Decluttering doesn’t mean minimalism - it’s about creating calm, functional spaces that reflect your life. From strategic room-by-room resets to intentional displays, small daily habits make a big difference. Embrace thoughtful choices, celebrate little wins, and transform your home into a welcoming, lived-in sanctuary that truly breathes.
Discover stylish, sassy, and fun ways to celebrate Halloween over 40. From elegant décor and clever costumes to playful drinks and self-care, this guide proves that grown-up Halloween can be spooky, chic, and utterly fabulous.
September gently nudges us from summer into autumn, a quiet time to reset. No pressure, just slower mornings, crisp air, and small seasonal rituals. From tidying corners of the home to watching feisty cats defend the garden, it’s about noticing change, embracing calm, and easing into the new season with gentle intention.
At 40+, I declutter my wardrobe every season, and yet somehow, it’s still full of clothes and past lives. From delusional jeans to margarita-stained dresses, here’s what I ditched, what I kept, and why clearing out my wardrobe turned into a hilarious, emotional reckoning with who I really am.
The author expresses a deep love for Christmas, embracing its chaos and charm. They enthusiastically discuss early preparations, decorating, and plans for a family experience instead of traditional gifts. Reflecting on past Christmases, they emphasize family time, cherished memories, and the joyful, albeit messy, aspects of the season.
The concept of quiet luxury has evolved from a fashion trend to a comprehensive lifestyle philosophy, encompassing fashion, home decor, experiences, and wellness. It emphasizes investment pieces, sustainable materials, functionality, local artisanal items, mindfulness, and meaningful travel. Ultimately, it's about tailoring these principles to your own values and interests, not about keeping up with others.
Becks, the semi-domestic goddess, shares her chaotic yet humorous adventures in the kitchen and laundry room. From pancake disasters turned creative triumphs to battles with the oven and laundry gremlins, her life is never dull. Embracing imperfection and finding brilliance in the chaos, she reminds us to keep calm and carry on, with takeout as a backup plan.
As December approaches, join me as I recount a challenging previous Christmas. Despite difficulties, including mischievous cats destroying the tree, we still managed to celebrate. Christmas decor trends for 2023 including natural textures, luxe decor, vintage style, and personalized ornaments are on the cards for this year and I offer advice on decorating homes for Christmas and share my Christmas movie recommendations for the festive season.
I never used to be into Halloween much, I was getting cynical and thought it had become too commercialised, but since having kids I've changed my outlook at this time of year. Halloween is the perfect time to get creative and decorate the home for the spooky season. Whether you're going for a scary or … Continue reading Decorating for Halloween: Spooky tips and tricks
Where do I start?! It’s been a really busy few months. Mostly hell but occasionally some nice busy in there too. We’ve had a house move and Covid (twice!) to deal with, I’ve also had a ‘mystery’ medical issue and just couldn’t get an answer from anyone but thankfully I’ve now managed to get some answers, not all, but some! More on that in another post. Fingers crossed we are finally through most of it now. Onwards and upwards so they say.
My life and style over 40 