Music played a huge part in our Welsh-Nigerian wedding. Here's the Afrobeats playlist we shared with our DJ, along with the story behind how we introduced the genre to guests and brought both sides of our celebration together.
Author: Corrina Asamu
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Live Lounge Wedding Playlist
Music played a huge part in our wedding day. Here's the Live Lounge inspired playlist I shared with our wedding musician, along with the story behind the singer who performed on the night we met and later played at our wedding
Wedding Songs for Every Part of Your Wedding Day
Before planning my wedding, I thought choosing music meant picking a first dance song and giving the DJ a few requests. I soon discovered there were far more music moments to think about, from walking down the aisle to the last song of the night.
Smudge’s Diaries: January 2026
January arrives with snow, rules, and unnecessary confidence. As the neighbourhood descends into snowman drama, missing flamingos, and failed resolutions, Smudge starts the year exactly as she intends: indoors, observant, and in charge. Between shared takeaways, vigilante winter justice, and a short lived ban on human food after a sausage related incident, January quickly learns that rules are flexible, chicken is non‑negotiable, and resistance is always an option.
Spice Girls 2026 Reunion Rumours: Are We Getting a 30th Anniversary Celebration?
Could the Spice Girls really reunite for their 30th anniversary in 2026? With Mel C teasing that “talks are happening” and things sounding more positive than they have in years, it suddenly feels a bit more real than the usual rumours. In this post, I’m looking at what’s actually been said, what it might mean, and why so many of us are getting invested again, including my own slightly chaotic memories from the Cardiff Spice World Tour and the tiny Spice themed sprinkle we threw for our bestie afterwards. Because if you grew up on “Girl Power” and the idea that friendship never ends, a reunion doesn’t just feel exciting… it feels personal.
How to Decorate a Christmas Candy Land Yule Log: A Fun, Kid-Friendly Guide
Ready to turn a simple chocolate log into a festive masterpiece? This kid friendly guide shows you how to create a Candy Land inspired Yule log bursting with pastel sprinkles, glossy chocolate, and playful decorations like doughnuts and lollipops. Plus, you’ll discover extra Christmas theme ideas – from Frozen Wonderland to Gingerbread Village – so you can keep the magic going year after year.
Smudge’s Diaries: December 2025
December arrives loudly in Smudge’s world, bringing sparkle, boxes, suspicious decorations, and a Golden Menace who cannot be trusted around Christmas at all. Between stolen turkey, festive supervision, and a Winter Wonderland trip that descends into chaos the moment she’s left behind, Smudge proves once again that order is seasonal and competence is not. Welcome back to Smudge’s Diaries, where Christmas is tolerated, food is monitored, and Santa’s list was never in doubt.
Festive Family Fun: My Ultimate Christmas Games & Movie Night
If you’re looking for Christmas games night ideas that actually work for both kids and adults, this is exactly what we planned for a festive evening with friends. From chaotic snowball games and Secret Santa to decorating yule logs and ending the night with a cosy film, it’s a mix of ideas you can easily recreate at home.
Smudge’s Diaries: November 2025
As November sets in, Smudge braces herself for fireworks, festive chaos, and a general decline in household standards. What she does not expect is calm behaviour from The Golden Menace, a growing obsession with wildlife documentaries, repeated escape attempts via the front door, and an unexpected lock out that forces her to briefly experience the outdoors against her will. Add in a birthday Sunday that leaves her in charge of two excitable dogs, a stair gate that fails spectacularly, and the unexplained disappearance of roast chicken, and November quickly becomes a month that demands vigilance. Expect suspicion, supervision, neighbour observations, and firm opinions on doors, Sundays, and why treats should always be paid. Welcome back to Smudge’s Diaries, where quiet is never trusted and judgement never takes a day off.
Smudge’s Diaries: October 2025
As autumn rolls in, Smudge prepares for a quiet, dignified October. Instead, she is met with candles, costumes, constant knocking, and a Golden Retriever puppy who somehow becomes worse after two weeks of intense training. From the brief return of peace when The Golden Menace is removed, to the total annihilation of toys, a deeply regrettable platter incident, and the humiliation of being dressed as a bat, nothing goes to plan. Expect crunchy leaves, rope leads, biscuit breath, and firm opinions on pumpkins indoors, scary films, and where one should and should not poop. Welcome back to Smudge’s Diaries, where autumn may be cosy, but judgement remains razor sharp.