January blues?

Christmas has gone, daylight is short, sun in short supply, the weather is cold, dull and dreary. How on earth do you make the most of January?...

Neal’s Yard Body Lotions

There are many different types of body lotions on the market - lotions, creams, butters, elixirs and balms. They are not just a luxury but an every day necessity, particularly in winter. But which is best?...

Green Tomato Chutney

I seem to be 'on a roll' with cooking and last week I made some green tomato chutney from green tomatoes in our greenhouse that were never going to turn red! I have made chutney in the past but have never been entirely happy with it,...

Vegetable Soup

It's recipe time again and a really easy recipe for the autumn is vegetable soup, which can be made with any combination of vegetables....

Facial Scrubs and Masks

Facial scrubs and masks are a useful addition to your skincare routine. The masks and scrubs I'm reviewing are all from Neal's Yard, who have products for every skin type....

My autumn and winter Boden picks

This week I'm back to talking about fashion and style and showing you the clothes I currently like from Boden for Autumn and Winter. Boden's clothes are colourful and quite highly patterned and great for cheering up those cold Winter days....

Neal’s Yard Frankincense skincare range

Frankincense has been around for more than 4000 years! It is well-known for its rejuvenating properties and these Frankincense products are great for smoothing and firming the skin....

What empty nesters need to know about August!

I do find the month of August an odd kind of month. It's still summer but often feels like autumn........