I’ve got a confession: the Instagram cleaning craze makes my skin crawl. It makes me want to lock myself in a darkened room and weep bitter tears for the environment, feminism and common sense. Not got a clue what I’m talking about? Let me explain. The insta-cleaning community is a big deal ...
The Bank Holiday Weekend Edit
It's the May bank holiday in the UK this weekend! If you're in need of some inspiration, here's my list of great things to see, do, read and watch... Celebrate the start of peony season Call me crazy, but I get really excited when I buy my first peonies of the year. They just look so blooming ...
Simple tips for working from home
More and more of us are choosing to work from home. My job as a freelance writer gives me this flexibility. All I need is my kitchen table and a laptop – plus a few gadgets and good routines. Here’s how I make it work… Find your happy space Your working space needs to be somewhere that ...
Something old and something new: jeans & a pretty top
Comfy, worn-in jeans and a pretty top – it's a classic look that never dates. You probably already own the jeans, and I bet you've got some pretty tops from last year. In this post I want to show you my favourite ways to wear this simple combo – and although I've linked to new clothes and shoes, ...
The Weekend Edit
FANCY SOME WEEKEND INSPIRATION? HERE’S MY LIST OF THINGS TO DO, SEE, WEAR AND EAT… Eat a waffle I came back from my holiday in Budapest with some rather nice new mugs and an insatiable appetite for waffles. They're super popular in all the cafés over there, with super sickly toppings or ...
10 easy ways to reduce your waste footprint
Do you ever feel like you're drowning in packaging? I do. We have kerb-side recycling every two weeks for tins, plastics and cardboard – and every week our bin is completely full. The problem isn't always a lack of recycling facilities, it's that there's too much packaging in the first place. The ...
April favourites, with Boden
I've been a big Boden fan for a long time. Long before the days of instagram and blogs, I'd trawl through their paper catalogues – turning over the corners of the pages and dreaming of new outfits. I always know I can rely on them to create clothes and shoes that’ll make me feel my best self. I'm ...
The Easter Edit
Easter is one of my favourite times of the year – it's full of hope and joy. Of all the seasonal celebrations it has to be the prettiest and so always like to fill my home with delicate flowers and decorations. Here's how I'll be decorating my home over the long weekend... Hot Cross Buns on Good ...
My month in books
No matter what’s happening in your life, or the world, you can always turn to a good book for comfort or inspiration. Here’s everything I’ve read over the last month… Tangerine, by Christine Mangan This gripping novel set on the hot and dusty streets of 1950s Tangiers is a great read. ...
The Weekend Edit
FANCY SOME WEEKEND INSPIRATION? HERE’S MY LIST OF THINGS TO DO, SEE, WEAR AND EAT… Change your scenery After being cooped up all week at work, the weekend is a great chance to break free from your usual surroundings and cure any lingering stress. If you live in town, take a road trip to your ...
Brexit – what can we actually do?
The UK is in a mess right now. You know I like to write about kittens and flowers, but I need to interrupt normal service to talk about Brexit for a while. I shall spare you the politics talk - I'm sure you'll have had enough of that by now. Instead, here are some practical things you can do to find ...
Three spring accessories to try right now
The weather might have turned chilly again, but that doesn't have to stop you trying some new spring accessories. These three ideas will cheer up your woolly jumpers and coats now and be even better when the warmer weather arrives... Hair slides Images via Pinterest I haven't worn hair ...