Let's be honest, the last couple of years have been full of things not to be grateful for. Life has been limited and has changed in many ways. But one thing I found very useful when the UK was heading into it's second period of lockdown last year, was committing to a daily gratitude practice.... Continue Reading →

Like many of us, I know my star sign and my Chinese horoscope sign - but does that really tell me anything ? Astrology - whether western or eastern - has been around for a long time, but it does it mean anything is actually written in the stars? My birthday is two days after... Continue Reading →

I'm one of those people who've been a juror more than once - twice within a five-year period to be exact - despite knowing only two other people who've been jurors even the once. I admit to finding the process really interesting and, as I can still be called again - any time for the... Continue Reading →

I was inspired to put this together by a random tweet I read which extoled the virtues of flannel bedlinen. Now, the individual concerned is a très chic Frenchwoman who usually posts fabulous shoes, gorgeous mountain views and classic French food, so I'd no hesitation in saying: "me too!" despite the usual connotations of flannel.... Continue Reading →