During London Fashion Week (something I’m not heavily involved in given the state of my highly comfy-looking wardrobe), while most people are lusting over the clothes, I find myself admiring the parade of youthful and dewy complexions on show, along…
Forgotten Spices of the Archipelago ‘Jamu’ is most commonly found on the backs of traditional Kain Kebaya-wearing Javenese women. Transported via bamboo baskets, these young-middle aged women travel from villages to towns throughout Indonesia, shifting supplies of their local…
Clothing materials: what they mean, where they come from, are they ethical and will they be kind to your skin? From fast to slow fashion – it can be difficult to keep up with the speed at which the…
2018 cannot get enough of bacteria. The microscopic trend has seen them added to our drinks, our fermented foods and now even our face creams. Aren’t bacteria bad for you – what are probiotics? The yin and yang…
I first contacted Michelle a couple of years ago, whilst I was a student at university. A few google searches had led me to her site and I wanted to ask so many questions about the business she founded @thefoodeffectdr.…
It’s been said that, ‘plant ladies are the new cat ladies’ and the rise in Green Fingers can only be a good thing. Having created ever-expanding concrete caves for ourselves, we are now learning that not only is the…
Aside from the sweat-coated underground and ill-prepared levels of air-con, the skies in Britain this year have made it an easy decision to spend the majority of the summer Staycationing. Next to the big smoke, Manchester is one of…
I wanted to share an article I really enjoyed from the author of one of my favourite weekly newsletters – 4 minute books, which is akin to a more personal take on the Blinkist App. You can find the…
We all have that enviable friend who’s living in crop tops despite eating like a trash can, whilst we’re slightly soft around the edges even with the consistent effort to live like a rabbit. Often our metabolism takes the…
A gorgeous 10 bedroom villa in Spain surrounded by leafy grounds, delicious food and beautiful people – not ITVs ‘Love Island’ but Casa La Concha, Marbella. Last week, I partnered up with The Blogger Programme for a 2 night…
Whether you’re looking to support your main gig with a few passion projects, or plunge straight into juggling a variety of jobs as a full-time portfolio, having multiple income streams is never a bad idea and in 2018 it’s…
