One of my favourite boutiques in Exeter is Lorna Ruby. Nestled in behind House of Fraser on Catherine Street and a stones throw from the cities beautiful cathedral. It has a perfect central location. From the moment the shop opened its doors almost 5 years ago I have been a regular visitor. Admiring the beautifulRead more
A visit to local independents is more than shopping and parting with your hard-earned cash. It’s the experience. From the gentle welcome to the in-depth knowledge of the staff selling their wares. Sanchos on Fore Street, Exeter is no different. I popped in one Wednesday morning for a mooch with my chum Angel to seeRead more
Sundays. The one day of the week where I don’t have to be anywhere in particular. A day for seeing friends and family, enjoying long overdue catch ups over delicious food and getting out in the fresh air. I love that feeling on a Sunday morning when you first open your eyes from a goodRead more
The Pig at Combe is one of my favourite foodie destinations. I love the ethos of the menu. The ‘freshly picked this morning’ section utilising their kitchen garden and the 25-mile radius limit on sourcing other produce makes me very happy. Keeping things local means that the local community thrives and money stays in theRead more
With the “war on waste” slogan ringing heavily in our ears at the moment I wanted to highlight one of the many things that I do to help. I am a massive thrift shopper and can think of nothing more pleasurable than spending a few hours pottering from charity shop to charity shop or rummagingRead more
I couldn’t let this month pass by without highlighting January 1st. For many, this day is a right off when the excesses of the night before take their toll and hibernation seems like the only option. For me, I woke up with a spring in my step. Never really one for a late night, IRead more
A short hop on the train and Steve and I found ourselves in Topsham one grey afternoon between Christmas and New Year. A favourite spot of mine for tea and cake consumption and a mooch. I love the array of independent shops and cafes here. It makes Topsham feel special – different from the boringRead more
Happy Christmas Eve everyone! Can you believe that it’s finally here? I have a busy day ahead entertaining with family and friends. I am really looking forward to seeing everyone and tucking into some yummy food and my selection of English wines. Whilst I do that maybe you would like to see what I haveRead more
Happy Sunday all! My week has been largely focused on jewellery. My gorgeous and very talented friend Gemma heads up her jewellery company, Cabinet from her Devon home and that’s where I was on Tuesday this week. We spent the day organising her beautiful British made jewels ready for our collaboration. This meant that IRead more
Exeter, a city of diversity and my hometown never fails to disappoint. We have a wealth and breadth of businesses in the city ranging from High Street ‘big wigs’ to small independents. Princesshay, right in the heart of the city is no different. Big businesses like Next, Topshop and Gap sit comfortably alongside the lesserRead more