It’s 20 years – yep, 20 – since this young man arrived in my life. That’s more or less a generation, and probably a reason to celebrate. I am a fantastic mother – I’ve been keeping children alive for two decades. Admittedly, when this chap first fixed me with his fierce gaze, I had such […]
Hotter Rapid – shoes for when you can no longer pretend it’s summer
The theme of this post is speed. Haste, rush, hurry, zoom, or otherwise get about at speed. And, yes, we all know that ‘more haste, less speed’ thing – though I’ve never understood what it actually means. It’s one of those not very meaningful mysteries like where you’re supposed to stand in Pret while they […]
My day in numbers: counting to ten slowly
Must-have items in your day and evening beauty routines
Having a beauty routine isn’t just about organization or to be seen to have an extensive 10-step skincare regime. Having evening and morning routines is about finding the best way to help improve the appearance of your skin and help you to feel clean and refreshed before going out to work, hitting the town or […]



