• AD For several years now I’ve been saying I’m going to make my own mini gallery wall, and thanks to @my_picture_co_uk I have finally done it! I had so many prints waiting to go up but I was missing a centre piece, a photo of me and @iridescentjemma, and #my_picture_co_uk really have delivered on what I wanted 😍 My walls are so much brighter now! If you want to have a go at making your own gallery wall you can get 10% off with the code ‘SHONALOUISE10’ & you can read more about it on my blog! Find the link in my bio ✨ #mypictureco_uk #ad #gifted #gallerywall #photoprints #canvasprint #gallerywalldecor #gallerywallinspo #homedecor #homedecorideas #lbloggers #lifestylebloggers #ukbloggers #blog #blogger
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    AD For several years now I’ve been saying I’m going to make my own mini gallery wall, and thanks to @my_picture_co_uk I have finally done it! I had so many prints waiting to go up but I was missing a centre piece, a photo of me and @iridescentjemma, and #my_picture_co_uk really have delivered on what I wanted 😍 My walls are so much brighter now! If you want to have a go at making your own gallery wall you can get 10% off with the code ‘SHONALOUISE10’ & you can read more about it on my blog! Find the link in my bio ✨ #mypictureco_uk #ad #gifted #gallerywall #photoprints #canvasprint #gallerywalldecor #gallerywallinspo #homedecor #homedecorideas #lbloggers #lifestylebloggers #ukbloggers #blog #blogger
  • DIVERSIFYING YOUR BOOKSHELF // Despite being disabled myself I recently realised that my bookshelf was seriously lacking disability representation, so I did some hunting, put a call out on Twitter and went on a book shopping spree! I’ve shared 5 of my recent favourites on my blog today, all of them are written by disabled people and are a mixture of fiction & non-fiction. I really recommend you have a read of the post and add a few to your wishlist, disabled voices must be heard ✨ #Disabled #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityRights #DisabledAndCute #Books #Book #BookBlogger #DiverseBooks #DisabledAuthor #DisabledAuthors #BookRecommendations #BookReview
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    DIVERSIFYING YOUR BOOKSHELF // Despite being disabled myself I recently realised that my bookshelf was seriously lacking disability representation, so I did some hunting, put a call out on Twitter and went on a book shopping spree! I’ve shared 5 of my recent favourites on my blog today, all of them are written by disabled people and are a mixture of fiction & non-fiction. I really recommend you have a read of the post and add a few to your wishlist, disabled voices must be heard ✨ #Disabled #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityRights #DisabledAndCute #Books #Book #BookBlogger #DiverseBooks #DisabledAuthor #DisabledAuthors #BookRecommendations #BookReview
  • LEARNING TO DRIVE // Today was a massive step forward in my journey of learning to drive! I got behind the wheel of a car for the first time and gave hand controls a go! I’m beyond grateful to @hertsability for being so patient and encouraging, I felt very safe and confident during my assessment 🚙 We did a lot of roundabouts, pulling up on the side of the road and then they even let me drive back to the assessment centre via a tricky route! It was such a good experience and I loved every minute, a small taste of the freedom that is ahead! And I’m a natural driver apparently 💁🏻‍♀️ #LearningToDrive #Driving #AutomaticCar #Disabled #Disability #MarfanSyndrome #DisabledAndCute #DisabilityAwareness #DrivingLessons
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    LEARNING TO DRIVE // Today was a massive step forward in my journey of learning to drive! I got behind the wheel of a car for the first time and gave hand controls a go! I’m beyond grateful to @hertsability for being so patient and encouraging, I felt very safe and confident during my assessment 🚙 We did a lot of roundabouts, pulling up on the side of the road and then they even let me drive back to the assessment centre via a tricky route! It was such a good experience and I loved every minute, a small taste of the freedom that is ahead! And I’m a natural driver apparently 💁🏻‍♀️ #LearningToDrive #Driving #AutomaticCar #Disabled #Disability #MarfanSyndrome #DisabledAndCute #DisabilityAwareness #DrivingLessons
  • I’m really missing exploring new places today, just wondering about and taking in the world around me 🌍 so, I’m throwing it back today to when I explored Oxford with @quantumrehabuk 👩🏻‍🦼 #Wheelchair #Powerchair #WheelchairUser #WheelchairLife #Disabled #Disability #DisabledAndCute #BabeWithAMobilityAid #QuantumRehabUK #QuantumRehab #LifeAtiLevel #Marfan #MarfanSyndrome #DisabledBlogger #DisabilityBlogger #ThrowbackThursday
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    I’m really missing exploring new places today, just wondering about and taking in the world around me 🌍 so, I’m throwing it back today to when I explored Oxford with @quantumrehabuk 👩🏻‍🦼 #Wheelchair #Powerchair #WheelchairUser #WheelchairLife #Disabled #Disability #DisabledAndCute #BabeWithAMobilityAid #QuantumRehabUK #QuantumRehab #LifeAtiLevel #Marfan #MarfanSyndrome #DisabledBlogger #DisabilityBlogger #ThrowbackThursday
  • As much as I am missing theatre and trips into London, I’m really enjoying a more slowed down life thanks to lockdown ❤️ @iridescentjemma and I have been playing board games and animal crossing, watching YouTube and Netflix together, cooking together and more, and it has been such a joy ✨ #LGBT #LGBTQ #Love #Queer #LoveIsLove #Lesbian #LesbianCouple #LGBTPride #LGBTCouple #LGBTLove #CoupleGoals
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    As much as I am missing theatre and trips into London, I’m really enjoying a more slowed down life thanks to lockdown ❤️ @iridescentjemma and I have been playing board games and animal crossing, watching YouTube and Netflix together, cooking together and more, and it has been such a joy ✨ #LGBT #LGBTQ #Love #Queer #LoveIsLove #Lesbian #LesbianCouple #LGBTPride #LGBTCouple #LGBTLove #CoupleGoals
  • HAPPY BIRTHDAY // It’s my 23rd birthday today! Pre-COVID I probably would have been in a theatre today, so I treated myself to a new dress to wear today instead! And then had a bit of Marilyn Monroe moment in today’s windy weather 🙈 Dress: @joanieclothing Shoes: @asos (years ago) #JoanieGal #JoanieClothing #Birthday #HappyBirthday #BirthdayGirl #Celebrate #Celebrations #Powerchair #Wheelchair #MarilynMonroe #WheelchairUser #WheelchairLife #QuantumRehab #QuantumRehabUK #Disabled #Disability #FridayVibes #FridayMood
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    HAPPY BIRTHDAY // It’s my 23rd birthday today! Pre-COVID I probably would have been in a theatre today, so I treated myself to a new dress to wear today instead! And then had a bit of Marilyn Monroe moment in today’s windy weather 🙈 Dress: @joanieclothing Shoes: @asos (years ago) #JoanieGal #JoanieClothing #Birthday #HappyBirthday #BirthdayGirl #Celebrate #Celebrations #Powerchair #Wheelchair #MarilynMonroe #WheelchairUser #WheelchairLife #QuantumRehab #QuantumRehabUK #Disabled #Disability #FridayVibes #FridayMood
  • STRETCH MARKS // Today’s blog post is a love letter to my stretch marks, because I am totally in love with them. It hasn’t always been this way, my genetic condition Marfan Syndrome means I get stretch marks *everywhere* and I never saw representation of that growing up. Even now I still don’t see stretch marks that look like mine and in the places mine are in, but things are getting better. I love their texture, their colour, the different shapes. They are like a painting on my body and you’ll often catch me tracing them with my finger. I’m sorry it took me so long to love you stretch marks, but I’m making up for it now ✨ #StretchMarks #StretchMarksAreBeautiful #BodyPositive #BodyPositivity #DisabledBodiesAreSexy #DisabledBodiesAreBeautiful #Disabled #Disability #MarfanSyndrome
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    STRETCH MARKS // Today’s blog post is a love letter to my stretch marks, because I am totally in love with them. It hasn’t always been this way, my genetic condition Marfan Syndrome means I get stretch marks *everywhere* and I never saw representation of that growing up. Even now I still don’t see stretch marks that look like mine and in the places mine are in, but things are getting better. I love their texture, their colour, the different shapes. They are like a painting on my body and you’ll often catch me tracing them with my finger. I’m sorry it took me so long to love you stretch marks, but I’m making up for it now ✨ #StretchMarks #StretchMarksAreBeautiful #BodyPositive #BodyPositivity #DisabledBodiesAreSexy #DisabledBodiesAreBeautiful #Disabled #Disability #MarfanSyndrome
  • AD Learning to drive has been one of my goals for the last few years, but being a powerchair user has meant that my journey has taken longer than it did for my non-disabled siblings. Finding a wheelchair accessible vehicle and then learning to drive with adapted controls is so daunting, but I am beyond excited that I’ve finally started the process with the Motability Scheme! And, I’m documenting it all! I’ll be sharing the whole journey with you all through a series of posts with the Motability Scheme and the first one is already live, you can find the link in my bio! I am beyond happy to be taking another step towards more independence 🚙 #Motability #MotabilityScheme #WheelchairAccessibleVehicle #Wheelchair #Powerchair #WheelchairUser #WheelchairLife #QuantumRehab #QuantumRehabUK #LifeAtiLevel #Disabled #DisabledAndCute #BabeWithAMobilityAid #Disability
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    AD Learning to drive has been one of my goals for the last few years, but being a powerchair user has meant that my journey has taken longer than it did for my non-disabled siblings. Finding a wheelchair accessible vehicle and then learning to drive with adapted controls is so daunting, but I am beyond excited that I’ve finally started the process with the Motability Scheme! And, I’m documenting it all! I’ll be sharing the whole journey with you all through a series of posts with the Motability Scheme and the first one is already live, you can find the link in my bio! I am beyond happy to be taking another step towards more independence 🚙 #Motability #MotabilityScheme #WheelchairAccessibleVehicle #Wheelchair #Powerchair #WheelchairUser #WheelchairLife #QuantumRehab #QuantumRehabUK #LifeAtiLevel #Disabled #DisabledAndCute #BabeWithAMobilityAid #Disability
  • Today a new post went live on my blog that I’ve been working on for about 2 weeks 💻 myself, other disabled theatre fans, charities and theatre companies have shared our concerns in returning to theatre as disabled people. Many of the social distancing and safety guidelines that are likely to be in place will negatively affect us and it’s so important that our voices be heard. Progress when it comes to accessibility in the industry has been slow, so we really can’t afford for things to go backwards. I’d love if you gave the post a read and shared it, you can find the link in my bio and on my twitter, the theatre industry talks about diversity and inclusivity so much but far too often this is not extended to disabled communities ♿️ #AccessibleTheatre #Access #Accessibility #DisabledTheatre #Disability #Disabled #Wheelchair #WheelchairUser #WheelchairLife #Powerchair #QuantumRehabUK #QuantumRehab #Theatre #TheatreFan #WestEndTheatre
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    Today a new post went live on my blog that I’ve been working on for about 2 weeks 💻 myself, other disabled theatre fans, charities and theatre companies have shared our concerns in returning to theatre as disabled people. Many of the social distancing and safety guidelines that are likely to be in place will negatively affect us and it’s so important that our voices be heard. Progress when it comes to accessibility in the industry has been slow, so we really can’t afford for things to go backwards. I’d love if you gave the post a read and shared it, you can find the link in my bio and on my twitter, the theatre industry talks about diversity and inclusivity so much but far too often this is not extended to disabled communities ♿️ #AccessibleTheatre #Access #Accessibility #DisabledTheatre #Disability #Disabled #Wheelchair #WheelchairUser #WheelchairLife #Powerchair #QuantumRehabUK #QuantumRehab #Theatre #TheatreFan #WestEndTheatre
  • AD Thinking back to these gorgeous cocktails I made at a virtual @moonpig event recently! You can find all the ingredients you need to make them yourself on my blog 🍹 You can also get 30% off a card & gift when buying together via the Moonpig app until August 26th with the code APP30ORDER 🎉 #MoonpigVirtualEvent #MoonpigMoments #Cocktail #Cocktails #SummerCocktail #SummerCocktails #Moonpig #Summer #SummerVibes #SummerDrinks #Blogger #BloggerEvent #SundayFunday #WeekendVibes #BirthdayIdeas #SummerTime
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    AD Thinking back to these gorgeous cocktails I made at a virtual @moonpig event recently! You can find all the ingredients you need to make them yourself on my blog 🍹 You can also get 30% off a card & gift when buying together via the Moonpig app until August 26th with the code APP30ORDER 🎉 #MoonpigVirtualEvent #MoonpigMoments #Cocktail #Cocktails #SummerCocktail #SummerCocktails #Moonpig #Summer #SummerVibes #SummerDrinks #Blogger #BloggerEvent #SundayFunday #WeekendVibes #BirthdayIdeas #SummerTime
  • Thanks to Covid-19 access isn’t something I’ve had to think about much over these past few months. No more taxis to and from stations because the lift is broken. No more navigating the inaccessible streets of London. No more researching every place I go to check the access. Yesterday though @nina_tame posted about a bad access experience and it really made me think. When life gets back to normal what will it be like having to experience all of these barriers again? I think it’s going to be a little like when I first started using a wheelchair. I feel like I’ve lost some of my confidence during lockdown because I haven’t been experiencing any of these issues that were a regular occurrence for me for so many years. The fact that pavements are being closed off to put cafe tables on and accessible parking spaces are being taped off at shops to accommodate queues doesn’t fill me with much hope for when I start going out into the world again though. #Disabled #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityPride #DisabledAndCute #BabeWithAMobilityAid #Accessibility #AccessibilityForAll #Accessible #Wheelchair #WheelchairUser #WheelchairLife #Powerchair #QuantumRehab #QuantumRehabUK #DisabilityRights
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    Thanks to Covid-19 access isn’t something I’ve had to think about much over these past few months. No more taxis to and from stations because the lift is broken. No more navigating the inaccessible streets of London. No more researching every place I go to check the access. Yesterday though @nina_tame posted about a bad access experience and it really made me think. When life gets back to normal what will it be like having to experience all of these barriers again? I think it’s going to be a little like when I first started using a wheelchair. I feel like I’ve lost some of my confidence during lockdown because I haven’t been experiencing any of these issues that were a regular occurrence for me for so many years. The fact that pavements are being closed off to put cafe tables on and accessible parking spaces are being taped off at shops to accommodate queues doesn’t fill me with much hope for when I start going out into the world again though. #Disabled #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityPride #DisabledAndCute #BabeWithAMobilityAid #Accessibility #AccessibilityForAll #Accessible #Wheelchair #WheelchairUser #WheelchairLife #Powerchair #QuantumRehab #QuantumRehabUK #DisabilityRights
  • Today marks the end of Disability Pride Month, so I wanted to share a few words on my identity as a disabled person. I am so incredibly proud to be disabled, and this is something that people sometimes struggle to understand. Society presents disability as such a negative thing, often as the worst thing that could happen to a person, and I see this reflected in people’s responses to me. Comments such as ‘I’d rather die than be in a wheelchair’ are not uncommon. It’s also common for people to say to me ‘I don’t see your disability’, something that is framed as a compliment, and here’s why I have a problem with that. My disability affects every aspect of my life and there are so many positive things that it has brought into my life. I likely would have stopped writing my blog if I hadn’t become disabled, and as a result I definitely wouldn’t be pursuing a writing career now. When you don’t see my disability, you also choose not to see this. Yes, I am so much more than just my disability, but my disability is not a separate part of me. It flows through every area of my life, my job, my hobbies. It’s not something I can put in a box, and I would never want to. So, keep that in mind the next time you think you’re complimenting someone by saying ‘I don’t see the wheelchair, I see the person’ or ‘I don’t think of you as disabled’. Imagine how you’d feel if someone chose to ignore a massive part of your life. #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride #Disability #Disabled #DisabilityRights #DisabilityLife #Wheelchair #Powerchair #WheelchairUser #DisabilityAdvocate #DisabilityCommunity #DisabledAndCute #BabeWithAMobilityAid #DisabilityBlogger #DisabledAndProud
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    Today marks the end of Disability Pride Month, so I wanted to share a few words on my identity as a disabled person. I am so incredibly proud to be disabled, and this is something that people sometimes struggle to understand. Society presents disability as such a negative thing, often as the worst thing that could happen to a person, and I see this reflected in people’s responses to me. Comments such as ‘I’d rather die than be in a wheelchair’ are not uncommon. It’s also common for people to say to me ‘I don’t see your disability’, something that is framed as a compliment, and here’s why I have a problem with that. My disability affects every aspect of my life and there are so many positive things that it has brought into my life. I likely would have stopped writing my blog if I hadn’t become disabled, and as a result I definitely wouldn’t be pursuing a writing career now. When you don’t see my disability, you also choose not to see this. Yes, I am so much more than just my disability, but my disability is not a separate part of me. It flows through every area of my life, my job, my hobbies. It’s not something I can put in a box, and I would never want to. So, keep that in mind the next time you think you’re complimenting someone by saying ‘I don’t see the wheelchair, I see the person’ or ‘I don’t think of you as disabled’. Imagine how you’d feel if someone chose to ignore a massive part of your life. #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride #Disability #Disabled #DisabilityRights #DisabilityLife #Wheelchair #Powerchair #WheelchairUser #DisabilityAdvocate #DisabilityCommunity #DisabledAndCute #BabeWithAMobilityAid #DisabilityBlogger #DisabledAndProud
  • Like a lot of people my creativity levels seriously dropped once lockdown began, especially when it came to writing blog posts! So, I’m really happy to have a burst of creativity right now with a blog post I’m planning ✨ and I’m starting to get some freelance work coming back too! It feels like I’m finally getting into the swing of lockdown life when it comes to writing! #Disabled #Disability #BabeWithAMobilityAid #DisabledAndCute #Wheelchair #WheelchairLife #Powerchair #QuantumRehab #QuantumRehabUK #FreelanceWriter #SelfEmployed #Blogger #DisabledBlogger #SelfEmployedWriter #Creative #CreativityEveryday
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    Like a lot of people my creativity levels seriously dropped once lockdown began, especially when it came to writing blog posts! So, I’m really happy to have a burst of creativity right now with a blog post I’m planning ✨ and I’m starting to get some freelance work coming back too! It feels like I’m finally getting into the swing of lockdown life when it comes to writing! #Disabled #Disability #BabeWithAMobilityAid #DisabledAndCute #Wheelchair #WheelchairLife #Powerchair #QuantumRehab #QuantumRehabUK #FreelanceWriter #SelfEmployed #Blogger #DisabledBlogger #SelfEmployedWriter #Creative #CreativityEveryday
  • Inspired by @fashionbellee I’m trying to inject a little more colour into my wardrobe! Sophie suggested starting with accessories so I dug out this little orange bag that I adore and paired it with one of my new @joanieclothing tops 🧡 small steps! I also decided to straighten my hair for the first time in months to see just how much it’s grown during lockdown, I can’t believe how long it is now! 💇🏻‍♀️ #JoanieGal #JoanieClothing #OOTD #OutfitOfTheDay #fwis #FromWhereISit #Disabled #Disability #BabeWithAMobilityAid #DisabledAndCute #Wheelchair #Powerchair #QuantumRehab #QuantumRehabUK #WheelchairLife #WheelchairFashion #Midsize #MidsizeFashion #MidsizeStyle
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    Inspired by @fashionbellee I’m trying to inject a little more colour into my wardrobe! Sophie suggested starting with accessories so I dug out this little orange bag that I adore and paired it with one of my new @joanieclothing tops 🧡 small steps! I also decided to straighten my hair for the first time in months to see just how much it’s grown during lockdown, I can’t believe how long it is now! 💇🏻‍♀️ #JoanieGal #JoanieClothing #OOTD #OutfitOfTheDay #fwis #FromWhereISit #Disabled #Disability #BabeWithAMobilityAid #DisabledAndCute #Wheelchair #Powerchair #QuantumRehab #QuantumRehabUK #WheelchairLife #WheelchairFashion #Midsize #MidsizeFashion #MidsizeStyle