Putting a spring in my step

Confession time: it was absolutely freezing when we took these shots! For the sake of transparency, there was entirely nothing that felt like spring during this shoot – a freezing north wind was biting, and even Kris was frozen in his heavy duty puffer jacket and hat. Here I was in just a silk dress… View Post

The thrifted wool coat

I’m just going to say it: I don’t like thrifting. I know, it’s bad isn’t it? In this woke era we’re living in, I shouldn’t really be telling you this. I should be encouraging thrifting – and I do! I just don’t like it, for a few reasons, and since we’re all friends here in… View Post

Healthy natural hair

I’ve always fought against my naturally curly hair. From a really young age I would smooth it down, tie it back, and eventually as a teenager iron it straight. (There’s a whole group of women around my age who are part of the Y2K brown-paper-and-iron club.) I just couldn’t see past the beautiful, straight, glossy… View Post

Safe cycling for your little ones

If you follow me on Instagram you’ll know that I bought myself a new bike in the summer, a classic bike that gets me from A to B in style – which of course meant I had to treat myself to an equally as cute helmet. Initially I chose Thousand for their stylish designs, but… View Post

A festive minibreak in Dunkeld

Last weekend we had an overnight stay at Dunkeld House Hotel, who kindly upgraded us from a family room to a suite. We always stay in the General Wades cottages because they’re dog friendly, and although we love the family room the extra space in the suite was certainly a luxury I could get used… View Post