I love fashion and I love to buy new bags, but have to be honest that buying new things does make me feel guilty. We are so conscious of the effects of fast fashion, of items that go to landfill and the treatment of some of the workers who make our clothes and accessories, that shopping for new items is not without it’s problems. Which is why shopping with a brand like Mifuko is such a fabulous experience. Mifuko is the home of beautiful, one of a kind baskets. They combine Finnish design with  traditional Kenyan artisan techniques that create fashion items and homewares that are stunning in their elegance…

Trying to decide on an engagement ring can be a really tough decision, and will definitely be one of the biggest decisions you can make. This small item of jewellery is a symbol of your love and commitment; you want to get it right! There are many different types of engagement ring ranging from vintage engagement rings to very contemporary engagement rings. It is worth exploring every option. Today, we are turning to the retro engagement ring. What is ‘retro’? It can sometimes be difficult to know exactly what type of jewellery is actually retro jewellery, so let’s break this down. Retro is a term that is used to describe…

Lockdown has seen many people relocating their working life to their home office space, as working from home has become a reality. Many home offices are a chaotic state, a space that may well be multi tasking as both a working space and storage, and whilst under normal circumstances this wouldn’t be a major problem (because you have an actual office outside the home to go to) with social distancing that area has now become all important. If your home office hasn’t been cleaned for months, you have a lot of work ahead of you. Consider investing in professional cleaning tools to complete your task in the shortest time possible…

Picnics are so quintessentially a part of the British Summertime aren’t they. Think about things like Wimbledon, or a day at the races, or messing about on the river: they all seem to involve a wicker basket filled with all your favourite foods and a good bottle of wine. This Summer, as things begin to reopen in the wake of the biggest lockdown the UK has ever seen, picnics seem to be even more important and valued, a lovely way to reconnect with friends and family, and also to enjoy some tourist attractions that have reopened, but without any cafe or food outlets opened. But what really makes a perfect…

Over the past thirty years, there has been a rise in the amount of people who buy residential property as an investment rather than to live in themselves. The property boom meant that houses and apartments that could be either developed to sell on for profit, or kept as a rental portfolio, were a smart way to invest money and make an income that was steady and ongoing. Today there are more small time property developers than ever before, particularly as there are less state owned properties available for rent and housing associations continue to grow stronger. The rise of property management companies also mean you can look at property…