Why going analogue is good for you
Having had something of a digital detox over Christmas and New Year (no work, more reading of actual books, even doing a jigsaw) I felt myself starting to go square-eyed again when life ...
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Inspiration for every day, from the latest must-see films and exhibitions, books to read and lovely interiors, to creative women at work and their personal stories.
Creative Women at Work: textile designers Wallace # Sewell celebrate 30 years in business
Sitting in their Clerkenwell design studio, Harriet Wallace-Jones and Emma Sewell are enthusiastic and friendly and have worked together for so long, they finish each others sentences off. The pair sp...
The wonders of walking in winter
Happy New Year! And good news, now the days are gradually getting longer there’s more time for a beneficial, winter walk.
The best books of 2022, chosen by brilliant authors and booksellers
The first uninterrupted year of publishing since pre-pandemic times has made it a bumper year for brilliant books including hotly anticipated returns from well-established authors to ex...
Lamenting the loss of London’s Department Stores
Who doesn’t love a mooch around their favourite department store? When the pandemic restrictions lifted last year, I headed up to town for a hit of much-missed, immersive glamour.
The founder of a stylish vintage market shares her favourite second-hand sellers
Jannine Newman is founder of The Assembly Market, a pop-up fashion and interiors event in London. Having worked as an interior designer for many years, on turning 50, Jannine decided to follow ...
Expert visible mending tips from artist Celia Pym
When I catch up with artist Celia Pym it’s the start of term at the Royal College of Art (RCA). She studied Textiles here, and has subsequently returned as a visiting lecturer on the MA c...
This is how Prue Leith displays her statement accessories, at home
Prue Leith’s upcoming tour is called ‘Nothing in Moderation’. And, the title could be referring to the 82-year-old’s collection of over 200 beaded necklaces.
The cultural highlights we’re looking forward to this autumn
We’ve often wondered why spring gets all the credit for newness. Autumn feels more like the beginning of things as the world returns with renewed vigour from summer’s ...
How to be a tourist at home
There’s nothing quite like the ritual of the holiday. When we pack our belongings, lock the door and head somewhere different, we feel a lightness in our step and our worries evaporate.
This summer’s reading list: 13 brilliant books recommended by the That’s Not My Age team
Whether you’re home or away this summer, the perfect companion for early mornings and balmy evenings is a great book. I asked the That’s Not My Age team to each recommend som...
England’s Dreaming
That’s me playing football in the 1990s. The women’s game has moved on quite dramatically since the days when we were viewed as a bit of a novelty and asked ridiculous questions, li...