Japanese culture and media have long fascinated the west, from the trippy celluloid visuals of 1980s anime to the technofuturism of its major cities. Japanese culture is broad, deep, multifaceted and fast-moving – and more of it is available to us on the other side of the world than ever before. One aesthetic, though, has risen above the rest to arrest the hearts and minds of many: kawaii. Kawaii translates to ‘cute’, and describes a very ... Read the Post...
Postpartum Fitness: Working with a Personal Trainer
I've been struggling to get back on track since having Arthur. The things I used to enjoy I just don't any more, or I find too difficult. I've lost a lot of my strength, especially core strength, so I find some exercises a lot harder. And I can't run to save my life any more. I've been to the gym a few times in the last year, went on some of the machines with not a clue what I was doing, trying to hit the weights I was before then feeling ... Read the Post...
Toddler Room Planning and Inspiration
Arthur will be turning 3 in December and after a couple of instances of him climbing out of his cot we have decided it's time to upgrade him to a toddler room with a "big boy bed". We've started our Toddler Room Planning and tried to involve Arthur as much as possible. He's also moving bedrooms so he's so excited when going in to what will be his new room (much bigger than his current box room). I'm looking forward to the fact that he can take ... Read the Post...
Clevedon Hall: An Idyllic Wedding and Events Venue
A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to stay at Clevedon Hall, Bristol. I'd given myself a challenge and organised far too much for one weekend. I travelled to Clevedon Hall straight from another event in Shropshire and then went straight to the airport Sunday afternoon and off to Portugal. But I loved every moment. What makes this event so special to me is the fact I had no idea at the time that I'd be considering it as a potential wedding venue ... Read the Post...