At the bottom of a winding drive that would rival that of Downton, nestles Combermere Abbey and her guest cottages. The plan was to escape for a slow weekend in the countryside with my…

How’s your Christmas prep going?

So far, I’ve had those difficult chats with family where I reiterate that I’m keeping things simple this year and my budget low. They’re pretty…

As soon as I spotted it, neon pink and bobbing about in the middle of the diet coke I’d asked for, I could feel myself fighting back the tears. How could he put a plastic straw in my drink. Didn’t he know we’re in…

First thing’s first. Apologies for the lateness of this post. I know we’re halfway through autumn already but the truth is I’ve been playing ostrich and burying my head in the sand. I blame the horses and all…

This time last year the words ‘I’ve decided to take my blog full time’ burst out of my mouth.

Silence…

My capsule wardrobe autumn season audit is imminent. Although I won’t know for sure until I go through and asses everything I own, I’m not anticipating many changes this time around. This feels really…

I’ve been wanting to write this post for so long but something has held me back. I do not live a zero waste life. I am in no way perfect when it comes to sustainable living – but I have been trying hard and…

I secretly want this experiment to be an utter disaster. I love the internet, social media and all things digital so the idea my life is better without it pains me. If it hadn’t been for the internet I wouldn’t have…

I’ve got a quiet confidence and a lack of expectation that feels so light,’ I told J and then my mum the following morning while we were chugging down the M1 in the horsebox. The past week had been a…

Cervical cancer had been and gone and I found myself sitting at the dining table staring at a page in my notebook I had titled ‘joy list’. I’d developed an obsession with minimalist living and subsequently…

It’s been a rough week.

After I sent last week’s letter I received a reply that simply read ‘please unsubscribe me from your email list’. Ok but…

Tonight, when I’m curled up in bed with my 12th cup of tea of the day, I’ll close the cover on the 16th book I’ve read this year and we’re still in April. I’m not bragging, I promise – I’m shocked. I never set out on…

The more time I dedicate to writing for publications the more I’m told to look out for trends. The media love trends, it’s how the industry works. Whilst I rolled my eyes at first and even questioned the idea of…

I was late to the blogging game. It took years of filling up my confidence cup before I had anywhere near enough guts to hit publish on a blog post. Now my blog is the home of all my work and it’s even…

’m staring at myself. I’m checking my outfit in the mirror, about to set off to meet a friend, and I snap my usual Instagram stories outfit shot. I felt so comfy and surprisingly confident compared to how I used to…

I had to go to the supermarket this weekend to get the very specific laundry detergent I like. It’s eco friendly and kind to my capsule wardrobe so I don’t mind making the special trip. Our local shop has…

A few years ago I had little knowledge of what zero waste or sustainability was and I thought nothing of my kitchen cupboards resembling a jumble sale. Things are different now. I like to keep my…

Managing money doesn’t come easily to me. I call myself a minimalist but I’m naturally an over-spender and I think that will always be my default. I have to work hard to make the finance side of life work for…

Do we ever really change? When I was in high school I was dedicated to my art folder, many of us were. Creating a collage on the cardboard insert of the oversized clear plastic folder that reflected who you…

I’m in the bath and there it is. Like a lighter that sparks the flame. Just like that I’d got my word. Strangely, I have a lot of great ideas in the bath. It’s become a regular thing. 2018 was my first year of having…