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Halloween-o-Peppers

October 11, 20172383 Views0 Comment

I’ve never been a fan of edible art. Experimenting with new tastes is one of life’s great pleasures, but my personal belief is that food is for eating, not decorating. Also, Mum always told me not to play with my food. I know the argument put … [read more]

Food

How to be the Hostess with the Mostess (or “The One Where I had a Great British Bake Off in my Kitchen”)

September 26, 20172755 Views0 Comment

One of the overwhelming memories of my childhood is sitting on the stairs while my parents entertained their friends over dinner. They had, and still have a large group of very close and brilliant friends, who have all been buddies for decades. Mum and Dad … [read more]

Food

Basic bread baking: what you knead to know

September 21, 20172582 Views0 Comment

As the evenings draw in, I’m seeking out the kind of ‘hygge‘ food you can serve in a bowl and eat with a spoon: stews, soups and casseroles. The kind of food that makes you sink a little deeper into your chair and warms you … [read more]

Beauty

My beauty heroes: Autumn

September 11, 20173058 Views0 Comment

My skincare regime has evolved for Autumn. Now that my previously sore eyelids are back to normal, I have been able to spend a few weeks nurturing my skin, with a few new products to add to my daily routine. These autumn beauty heroes represent … [read more]

How to choose a gym you’ll actually use

August 29, 20172309 Views0 Comment

I’ve been on a bit of a fitness journey over the last few months. After the physiotherapist told me to stop jogging last year, I came to the conclusion it wasn’t doing me any good anyway. For every couple of minutes of jogging, there would … [read more]

Food

Le Petit Ballon, sommelier selected wines (WIN a wine box here)

August 17, 20173422 Views5 Comments

I’m no expert At least once a week, one of my kids asks me one of the several flavours of the ‘what is your favourite’ question. ‘What’s your favourite film of all time?’; ‘What’s your favourite meal ever?’; or ‘What’s your favourite song?’.* The more … [read more]

A day trip to Shakespeare’s England

July 27, 20172042 Views4 Comments

We all need a break from our routines once in a while. In my opinion, none more so than my sister, whose world was turned upside down by the death of her husband earlier this year. I invited her away for a short break, so … [read more]

Wisdom

Is Reiki a universal panacea, a placebo, or a scam?

July 11, 20175810 Views24 Comments

Reiki – is it the panacea of all ills the human race has been waiting for, or just a harmless placebo? What is Reiki and does Reiki work? Reiki is an energy healing system, with its roots in Japan. The first time I had a Reiki treatment, … [read more]

Food

Japanese Marinated Salmon using a new kitchen gadget

June 22, 20172391 Views0 Comment

Recently I was invited to an event called Bubbles & Brunch, hosted by JML – the people who make those weird and wonderful gadgets you hadn’t realised you needed so much. Phil Vickery, Michelin award winning chef and multiple recipe book author (known for his … [read more]

Food

Everdine: clean meals delivered

May 29, 20176291 Views0 Comment

I recently experienced fine dining at Paris House, a restaurant in Woburn Park which Michelin needs to sort out with a star or two. We had an eight course taster menu with a flight of wines. It was a feast for the tastebuds and the … [read more]

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Fashion

Hope Spring Summer collection 2016

May 10, 20161518 Views8 Comments

I’ve been waiting for warm sunny weather and the absence of builders for months, so that I could finally take some photos outside in my amazing new Hope Fashion Spring/Summer outfit. Inside the house there’s been nothing but dust and chaos, while outside, the lawn hasn’t … [read more]

Wisdom

4 more reasons to love (and hate) being self-employed

May 22, 20173584 Views8 Comments

Three years ago today, was the last day in my job of 11 years; the last time I set my alarm for 6.30am and made the tube journey into the security blanket of permanent employment. Two years ago, I wrote a blog about the benefits … [read more]

Food

The day I ate breakfast

May 17, 20162086 Views8 Comments

I understand the importance of a healthy breakfast to get you ready to face the day. My boys never leave for school on an empty stomach. So the reaction I get when I admit that I don’t usually eat breakfast is akin to telling someone … [read more]

Wisdom

Blogging for beginners

December 04, 20164637 Views8 Comments

So far in this series about blogging, I’ve covered why it’s such a good idea to start a blog, and my personal reasons for hogging this tiny little corner of the internet. Let’s say you have ideas for your first few articles, but don’t know … [read more]

Popular posts Wisdom

We need to talk about Menopause

May 13, 2019170 Views8 Comments

AD: This content has been created as part of a PAID PARTNERSHIP with Shionogi B.V. for the UK launch of Femal. We need to talk about Menopause Yes we do. Buckle up, I’m going in, and you’re coming with me. I’ve avoided talking about this … [read more]

Fashion

The cross body bag edit

May 25, 20164021 Views7 Comments

It’s no secret that handbags are my thing. I can be having a bad hair day, alongside a bloated tummy and spotty face week, but a statement handbag will always look good. Having recently brought you my Totes review, I’ve been scouring the shops and interweb for … [read more]

Beauty

Lids by Design – give your eyelids a lift without surgery

January 27, 20154099 Views7 Comments

I love it when surprising and unusual products land on my desk, particularly when it’s a beauty product from California. Lids by Design was developed by glamorous entrepreneur Britain Todd, founder of Contours Rx. She wanted something that would lift her eyelids without having to go … [read more]

Fun Wisdom

2016 is dead. Long live 2017

December 29, 20164202 Views7 Comments

2016: move along As we crawl towards 2017, full of slightly stale mince pies and leftover Christmas pudding, I wanted to take a brief look back at 2016, before putting it in a box marked ‘shite’ and trying to forget all about it. It’s been … [read more]

Coupe Stack – the most impressive way to serve Champagne

December 11, 20151291 Views7 Comments

My tipple of choice is red wine, but at this time of year it would be rude not to have the occasional glass of Champagne. And now that I have a Coupe Stack, there really is only one way to drink it. The Coupe Stack … [read more]

Wisdom

5 de-stressing tips for busy people

April 27, 20181921 Views7 Comments

Swan, koala or cat? I remember being asked in an interview in a former life “If you were an animal, what animal would you be?” This is one of those awful psycho-nonsense questions that hiring managers like to ask to mix things up a bit, … [read more]

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Halloween-o-Peppers

How to be the Hostess with the Mostess (or “The One Where I had a Great British Bake Off in my Kitchen”)

Basic bread baking: what you knead to know

My beauty heroes: Autumn

How to choose a gym you’ll actually use

Le Petit Ballon, sommelier selected wines (WIN a wine box here)

A day trip to Shakespeare’s England

Is Reiki a universal panacea, a placebo, or a scam?

Japanese Marinated Salmon using a new kitchen gadget

Everdine: clean meals delivered

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