As we approach the new year, I know that many of you will be preparing for a ‘glow up’, whether it’s for your health, productivity, or your home. The new year is the perfect time to re-think your surroundings and create changes in your home to make it a more functional, beautiful and inspiring place to …
In my opinion, autumn is one of the most atmospheric times of the year. The weather turns cool and crisp, the leaves turn orange and brown and there is a scent of bonfires in the air. We’ve had a warm September here in the UK and I’ve been holding onto summer. But now that October …
I am always on the lookout for ways to live a more sustainable lifestyle, and I recently came across the Guppyfriend Washing Bag. This is a bag designed to catch microfibres that are released when we wash our clothes. What are microfibres? Microfibres are small strands of plastic that are released from the synthetic materials …
Today I needed to pop into town to get some things. I decided to incorporate an Autumnal picnic into my trip. There is a big park in the middle of town and I knew that the trees would be looking stunning at this time of year. Buying picnic food I went into my favourite whole-foods …
My garden is looking very Autumnal at the moment. Today, I went outside to take some Autumnal photos! It was raining outside, as you will be able to tell from the photos. I think this added to the atmosphere. Here are some of the Autumnal things I found: Colourful Leaves Here are just some of …
Today I decided to colour my hair with henna. You may be thinking, what’s that got to do with an Autumnal theme? Well, the henna will turn my hair reddish, which is the colour of Autumn leaves! My red hair will also complement my Autumnal wardrobe. This is not a new venture for me – I …
Today, I decided to go blackberry picking! I set off down the country lanes this morning, armed with my camera and a pot to collect blackberries in. Blackberry picking is an activity that I associate with late Summer and early Autumn, and I had wanted to do this activity near the beginning of October because …
This post is going to be all about deodorant. Let’s face it, it’s natural to get sweaty, stinky armpits from time to time, and most of us choose to control it in some way. But are we really aware of what we are applying to our bodies? Why do we smell? Certain parts of our …
When I hear the term ‘self-care’, there are certain activities that immediately come to mind. These include exercise, hot baths, healthy eating, and spending time in nature. Such activities are regularly advised in blog posts about self-care, and rightly so! They are all well-known ways to look after yourself, and they …
This is a list of activities that may help you to cheer yourself up when you are feeling upset. These have all worked for me, but of course some may work better than others for different people, and in different situations. I hope there is something in this list that you will find useful! Go …
