Reading the Classics: Emma

The latest instalment to my ‘Reading the Classics‘ series is Jane Austen’s Emma. I must say throughout my journey of…

Ryan’s World Cool Chemistry

My 6-year-old, Aurelia is utterly obsessed with Ryan and his brand, Ryan’s World. In fact, Aurelia (like millions of other…

Ancient Aliens?

I’ve always been intrigued by the ancient aliens or ancient astronaut theory. A theory that suggests aliens visited our planet…

Christmas Ready with Femme Luxe

We’re on the countdown to Christmas and in this final stretch, we’ve decided to introduce you to Femme Luxe, a…

On the Countdown to Christmas with Nordgreen Watches

I love all things Scandinavian – furniture, food, culture. And now jewellery. Nordgreen is a relatively new company based in…

Paperless Post Invitations

In this electronic age we live in, paper invitations can seem rather archaic. My daughters still sometimes receive paper party…

Cirque Surreal – Circus at its Best

We had the privilege of attending the opening night of the amazing Cirque Surreal at the Trafford Centre, Manchester last…

How to Survive the Viva

I wrote this article some time ago. It was a piece I had written within weeks of surviving my Viva!…

Top 10 Things to do Around John O’Groats

Late this summer we fulfilled a lifelong ambition of ours. To visit John O’Groats in Scotland. Prior to our visit,…

The Village of Portmeirion

If you’ve never heard of the village of Portmeirion, you’re not alone. Until recently I’d never heard of this hidden…