To my mum

All mums are special, but I definitely won the lottery with mine. Growing up, I didn’t know my father. He was never in the picture, so it was always just me and my mum. When I was five, we moved in with my Granny but I didn’t have a particularly warm relationship with her (you… View Post

Christmas, a season of dreamers

Christmas is a funny time of year, and I know that those reading this post will either love it or could do without it. It’s a season that brings out both happiness and sadness in people and, depending on your experiences in life, you may or may not feel good at this time of year –… View Post

Christmas Shopping with Livingston Designer Outlet

This is a paid collaboration with Livingston Designer Outlet. Daydreamers, I’m feeling very smug right now – I’ve finished my Christmas shopping! Last Thursday (the 7th of December, can you believe it?) Mum and I took a drive to Livingston Designer Outlet so that we could get the last of our Christmas gifts, knowing that… View Post

Dinner with Debenhams

When Debenhams invite you to dinner you know you’re in for a treat. Last week, I joined them at the Blythswood Square Hotel in Glasgow, and the evening didn’t disappoint – Christmas had come early! I arrived to the super chic hotel (anyone been, or going for a visit soon?), a popular choice for stylish… View Post

The fashionable piece that will stay in style

The word ‘fashionable’ isn’t one I aspire to. Yes, I love fashion – I love the shows, fashion editorials, planning outfits, shopping… but I’m not actually very ‘trend aware’. To me, being fashionable is hard work; you’re forever chasing the latest trends and creating a seasonable wardrobe around them. I actually admire people who pull… View Post