Within seconds of speaking to Julianne Ponan, you can see that she’s not your average 25 year old. As CEO and Director of Creative Nature, a fast growing superfood company, she’s managed to turn a business that was in serious financial trouble, into one of the fastest specialist health food brands. What does she think of […]
Neat as a pin, but niicer
I love meeting people with entrepreneurial spirit and who take risks to follow a dream. That’s why chatting to Clare Johnston , the founder of piin was such a treat! This lady embarked on a six-month sabbatical from work to focus her energy on turning an innovative idea into a real life product. Getting to the […]
Pretty as a postcard
An Easter break to Switzerland needs to make an appearance on your bucket list. I didn’t know much about this small landlocked country before I visited and if someone had asked my general impressions, I would have mentioned a deep appreciation of Lint bunnies and Swiss chocolate, coveting beautifully designed watches and jewellery, a vague […]
One mocha lip balm please, hold the additives
Coffee and cosmetics are two of my favourite things, so it’s no surprise that this little beauty caught my eye today. The American brand Crazy Rumours boasts an ethos of 100% natural ingredients, vegan friendly and cruelty free products. This moisturising shea butter infused balm is going to become a handbag staple of mine for […]
Just what the doctor ordered
Even though winter is behind us, I’m still finding myself relying on lip balms and moisturisers to keep my skin hydrated and feeling good. With the sun beginning to peek its sleepy head out properly after months of slumber, I think it’s more important than ever to look after our skin. SPF is a given […]
When a burger met a lobster
I did have to engage in a little mental detachment and not think that I was about to eat Sebastian or one of his buddies when I ordered chargrilled lobster at Burger and Lobster, Mayfair. We had an early sitting and dropped by around 5:30pm. Friends had warned me of lines that stretch out […]
Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty
“I never look at other people’s work. My mind has to be completely focused on my own illusions.” Alexander McQueen If there’s one exhibition to put on your must-see list for 2015, it’s Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From the 14 March to the 19 July, the museum will […]
Wildflower Favours
I had to hear more about Wildflower Favours so spoke to the founder Teresa Sinclair to hear about her passion for design, wildflowers and protecting our bee population. How did the idea come about for your business? I had a wildflower nursery and while looking for some seeds online, I came across the idea of […]
ella & george
Receiving cards and letters in the post is one of my favourite things. The soft thump when a bunch hits the carpet, I always get a little frisson of excitement when I see my name handwritten on an envelope amongst bills and leaflets. Yes, I’m one of those people that have drawers full of cards […]
Square eyes
I’m a sucker for documentaries. I love them. It’s so great to be able to sit down and by the time the credits roll, you’ve learned so much. A good documentary gives you snapshots into people’s lives, different ways of thinking or makes you question or challenge what you believe. What could be better? I’ve […]