We hear a lot about “rock bottom,” but the truth is it looks different for everyone dealing with an alcohol problem. For some people, it means waking up in a strange bed with no memories of the previous night. For others, it could mean getting fired from your job and walked out of the building…
With the weather getting cooler I am definitely getting my winter skin and with it comes the itch. I am unsure what makes the difference but as soon as the weather gets colder, my skin starts itching all over and I have long been looking for something that might soothe it. Thankfully Hope’s Relief seems…
Not so long ago, Ash and I were wandering around a store. Ash is someone who loves a good notebook he and came across some Star Wars sets, it was obvious that he wanted to add them to his collection. However, with his birthday and Christmas not being too far away I suggested leaving them…
I love a monthly subscription box. There is something exciting about getting a surprise through the post every month. One thing I have been doing a lot of lately is trying different subscription boxes to try and find a box that offers something I love each month. A couple of weeks ago I was contacted and…
This autumn/winter sees the return of a truly vintage fashion style; corduroy. There are ideas that corduroy evolved from an ancient cotton weaving technique of fustian, which can be traced back to 200 AD in Egypt and the city of Fustat near Cairo. Fustian came to Europe in the 12th and 14th century and due to its tufted velvety…
Making space to celebrate holiday traditions goes beyond just checking off a list for a Christmas tree or menorah, and gathering with friends. An insightful article from Psychology Today, “Why Holiday Traditions May Matter More than Ever,” explores the idea that traditions are crucial to our well-being. Traditions offer an important organising and centering experience….
In Australia, today’s family businesses operate on a wide spectrum. These range from the small scale right up to global traders and brands. Whether you start out with a newsagency for sale or own a chain of international hotels, there are some unique considerations that characterise family owned or managed commercial enterprises. For some, the…
If there is one thing Ash and I like having around the home, then it’s pictures. However, we don’t like to go for items that match. Our walls contain all sorts, from paintings of animals to stamps and prints from favourite TV shows and films. So when Posterlounge got in touch and asked if we…
Fibromyalgia is both a common pain disorder and one that is commonly is misunderstood. If I had a pound for all the times I was told to just exercise and I’ll be better, or to snap out of it, I would probably be a rich person. So to try and dispell a few myths here are…
Since I’ve hit my 30s I’ve been aware of how much I have neglected my skin care. This is partly through ignorance and partly because of my mental and physical health. There are days when, after washing, all I want to do is collapse into a heap. Earlier in the year when I was having…
