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Second Act: Making the most of a midlife pivot
The fifties pivot sounds like it could be a dance. Like the jive or twist.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Thank You!
Good news. Due to optimum growing conditions, Brussels sprouts are expected to be 25% bigger this year.
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!
Designer Petra Boase’ gift-wrapping guide
Designer and self-proclaimed ‘creative fidget’ Petra Boase is celebrating 25-years in business. Famous for her lovely greetings cards, standout stationery and iron-on patches...
On my radar this week
There’s something about corduroy. Perenially chic and cosy, I’m wearing this groovy fabric non-stop right now.
Give and receive: Christmas gifts that give back
Enough with the Black Friday and Cyber Week craziness, already! Unless there is something you’ve been after for a while, don’t get sucked in.
Wintering: Learning to love the colder, darker months
There’s no avoiding it: we have four seasons, so let’s embrace the changing of the seasons, even if this one is our least favourite. We like to think we’re such sophisticated, hi-t...
If you like bold pattern and snazzy interiors, you’ll love Storigraphic
Founded by Roz Nazerian and Nic Graham, the Cambridge-based interiors company Storigraphic has been compared to Marimekko and Orla Kiely. Think snazzy-patterned homewares with a distinctly retro vibe...
The best female-led films for autumn 2024
The Toronto International Film Festival has just ended and already there are dozens of female-led films on my recommendation list for autumn. What’s most interesting are the common themes eme...
A river cruise down the beautiful Douro Valley
It’s easy to make assumptions. Two quite separate friends balked when I announced I’d been invited on a cruise.