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21/08/2026

There’s something about being where you come from. The familiar paths, the trees, food straight from the garden, the quiet. A reminder that however much life changes, some parts of you were planted a long time ago. 🌿

10/08/2026

You’ll never know unless you go

17/07/2026

Sometimes life asks you to let go before it gives you something better to hold. Trust the process, keep showing up, and let what is meant for you meet you there. ✨
That’s what I’m working on.

25/06/2026

🌈 My Rainbow Skin Salad

This is one of those recipes that tastes incredible and is packed with ingredients that support healthy skin.

One of my favourite tricks is to salt the carrots and cucumber for 10 minutes before rinsing. It removes excess moisture, leaving them extra crisp and crunchy.

🥕 Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which your body converts into vitamin A to support healthy skin.
🟣 Red cabbage is packed with antioxidants.
🥒 Cucumber adds freshness and hydration.
🌿 Parsley provides vitamins K and C.
🧅 Spring onions contain beneficial plant compounds.
🎃 Pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc, vitamin E and healthy fats, all important for healthy skin.

The dressing is simple but so delicious:
• Sesame oil – healthy fats to help absorb beta-carotene.
• Soy sauce – rich umami flavour.
• Rice vinegar – adds brightness and balances the dressing.
• Garlic – contains antioxidant compounds.
• Fresh lemon – a source of vitamin C.
• Honey – balances everything with a touch of natural sweetness.

✨ Ingredients:
• 4 ribboned carrots
• 1 cucumber, ribboned
• ¼ red cabbage, shredded
• 3 spring onions, sliced
• Large handful of chopped parsley
• Handful of pumpkin seeds

✨ Dressing:
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• Juice of ½–1 lemon
• 2–3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tsp honey

Mix everything together and enjoy immediately, or leave it to marinate for 15–20 minutes for even more flavour.

Save this recipe for your next meal! 🌿

Made from just a handful of ingredients from the garden, this cooling botanical mist is the perfect companion for warm s...
23/06/2026

Made from just a handful of ingredients from the garden, this cooling botanical mist is the perfect companion for warm summer days. Keep it in the fridge and enjoy a refreshing spritz after gardening, a walk, a workout, or a relaxing sauna.

🌿 Garden Cooling Mist

You’ll need:

* 50 ml rose water (rose hydrosol)
* 50 ml distilled water
* 6–8 fresh mint leaves
* 2–3 lemon balm leaves (optional)

Method
Gently bruise the mint and lemon balm to release their natural oils. Add them to the rose water and distilled water, then leave to infuse overnight in the fridge. Strain through a fine sieve and pour into a sterilised glass spray bottle.

Benefits
🌹 Rose water helps soothe, hydrate and refresh the skin.
🌿 Mint provides an instantly cooling sensation and leaves you feeling revitalised.
🍃 Lemon balm is traditionally used to calm and comfort the skin while adding a fresh citrus-herbal fragrance.

How to store
Keep refrigerated and use within 5 days, as fresh herbs naturally shorten the shelf life.

How to use
Mist over your face, neck and décolletage whenever you need a cooling boost. It’s especially lovely after time in the sun, gardening, exercising, or stepping out of the sauna. Close your eyes, take a deep breath and enjoy a little moment of botanical self-care.

20/06/2026

I’ve realised that rest isn’t something that magically happens when I finally finish everything.

Because there will always be another email, another load of washing, another thing to organise, another recipe to cook.

So every so often, I schedule what I call a conscious active rest day.

I prepare for it the day before:
• I tidy the house enough that it won’t bother me.
• I buy or prep simple nourishing food.
• I wear my cosiest clothes.
• I leave my calendar empty.
• I lower my expectations of myself.

It’s not about doing absolutely nothing.

It’s about choosing activities that restore rather than deplete.

A slow walk instead of a hard workout.
Stretching instead of pushing.
Soup instead of an elaborate meal.
Reading instead of scrolling.
Sitting in the garden.
Lighting candles.
Listening to music.
Watching the clouds.
Giving my nervous system evidence that it doesn’t always have to be switched on.

I’ve noticed that when I intentionally create space like this, I return to my work, relationships and creativity with far more energy than if I’d tried to “power through.”

Rest is a practice.

And sometimes the kindest thing you can do for your future self is prepare today so tomorrow asks nothing of you.

What does conscious rest look like for you?

The best retreats don’t ask you to leave your best friend behind. 🐾🤍There’s something incredibly special about escaping ...
15/06/2026

The best retreats don’t ask you to leave your best friend behind. 🐾🤍

There’s something incredibly special about escaping to nature with the ones who bring you the most joy. Long walks through peaceful woodland, quiet mornings, fresh air, and time to truly slow down—together.

Dog-friendly retreats aren’t just about welcoming dogs; they’re about recognising that our wellbeing is deeply connected to the moments we share with them. Whether you’re looking to recharge, reconnect with nature, or simply take a break from everyday life, it’s even more meaningful when your four-legged companion can be part of the journey.

If you’re dreaming of a retreat where both you and your dog are welcomed with open arms, is a beautiful place to discover.

In collaboration with 🤍

09/06/2026

🙈Somewhere along the way, many of us started believing we should be doing everything.

Building careers.
Starting businesses.
Learning new skills.
Healing old wounds.
Maintaining relationships.
Looking after our health.
Planning for the future.

All at the same time.

No wonder so many women feel exhausted, overstimulated and unable to switch off.

Three truths I’m learning:

✨ You don’t have to become every version of yourself this year.
✨ Rest is productive, even when nothing is being ticked off a list.
✨ Your worth is not measured by how much you can carry.

Maybe the goal isn’t to do more.

Maybe it’s to do what matters most, and trust that the rest can wait.

26/05/2026

Hay fever season has arrived… so here’s one of my favourite natural seasonal support rituals 🌿✨

I foraged and dried young nettle tops earlier in spring, but if you haven’t, don’t worry — you can absolutely still forage fresh nettles now. Just wear gloves, pick the young tender top growth (top 4–6 leaves), avoid roadsides, dog-walking routes or sprayed areas, and give them a good rinse.

Why nettle?
Nettle has been traditionally used for seasonal allergy support for years, as it contains naturally occurring compounds that may help support the body’s histamine response — which is why so many people love it during hay fever season 🌾🤧

It’s also naturally rich in:
✨ Iron
✨ Magnesium
✨ Calcium
✨ Potassium
✨ Silica

So it’s wonderfully mineral-rich, nourishing, and supportive overall — especially when pollen has everything feeling a bit irritated.

My recipe:
🌿 Generous handful of dried nettle (or fresh young nettle tops)
💧 1 litre hot filtered water
🍋 Juice of 1 organic lemon
🍯 1 tbsp local honey ()

Method:
Pour the hot water over the nettles and leave to steep properly. If you want it to cool faster (and make it stretch a little further), top up with cold water. Add the lemon juice and honey, allow it to cool fully, then store in the fridge.

Keeps for: 3–4 days in the fridge

How I enjoy it:
❄️ Cold straight from the fridge or over ice during the day
☕ Gently warmed in a pan (or microwave) as a soothing evening drink

Such a simple little seasonal ritual 🌿

When was the last time you did something purely for the joy of it? 🌿✨Not productive. Not practical. Just… nourishing.Wit...
26/05/2026

When was the last time you did something purely for the joy of it? 🌿✨

Not productive. Not practical. Just… nourishing.

With this beautiful Horsham sunshine, we wanted to create the perfect early summer reset: cooling probiotic hibiscus drinks, calming head massage, gentle meditation, healing frequencies, creative watercolour play, and delicious nibbles.

A small-group evening to unwind, connect, and leave feeling lighter than when you arrived.

No pressure. No experience needed. Just come exactly as you are. 🤍

📍 Mooi Salon, Broadbridge Heath
📅 Friday 5 June | 6–8pm
🎟 £55 / £65 with extended head massage

Tag the friend who needs this… or send this as your hint 👀 Book now via the QR code or link in my bio before spaces fill.

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