A Journal
A personal journal that invites readers to design their own journeys through the world - with travel, dress and taste.
My work is shaped by seasonal rhythms, cultural, sensory and historical awareness, and expressions of independence. Language is my first love.
Don’t try to see all of a city in one visit
Avoid the temptation to cram everything into one city break - leave yourself room for multiple visits to extend the joy.
Paris, Cannes and Grasse - a journey for Autumn
Travelling with a friend, we start in Paris, and end in Cannes. A 6-night cultural and olfactory journey for early autumn.
A Danish summer weekend with dance, architecture and Michelin stars
3 nights in high summer. My itinerary for a cultural and culinary weekend spent in Copenhagen with a friend.
Workings of a Garment: a 1950’s rose-print cotton gown by Selfridges, in the style of Nina Ricci
Study and analysis of how this 1950’s cotton gown was constructed.
Blueberry Crumble
A very simple two-portion recipe for blueberry crumble with a touch of walnut. The single fruit approach for this crumble really lets the delicate blueberry flavour sing forth. Memories of Maine, New England.
Fredrikstad - a long weekend for early Summer
From Manchester to Norway, taking advantage of a regular, short flight to Oslo to visit one of the best preserved fortified towns in Europe.
Harbours to Highlands. A New England road trip itinerary for Summer
Itinerary journal of my 16-night jam-packed summer touring holiday through New England - taking in Maine, Vermont and a Boston city break.
Rhubarb & Rose Compôte
Recipe for a fragrant rhubarb and rosewater compote, to keep in the fridge for livening up smoothies, pancakes or plain cakes. An utterly delightful flavour combo and a taste of The British Isles.
Low-and-Slow Pecan & Pumpkin Seed Granola
Very simple two-step recipe for homemade pecan and pumpkin seed granola. Memories of Suffolk.
Closet Core Patterns : “Just. Make. It.”
The online advice I needed to hear, to stop procrastinating on the ‘scary sewing project’ that I was afraid to ruin or fail at. Just Make It. Cut into that expensive fabric and be done with it. Get on with making and wearing the thing.
Cherry Jeffs : “Repeating a process can teach us important lessons about subtle variation and refinement.”
Cherry Jeffs must be a kindred spirit. This excellent article about what an artist’s body of work is also perfectly encapsulated why I refine - for longevity, strength and coherence of my inner voice. My favourite passage and link to the original article.