Wellness in 2020 More and more people are reporting feeling burnt out. Stress levels are increasing as people try to make all aspects of their lives perfect and ‘Instagrammable’. Bowing to the pressures from all angles – personal and work life. It is important to take time to recharge and, in this way, stop burn […]
Slow – Jo Peters Book Review Published 2018 Summersdale Publishers Ltd Slow – Finding Peace and Purpose in a Hectic World, by Jo Peters. A enjoyable coffee table book, perfect for anyone who needs a little more slow. A book all about slow living, with some tips and ideas on how to slow down.
The Little Book of Forest Bathing | Book Corner Published 2019 Summersdale Publishers Ltd. The Little Book of Forest Bathing is a great book for someone who loves nature. Forest bathing is based on the Japanese idea of Shinrin Yoku, finding peace and calm by being amongst trees.
Sustainable Living and Gifting. Recycled materials – baubles, cotton throws, plastic bottle throws, recycled glass wineglass, bird feeder and clocks. One of the best ways to be more eco-friendly is to recycled materials. And there are some amazing ways things can be recycled. With new methods being brought into the production, more and more things […]
How to minimise Christmas waste – reduce reuse recycled Christmas can be a wasteful time of year and a time of excess. But it doesn’t have to be, and you can still have a lovely Christmas while being sustainable. Here are a few ideas on how to have a more sustainable Christmas.
Author: Christie Watson Published: 3rd January 2019 Publisher: Vintage Publishing Memoir The Language of Kindness: A Nurse’s Story by Christie Watson. A memoir following Christie’s twenty year career as a nurse. Infinitely readable and a huge insight into life working in the NHS. This book is at times harrowing, political, introspective, truthful, enlightening, funny and […]
Gift Guide – Gifts By Hobbies Time to start thinking about Christmas? Here are a few ideas for the people in your lives, whether they are gardeners, bakers, travellers or coffee lovers.
All You Need is Less by Vicki Vrint – Book Review Published 2019 Summersdale Publishers Ltd All you Need is Less by Vicki Vrint. This lovely, ‘pocket sized’ (or large hand bag sized) book is a lovely reminder the importance of clearing out and keeping calm in all aspects of you life.
One of my favourite things about the festive season is sending Christmas cards. I always set aside an evening to write the cards (or at least the UK cards). Sat in front of the fire, with a glass of wine and something nice to eat, writing letters to the people I care about most. It […]
Things to Bake: The nights are drawing in and Christmas is coming. A lovely time to bake and make treats. So here are a few ideas that make great snacks for when people visit. Or great gifts for people for Christmas.