I’d like to take a moment to consider how we can empower the next generation. How we can build their skills and confidence so that they not only create a fulfilled and happy life for themselves, but also feel capable to create a future world that is beneficial to others.
I’m thinking about this at the moment […]
According to a study I was reading recently, it was suggested that 65% of women aged 40-60 prefer NOT to speak to their doctor about the menopause as they’re worried they won’t get the right support.
So, what do you do if you’re not taking medical advice from your doctor? Of course you talk to your friends who have […]
When we think of our home, we usually see it as a sanctuary, a place to unwind and relax.
However, it’s also a space that should energise and invigorate you, inspiring you to take the next step, to go for that opportunity and to feel confident when you step out the door. An invigorating home will help […]
Ultra Violet is the colour expert ‘Pantone’ trending colour for 2018. Pantone’s executive director, Leatrice Eiseman expressing: “We are living in a time that requires inventiveness and imagination. It is this kind of creative inspiration that is indigenous to Pantone 18-3838 Ultra Violet, a blue-based purple that takes our awareness and potential to a higher level.”
Purple […]
This week, as I’ve been designing bedrooms for a mature couple who have decided to modernise their home, so I thought I’d share some of my ideas with you because I’m frequently asked “Where do I start” and “How do I pull it all together”.
The first thing to consider is that you’re not only creating a stylish […]
With Halloween almost upon us, I thought it an opportune moment to ask the question… how scary is your home?
Does your home fill you with dread as soon as you walk in the door? Are you frightened to let others into your personal space? Are you disappointed that your space is a let down and doesn’t support your […]
This is the time of year when you might be thinking of either moving house or extending your home. In both scenarios, it’s useful to take a step back and review the things that you have in your home.
Like my daughter who’s just gone back to university… over the summer she went through her belongings and […]
As soon as you mention the word ‘Clutter’ your brain probably jumps to the thought of bulging drawers or clothes dumped in a pile. You know it shouldn’t be there but it’s staring at you like a lost child.
According to research by comparethemarket.com, 1 in 2 Brits (54%) admit to holding onto things for longer […]
With the children back at school and a cold snap in the air, autumn is the time of year when sniffs and snuffles start to appear. We drag out the vitamins, stoke the fire and snuggle under a blanket… we nurture our bodies to help prevent that dreaded cold of a runny nose, thumping headache […]
