Tips for creating a mindful wardrobe

I've written before on how to have a good tidy of your wardrobe, taking stock of what you have and what you wear, but I've also been thinking lately about what you put into it in the first place. How to you purchase new clothing mindfully, in order to minimise the need for a clear... Continue Reading →

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On quitting as an act of self care

Digital media constantly sells us the joyful illusion of having it all. From interviews with folk under 25 who have built up a successful podcast in their spare time, to social media posts that are awash with links to new projects being started up alongside a main career, it can be easy to believe that... Continue Reading →

The magical power of cinema

In the wake of the 'Barbenheimer' opening weekend, I have felt a positive shift in the world. Something that I wasn't expecting from a global cultural event which developed organically out of two extremely different movies coincidentally opening in cinemas on the same date. At first we all thought it would be purely a numbers... Continue Reading →

Taking joy in the small things

Some days (or weeks, months, years) everything can seem like A Lot, and so often a coping strategy is needed. Ignoring the news, trying to forget about your bank balance, and curling up under a blanket are all valid forms of self-care in 2022, but I can also recommend taking time to think about the... Continue Reading →

The Super Humans of 2022

As everything's a bit dark and gloomy and we're approaching the shortest day of the year, in addition to getting some fairy lights to brighten up my home I figured it was time to unveil my Super Humans to cheer up the blog too. Every year since 2011, I have shared a list of the... Continue Reading →

Looking back on 14 years of Twitter

Back in July 2008, I joined a relatively new ‘microblogging’ website and set about finding all of my online friends who I’d met through various hobbies like blogging or Lomography. Having moved to London a couple of years before, I’d pretty much run out of time and ideas for writing full blog posts due to... Continue Reading →

The Bastardisation of Brunch

As long-time readers of my ramblings will know, I have strong opinions about brunch. It is a meal that brings me great joy and, when done well, can be one of life's purest pleasures. I spent three years reviewing some of London's many and varied brunch spots with my lovely Brunch Club gang and, back... Continue Reading →

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