Perfection often feels out of reach. But however imperfect you’re finding life, you can make an effort to find #OnePerfectThing. Something which makes you pause, smile and feel thankful. #OnePerfectThing is a community I started on Instagram back in May. I love how it's grown over the last six ...
Merry Christmas!
I've wrapped my presents, bought my turkey and iced the Christmas cake. I have sparkling wine, chocolate oranges and a fridge full of cheese. There's bound to be something I've forgotten, but I'm ready as I'll ever be... I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and I'll see you in ...
Last minute ideas to make, buy and create
The big day's almost here and suddenly there doesn't seem much time left for all the ideas I've been dreaming up. However, I've just had a final burst of shopping and creating and I wanted to share these last minute ideas with you. Make... Bailey's fudge. Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a ...
Deck the halls!
I haven't actually decorated my tree yet – we're saving that for this weekend. But I've been busy adding festive touches around the house – the little traditions we like to repeat every year. Every year we always decorate the study mantelpiece. When it was a playroom, we tended to stick to ...
Three things I’m loving this week
It's ten days till Christmas and things are starting to look pretty festive round here. Everyone's been in a nativity play and carols have been sung in the market place. Most Christmas cards have been posted, although I've still got a to-do list as long as my arm! Here's what been ringing my ...
Gorgeous gifts in the shop + 20% off!
This is my shop's first Christmas. Which is really exciting, because I love Christmas and everything that comes with it – including the Christmas shopping! I like to do most of my shopping in December as I find I haven't quite got my Christmas hat on until then. Sometime's it's tricky though to ...
Three things I’m loving this week…
Anyone else feel like life is on fast-forward at the moment? I wish I could slow the month down a bit. This week my eldest has been performing his Christmas play in the evenings and we've also managed to squeeze in all sorts of other things like Beavers, haircuts and twinkly light shopping. I've ...
#OnePerfectThing in November
Perfection often feels out of reach. But however imperfect you’re finding life, you can make an effort to find #OnePerfectThing. Something which makes you pause, smile and feel thankful. Since starting this idea, I’ve really taken the time to find the beautiful in the everyday – that little moment ...
Creating light and space in your home: advice from an expert
What do you crave most for your home? For me it's light and space. I live in a terraced house built in 1903. It's pretty roomy but because it still has its original layout it always ends up feeling cramped. We've got lots of dark rooms, without much of feeling of light or flow – which gets even ...
Gorgeous greenery: a quick and easy display for your door this Christmas
Wreaths aren't the only way to decorate your front door this Christmas. How about trying a gathered, rustic bunch of greenery this year? They're great if you're short on time and money – it's possible to make one in ten minutes for less than ten pounds. It'll look and smell amazing. All you need ...
Thick jumpers and swishy skirts
Pleated skirts have been on my radar for many a year, but for some reason I've never bought one. Mainly for boring reasons of practicality. But sometimes a swishy skirt is just what you need. And who says they have to be impractical? I recently invested in this one from H&M. It's dark grey, ...
Things to do before Christmas: visit a gallery
Already a bit tired of the high street's generic offerings this Christmas? I know I am. And it's not even December yet. How about trying something new? Most towns have an independent gallery. They're not scary places, I promise – and they're a fantastic place to buy beautiful and unusual ...