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I think when people talk about minimalism it so easy to see the lack of physical possessions and either be horrified or inspired, and whilst I’m the last person to want a lot of stuff, to me this is an incredibly superficial view of simplicity or minimalism. Sometime I wonder if it’s just what happens when something becomes a movement, or maybe it’s the inevitable result of the Pinterest/Instagram culture where the superficial is ultimately what gets portrayed a lot of the time. I’ve read countless articles about minimalism, detailing everything from the life-changing benefits of de-owning, to the privileged...

I’m so thrilled to be sharing today’s interview with Jessica Rose Williams, of www.jessicarosewilliams.com. I’ve been following Jessica on Instagram for over two years and was delighted when she started her minimalist lifestyle and travel blog in 2017. Jessica brings a refreshing female voice to the male-dominated minimalist space and I love her perspective on simplicity and minimalism in the modern world. So of course, I had to interview her for this series. As well as her blog and Instagram, Jessica helps people streamline their wardrobes and create capsule wardrobes that they love. The latest addition to her portfolio is...

With Mother’s Day in only two weeks it’s time to think about what to get for the most important lady in your life. I’m a major fan of gift hunting, but also feel a lot of pressure to get a gift that is just right for the person in question. This can be so difficult when it’s someone you don’t know that well, but hopefully a little easier with someone as close as your mama. For those hunting for unique gifts I thought I’d share a few ideas I’ve found and love. 1/ Nurture by Carole Bamford 2/ Pink Cloud...

As a mother, so much of your daily life, actions and thoughts revolve around your children; whether they are brand new, or have grown up and moved out. The focus of our relationships with our children is on them, not us, but before we were mothers we were individuals with unique experiences. The same is true for our mothers, grandmothers and their mothers going back forever, but how much do you really know about your mother, let alone grandmother, and how much do your children know about you? My children are one and three, so they know very little other...