Wearing: Me + Em Green Dress and White Chelsea Boots
I can’t remember ever being quite so obsessed with one particular colour as I am right now with green. From my green jumpsuit to my Sicily outfits, it is clear…
Eyewear for Autumn with Stepper
Here in the UK, we have enjoyed some unusually warm September and October weather, but we cannot fail to notice the shorter days and the freshness in the air. I…
The Outfits I Wore in Sicily (In September and October)
These are the outfits I wore in Sicily when I was there in late September/early October. I wrote a more comprehensive blog post here about what I packed to take…
Eyewear Trend: 3D-Printed Eyewear
The 3D-printed eyewear market has been growing exponentially. for some time. It is an additive manufacturing process which uses polyamide powder hardened with laser. The process only consumes the material…
My 50th Birthday: Highlights and Hopes
Today, 8th October 2023 is my 50th birthday and I’m spending it in London with Ian, Poppy and her boyfriend Oliver. (Harry’s back at university). I wrote and scheduled this…
Packing For Sicily in September and October
My husband and indeed the weighing scale at check-in may disagree, but I think I’ve become much better at packing for a summer holiday. I’ve streamlined my packing by taking…
Built in 1873: Propagating a Yew Hedge
The mature, private east and south-facing gardens were a significant factor in the decision to buy this house. It was this time of year- September- when we first viewed and…
Visiting: David Austin Roses, Shropshire
Since moving into our new home, I have become obsessed with roses. The gardens here are large and mature with several small rose bushes planted here, there and on each…
Eyewear: What’s Hot September 2023
These four standout pieces of eyewear all launched within the last month or so. I originally chose these styles to feature in my regular column in professional journal Optometry Today.…