Keeping exercise simple is how I make it happen. When getting dressed for the occasion feels like a chore or makes me feel anxious I’m less likely to do it. Overflowing drawers of random workout …

Lifestyle movements have a way of sweeping us off our feet. Instagram and Pinterest glorify the much deserving ethical and sustainable fashion movements by making them look oh so beautiful. If you’re a…

Sustainability is now a household name and we all want in. Our wardrobes are an obvious place we can make a huge difference. Swapping fast fashion for sustainable alternatives is kinder to the…

Fashion’s dirty secret is out. I think we can all agree it’s becoming increasingly difficult for us to turn away from the poor practices that flood the clothing industry. The effort brands invest in hooking…

Since I can remember there’s been an ongoing source of bickering in our house – the big light. My husband Jason will walk into a room and immediately turn it on. This is shortly followed by me turning it…

The pursuit of a plastic-free, sustainable and luxurious period is one I take very seriously. Figures from the Marine Conservation Society show that on average, 4.8 pieces of menstrual waste are found per…

I was sceptical about ferry travel. We had the option to travel by ferry when we went to France in July but we opted for rail instead. I was worried I might feel sick or the journey would take too long and I…

At the bottom of a winding drive that would rival that of Downton, nestles Combermere Abbey and her guest cottages. The plan was to escape for a slow weekend in the countryside with my…

A few years ago I had little knowledge of what zero waste or sustainability was and I thought nothing of my kitchen cupboards resembling a jumble sale. Things are different now. I like to keep my…

The Christmas preparations can all be such a rush can’t they. You feel like you’ve got a million and one things to do and that list just keeps on growing. My Christmas has whittled down over the years and I’ve…

I had high hopes for Shetland. I mean, really high hopes. When I was about eight I watched a tv programme about it and I was in awe of how close the presenters got to orca whales. They were right there by their boats. I wanted to go and see those whales more than anything.

Twenty eight hours isn’t much time to explore a new city. Luckily Malmo isn’t huge and there’s certainly no need to let it exhaust you. You can easily walk everywhere or rent a bike and you’ll be anywhere…

I’ve got a travel bucket list made up of all the places I want to visit someday. Like most people who own such a list I’ve filled it with all the usual suspects, the kinds of places most travellers visit. Sweden…