It is that time of year.  The new year is around the corner and typically I would do a  ‘best of 2017’, however, instead I am going to examine the lessons I have learned this year as an over enthusiastic shopper. Fingers crossed that writing this post is therapeutic enough to stop me careering into […]

Brands, please don’t think that we are stupid; when we see the same people posting the same brand within a few hours of each other, we don’t think WOW THIS MUST BE SOMETHING SPECIAL, we all get annoyed and think INSTAGRAM TRAP FREEBIE ALERT and WE ARE PUT OFF.  Why wouldn’t we be, it is […]

I just love this  quote on the the advert to the new Absolutely Fabulous  movie and with all the bad news, I know some people with think me a bit childish, it made me smile. It also made me think about my relationships with other women,  with the school term coming to an end, it […]

I would love you to think about supporting Wellbeing of Women, there are so many charities out there but this is one that is so wellcoming, well run and the research funded by the charity, is making such a difference to women’s lives. Wellbeing of Women support research, into women’s health at all stages of […]

I am blessed with all the amazing friends I have made at my children’s school, and they have been so supportive of my blog, so as a thank you I arranged a girls night in at my friend Deborah’s house. She brought her school mums too, and a great time was had by all. I […]

Last week’s visit, to check out the wardrobe of one of the UK’s most stylish women Noreen Goodwin, blew me away. I don’t often say that but it was a game changer. I was feeling a bit tired of the trends and lacking in fashion inspiration, but no more! Culottes, dungarees, jumpsuits- not to mention […]

I normally don’t go to business breakfasts, as I have a complicated school run and my work time is so precious. Obviously when you get the chance to glean tips from one of the worlds richest women, you make time! I am so glad  I did , it was a real life changer! Arranged by […]

  As we get to a certain age we accept we need to be aware  about what goes into our bodies, how we treat them, the dreaded exercise and are happy to pay for the beautician, gym, personal trainer, organic food etc. However unlike our fellows over the pond we are not always so good […]

I used to be an avid reader of magazines but since I discovered bloglovin it has all changed! Bloglovin allows you to follow all your favourite blogs with a simple click. It also sends you recommendations . A summary of all the blogs I follow  arrives on one email and  therefore saves me time logging […]

  With the Frieze Art Fair taking over Regents Park and the talk turning to art, I wanted to introduce to a great local company which can help you find affordable art. Although disposable income isn’t’ something that comes to hand often when it does  one of my treats is a piece of affordable art. However finding it […]