What would it take to win that golden ticket?  And what would you do with it?

To say that this year has been a rollercoaster is probably an understatement.  I started thinking about my ambition for 2023 about this time last year ..

When did you last wonder how things could’ve been different?  And what did you do about it?  All too often we live with the feeling of being …

There are so many opportunities to change how we do something, although not all of them bring happiness or success …

Looking at the rain drenched garden and longing for warmer climes I’m reflecting on what can only be described as a very soggy summer.  The garden is in serious need of some love …

I’ve concluded that I’m as addicted to Recruitment (and all things recruitment) as much as I’m addicted to all things food.  Yes, and I’m finally admitting …

Last weekend I encouraged you to “live in the moment” and discard some of life’s excesses to help with that … Maybe it’s time to archive some emails or clear your mind of clutter?

This blog post emerged from a recent conversation with a friend (don’t they always?) about sorting out an accumulation of stuff (hers and mine).  We both had much to contribute …

Back in the early nineties John Gray wrote about psychological differences between men and women – remember the Mars and Venus analagy?  Although this stereotypical interpretation is …

Maybe a long weekend once you’ve filled the fridge with sugary treats isn’t the best time to write about giving up sugar, but the sun is shining brightly and the birds are singing so I’m going for it.

I love colour although these are not my colour choices for a new bathroom.  These beauties are the mainstays of my current eating regime.

It’s a question I’ve been asking on and off for more than 20 years.  My answers have varied …

Retailers as well as their stores appear to come and go, and Aldeburgh restaurants seem to rise and fall from grace, although the backbone of this glorious Suffolk High Street remains firm.  And I love Aldeburgh for its familiarity …

That lingering and intoxicating aroma of bread languishing in the toaster creates instant warmth and gets those taste buds dancing …

What better time is there to treat yourself to some self-love than Valentines?  I began with some new bras and a selection of professional chef’s knives …

I love Lemons and I love this phrase.  It’s so encouraging of optimism and positivity …

What a year it’s been already.  Glorious hellebores smiling at me by the front door and everything to look forward to as the garden matures.  Snowdrops next …

I’ve been known by many different names over the years and most of them polite.  Come to think of it, they’ve all been polite …

What do you want to be when you grow up? Such a strange question asked of me (and others) so many times during my (our) childhood years …

There are times when only a list will do. After a few hectic months at work, I’m conscious that I’ve been losing sight of the things I need to do for me.