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How I Do Zero Waste Luxury At Home

To me, there’s nothing more luxurious than a fuss-free, minimal home awash with natural fibres and organic products. I don’t just mean in the beauty department, I mean cleaning equipment and in the kitchen too. So here’s how I do waste-free luxury in my home…

The Positives I’ve Drawn From Lockdown Experience In London

As I sit down to write this post, I’m finding it difficult to know where to start. Truth is, I’ve family members with friends who’ve passed away having contracted Covid-19 and some of my family have had the virus. At the beginning of lockdown…

Have I Let My Clothes & Belongings Own Me?

During lockdown, most have us have been spending a lot of time cooped up with our belongings. All this extra time spent surrounded by my ‘stuff’ has encouraged me to do some re-evaluating.

10 Ways To Stop Comparing

The more time we spend in isolation, the easier it is to adopt a bad habit. Like, comparing. Comparing is up there with the top worst things to do for mental health, like, ever, and let’s be honest we each have fleeting moments where we dabble in it. 

80 Movies & TV Shows I Love

However you’re handling isolation, one thing is for sure. There’s never been a better time to distract yourself with some great TV (and IGTV).

What I’m Doing During Isolation

So you may wonder what I get up to all day, everyday, in the home I share with my two year old, Mia and my husband, Dan. Truth is…

Mental Health: In This Together

I’m no oracle (feel free to call me that though) and it’s not like I’ve ‘found my calling’ either (worldwide Pandemic, people) but…

7 Things I Have Learned During My 2.5 Year Marriage

I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I am not easy to be with. Gosh! Hope you haven’t fallen over and aren’t choking on your snack ’cause I know, it’s a shocker right? Ha! Here are just a handful of things I’ve learned whilst…

My Tips On Surviving January

When you think of January, do those little niggling thoughts started to creep up? I’ve learned many things about making things less pressurised. Right now, the prospect completely excites me – bring on Jan 1st I have my cookbooks at the ready!

My Verdict On The New Versace Home Collection

Have you ever been at a really, really good party and been surrounded by incredible interiors? Like the messed up faces on (my favourite) Fornasetti cushions, or spiky ashtrays perched half full on the side of an expensive marble…

Londoner Hotlist: Edit

This particular hotlist is one of my favourites as it includes the latest Acne collaboration. Acne have been one of my favourite brands for about ten years so I’m really thrilled to see them team up with Mulberry!

Be A Warrior Not A Worrier: Book Review

Ever since I was a little girl I’ve enjoyed romantic trips alone to… The Works. Seriously, the smell of all that paper teamed with some cool coloured pens is my actual heaven. What’s even better is that most of the books there are actually really decent, some often charting. I picked this one up for…

How To Make The Most Of What’s Left Of Summer In London

Despite having lived in London for almost 11 years, I still feel like a tourist. My London Bucket List is never complete. There’s always something to add. So before the Summer is finally over, here are some things I’m sure you’ll love to do as much as me…

How To Check Your Breasts

A few months ago I felt two lumps so immediately went to my GP. I was then referred to the Wellington within days for a scan. Speed was particularly important because Cancer…

How To Grow Confidence After A Break Up

As Carrie Bradshaw once said, break ups are like experiencing a death. Now you guys know I love a bit of Carrie, but… really? A death? I have to admit I’ve never quite felt that way about a relationship ending…

Now We Can Shop Poppy Delevingne’s Style At H&M (Woop Woop)!

When I first moved into our London home, a piece of property that we could call our own, I couldn’t wait to decorate. I was working at a fashion magazine at the time and (no shock here) I was influenced by what was hot back then. Everything should be grey, white and clean….

The Collective Opens The Future Of Co-Living In Canary Wharf

In short, imagine your dream home. Now imagine that dream home being located in London. But actually being affordable. Well, global co-living pioneer The Collective have unveiled its most ambitious project to date. It’s a 705-room development in London’s Canary Wharf.

The Anxiety Solution: Book Club Review

If like me you’re a worrier, always on edge and stressy then do give this a try. I enjoyed reading a book by someone who ‘gets me’ and finished it within two days. I’d normally be sat in the garden with the soft Summer wind and would be left so motivated to look after myself after reading a few chapters.

Londoner Hotlist: 3 Sassy New Things To Do & See

As a blogger (and a Londoner) there’s no denying that I get to enjoy lots of treats. But of course however the intention is for me to share it all with you, the readers. So this week my inbox has been shaking with news…

5 Minute Updates: Affordable Pieces For Your Home

I love a neutral, minimalist and uncluttered home (as you an see from our kitchen here). Today my taste is definitely more refined than it was and I can see straight away if something will fit in with my style. Here are some updates I’m loving right now…

Indulging In Some Temple Spa Me-Time & Drifting Away

In the Spring, we were fortunate to go on a family holiday to Soar Mill Cove in Devon. It’s a spa hotel with breathtaking coastal views. Within the hotel is the ‘Discovery Spa’. There’s a spring-fed…

Juicing With Philips Masticating Juicer

I’ve recently got in to juicing and since I got the Philips Viva Masticating Juicer, it’s all I can think about. The list of juicing health benefits are longer than my arm and after a quick chat with my friend Gee (The Juice Philosophy) I was on my way…

AD | #BalanceForBetter On International Women’s Day With Wordery

That means a gender-balanced government (hi Theresa May) and gender-balanced media coverage (here’s looking at you to fix up MailOnline). It also means a gender-balance of employees. A gender balance in sports coverage (can you name 3 women England football players?).

Cooking: My Spicy Carrot & Sweetcorn Soup

For me a home made soup is worth the effort because not only are you batch cooking enough to feed the five thousand but it’s also easy to freeze. This soup is super easy, cheap and has a lovely warming kick for Winter…

Self Loving: An Easy 7 Step Method

Hormones, cortisol, endorphins, oxytocin, serotonin, dopamine, Vitamin D, vitamin deficiencies, stomach bugs, leafy greens, hydration, neurological pathways, microbioms and other gut bacteria… blimey it’s like trying to name all of Santa’s reindeers! It’s easy to get overwhelmed with what we should and shouldn’t do so I’ve nailed it down to these 7 steps…

How To Follow Through With Your Self Love Plans

I write so much about self love but like many I struggle to actually follow through and put it into practice. The truth is, finding the time is not easy. It’s taken me lots of trial and error and a host of effort to get it right but I did it and here’s how…

Wellness Reading With Wordery

Collaboration| Ask yourself, how many hours a week do you put aside for YOU? No I don’t mean the new Netflix series (which by the way is awesome) I mean pure and unadulterated time spent with just yourself…

My Life Changing Sassy Date & Coconut Energy Balls

Rather than ‘going on a diet’ I intend to ‘improve my diet’. As part of my new plan I’ve designed these gorgeous energy balls that keep you fuller for longer. They’re super easy to make…

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