It is twenty two years since The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf was published. I read this book avidly, absorbing its every detail, nodding my head in astonished agreement. Yes, she was right. As women gained more and more political Read more…
A couple of days ago we went for a walk through the fields and little country lanes, past swollen rivers and sturdy trees hanging on to the last of their colourful leaves. As we wandered along we heard something, a Read more…
How many times have you been told in response to a new idea or plan that things just don’t work like that in the real world? I have, countless times! I’ve heard them all: “Oh no, no, that won’t work Read more…
Yesterday was a wet, grey Tuesday. When we woke up the house was enveloped in cloud, the finest drizzle. The trees in the distance had disappeared into greyness and the sun was nowhere to be seen. We muddled through the Read more…
What is the true essence of aromatherapy? A complicated question and one that is difficult to define in a single post, but here is my very simple explanation. As I said yesterday, it’s all about the vibes! Aromatherapy is a beautiful and Read more…
I’ve been re-reading a lot of my aromatherapy books recently and while spending a comfy few hours with Marguerite Maury’s Guide to Aromatherapy I came across this: “The famous love potion of Tristan and Isolde was composed of extracts of frangipani, Read more…
I always love autumn, but this year more than usual. This year I feel like I’m living autumn, not just seeing it from a distance like I did when I was in the city. This year it’s right on my doorstep. Read more…
As an aromatherapist I’m currently in possession of around 50 different essential oils. It’s great for me to have such a large choice at my fingertips and gives me endless combinations to cover a variety of needs. But what if Read more…
Sometimes pictures do speak louder than words. Here is a little snapshot of me and my life…..
After my previous blog post on lemons I was asked for the recipe for my lemon curd, so for all lemon curd lovers out there, this is the one I use! You will need: 4oz/125g butter (I use non-salted) 6oz/175g Read more…
Yesterday I was making lemon curd. Extra tart and tangy! It’s rather good I have to say (see photo) and I don’t think it’s going to last very long. If you have ever been to a café with me for a piece Read more…
“Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” Christopher Robin to Winnie the Pooh (A.A.Milne) I saw this quote recently and, remembering my younger Winnie the Pooh years, Read more…
I was recently asked an interesting question through an online blogging course and I wanted to share my thoughts as part of my first ever blog post. So here it is: Do you fear not reaching your dreams? No, not at all, Read more…