Autumn is upon us and the nights are drawing in. It's time to pull up your drawbridge and turn your home into a soft, feathery nest. Comfort is key. Feather the nest There's always room for one more cushion and throw in my life. The nicest I've seen so far are from Urban Outfitters. Here's a ...
THE HAT EDIT
A good hat has the potential to make or break your day. Ear warmer, hair saviour, style statement – however you wear it, it's an autumn essential. Here are my favourites... Rain hat, £12.99, Zara RAIN HAT Will it ever stop raining? I’m not sure. But I do know that this wet, dreich weather ...
FLAPJACK FOR AUTUMN WALKS
This week I was sent a flapjack recipe from an old 1970s Be-Ro book. It’s the most fabulously retro bake – fudgy, chewy and crunchy. Don’t be alarmed by the slightly unconventional recipe – it’s worth it. This makes enough to fill a small 20cm x 20cm square tin. If you’d rather do a big tray, ...
COAT SEASON
It’s now officially coat season. Hurrah! In all honesty, I probably already have enough coats to keep me warm for all eternity. And yet, there’s always room for one more, right? To assuage my guilt, a few of my pre-loved coats have moved to pastures new – leaving me free to fill the ...
Three easy autumnal outfits
If I was organised enough to have an autumn capsule wardrobe, these three outfits would be in it. They're the clothes I'll be reaching for this month – easy enough to wear everyday and flexible enough to cope with whatever crazy weather October throws at us! An oversized mac & shiny ...
Make your autumn evenings count with these simple & mindful activities
Welcome to autumn, the season of short days and long nights. Everyone's lighting candles, gathering blankets and generally getting their hygge on. Wouldn't it be nice to really make the most of these longer nights? This autumn, try carving out a bit of time each evening for a simple activity ...
10 reasons why I still love Friends
Can you believe it's 25 years since Friends first hit our screens? Nope, neither can I. Back in the mid nineties I used to tune into Channel 4 every Friday to catch the latest episode. I loved it then, and now that every single episode is available on Netflix, I love it even more. Here's ...
Things to do in September: eat apples
Few things can beat the glorious taste of a freshly picked English apple. During September and October, there's an abundance of gorgeous varieties available at markets, road side stalls or in the shops. Chances are, you've got a bag of apples in your kitchen right now. Maybe you're lucky ...
Multi-tasking meals: hummus
Love great food but don't have the time to spend hours slaving away in the kitchen? You need to start making food that can multi-task. Homemade hummus is a perfect example. It's quick to prepare and will perk up any meal or lunchbox – try it with salads, toast, ...
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. I always find time in my day to read. It’s the last thing I do before bed, and it’s no exaggeration to say I’d be lost without it. Here's all my latest book reviews and ...
Multi-tasking meals: roasted vegetable couscous
Life is busy, so it makes sense to make meals that can multi-task. This means preparing flexible food that will do for dinner one night, lunch the next and maybe even a portion to stash in the freezer for a rainy day. You'll feel happier and more organised – plus your value-to-effort scales will be ...
What to wear in September
Every September I fall head over heels in love with autumn fashion. It's something to do with childhood memories, when the change of the seasons welcomed shiny new leather school shoes and a warm duffel coat. I still feel like that excited kid – kicking though piles of crunchy leaves, pockets ...