Midlife and Beyond

As we appear to be firmly on the roadmap out of lockdown into our “new …

An artfully curated gallery wall can be so pleasing to the eye. It can take …

When I started my blog, nearly three years ago, one of my aims was to …

As the UK begins to open, there is still a question mark over holidays abroad. …

Christmas 2020 in the UK was one of the strangest for everyone. While in lockdown, we …

The humble oversized white shirt is one of the most versatile items of clothing. It’…

Following my recent post “Summer Ready: The Beauty Products and Routines I Use”, I received …

Now that lockdown rules are beginning to be relaxed, there are, once again, opportunities to …

Like most of us during “lockdown”, I have probably let my grooming procedures slip. There …

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been dipping into my wardrobe, wearing a concise, …

As we tentatively tiptoe out of lockdown and out of the door, I’m looking …

Today, I’m sharing with you my new quilted Barbour jacket which is a great …

I decided to put this article together to share with you my experience of using …

A few weeks ago, I wrote a review on a duplicate for my favourite “Pixi …

Here are some shows which we have watched and enjoyed, recently.  Hopefully, there is one …

There has not been a lot of purchasing going on in this past year.  The …

Part of the ‘midlife’ journey is the menopause.  I know everyone’s experience is different …

As the pandemic goes on into 2021, I thought I would begin to share with you …

Salons have closed once more due to “Lockdown Three”. So, I have updated an earlier …

The answer to the question in the title is “no”, we should be wearing what …

Floor tiles: Porcelain Floor Tiles in the “Abbey Whitby” Pattern, Tyne Tees Ceramics £141.00, Valspar paint …

Today, I am sharing some new skincare discoveries that I have been using since March …

Lately We only have a little while to go before our updates to the kitchen …

England has, once again, been plunged into lockdown 2.0. An enforced slumber with people up and …

Here is an honest account of my experience travelling in these strange times, including a …

What’s cooking? We managed to sneak away for my birthday celebration. Hence, this late …

I have just passed a landmark birthday, my sixtieth. So, how do I feel hitting …

Up until a few weeks ago, like most people in the UK, we weren’t …

I have unexceptional eyelashes and eyebrows – certainly not long luscious lashes. Actually, my hubby has …

Over the Last Week or So…. I’m pretty low maintenance where my hair is …

As we all adjust to our new normal, things seem to have slowed to a …

My family do love their holidays abroad. They don’t have to be massively expensive – …

We decided to tackle our outside space as it needed an update and some sprucing …

For most of us, there hasn’t been the need to get dressed, normally, in …

Mint Velvet leather trousers and Blazer The consensus is leather trousers can be worn at …

As well as attempting to keep our mental and physical health in check during lockdown, …

When I started writing this post, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) was in its early stages and …

I’m edging towards a significant birthday (60 at the end of the year). I will …

In my first post of 2020, I would like to share with you some of the …

“And so this is Christmas”. The season for festive fun mulled wine and carol singers. …

I started to feel a “pastoral nostalgia” when I heard that Laura Ashley are back …

Nearly New Cashmere Co have boosted their retail presence by opening a new boutique in …

When was the last time you had your feet measured? This is the question I …

With many retailers reducing some of their summer stock. Is it me, or, did the …

“Mint Velvet” Celeste Print Midi Dress  Time works differently in the fashion world. While most …

We have recently been updating/improving our kitchen, so I thought you may be interested …