Jennie Pinkhart; Eve & Keel

Welcome to the third interview in my Wholehearted Living Series where I talk to some inspiring people about living a more authentic, creative and connected life inspired by nature, the seasons and what they’re most passionate about. Let me introduce you to the wonderful Jennie Pinkhart. Jennie is an aromatherapist based in Cambridge and founder

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A mindful consumer

I’ve wanted to write a blog post for a while about some of the wonderful businesses and people out there that are bucking the trend of mass production, in today’s fast-fashion, throw away culture. Over the past few years I’ve become more conscious about the choices I make as a consumer – from food and

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Spring – Slow rejuvenation

After much snowfall and some pretty tumultuous weather here in the UK, Spring has finally arrived along with the snowdrops and daffodils.  However, I’m not sure I’m quite ready to come out of hibernation.  I’ve got so used to getting cosy by the fire, comfort food, warm jumpers and wintry strolls wrapped up in hats

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Gemma David; The Quiet Heart

Welcome to the first in my Wholehearted Living Series where I talk to some inspiring people about living a more authentic, creative and connected life inspired by nature, the seasons and what they’re most passionate about. Let me introduce you to the lovely Gemma David of The Quiet Heart. Gemma is an Acupuncturist and meditation

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Getting up close & personal with nature

Last month, my husband and I packed up the car and headed for the wilds of Kent; we were off to Elmley Nature Reserve on the Isle of Sheppey.  “Elmley is an internationally important fresh water grazing marsh wetland renowned for significant populations of over-wintering and breeding birds, and also hare, watervoles, rare invertebrates and

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Finding my creative mojo

My word for 2017 is ‘CREATE’ – it feels open and explorative.  For me this means drawing, sketching, photography, writing and knitting – these are the crafts I enjoy most and am focusing on at the moment.  I flick through so many beautiful coffee table books, covet profiles on art filled Instagram pages.  But, I

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