How lockdown improved my coffee-making skills
From barely drinkable to almost-Barista-level, there has been a dramatic improvement in my coffee-making skills over lockdown. Admittedly, the coffee bar was set quite low to begin with but I’m ...
Lifestyle
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.
Factoring in the face mask
Never in a million years did I expect to be writing about mask-wearing. Now that we have to stay alert and don a face mask in enclosed spaces and on public transport, the once unthinkable has become t...
The Joy Of Forest Bathing
As I stood motionless on the forest path, hand on tree, nature began to reveal herself in layers. First, I heard the leaves in the breeze then, birdsong.
That’s Not My Age subscriber update (Patreon)
Firstly, apologies for the slight delay in getting the subscriber page started and thank you for bearing with me. There’s more to this than I imagined and Tom our fantastic tech guy has had to d...
A very big thank you
Thank you so much for the wonderful response to my last post. I’m overwhelmed by all the positive comments and feedback, which I’ll read through and address as soon as possible (an interna...
The future of That’s Not My Age
As a self-employed journalist and the editor of That’s Not My Age, I know I’m privileged to do a job that I love. One that has allowed me to work from home throughout the pandemic.
Expert decluttering tips that will transform your home
‘It’s increasingly clear to me that to maintain a sense of wellbeing and calm in today’s world we need to take decisive steps to cut out the overwhelm, whether from our phones, email...
Can our home make us happier?
Those of us who are fortunate enough to be safe and well and staying at home have had a lot of time to survey our work-life surroundings. Cleaning, clearing and de-cluttering cupboards and drawers, in...
25 books to get you through quarantine and beyond
While I’ve probably spent more time studying other people’s bookshelves on the news recently than actually reading, looking away from a screen is rewarding. Which is why I’m surprise...
Michelle Obama misses hugging (and so do we)
Just as Lockdown Fatigue kicks in – who knew staying at home could be so exhausting? – Michelle Obama is here to lift the mood.
How to darn a jumper
Having trained and worked as a successful milliner, Shelley Zetuni had to rethink her career when the studio she rented in north London was sold off to developers. ‘ I was gutted,’ she say...
Armchair Culture: gallery-going from your own front room
Museum and art gallery doors may be closed, but there are plenty of online resources for Armchair Gallery-Going. And as the curator of 16th century art at The National Gallery, Dr Matthias Wive...
