As I move into my 50s, I’m consciously looking to get more out of life. With a full, busy schedule in a demanding professional role, time feels more precious than ever, which has changed how I choose to spend it. I love discovering and sharing things that add real value — whether that’s travel that truly restores, thoughtful purchases, or creative projects through writing. I’m also a complete homebody at heart and take real pleasure in organising, curating and turning my home into a calm, comforting sanctuary. When I’m not working, you’ll most often find me planning the next trip or enjoying those quieter moments at home with my husband and our dog. This space is about living well, choosing thoughtfully, and making the most of every chapter.
This website brings together three parts of life that I genuinely love and return to time and time again — travel, home and everyday joy, and thoughtfully chosen products.
Holiday With Me is where I share the trips we’ve taken, the destinations we’ve loved, and the breaks that prove you don’t need weeks away to truly switch off. You’ll find honest, experience-led reflections on where we stayed, how we booked, what felt worth it, and the little details that turned a short break into something special — along with travel and packing essentials that made life easier along the way.
The Puppy Diaries follow life with Jessie, our golden Labrador, and the simple happiness she brings into our days. From puppy milestones and muddy walks to sofa snuggles and moments that make us laugh, this is a space to share Labrador joy, videos we love capturing, and the occasional product that has genuinely earned its place in our home.
Products for Real Women is all about sharing things that actually work. From wardrobe staples and comfortable-but-stylish shoes to home finds and everyday essentials, everything here is chosen with real life in mind — pieces that offer comfort, quality and value, without the fuss or unrealistic expectations.
Together, these three streams reflect a way of living that’s thoughtful, honest and grounded — enjoying life, choosing well, and finding joy in both the big moments and the everyday.
Thank you for visiting my site…. I, like my site, am a work in progress.
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