Carrie Elspeth has been creating handmade jewellery for 14 years. Her family-run business based in Wales and her highly-prized jewellery is available from selected independent retailers. Her characteristic handmade glass beads, which are internationally sourced, [...]
As you can tell, I wrestled a bit with the title of this piece because, in my experience, the word ‘trend’ can sometimes strike fear in many women. If I was writing an article about [...]
Is the school gate the new boardroom? It seems these days that many a business venture is born out of the daily grind, I mean joy, of taking the kids to school. Ever resourceful, around [...]
You’ve been to Paris, New York and Milan Fashion Weeks; well, now there is one right on your door step. Strike a pose this week at Forest Hill’s Fashion Week, 15-19 February. Forest Hill Fashion [...]
The New Year is the perfect time to de-clutter and reorganise your wardrobe. Believe it or not, most people only wear 20% of their clothes 80% of the time. That leaves a lot of useless [...]
With less than two weeks to go, we are well and truly in the party season. If you haven’t got your outfit sorted yet, don’t panic, just read on! I’ve trawled the (mostly) local shops and [...]
What, December already?! The Advent Calendars are up and a few windows have already been opened (and treats scoffed, no doubt) – and while December 25th may still be a few weeks off, Pexmas is [...]
My face is parched from the central heating, the whole family have colds and I’m seriously considering buying vitamin D supplements – slightly cheaper than a house in the Caribbean. It can only mean one [...]
