Burgundy Blogroll: May

I'll admit, I've found it really difficult to keep up with reading blogs over the last month. A few busy days, exhausting evenings and weekends away, and I'm up to 300 unread blog posts on my bloglovin' feed. It's just a little too much sometimes, and sadly I just don't always have time to read every single one (which I really do try to do!) 

Despite this, I have been able to read a few good posts this month when I managed to take a break. So, without further ado, let's launch into the posts which shone the brightest for me in the month of May.

And, as usual, each one is linked, so you can read it for yourself! Let me know what you think in the comments; I'd love to know if you enjoy reading them as much as I did.

Lemon Freckles: Life Lessons from a Reluctant Adult

Another lovely post from Toni at Lemon Freckles. Sometimes it's easy to forget that, even though you may be in your mid-twenties, early thirties or late teens, you don't have to know all there is to know about life just yet. When I was younger. I used to think that adults had everything sussed; but now I realise that everyone on this big blue planet is winging it. Toni's post is a nice little reminder that we are always learning and that life isn't always what we expect, and she also offers a little advice too. Each and every point she makes resonates with me (particularly 'Don't be afraid to be unpopular' and 'stop looking back'). It makes me consider what I'd say to myself in a few years time. This post made me think a lot about life, and I hope it makes you feel the same too.

From Roses: Things I've Learnt in my Twenties

I stumbled across From Roses recently (I don't know where I found out about it - you know what the Internet is like...one minute you're organising your online weekly shop, the next you've been watching YouTube videos of cats for an hour...) but  it's already one of my favourite blogs. Yes, this post is quite similar to the one from Lemon Freckles, but it's just as lovely to read; simple, reflective and honest.  Again, it's very relatable, and a lovely idea for a post too. Definitely worth a read.

New Girl in Toon: I Used to be Fat

Now, this really is an inspirational post, whether you're aiming to lose weight or not. Chloe's story is fantastic; she lost a whopping nine stone (and kept it off!) through sheer determination and a lot of hard work, and she found love along the way. I have a lot of respect for her; for both having the motivation to make such a big change in her life and for being so honest and open online about a subject which some would find hard to talk about. Not being on a specific weightloss journey myself, I can't imagine how much hard work goes into something like this. This is a fantastic post which I urge you to check out.

The Londoner: Iceberg Lattes

I love iced coffee. There's a cafe nearby which serves the most divine almond iced coffees, and I dream of them every time summer rolls around (I might even go and have one this weekend). The Londoner's recipe isn't the most complex of recipes, but reading it made me feel lovely and summery; her photos are also beautiful and simple, and I can't wait to try out this recipe for myself. She produced a number of great foodie posts over the month of May which are really worth reading too. In the meantime, these chilly beauties will be replacing my winter favorites once the hot weather finally appears.

Cider with Rosie: Fresh Strawberry Yoghurt Cake, with Lemon Glaze

Yes, another foodie post. I'm always 'favouriting' recipes ready for a quiet Sunday afternoon of baking or cooking. This recipe sounds like the ultimate summer cake (possibly a perfect partner for The Londoner's Lattes!). I've always wanted to make a cake with yoghurt and this looks divine; fresh, light and indulgent. I love Rosie's blog and her recipes always look incredible. I think this would be best served as an alternative to the traditional summer staple of Wimbledon Strawberries and Cream, don't you agree?

Zoe London: You Don't Need Money to Start a Blog

This is a very important subject, and a brilliant post, so I had to include it in my monthly blogroll! When I read my favourite blogs, I find myself naturally lusting over high-end makeup, beautiful clothes and events and holidays which must cost a pretty penny. It's easy to be swept up in it all and, before long, you're starting to feel inferior. We must remember that a blog's value should be judged solely through the content; the quality of the writing, the personality which shines through, and the ideas and creativity involved in its production. Blogging shouldn't be elitist. Zoe's post sums this all up beautifully and gives some handy advice which, as a relative newbie to the blogosphere, I intent to remind myself of regularly. Anyone can blog; as long as you have passion, ideas, and an eagerness to write!