What do a good pair of jeans and some epic sleeves have in common? Happiness, that's what. First, let's talk about the mood enhancing qualities of a good pair of jeans. My body shape changes depending on the time of day, the month or the phases of the moon (or whatever) and a bad pair of jeans ...
Three things I’m loving this week
Hello! I hope you've had a great week. The boys are back at school and we're starting to settle into our autumnal groove. I've been reading a lot and savouring the changing seasons. Here's what I've been loving... Hidden Lives, a family memoir by Margaret Forster. This is a truly excellent read. ...
My five minute make-up routine
I only really started wearing make-up in my thirties, and even now I'll have stretches of time when I won't bother. But then I do and I remember why I love it. A little bit of make-up makes me feel like a better version of myself. I do it entirely for me, not for others. These days my two key ...
A September state of mind…
Come September, I want my life to feel as neat and ordered as a pencil case full of freshly sharpened pencils. The start of every school year is a new start. Even when the playground is a distant memory that feeling is hard to shake off. Life doesn't stop for the summer, but it does change pace. ...
Summer’s golden hour
Warming my hands on a cup of tea... wearing bed socks...noticing it's getting darker... All signs that autumn's on the way, and all things I've done this week. Which is exciting, because who doesn't love autumn just a little bit? It's bittersweet though, as I'm not quite ready to say goodbye to ...