Inspire - Maggie Semple

A Thoughtful Resolution

Whilst we’re still in the midst of seasonal festivities with Christmas only a few weeks away, I’ve seen a number of articles discussing the new...

Take a moment

We thought about time so differently growing up. We would wish our lives away waiting for that birthday party, that holiday, or that Christmas for...

It’s Okay, Not To Be Okay

More than ever, I think this is the time of year where we need to put ourselves first. Following on from Mental Health Week, it’s...

Back to the 70s

There seems to be a real movement recently – both in fashion and interiors – for simple, soft neutrals and lots of texture. In interiors...

The Rise of Normcore

I came across a new term earlier this week that I hadn’t heard before. Normcore. It’s a modern ‘fashion’ trend that has been making waves...

Removed

I’m guilty of it. I bet you’re guilty of it too. In fact, I’m doing it right now. There’s no doubt that our phones have...

Under the Hammer

I attended my first auction yesterday. Being an advocate for second hand and buying old rather than new, this may come as a surprise. It...

Reimagine your Wardrobe

It’s all too easy to buy something new, isn’t it? Especially these days. If we rip our top or a few buttons come off our...

Summer reads

With most of the schools breaking up this week for the summer holidays, many of us are no doubt thinking about jetting off for a...

Comfort over style?

As we get older, I’ve noticed more and more that when it comes to fashion, we’re looking for comfort as well as style. Long gone...

The rise of the podcast

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...

Scrolling for old

I’ve spoken before about my love for second hand. Those preloved items someone else no longer wants that catches your eye. With the undeniable facts...