Vol IX: Getting Out and Enjoying the City
When you’ve lived somewhere for a long time, or, in my case, the majority of my life, it can be easy to stop seeing its beauty, excitement, and fun. Since returning to the UK, after three months travelling Asia, and making the most of each day whilst over there, I…
Vol VIII: Seeing Stephen Sanchez and an Impressionist Exhibition
I had the loveliest of weeks; on Tuesday I visited London with my mom to see Stephen Sanchez on tour, which was a truly amazing night. Watching him play out the story of the ‘death of the troubadour’ live on stage was mesmerising, and his voice was just angelic; the…
Vol VII: Pizza, Cocktails and Building a Community
This week I had a couple of exciting things happen; on the work front I have kick-started setting up a freelancer support network within my niche of lingerie and swimwear design, which is very exciting. Freelancing can be a lonely place, so hopefully this group will provide a sense of…
How to Have a Romantic Month (Even if You’re Single)
February brings a sense of love in the air; every shop is full of hearts, ribbons and gifts in hues of pink and red, and it’s almost as if I can hear Frank Sinatra playing as I walk down the street. The romance of Valentine’s Day seems to bring a…
Vol VI: A Trip to Nottingham
This weekend I took a trip to Nottingham to see Elicia, the friend that I went travelling around south-east Asia with; it was actually our first time reuniting since getting back to England. I headed over to Nottingham, which is about an hour’s train ride from Birmingham, and we got…
