The North East of England holds a rather special place in my heart. My Grandparents lived in North Yorkshire, and my Grandfather had long links with County Durham. In fact his medals are displayed inside Durham Cathedral in their WWII tributes. I have fond memories of my…
I’m very lucky that because of my job I get to see lots of beautiful products and places these days. Of course if you live in a nice town or city with interesting independent shops, then hooray! However most of us live near the usual…
It’s no secret that I love summer, and I long for the longer, warmer days all through the winter. Having said that, there are elements of winter that I really love and on the very best days – the cold bright ones – it’s…
I have been really missing outdoor photography. There is so much less daylight here now, and with the children back at school and nursery the opportunities are few to get out there and explore. In fact the last few months have just vanished. It still…
I know I’m very lucky that my photography has brought me some exciting work and travel opportunities. Honestly though, I’m just a big slipper wearing, tea sipping, under blanket snuggling home body. I’m really trying to go with the flow, as I can as…
We’re all busy bees these days aren’t we? Buzzing around between school drop offs, meetings, coffee dates, works dos and events. We have to have superhero type multi tasking skills. We efficiently manage our homes, our kids (and their homework, reading, not to mention…
Throughout my twenties I honestly didn’t really place much importance on luxury. I was newly wed, happy and spending every penny of my hard earned cash on rent/mortgage/home improvements. A few weeks after turning 30 I gave birth to our first child, and the…
I love Summer. It’s without any doubt at all my favourite time of the year and for months I’ve looked forward to a slower August. Maybe it’s because I have a Summer birthday (does that follow?) I don’t know.. life just always seem simpler…
