Health, Style, Wellbeing

“Just living isn't enough," said the butterfly, "one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower."
Hans Christian Anderson

Forget the clinical perfection of modern spas, where everything is white, sterile, slightly intimidating and costs £200. Last weekend, I found myself in a different kind of spa sanctuary than I have experienced before - one where the luxe came from the crackle of firewood rather than the sterile hum of climate control.

Those of you who follow Hell of a Midlife will know that I recently wrote about my decade-old coat. It stripped my bank balance of £300, but it turned out to be an indulgence that taught me that the most sustainable garment is the one you already own. Writing that post reminded me of The True Cost - the ground breaking 2015 documentary that threw aside the fashion industry's cloak, to expose exploitation and environmental devastation. Then I got to thinking, has anything rea

For years, I’ve endured teasing from friends and family. They see the price tag of something I’ve just purchased from The White Company and act as if I’ve just put a down payment on a small island. Meanwhile, they are on their third ‘bargain’ jumper of the season - the one that currently looks like it was washed in a blender.