Summer 2023

It’s so boring to talk about the weather, but can we just talk about this weather? Every morning we’ve been opening the back door and feeling the warm air before 8am. To be honest two very important summertime issues come to mind: quick, get the washing on, and which cute dress shall I wear today?… View Post

Summer nights with Albaray

The prettiest of summer evenings meant it was time for an outing for the prettiest of summer dresses… this one is by one of my favourite affordable sustainable fashion brands, Albaray. She’s gorgeous, with an open back (bra-friendly), and an empire cut with A-line skirt, she skims rather than hugs the body and, as soon… View Post

Fletcher’s Cottage Spa at Archerfield with Bamford

When the email landed in my inbox inviting me to a retreat at Archerfield with luxury lifestyle brand Bamford, I knew I had to make it happen. I’ve visited Archerfield once for a media stay in their lodges and, having missed out on the spa then, this felt like the perfect opportunity to find out… View Post

Cherry Blossom

All those old sayings about good things coming to those who wait, patience being a virtue, etc are proven this month in Dundee. After weeks of watching other cherry blossoms bloom throughout April, the (now famous) avenue of pink petals in Dawson Park comes to life. I remember one year a lovely lady reached out… View Post

My first Vinted purchase

I simply had to take my new-to-me denim jacket for a spin at Dawson Park while the cherry blossom trees are in full bloom. If you haven’t been yet, go now – they probably have about a week left before the petals fall. Back to the jacket. I used to have two Topshop denim jackets;… View Post