It’s entirely understandable to want to look your best, and even beautifully blend in with fashion norms. However, it doesn’t have to be at the cost of the environment or continuing to support brands that lack ethical practices towards their employees and resources. It’s all about finding a timeless style that’s away from trends, and here’s how you can do it.
Blog | slow & simple
Slow & simple moments can be found anywhere at any time, but sometimes we forget to stop and embrace them. Here are some resources to help you on your way.
How To Practice Slow Living With Kids
Slow living is perfect for parents. After all, your children are only young for a few brief moments in time. Practicing slow living with your kids lets them enjoy their youth while you savour each precious second of their growth. However, embracing the movement takes intention and forethought. Here are some steps to take to practice slow living with kids.
Investment Pieces: What They Are And How To Wear Them
We all love the idea of finding a special item we can wear time and time again, knowing that our hard-earned money has been well-spent. And we’re being environmentally conscious at the same time. But what exactly is an investment piece? How do you style them to make sure you’re getting the most out of your purchase? Here’s everything you need to know.
Essential Tips For A Successful Daily Journaling Practice
For something that in theory is so simple, why do we find keeping a journal so difficult? Alexandra Sebire has some valuable tips to develop a successful daily journaling practice.
How To Slow Down In A Busy World
Slow down in a busy world. Jo Dymock from Ochre & Flax shares her favourite five ways to create calm in your day, in small and manageable ways.
9 Beautiful Magazines That Inspire Slow & Seasonal Living
These beautiful magazines are not only a feast for the eye, but offer lovely ideas and inspiration for slow and seasonal living too.
Green Friday – Eco-friendly Alternatives To Black Friday
‘Green Friday’ promotes mindful gift shopping that is less harmful to the environment. Here are 6 green(er) ways to go about your Christmas shopping.
A Holistic Way Of Living – An Introduction
Amy Bateman talks about the importance of looking at our wellbeing in a holistic way and shares simple ways towards a more holistic lifestyle.
6 Ways To Celebrate A Slow September
Each month offers its own unique & seasonal opportunities to find pockets of slow in your life. Here are my six favourites ways to celebrate a slow September.
The Connections We Make Through Life
Inspiring reflection from Vanessa Simpson about how the thread of her life’s encounters and events remind her of the game of connecting the dots.
A Spring Guide To Hygge
People often associate hygge with the cosiness of the dark & cold months, but hygge is about celebrating the beauty of all seasons. Here’s a Spring guide.
Creating The Life You Want
Lynne is a coach and nature-lover, living in Oxfordshire. After working as a nurse in the NHS, and some time in the charity sector, she is now setting up her coaching practice: helping women who feel lost in their own lives to reconnect to themselves and the life they truly want.
The Art Of Slow Living On An Island
Ella Mclachlan is the founder of Phoenix & Providence, an Isles of Scilly based skincare and wellbeing company. The products are made with seaweed foraged by hand by Ella, and are designed to infuse a sense of calm and…
How Letting Go Is The Key To A Slower Lifestyle
Creative business coach Josephine Brooks tells from her own experience why letting go is the key to building a slower and more meaningful life.
Forest Bathing – A Mindful Practice
Claire Branigan is a wellbeing coach, mindfulness teacher and shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) practitioner. Through her work she helps middle years women connect with both themselves and nature, prioritise self-care and realise their true…