Watches are my favourite accessory. I love the how they look, feel and not having to take my phone out of my back to check the time is important to me, especially when I’m trying to limit my screen time. I have a small collection of watches, it’s one I add to whenever something extra-beautiful catches my eye. Nordgreen design high quality, Scandinavian design watches and their range is a real feast for the eyes. When they invited me to receive a watch to review I knew exactly which style to go for. I chose the Infinity watch with the gold mesh strap – a style that works beautifully for dressed ..read more

Skincare that is truly cruelty free and vegan is rare. Even brands that claim to tick both boxes are merely exploiting loopholes and it often takes some research to discover the truth. As someone that is completely committed to only using products that are strictly free from animal exploitation, I relish any opportunity to experience, share and review brands and products that are ethically produced as well as achieving results. So let’s get stuck in to my 100% honest review of the Typology range. The skincare in the this review was gifted, I was not asked to share any content in return. Howeve ..read more

I’m not going to lie, I found myself in a little bit of a funk in July. Don’t get me wrong, I’m an intorvert, so lockdown does have it’s benefits for me. For some reason the arrival of August always makes me feel like it’s nearly Christmas. I think it might be a leftover habit from my Teaching days and August meant that that the new academic year was about to start and the next time I would breathe would be Christmas. The feeling that it’s nearly Christmas leaves me feeling panicked about achieving all I had planned for the year within the next three months. So, I make loads of lists, become o ..read more

The Tractive GPS tracker for dogs is the perfect accessory for all dog pawrents. The Tractive team asked us to try out the GPS tracker and share our experiences. I’m a huge advocate of using technology to be a better dog mom and couldn’t wait to explore all that Tractive had to offer to our life. (Please be aware that this content must be highlighted as an Ad as the Tractive GPS Tracker and a subscription to the app was gifted for the purpose of review. My thoughts and opinions will be honest and uninfluenced.) What is Tractive? Tractive is a small GPS tracker that is available for dogs and ca ..read more

There’s no time like lockdown to return to my more traditional blog feature. May 2020 started with a mini summer-like heatwave and ended with the same sunshine fulfilled days. It certainly has been a new phase in lockdown living. I make it no secret that my ridiculously introverted, home-body brain quite enjoys being advised to stay home all the time. With that said, it doesn’t stop the worry we all feel for our missed loved-ones. One of my more positive habits has been to start writing down my daily gratitudes and it is so eye opening to focus on all that we have! I’ve not been too keen on my ..read more

Wunderdog is my ideal magazine. What’s not to love? The beautiful pages are filled with rescue dogs and the people that love them. It’s feel good, and the transformations documented within are just what my soul needs. If you love all things canine with a special place in your heart for underdogs then please do check out Wunderdog HQ and definitely enjoy their posts on Instagram. Because this is a magazine for you! The magazine is published twice a year and is available individually or as part of an annual subscription, details of both can be found in the Wunderdog online shop. The print is s ..read more

Throughout lockdown I have looked for the positives.  Silver linings are an important way to work though uncertainty and rediscovering reading and books has been a real pleasure through the last few weeks. So when I was offered the opportunity to review RHS’s The Rose by Brent Elliott I leapt at the chance to indulge in some relaxing reading whilst widening my knowledge of my favourite bloom, the rose. The Rose by Brent Elliott The book is A4 and hard-backed. I’ve become something of a snob about book bindings as I’ve got older and a hardback is always my preferred choice. It’s sturdy an ..read more

The Age Defy+ range from Cha Vøhtz is everything that I’m looking for in my beauty products. I have very high expectations from my skincare. I look for the exact same values from the products that I put on my body as the food I put in my body. Quality natural ingredients, vegan and cruelty free are all must-have qualities – If I can find organic too I’m over the moon. The team at Green People asked if I’d like to try a selection of high-performance products from the Age Defy+ range and I couldn’t wait to upgrade my beauty sleep. Age Defy+ by Cha Vøhtz I was gifted 3 products from the Age Defy ..read more

This is post is part of a paid partnership with Silentnight. I can’t begin to tell you how important good sleep is to me and I’m now at a point in life where I am pretty determined to make the most of my dreaming hours in any way I can. Sleep keeps us physically healthy; keeping our immune system in tip-top shape, contributing to ensuring our heart is tickety-boo and helping us to manage mood. It’s no wonder I can never get enough. But here’s the thing, I’m not a great sleeper. I sleep lightly, disturbed by the smallest of sounds, movements or light and I struggle to keep a comfortable tempera ..read more

In January I attended the Anti-Diet Riot Fest 2020 and discovered a new campaign called Everyday Lookism. As soon as I saw the aims of the project and the stories shared, I knew I wanted to share it, so here goes with a very personal opening. I struggle with the way that I look and I know very few people who don’t. I’m plump, unsymmetrical and I just don’t look like a woman ‘should’, you know, slender but curvy, firm tanned skin and all the rest of the enhanced, photoshopped perfection that none of us seem to look like. I thought it would get easier as I got older and the pressures of beauty w ..read more