On paper Love Island is 100% not my type. I'm over thirty and married with two kids. Why would I want to spend eight weeks watching a bunch of fake-tanned, single 20-somethings in a Mallorcan villa? Why indeed. And yet, that old platitude is true: opposites attract. The perennial lure of the ...
The Weekend Edit
Hello weekend, I’m definitely ready for you. It looks like it's going to be another absolute scorcher. Need some inspiration? Here’s some simple ideas… Enjoy an open-air event. This weekend we're off to the Ely Folk Festival for the first time. What am I hoping for? Great music and relaxed summer ...
A birthday talisman
It's my birthday today. I'm 34. This isn't a post telling you I've got life sussed. Because obviously that'd be a lie. But I do like to think I've learnt a few useful things along the way – mostly that life is all about balance. There are good days and bad days, nice bit and nasty bits. But usually ...
Our night in a Plankbridge shepherd’s hut
There’s something so romantic about a shepherd’s hut. It’s a sweet reminder of bygone days that appeals to my instinctive need for simplicity and freedom. After a busy few months of work, we were both ready to escape from reality – if only for a little while. The offer of a night in a shepherd’s hut ...
Liven up your cup – with We Are Little’s coffee
Making a cup of coffee has always been a little event for me. At about 11am the lure of the kitchen becomes strong. I'll log out of whatever I'm working on, and turn my attention to my favourite moment of the day: coffee time. I recently received a special delivery from We Are Little's. It was ...