Belle Toujours – Meet Claire Bellamy

Belle Toujours – Meet Claire Bellamy

Every business has its story and every story has its phases. There’s the promise of the beginning, the hard work and dedication as the story progresses and sometimes, but only sometimes, there’s the plot twist following a healthy dose of reinvention. With...
The Festive Round Up

The Festive Round Up

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house….lied piles of unwrapped presents, a few work deadlines were looming and choruses of ‘I just need to get this done before Christmas!’ could be heard. Whether this is looking like your...
Blanche Store and More

Blanche Store and More

My mother has gone to the same hairdresser’s for over ten years – their bond goes beyond a great haircut and involves complicity, shared anecdotes and a mutual understanding that those two hours between cut and colour act as a tonic, a way to recharge and...
When Self-Care Begins in the Kitchen

When Self-Care Begins in the Kitchen

When was the last time you cooked for yourself? I’m not talking about a ready meal or a hasty piece of toast when you get home late from work but a proper meal. You know, taking the time to put ingredients together, putting the right music on in the kitchen,...
5 minutes with Lauren Napier

5 minutes with Lauren Napier

There is one thing that initially strikes me about Miss Napier – she is incredibly busy but will always and absolutely make time for things that matter. Whether that’s bravely calling out and exposing the Donald Trump administration for the benefit of her...