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Harriet Pattison
Many of us long for the summer months and yet, when they arrive, we remember that it isn’t like when we were younger. We can’t look forward to enjoying six weeks off school to make the most of the sunshine. You realise that, actually, you still have to go to work. You still have to...
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I often feel, that when the sun shines here in the UK, there’s nowhere else I’d rather be. The temperatures – while they seem to be soaring in many parts of Europe – tend to remain somewhat tamer here. We may get the odd day here and there when the midday sun reaches above 30...
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Following an interesting discussion in the office the other day, we started talking about what women wear. Speaking to both men and women, I professed that I largely dress for women. This seemed to raise a few eyebrows, some confused and others in understanding. When I say I dress for women, I mean that I...
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Taking time out is incredibly important. It gives us some much-needed time to wind down, to relax and recharge our batteries. While many of us may settle down with a good book or a new Netflix series, others may prefer a long walk or soak in the bath. The truth is, that however you wind...
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I was listening to the radio on my way home from work the other day and the subject of our love for inanimate objects became an interesting topic of discussion. We often profess our love for friends, places and animals; but offering declarations for “things” we use, wear or see every day rarely receive the...
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At the risk of sounding terribly British, I can’t help but feel the weather really is the hot topic of conversation in the last week or so. June. Oh June. While parts of the UK have no doubt seen bouts of sunshine, the south east has been battered by frequent and persistent downpours. Gusts of...
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If there’s a style or design you like, or something that’s caught your eye more recently, you tend to see it more and more. It’s in the adverts when you’re scrolling online, or you see it when you’re out and about. Perhaps this is probably because you’re more aware of it than anything else. This...
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It’s good to be sociable. Growing up we are invited to birthday party after birthday party. We form big groups of friends that we may take with us as we venture up to high school. It is here that we want to get out of the house, see our friends every evening and fully book...
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Speaking to my friend the other day, it seems I’m not the only one who often feels consumed by work. Lately I feel as though my work/life balance isn’t quite where I want it to be. I feel it’s unbalanced in fact, that I find myself thinking more and more about work when I’m not...
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With the weather warming up as we venture into the summer months – and last weekend an absolute scorcher in many parts of the UK – our thoughts are turning to our wardrobes. And no doubt, to holidays. When the temperatures begin to rise, it can be tricky to decide what to wear. As it...
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