Lifestyle

Refreshing Citrus Punch

I’m trying to get as much Vitamin C as possible at the moment to ward off illness and this refreshing citrus punch by my friend Nathan Turner is yummy. Make a jug of this at lunch and it will feel like an afternoon in mid-Summer. Actually, if this weather continues […]

A Happy Easter Brunch

Our Easter looks set to be a little quieter than normal this year but as Honor loves it so much (nothing to do with the chocolate I’m sure) I’m determined to make it as special a day as possible. To get us all in a cheery mood, we had a […]

The Perfect Working Lunch

I love a quiche. I’ve been trying to make them at the weekends and then have them for my lunches during the week. This asparagus and leek one by Nathan Turner is quite a good way of getting Honor to eat vegetables- she’s not usually fussy but it’s a trick […]

A Warming Friday Supper

One positive about being inside so much is that it might encourage me to get into cooking. Baking and cooking can be a great thing to do with children at home but even if you’re cooking for one, it can be a very therapeutic activity. I asked some chef friends […]

How To Successfully Work From Home

I work from home most days (and have done for 12 years) but for those of us for whom this is not the norm, it can be tricky to know how to successfully work from home. Being positive and having some discipline are essential tools for a productive day so […]

5 Women Who Inspire My Work Ethic

In honour of International Women’s Day this Sunday, I wanted to talk about some women who inspire me. I love running my own company. As hard as it can be balancing running a company with being a Mum, I have a fantastic support network and am very lucky to be […]

How To Add A Personal Touch To Your Wrapping Paper

If your family is anything like my family then Christmas Eve brings a last minute dash to wrap those final presents for under the tree. I don’t mind the actual wrapping (really I find it quite therapeutic) but this year I’m trying to find new and unique ways to personalise […]

Pomander Oranges DIY

To me, nothing says Christmas more than the smell of orange and cloves. It’s a really distinctive smell that I have to replicate each holiday, no matter where I am as it reminds me of home and happy Christmases spent with family. Thankfully, it’s incredibly easy to re-create for yourself. […]

The Perfect Christmas Wreath

One of the best parts of December is decorating the house to make it look all Christmassy, but it’s so hard to know where to start. Do you do your usual or think outside the box? Fake tree or real tree? I can never decide whether to follow a theme […]