lifestyle

How To Turn Your Blog Into a Business

July 7, 2021July 22, 2021by Olivia26 Comments

Turning a blog into a business is not an easy task. I remember when I first started blogging, I had no idea that I could make money from my website. And when I had my first opportunity to make some extra cash it was life changing. I couldn’t believe that this little website could provide a small amount of income for me. Money and blogging really can go hand in hand if you know what you are doing. And, like many other bloggers I for sure winged it and went into the business side of blogging with zero experience.

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Blogging Tips

One Year of Blogging Q&A – Answering your Questions

July 5, 2021July 5, 2021by Olivia25 Comments

If you’ve followed me for a while you’ll know that I occasionally do blogging Q&A’s on my site. I really love interacting with all of you and answering your questions, whether they are blogging related or not. This month is my one year blogging anniversary, which is so crazy to think about. The last year has gone by so fast. And when I reflect on my blog and where I started, I am so proud of everything I have accomplished in the last year.

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Interior Design

What To Buy For Your First House

July 1, 2021July 1, 2021by Olivia26 Comments

As some of you may know, I have started the journey of getting my own first house. It’s all very exciting, but also very stressful at the same time. There are so many things to consider when looking for any home. Sometimes, I wish there was a how to guide on what you should and shouldn’t do! I am really appreciative of the advice I have been given so far, but it can become so overwhelming. I have advice and guidance coming from everyone!

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Blogging Tips

My One Year Blogging Anniversary

June 30, 2021June 25, 2021by Olivia82 Comments

I can’t quite believe that Olivia Lucie Blake has turned one and its my one year blogging anniversary. Coming back to blogging after having almost 4 years away from this site, I had no idea what I was coming back to. If you are unsure of my blogging journey story, my blog was originally called Diadem of Beauty. With my main goal of wanting to share about beauty and hair products for all different races and hair types. I blogged on this topic for about a year. I didn’t see much growth in that year, as I was so inconsistent and realised that I had created such a small niche in my content. Slowly realising that I had lost my passion, the posts were few and far between and thats when I gave up.

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food

Degusta Box June Review – Picnic

June 29, 2021June 28, 2021by Olivia4 Comments

It’s my favourite time of the month again, Degusta box June review! You guys know how excited I get to review each box, each month. I think my favourite thing about it, is that its always a surprise. Degusta always do the best at putting these boxes together. You can tell so much time and effort goes into creating and putting each box together.

As I always say, it’s like Degusta know me personally. The boxes are always filled with foods that I love so much. It almost feels like each box is bespoke to me. Which is awesome.

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Life

10 Pieces of Life Advice From 10 Different Bloggers

June 28, 2021June 28, 2021by Olivia26 Comments

Growing up and even now, I really appreciate life advice. Somebody taking time away from their lives, to share their wisdom with me is so special. Often times I have long, in depth conversations with friends about things we have experienced in life and how we learnt from each individual experience. Learning about others mistakes, and others accomplishments really helps to pave a path for us. Never under estimate the importance of sharing and gaining knowledge from other people. We like to think we can do things alone, but thats not really true.

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A Healthier Me

My Weight Loss Journey: Losing 22 Pounds

June 22, 2021June 22, 2021by Olivia50 Comments

For the longest time I have wanted to start my own weight loss journey, but there was always something stopping me. “I’ll start on Monday” or “I can’t do it this week because I’m on holiday.” I’m sure alot of you can relate to those statements. There was always something stopping me from doing it, even though I knew I needed to. After the 3rd lockdown in England, I really tried my hardest to do what I could to get healthier. Both physically and mentally. I went for 2 walks a day, I tried intermittent fasting and I just kept on gaining weight. I really struggled with body image.

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Blogging Tips

6 Things Bloggers Should Never Do

June 16, 2021June 16, 2021by Olivia55 Comments

I see so many posts about bloggers, and the sort of things we should be doing. But, I hardly ever see posts about what bloggers shouldn’t do. It’s important, especially if you are a new blogger to read, and learn about the rules and things you should be doing to respect other bloggers and run your website successfully. I am no where near a professional at this, but I have seen and made my fair share of blogging mistakes.

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Blogging Tips

How To Stand Out As A Lifestyle Blogger

June 14, 2021June 14, 2021by Olivia47 Comments

As a lifestyle blogger I am very aware of the fact that the niche I am in, is very over crowded. There is no doubt about it. When I first started blogging, I had no idea what niche I wanted to put my blog in. And honestly, you don’t even have to niche yourself if you don’t want to. The lifestyle niche I fell into just happened naturally, and sometimes thats the way it goes. Or you choose and niche and then swap it.

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lifestyle

Finding Joy In Everyday

June 11, 2021June 11, 2021by Olivia23 Comments

If the last year has taught me anything, it’s that there is Joy in every single day. Even if its something small like seeing a cute puppy, or waking early enough to watch the sunrise. This past year has really helped to put things into perspective for me. Not everyday will be great, but there is always great in everyday.

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