minute comforts you may forget and some extra lovelyness thrown in too :)

I know the video is little in size but its big in heart and worth the watch, please?


This origami unicorn box is super cute :) with the amazing hand made affirmation cards for when you need some positive affirmation or reassurance



At the side of the photo is a lovely list of resources for those with Severe M.E , as this box is tailored to that, although pretty much everyone could appreciate this box


Here's a pretty note book for writing 3 positive things about your day in, or drawing them, or letting your thoughts and feelings out, it comes with a pretty pen & pencil



In the forefront of the photo there are some ginger sweets for nausea or tummy owwys and in the background theres a healing boxes meditation CD on mindfulness (I completely recommend this to everyone, no matter if you're poorly or not, or into meditation, or a complete novice but are interested, it's difficult but worth it :)



Teapigs Teas for calmnesss and Bearfruitloops that I want to steal
 





Tisserand lavender cream which I love and Bamboo socks which are soo soft and comfy




My favourite thing in the whole thing. This beautiful palm stone with strength written on it to channel yourself , your strength and your courage when you feel you need to, or just something super beautiful and inspiring to put by your bed



Please support this Charity ,Grace and Linus are both poorly people and would love your comments help and support :) They are some of the most sweet ,kind and caring people I have been lucky enough to meet through the big give away
Check out their website
To contact grace and for more information, I'm sure they'll be able to accommodate your every need :)

This box is up for the give away so follow to get ten entries :) Hurry up though as I want to start announcing the winners.

Love love love
Chlay x

PS. A Huge thankyoufor grace for her kindness and taking the effort to make the video

"I only ask to be free, the butterflies are free"

 Hello loves :)
I get certain comments that make me feel that this is a necessary thing to show you all, especially as the whole point in the big give away is to raise awareness of M.E, and in particular, Severe M.E

Pretty photos can be misleading, but photos can also give you insight, you cannot always get the full extent of things, that is for sure. Yet I'm hoping for this to give people a bit of a peek into the world I live in 24/7

They're not pretty, they're not glamorous,but they're real...
I've slept for like 23 hours before, imagine sleeping for that long, or for 0 hours and hardly feeling any different.

Severe M.E is real.
This is a piece from an Amazing book called Severe M.E - A guide to Living.

Severe ME

Severe ME is a devastating condition which affects tens of thousands of people in the UK. Many are bedridden and require constant care. They have a complex range of problems (often including loss of movement, speech and the ability to eat) as well as difficulties with basic day-to-day tasks such as washing and toileting and a huge number of extreme symptoms (such as pain, muscle problems, sensitivity to light, sound and touch, flu like malaise, gastrointestinal disturbance, cognitive dysfunction, sleep disturbance, dizziness and paralysis). Patients, loved ones and professionals can be left feeling frightened and totally helpless in the face of such immense suffering. “Severe ME/CFS: A Guide to Living” can change that.

• I haven't been able to swallow food/water/most things for nearly 6 weeks

• I've not had a period over  3 days where I haven't - Had a virus, Coming down with one, or Recovering from one in about 2 years.

• I've lost my education to this disease, I haven't lost friends because I have amazing people around me but I've lost the opportunity to have a normal social life for , basically ever, but specifically the last 2 years

• I haven't been able to walk for probably 2 years, I can't remember the last time I took a step. A camera isn't always the truth, I do things to purposely disguise my illness.

• My friends are all going off to Uni, Going Travelling, or Climbing the ladder in their careers, and I have to fight for funding to go to somewhere no one wants to go : Hospital

• I faint a lot when I try to sit up, I have convulsions, I can barely hold a small cup , I go into paralysis for weeks at a time, and the pain I experience is beyond words.

• I am trapped inside four walls and all I want is to be free.

How most or all of the day has to be spent if you have severe M.E

This is an example of how low down in finctioning a person with severe ME can get, it's not easy reading,and I've experienced pretty much every single one of these, as have thousands of other children, teens and adults.

0%

Severe symptoms on a continuous basis. In bed constantly, feeling extremely ill even with permanent rest. Severe dizziness makes it almost impossible to be propped up in bed for longer than a few minutes at a time. Light and noise are very painful to the eyes and ears - curtains are closed and earplugs are needed. Severe pain almost anywhere in the body with the skin feeling very cold and extremely sensitive to touch. Unable to care for oneself at all; washing needs to be done a tiny bit at times throughout the day. Nausea and severe fatigue make eating extremely difficult. Liquid based food preferred - little and often. Occasionally, nasal feeding tubes are required when the energy to chew is completely spent. Any stimulus worsens the feeling of being severely ill, with no movement in the bedroom preferred. Any visitor to the room is almost impossible. Talking, even to the carer/family, is often impossible. This is often misread as being 'selective mute'. Severe adrenaline rushes felt with heightened sensitivity; jumping and over reacting to doors shutting/door bell ringing, etc. Sleep pattern often completely reversed.

So Please, please, help to raise awareness, and funds for M.E Charities, donating your time for a video or blog, buying a pendant or buying the charity single , I would really appreciate any of these, but most of all I appreciate the emails, letters and formsprings I get that encourage me to keep going. Which have lulled recently, and I miss them a lot.




It's obviously hard to write this, it's hard to show these pictures and I hope people understand that I'm doing this to raise awareness and to help others who do not have the resources/help to blog or write about their experience.
I was well under the 5% mark as a kid, no one should have to be there.
Do your part to make this stop (: for ever



This is Daisy's video with my song on, and you might spot me in the photos too ;)



ME stands for Myalgic Encephalopathy (My-al-jik En-kefa-lop-athy)
I want M.E to stand for Malody Ended
http://www.severeme.info/

"I only ask to be free, the butterflies are free"

I love you all very much x

Spring 2011 Campaign | Sigrid Agren, Julija & Molly by Tim Walker

 

It's my favourite person in the whole world , Tim Walker , Marry me? White roses and pretty girls,  perfect.

I adore this shadow silhouette, in my room I have banksy ones, I'm obsessed with shadows and shape

Navy blue and alice in wonderland size proportions

Someone carry me around in a wheelbarrow ? Cute shoes at the back, Roses in hair (another favourite) roses everywhere

Please can I have that straw hat?(Jazz stole mine ;) ) I love my round sunglasses but these ones are whiteee (and probably wouldn't suit me but I still want them)

Her biscuity fishtailed hair is lovely and pale girls ftw.

 

The face reminds me of Alexa. The snow white bag, the horizontally ribbed dress is perfection and the shoes with the little socks are just adorable

 I adore white, I have about 5 white dresses alone, maybe more, but the while tights and brogues just make it super cute and petite girls can pull this off too :) yay


SO basically it's my dream to shoot with this man when people know who I am one day hehe ;)

Hands are dying so I'll have to go, I love you all very much, come talk to me on emails ,formspring etc I miss a lot of you.

I'm doing a pendant post soon so if you or your friends want to be on it then send me photos of you wearing them

Doing a health post soon which is a bit scaryy but hopefully people will be okay with thisss, thoughts?
Sparkles from a slightly paralysed fairy x

Superskin + a lovely Give away prize from Liz Earle :)

Hello Darlings, this is a little Liz Earle   post as they have kindly donated my favourite cleanser ever 'Cleanse and Polish' cleanse and polish hot cloth cleanser with my favourite muslin cloths which are just so useful and lovely, if you click the link it will show you why they only make one cleanser and how to use this wonderful tool in my skin routine

Now, here's a product from their 'superskin' range

superskin bust treatmentl

 Love the packaging the whole range comes in :) it seems plant, nature and flower inspired, it's also so so pretty and chic

 Here are some of the wonderful ingredients it contains;

Rosehip Oil (Rosa rubiginosa)

This oil is produced from the seeds contained within striking red rosehips. Considered a luxurious oil rosehip seed oil is a good source of essential fatty acids which help lock moisture onto the skin.

Cranberry Seed Oil (Vaccinium macrocarpon)

This oil is produced by pressing the seeds from cranberries. Rich in omegas 3, 6 and 9, it is an easily absorbed moisturising oil.

Pomegranate Extract (Punica granatum)

The pomegranate is a neat, rounded shrub or small tree that produces red apple-sized fruits, which contain fleshy pink seeds. The name pomegranate comes from the old French ‘seed apple’. Pomegranate extract is used in the Sun Shade protection products for its antioxidant properties. Antioxidants neutralise free radicals.

Borage Oil (Borago officinalis)

Nicknamed the herb of gladness by the Romans because of its use in treating depression. The beautiful star shaped flowers of this plant give way to tiny seeds crammed with a health promoting plant oil. This oil is one of the richest sources of the essential fatty acid GLA (gamma linolenic acid), which helps to lock moisture onto the skin.

It is said to restore some elasticity and make skin more firm and smooth, it can also help the appearance of stretch marks.




The pump design is so much easier than bottles...

Smell wise it has a classic Liz Earle smell so no surprises there , maybe a tad stronger .

 

They've continued the design for the whole of the range which I think is really nice, the peekaboo cut outs with the yellow makes it really bright and fresh

These two products are superskin face products with amazing ingredients in them like argan and rosehip oil vitamin E neroli ,cranberry and borrage oil, all so nourishing for the skin, and I thought it might be nice to look at some of the other products in the superskin range, they also have a body moisturiser which I love the packaging of.

Amazing gift if you have a birthday coming up (which sadly I do not ;] hehe)

 A massive thankyou to everyone at Liz Earle for donating to the charity give away for M.E Awareness, once you've followed the blog you are entered for every single prize in the give away- just as I think some people got a bit confused
Liz Earle 


Love
Chlay x