The strangest thing has happened to me in the last couple of months. I’ve had a bit of an unplanned career change. I’ve somehow and unintentionally gone from Fashion PR to Charity Shop Champion. I started volunteering for my local British Red Cross Charity Shop in Shoreham by Sea back in August of last year.… Read More Sunday Supplement #29
Where did Sunday go? I’ve been lazily trying to rearrange my studio, I say lazily because apart from the cleaning I’ve been trying to rearrange my books. Trouble is, every time I move a book to sort it, keep, chuck, or maybe? The book takes on a story from my past, a memory or a… Read More Sunday Supplement #27
Sunday for me is such a good food day. Sunday is the day to relax and take pleasure in leisurely preparing and eating your dinner. Sunday feels like a day when you don’t need to be just refuelling, you can take time to plan and cook and make the most wonderful things to eat and… Read More Sunday Supplement #26
I love romance but Valentines Day can be tricky. It’s all got a little bit commercial. Is it about the biggest bunch of red roses? Is it about the Michelin-starred meal? The 5-star hotel or the super bling night out? Meh, more romance, less material fluff….You know? Here’s my none too costly picks for a… Read More Valentines – What Women Want
Hi. Hope you’re enjoying your weekend…… Just checking in. I’ve been working this week from our studio shed, too cold and windy to venture further, I’ve no High Street news to report as I’ve certainly not gone as far as London, nor Brighton for that matter. My sustainable fashion project continues. This week I did… Read More Sunday Supplement #24
Well it’s certainly the middle of Winter. My folks have snow in Durham. I do love a Winter Sunday, lighting the fires, lighting candles, listening to BBC Radio 6 music is a must. The hubby is cooking bangers and mash later so we are going to be spending some serious time on the sofa with… Read More Sunday Supplement #23
So I’m feeling quite Januaried…. The long break, the getting back to work, Ouch! That felt quite hard on Monday didn’t it? Ok so we are a week in now folks… and I kinda feel back in the groove, So let’s embrace the benefits of January, long walks, open fires, Sunday Roast in the pub,… Read More Sunday Supplement #22
Hey, How’s the holidays going? Are you Christmas cosy or festively frustrated? Have you had it with the relies? Too much turkey? One nerve left and Aunty Mabel is getting on it? Not to mention your kids, or someone else’s kids or your parents or partner are pressing your buttons. Christmas can mean you’re being… Read More Sunday Supplement #21
Ok, so I’ll be honest, I started off so well with the present buying thing I thought I had it literally all wrapped up. However when I’ve taken stock there’s another thing I wanted to buy for Mr B, a stocking filler for my mum, a little something extra for Dad and then my friends… Read More Its Not Too Late! Gift Guide
We all know how difficult men can be to buy for. I find it beyond tricky to buy for Mr B as he runs a menswear brand and has the accessories side of things pretty much covered. So I need to think beyond the obvious ties and socks. If you’re like me and still shopping online… Read More Sunday Supplement #20 – Men’s Gifts
I know it’s just the start of December, but I can’t help talking about Christmas. Christmas is everywhere, trees, decorations, parties, gatherings, family, friends and gifts. I’ve been gathering ideas for gifts for the past couple of months now. Trouble is I cant share the actual gifts I’m giving as that would give the game away.… Read More Sunday Supplement #19 – Gift Edit
Hi What a difference a week makes! Last Sunday I was hot footing it around Venice, plane, train, car, gondola, some work, some play. More on that next week on the blog…. This working week back to a crazy Black Friday Weekend. Erm Christmas is a month away, is it not? Must we rush to… Read More Sunday Supplement #18
Here we are half way through November and I’m finally feeling the ‘C’ Word….. Christmas that is! I’ve made a list of presents to buy, I’ve scoured department store magazines and spent countless hours surfing gifts online. Yesterday we braved Brighton on a Saturday in the pouring rain, as a rule, I try not to… Read More Sunday Supplement #16
Have you seen the John Lewis 2015 Christmas Advert yet? It’s another tear jerker this year. https://www.youtube.com/embed/wuz2ILq4UeA“> This year John Lewis have worked in association with Age UK, raising awareness and money for older people in our communities. The sentiment is ‘Show somebody they’re loved this Christmas’. Profits from Man on the Moon merchandise will… Read More Sunday Supplement #15
Hey Can you believe It’s November? We have noticed such a difference since the clock’s changed last weekend. Walking the dog before dark has become a military operation. Must get work complete, post done by 5pm and out of the door by 5.30. So far this week I’ve been caught short twice, once on the… Read More Sunday Supplement #14
