My Sentimental Heart

Relaxation. Not something which I'd ever thought you could proactively 'do', but as I've grown older it's something which I've definitely tried to make time for, especially at the weekends. Over the last couple of months, I've well and truly fallen back in love with rea…

Whilst this changeable weather is proving a little bit tricky to navigate, the sudden spells of brightness which are punctuating the start of autumn are also providing a wonderful opportunity to extend summer (sartorially at least!) for a little while longer. As ever, I'm putting off digging o…

As I've touched on in a few previous posts of late, the change in seasons is something which tends to imbue almost everything with a sense of change. Whilst I'm yet to embark on a full-blown wardrobe clear out and dust off my autumn essentials, I've been making a few little interior al…

In spite of the daily nightmare of trying to get to and from London using Southern Rail's service (if you can call it that!), I've still managed to catch up on a little bit of culture over the last couple of weeks- most recently in the shape of the incredible Yerma at the Young Vic. Accomp…

The spirit of change is synonymous with a shift in seasons, and also provides the perfect excuse to embrace the new. This back to school sensibility is something which seems to continue to permeate every September, even if I'm now swapping new pens and pencils for pencil skirts (or something l…

We've all had days where we've woken up with something of a start, alarmed by the alarm and longing for a extra little while under the duvet. I don't know about you, but when I'm tired my face tends to be the telltale sign, as it seems to look a little bit duller than usual, and my…

Unless you've been on a separate astral plane over the last few weeks, it won't have escaped your attention that The Great British Bake Off is back! Hurrah! Whilst I'm eagerly anticipating the arrival of Batter Week later on today, it will probably come as no surprise that I've bee…

Sometimes there are few things nicer than rummaging through you wardrobe and digging out some old treasures- those pieces which have been failsafe and faithful, as well as being wonderful options if you're in a rush too. For me, a great staple option is a kimono as they're so easy to style…

One of the best things about being a stone's throw away from London (in spite of Southern Rail!) is being able to discover new corners of the city more or less on a whim. After visiting Palm Vaults a few weeks ago, the ladies and I enjoyed a leisurely dander down to Broadway Market- a destinat…

With the arrival of the new season, I'm sure I'm not the only one eager to spruce up my style staples and shop around for some new autumn essentials. Rather temptingly, the shops are full of lots of lovely pieces at the moment, and I've been window shopping on my lunch breaks, compilin…

Phew! Another month bites the dust, and here we are at the outset of autumn, with a sudden chilly snap and leaves strewn to the wind as a brusque reminder that summer is well and truly on the way out! Whilst I attempt to cling on to as many light evenings and spells of sunshine as I can, here'…

What else to do with a leisurely Bank Holiday Saturday than indulge in a spot of brunch with some of the loveliest ladies- pretty perfect planning if you ask me! On this occasion, we ventured east to explore Hackney, making our first port of call the much hyped, much recommended (and much Instagra…