Arriving in Lewes on the train straight from London makes you shift gears downwards almost instantly, as fresh air hits your lungs & you notice people moving with less urgency. It wasn’t my[...]
Hawthbush farm – where Amly heartbeat lives
Year: 2019
In Praise Of Soapy Bubbles
While nothing will diminish my affection for Bodhi & Birch Bath & Shower Therapies, I have a strong[...]
On Spontaneity & Kindness: The Marylebone Project
It all started with me receiving my February Beauty Heroes subscription box with three full-sized products from the British natural haircare brand Tabitha James Kraan.[...]
Mmaa Social – or the feelgood way to shop
The world seems to be ruled by the people and brands that are constantly selling us something. While older generation seems to be more selective about their purchases, younger generation, driven by[...]
Morning Beauty: Hayo’u Method Launches Rose Quartz Beauty Restorer
Earlier this month Hayo’u Method founder Katie Brindle presented a new addition to the HM tool family, a Rose Quartz Beauty Restorer, in the beautifully[...]
Asquith Eco Summit
Topic of sustainability seems to be gaining momentum not only with the press, but with consumers. Earlier this month, on May 16 an eco-friendly clothes brand Asquith, which has been[...]
‘Untitled: the real Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor’ by Anna Pasternak
Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor, has been a much vilified character due to her role in the history of the British monarchy and like many, I had a rather negative opinion of her and was in no[...]
Curiosity Gap review: Vanderohe No.1 duo
British skincare brand Vanderohe first came to my attention in 2017, when Olivia Thorpe launched her first skincare baby, No.1[...]
Curiosity Gap Recommends: ‘Yang Sheng: The Art Of Chinese Self-healing’ by Katie Brindle
With all of modern supposed advances, most of the people, when asked how they are, seem to reply that they are ‘tired, stressed, exhausted, anxious etc’. A sign that not all is right in[...]
Second Chances – how Bobbi Brown decided NOT to rest on her laurels
I think Bobbi Brown is one of those remarkably successful women, who many of us can, at least internally, relate to without feeling intimidated by the scope of her professional achievements. She is[...]