Things to do in and around Bermondsey Street, London
If you’re in London over Easter – or coming to TNMA: LIVE! on Saturday 26 April at the Fashion and Textile Museum (FTM) – Bermondsey Street is a lovely, historic area to explo...
Travel
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...
Boutique Of The Week: Pascale, Norwich
‘Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or…beautiful.’ This William Morris quote is one Pascale Smets has always lived by.
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.
Going solo: why travelling by yourself is always a good idea
Going on holiday by yourself is an opportunity to put yourself first; to take care of your own needs and wants. You don’t have to take anyone else’s opinions into account: what to d...
The pure joy of people-watching
To the casual observer, it may look as if I’m simply loafing around in a Parisian street cafe, idly toying with a café crème. But behind the vacant-looking facade, I’m in fact ext...
What to pack for a weekend away: the go-everywhere lightweight coat
You are now witnessing the outfit my neighbours will all recognise. The one they see me in most often.
The pay-less perks of turning 60
Some people may think it’s unfair that older people are offered money-off deals, at a time of life when they may be relatively well off, when younger people are struggling with the biggest fi...
What to do this autumn: 10 major style exhibitions to get excited about
In fashion, there’s always a buzz come September as new collections are unveiled, media and advertising push the new style direction and retail sales jump with the start of a new school a...
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.
Dive in: Where to find swimwear for every size, shape and style
It’s taken me many years to realise that being beach-body-ready has nothing to do with age, size or body shape, and everything to do with the right swimwear. Finding the best style for yo...