Older & wiser: why women in their 50s should be proud of their age
It was my birthday last week; I turned 55, something I’m genuinely proud of. In my head, I’m ceremoniously lighting each candle with a sense of optimism and joy.
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Pedal power: Why it’s time to consider an e-bike
I’m a seasoned cyclist, riding London roads since I was 10 (don’t tell my mum), cycling to work when I lived in London, then commuting from the country with a fold-up on the train. But now ...
Landscape artist Sarah Bee shows that age is no barrier to learning new skills
After the intensity of the Euro 2020 Championships, I think we all need something calming to focus on this week… Sarah Bee and I met many years ago when she worked as a make-up artist and...
Tablescaping: How to set your table this summer
Dust off your fancy plates and polish your silverware, dining parties are once again on the horizon! So, it is no coincidence that a trend for elaborate table setting – think candelabras, crystal an...
How to get rid of moths for good
None of us know what happens behind other peoples’ doors but, have you ever considered what goes on inside your own wardrobe? If, like me, you’ve discovered unexpected holes in cashmere, th...
That’s Not My Age Podcast: Fashion Queen and Sewing Bee Judge Esme Young
She’s been top of the That’s Not My Age podcast guest list for ages and so I am absolutely delighted to introduce the multi-talented fashion expert, lecturer and Great British Sewin...
Missing RHS Chelsea Flower Show? Feast your eyes on these beautiful blooms
It should have been RHS Chelsea Flower Show this week, but due to the pandemic the highlight of the horticultural calendar has been postponed until September. Ne’er mind.
Hooray! Museums and galleries are open again. Here’s what to see…
The pandemic has turned into a ‘plandemic’ now we have to book everything online. Good news though, from today, many of Britain’s major museums and art galleries are re-opening to...
Cut through the clutter: The benefits of a regular wardrobe detox
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Style and Sustainability with designer Ally Capellino (Alison Lloyd) – plus a subscriber giveaway
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Darn it! The art of mending and repairing
Inspired by the ideas of fashion activist and campaigner Orsola de Castro I wanted to make my Loved Clothes Last, as the title of her book advocates. This is more of a ‘why to̵...
Quote of the day: Nomadland director Chloé Zhao
Receiving her Bafta award for best director on Zoom, earlier this month, Chloé Zhao thanked the community who had welcomed her into their lives to film Nomadland: ‘ Thank you for showing...
