So, there have been a few posts lately where I’ve said ‘I’ll get back to you’ and true to my word… Yesterday was Country Bebe and I’s first outing on our bike. My heart was in my mouth for the first mile of our journey as I wobbled along by…
Autumn nail trends – a DIY approach
The inspiration behind this post is one of my most brilliant friends; introducing Mrs Gemma Burgess (*wolfwhistle*). Exactly how brilliant she is is a whole other post (suffice to say she just survived Hurricane Sandy by herself, in a NY hotel with a one year old – and all the…
New arm candy – CF adds to her luxe friendship bracelet collection
So, a couple of months ago I wrote about my love of friendship bracelets, namely my purchase of Monica Vinader’s Fiji bracelet in sterling silver and navy silk cord. I haven’t taken it off since it arrived from Astley Clarke (god I love this site in dangerous proportions; their stacking…
Glossybox: October box reviewed
Ta dah! My first Glossybox arrived earlier in the week but I wanted to wait until I’d trialled the products before I posted. This month the theme was: DIY Beauty. I did this series of shots so you could see how beautifully packaged the Glossybox is, it really feels like…
gNappies: an autumal update
How great are these new designs from gNappies? I wrote a full review of the gNappy back in May and I still stand by it’s glowing appraisal five months on. I *love* this brand of eco, hybrid nappies (so much so it is our inaugural ‘brand of the month’ feature…
The boy turns one. A mother’s anxious post
So, next week is Country Bebe’s first birthday. I know, this year has flown by. While we’re not throwing him a big party, there will be a few of his little friends, doting grandparents and general well-wishers dropping by and I thought I’d make a cake. Cue a quick Pinterest…
A beauty junkie’s ultimate fix: Glossybox
I just got a year’s subscription to Glossybox! Woo Hoo! I had been seriously missing the chance to dip my fingers in pots of cream, spritz the latest fragrance and paint my fingers with this season’s polish; basically my previous day to day job description as a beauty editor. Then…
Velvet sneakers: a Friday bargain
I have tried a pair of these on more times than I can remember: It goes something like this: I stand nose pressed against the glass of Emma Hope’s boutique on Westbourne Grove, drawn like a magpie to the jewel coloured, silk velvet plimsolls. I sidle in, trying to act…
My treasured Liberty bag
My Liberty tooled patent leather maxi bag isn’t a new purchase, but a seasonal favourite that signals the switch to my autumn wardrobe. She’s been tucked up in her dust bag all summer but as the first leaves drop, out she comes: Each year I fall in love with her…
Back to beauty basics…
As a beauty editor, it is part of the job description to chase new trends and report back on the latest/greatest releases from the big brands, while uncovering niche companies that deserve championing. However, as the season’s change, I’ve been reaching for some ol’ favourites in the skincare department, that…
Cycling with babies
Great photo huh? So there has been rather a lot of debate, of the heated variety, about whether Country Bebe should get a seat on the back of my bike. We have a National Trust owned parkland that runs for 1.5 miles along by the river, linking our house to…
Object of Desire: Keep Calm Gallery
I wrote this post back in spring about how, despite running out of wall space ages ago, I can’t stop buying artwork. Well, stick it in a black frame and colour me happy, I’ve just bought another two prints to add to the stack. This one is for the OH…