A City of Innovation & Design 1920 – 1940

Earlier today, I went along to The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum archives to view a selection of dresses from the 1920s (you can see my visit on Snapchat, find me @daydreamer.net). I can’t tell you how excited I was to see the museum’s stores – rack upon rack of vintage clothing, from the… View Post

Froth

I don’t know about you, but I compare myself to others at least ten times a day. I measure my own “success” constantly, against everything and everyone, from professional bloggers and their beautiful (but curated) Instagram accounts, to my very own friends and colleagues who I love and who I respect. Often I feel like… View Post

Mhairi McDermott

When I think of women who inspire me, one that instantly springs to mind is Mhairi McDermott, Company Director at M Boutique. Why? In 2011 she opened M Boutique in my home town, Broughty Ferry, at a time when online shopping was taking over and few stylish independent shops were around. Fast forward five years… View Post

Breakfast at DCA

Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA) acts as a sort of glue to the people of Dundee. The brasserie-come-arts centre is a hub of creativity where Dundee’s arts, design and writing community often gathers to enjoy the facilities, which include a gallery, workshop, restaurant, bar and cinema. Since its inception in the Nineties, DCA has acted as the… View Post

Two by Two

With holiday season approaching fast I thought I’d put together a post to demonstrate how two pairs of shoes can transform any outfit from day to evening this summer. By packing a great pair of flats and a fairly neutral pair of heels for your summer trips, you can make even the most basic looks… View Post