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Coping with eco-anxiety

As soon as I spotted it, neon pink and bobbing about in the middle of the diet coke I’d asked for, I could feel myself fighting back the tears. How could he put a plastic straw in my drink. Didn’t he know we’re in…

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A minimal autumn capsule wardrobe

First thing’s first. Apologies for the lateness of this post. I know we’re halfway through autumn already but the truth is I’ve been playing ostrich and burying my head in the sand. I blame the horses and all…

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A 30 day digital declutter

I secretly want this experiment to be an utter disaster. I love the internet, social media and all things digital so the idea my life is better without it pains me. If it hadn’t been for the internet I wouldn’t have…

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The power of letting go

I’ve got a quiet confidence and a lack of expectation that feels so light,’ I told J and then my mum the following morning while we were chugging down the M1 in the horsebox. The past week had been a…

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How to find the time to read more books

Tonight, when I’m curled up in bed with my 12th cup of tea of the day, I’ll close the cover on the 16th book I’ve read this year and we’re still in April. I’m not bragging, I promise – I’m shocked. I never set out on…

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How trendless can we actually be?

The more time I dedicate to writing for publications the more I’m told to look out for trends. The media love trends, it’s how the industry works. Whilst I rolled my eyes at first and even questioned the idea of…

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Hooked on vision boards

Do we ever really change? When I was in high school I was dedicated to my art folder, many of us were. Creating a collage on the cardboard insert of the oversized clear plastic folder that reflected who you…

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My word for 2019: Acceptance

I’m in the bath and there it is. Like a lighter that sparks the flame. Just like that I’d got my word. Strangely, I have a lot of great ideas in the bath. It’s become a regular thing. 2018 was my first year of having…

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