My Sentimental Heart

Now that we’re officially in the midst of high summer and peak holiday season, it’s easy to end up in a bit of a flap when it comes to putting together the perfect hot-weather proof wardrobe. After the horrific temperatures of last week, I’ve realised that I really struggle with deciding what to w…

With summer in full bloom, I've been spending a lot of time of late in one of my favourite places- the garden! Every year, it's lovely to see the little growing projects which I've been working on coming to fruition, and some old favourites returning to flower. It really is the season …

There's no doubt that the scorching temperatures over the last few days haven't added up to a hugely enjoyable experience (I'm sure there will be more of the same to come over the next few months and years too), and, if you're anything like me, the prospect of trying to get anythin…

Over the last few months or so, I've been trying to forward plan my day to day outfits a little bit more, if only for the sheer saving grace that it affords me a few more precious moments to snooze in the mornings. I've also been trying to switch things up a little bit of late, investing m…

Dealing with death in any form is one of life's most horrible, and most profoundly upsetting experiences; whether expected or not, handling the grief and upset which follow is something which doesn't seem to get any easier, irrespective of how many times you experience it. Whilst I've …

Although there are definitely pieces in my wardrobe which tend to lend themselves better to certain times of the year than others, over the last few years I’ve been quite savvy about investing in staples which work all year round, particularly when it comes to dresses. If I’m honest, I’ve always h…

As well as visiting the beautiful Causeway Coast (as posted about last week), at the end of June I managed to squeeze in another short staycation- this time to Scotland! Accompanied by my lovely friend Katharine, we visited Edinburgh, Argyll and Bute, Loch Lomond and Glasgow over five days, which …

Following on from my last outfit post, here’s more proof that the holiday wardrobe which I packed for my recent trip to Ireland well and truly earned its keep! Packing for a holiday at home means factoring in unpredictable weather to your planning, but I’ve found that opting for practical investme…

A little over a month ago, I arrived home from a lovely long weekend in Northern Ireland with Hannah and Steve. As well as visiting some old favourites and exploring the stunning scenery of the Causeway Coast (including some classic Game of Thrones locations), we also visited some new destinations…

As the temperatures skyrocketed last weekend, I’m sure I’m not the only one who found myself struggling with keeping cool. Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing as lovely as a bit of summer sunshine to boost the spirits, particularly after a June which was largely peppered with shower after shower, …

When it comes to holiday dressing, I’m a big advocate for practical picks. Although I’ve been lucky enough to have a fair amount of short-haul breaks over the last couple of years, more or less all of them have been to destinations which have been quite off the beaten track, and which have involve…