Fashion’s dirty secret is out. I think we can all agree it’s becoming increasingly difficult for us to turn away from the poor practices that flood the clothing industry. The effort brands invest in hooking…

I’m determined to find the positives when it comes to lockdown. One thing I’m feeling particularly grateful for is a fresh appreciation for my relationships. Forced deprivation has shown me just how…

This time last week I had something of a burnout meltdown. My vlog was just about edited and ready to upload, I knew what I wanted to write about in my weekly letter to you but hadn’t even started…

Something had changed. Curled up on the sofa flicking through my favourite magazines I remembered how trigging I used to find these pages. The words must haves and things you need would…

Our dining room isn’t really a dining room. It’s also my office, a hallway, a library, the throughway to the kitchen and where my favourite window seat in the house is. This room works hard. It’s the oldest…

The wrench in my gut was too deep to ignore. I was officially worried I’d gotten in way over my head and we were about to make another huge mistake. We’d tried country cottage living once before. It didn’t …

I’ve been obsessed with simplifying my wardrobe for over five years now and the capsule wardrobe side of my life has become a return feature on this blog. The mindful style category is so popular I even…

Since I can remember there’s been an ongoing source of bickering in our house – the big light. My husband Jason will walk into a room and immediately turn it on. This is shortly followed by me turning it…

Back in primary school I had a friend called Vanessa. She lived around the corner from my nan and grandad’s house and she was my favourite friend to play with. Her imagination rivalled mine and we’d…

The pursuit of a plastic-free, sustainable and luxurious period is one I take very seriously. Figures from the Marine Conservation Society show that on average, 4.8 pieces of menstrual waste are found per…

I’m all for cosying up in the winter but I’m so ready for change. Every morning, when I step outside the house I find myself mumbling my desire for Spring. This isn’t like me. I’m a winter person through…

How much time do you spend feeling guilty for not doing everything you think you should be doing? I spend more than I’d like, specifically at home. Working and living together means we’re home 90% of…

From the moment we first viewed our cottage over two years ago, I couldn’t wait to decorate our bedroom. I’m both cursed and blessed with an over active visual mind and it set to work as soon as I laid…

Before I knew better or managed to break my mindless spending habits I used to shop my feelings. I’d buy anything that caught my attention, was recommended or featured on my ever expanding…

The 4 December 2015 was an ordinary night out with my best friends Liam and Michael, except for one detail. It was the last time I drank alcohol. I did not see this change coming. Up until this point…

Do you remember being a child and getting new clothes just a few times a year? Before online shopping, before fast fashion grew into the monster it’s become and before wearing an outfit only once became…

When I was on holiday in Greece I rediscovered my love of photography. I’ve been grappling with prioritising my passions for a while, thinking I must choose just one. The thing about wanting to…

I was sceptical about ferry travel. We had the option to travel by ferry when we went to France in July but we opted for rail instead. I was worried I might feel sick or the journey would take too long and I…

What would life look like if you loved yourself? Not self-care bubble baths kind of love. I’m talking about true, deep love. This is a question I’m ready to find the answer to. I’m hoping my word of 2020 will…

I know winter has arrived when I see a glittering frost on the fields outside my bedroom window. It’s a beautiful sight. It signifies the time for boots, tights, oversized cosy sweaters and it’s every excuse I…