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Speaking from someone who has now surpassed their mid-twenties, I would say it is around this time that you really start to notice the homeware sections in department stores and flicking through interior and decor magazines becomes a satisfying Sunday morning past time. In your early twenties, there is nothing more boring than duvet tog...
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Comforted by the homely, luxurious decor my senses were heightened by the sounds, smells and tastes of Gazelli House, Gazelli Skincare’s latest venture. But as I sat, gold plated pen in hand, sipping my grapefruit infused mineral water I soon realised I was about to be outed as a fraud, as I attempted to answer...
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Growing up, I’m sure many will agree, you tend to hold a romantic, rose-tinted view of the future. This is encouraged of course and it’s good to have dreams and ambitions and make a path you’re proud of. But of course, it can also leave you feeling disheartened and frantically questioning: ‘Where have the years...
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Tell us the Indie Botanicals story? Indie Botanicals was born by accident if I’m completely honest! I have always been interested in skincare and beauty; you name it, I’ve tried it. From the high street must-haves to high-end beauty products, I’ve tried it all! Following a holiday in the Indian Ocean, I had developed a sensitivity...
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You leave to see the world, to move past your comfort zone and away from the familiar. To explore and try new things. To find out something about yourself you never knew before. You meet amazing people, fall in love with distant places and discover the wonder of different cultures and then with a snap...
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coming home
I have been away from home just shy of five months. I’m now due to head back there in just seven days and it is a time of mixed emotions and feelings. My ravenous anticipation to get home to my family and friends is fiercely opposed by my desire to stay. Apart from the obvious things...
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Choosing to travel with my boyfriend was an easy decision for me. Why wouldn’t I want to experience all the world has to offer with the person I love most in this world? It was simple for me, I didn’t want to have the experience at all if it wasn’t going to be with him....
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Shabby chic is a term that defines vintage, or antique. Its accessories, from suitcases to book cases, appear to tell individual stories through wear and tear in a soft and unthreatening tone. Beautiful and elegant, shabby chic is an easy to achieve look. Here are five examples of some DIY looks you can create yourself...
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As most things do it all started with a TV programme. The Killing hit our screens and we were captivated, not only with the dark storylines but also with Sarah Lund in all her chunky knitted glory. Now that the temperature has dropped and Christmas is just around the corner, what better time to embrace...
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“Welcome to our house. We eat, sleep, talk and play. We clean, cook, argue and make up. We share traditions and break the rules. This is our home.” – anonymous Now I have to say, I’ve been extremely lucky with my housemates, but our time spent together this year has been bittersweet; on one hand,...
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