Charity thrifted office chic Springtime means I re-discover my love of putting together charity-thrifted looks to head outdoors. Many think it is hard to dress for the office in pre-loved while I can’t remember the…
Crafts, kooky canines, classic cars and all-round family fun Winslow Show is the biggest annual event on the Winslow calendar and one of the biggest country shows around Milton Keynes. You are guaranteed a great…
A range of on-trend shades from Feel Good Contacts Who doesn’t love a good pair of sunglasses, especially if they are bang on trend? If you want to get your hands on a pair of…
ARTSPLIT’s MOCONA Auction grows value of art works by an average of 14% ARTSPLIT, the pioneering art trading platform for African art, closed its split and lease online auction MOCONA – a Modern and Contemporary African Arts, Auction…
Ending Pride Month with a burst of colour and charity shop gems June was a busy month for us, with some major life changes – a new house, a new job, and settling into a…
Body positivity has been brought to light on social media, although there is still a long way to go. While social media has been accused of reinforcing self-conscious behaviours, there are plenty of body-positive influencers…
Woburn Food Market offers the best local produce One of the best foodie days out is Milton Keynes has to be the Woburn Food Market which is on the third Sunday of every month. Previously…
A fun afternoon of Milton Keynes street food al fresco Eat Street’s pop up street food in Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes every first Friday of the month has been a highlight of MK foodies’ calendar…
When a quick trip to Oxfam Superstore scores the perfect smart casual look A couple of weeks ago, a meeting in Oxford meant I got to visit the Oxfam superstore. Located at the Oxford Business…
The Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia in Bulgaria tops the list Who doesn’t love a well-decorated bathroom, especially when it comes with a view, and is in a glamorous location? New research from Bathroom Goals Limited, bathroom specialists…
Dog-friendly gem in Bradford-on-Avon On the outskirts of Bradfrod-on-Avon, Widbrook Grange is a boutique farmhouse and the ultimate dog-friendly rural retreat. As a dog lover, when you see a hotel that features more canines than…
Plus three easy recipes with pumpkins By Alastair Lockwood Ophthalmologist, Eye Surgeon and Eye Health Advisor at Feel Good Contacts It’s pumpkin season! As we near the spooky season, it’s worth remembering pumpkins are not just for Halloween…
Three-day event to inspire sustainable living at centre:mk The first edition of Green Live to inspire sustainable living took place at cente:mk in Milton Keynes 15-17 October. Milton Keynes may not be the first town…
Dinner al fresco in an idyllic pub garden 10 minutes from Milton Keynes We all have that one pub – our regular – that we go back to again and again, no matter the occasion,…
An evening encounter when what keeps me sane drives Mr Self-important mad I love this time of the year for cycling. The English countryside is emerald green, daylight stretches long into the night, and you…
As research reveals furloughed workers’ mental health is worse now than in lockdown 1.0 Returning to the workplace is as important to furloughed workers’ mental health as having a job, according to new research by…
Especially if you’re stuck at home Blue Monday (18th January 2021) is officially the most depressing day of the year. It’s bleak outside, you’re stuck at home and riddled with guilt that your wellbeing-led resolutions have…
London ranks top 10! ‘Tis the season for being merry, and there’s nothing quite like the spectacle of some of the world’s famous Christmas trees, from the gargantuan tree that stands in New York’s Rockefeller…
Characterful dining in the historic town of Olney The Cherry Tree, one of the must-visit restaurants in the old market town of Olney, had been on my radar for a while. After dining out in…
Turkish fusion brunching at the brand new Megan’s in St Albans Megan’s Restaurant had long been on my must-visit places for breakfast. Dog-friendly and with a diverse menu including Turkish inspired dishes, it’s been a…
