The absolute joy of an allotment
‘As soon as we exchanged on our house in 2020, I hot-footed it to the council website to apply for an allotment,’ says designer Petra Boase, ‘ Moving to the city from the coun...
Health & Wellbeing
Get set to sweat: why a trip to the sauna might improve your lifespan
What better way to ease aches and pains, reduce stress and feel at one with nature, than a session in an outdoor sauna? According to the British Sauna Society, the number of Finnish-style sauna...
Join us for the inaugural TNMA: LIVE! event – where we will be talking about age, life and style
One of the greatest joys of running That’s Not My Age is connecting with so many magnificent, like-minded women— both those I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing and featuring, and th...
Join us for the inaugural TNMA: LIVE! event
One of the best things about That’s Not My Age, as founder, is meeting so many magnificent, like-minded women. Both those I have interviewed and featured, and all the wonderful readers wh...
The 20 best lip balms for grown-ups
My lifelong love affair with lip balm started in the 80s with the Funburger Duo by Avon. Its plastic hamburger packaging was ironic, Pop Art fashionable and the practical pink and peach gloss...
Get away from it all: why quiet travel means less stress
The point of going on holiday is to take a break from everyday life, to rest, relax and, of course, return refreshed, but if your destination is overcrowded and too noisy you’ll struggle to s...
Home Matters: An exclusive extract from Penny Wincer’s brilliant new book & a giveaway
Penny Wincer is a friend of mine and an amazing polymath. We met because for 15-years Penny worked as a photographer – mostly interiors but, also, beautiful portraits.
How to find your style after breast cancer – and a new book from Dr Liz O’ Riordan
When Dr Liz O’ Riordan asked me to be a guest on her ‘ So Now I’ve Got Breast Cancer’ podcast, of course I said yes. The former consultant breast surgeon and three-time ...
Going grey – again! (Dyeing naturally grey hair a darker shade of grey)
Embracing the ageing process doesn’t mean your hair has to stay the same shade for ever. Around 10 years ago I decided to grow in my naturally greying hair.
Second Act: Making the most of a midlife pivot
The fifties pivot sounds like it could be a dance. Like the jive or twist.
The mood-boosting benefits of singing in a choir
Like robins and holly, choirs are associated with this time of year – and Carols from King’s (BBC Radio 4, 3pm, Christmas Eve) might be part of your big day build-up. I usually listen – a...
16 books to give to family and friends: Top recommendations by female booksellers and authors
One of the things I look forward to most about the holidays is having more time to read. And, good news – the annual TNMA Christmas book list is here!