Aspinal of London’s First Scottish Store

Yesterday was the first time I left NCM for more than an hour or so; I took a trip to Edinburgh for some meetings in an attempt to ease myself back into some freelance work. Usually I take the train so I can work as I travel, but I decided to drive – for some… View Post

NEOM Organics – Perfect Night’s Sleep

Until very recently, I’d never experienced NEOM Organics London, a British brand which focuses on 100% natural fragrances designed to enhance our wellbeing. Founded by Nicola Elliott (a former journalist at magazines including Glamour and InStyle) and Oliver Mennell (a former investment banker) in 2005, NEOM pioneered the concept of organic luxury candles (as in,… View Post

My First Mother’s Day

I’m conscious that I don’t want The Daydreamer to become utterly focused on baby talk, and I promise it won’t – but how could I let my first Mother’s Day go past without writing something? I was thoroughly spoiled all morning (breakfast in bed, flowers) but it was later, at Blair Castle, when I felt… View Post

Clinique Pep-Start

As a new mum (I still can’t quite believe I have a baby), you might not be surprised to know that I’m suffering a little from lack of sleep. It’s not terrible; NCM sleeps really well and, quite honestly, I felt more tired at the end of my pregnancy when I was up 5-7 times… View Post

Giving Birth – My Experience

After sixteen hours of being in labour, Nathan Coburn Miller was born. Naturally, the relief I felt in the instant he was born was mostly due to the pain being over – but it was also because the anxiety that had built up throughout our IVF treatment had finally been released; I no longer had… View Post