Motivational Monday – Let’s Hope


Sunset in Cornwall

Motivational Monday – one word to inspire your month. With the change of the seasons there’s a feeling of HOPE. With a newness in the air that makes it feel like anything is possible. Like a fresh beginning every three months. It is a feeling to be relished. With each season bringing it’s own unique […]

How to Live in the Moment


Street art and bicycle in Barcelona

With so many demands on our time we’re all guilty of looking ahead and thinking of what’s to come.  Sometimes it’s easier to worry than to live in the moment. Until last year I fell into the camp of always looking ahead and trying to keep all the plates spinning. But after a life changing […]

Motivational Monday – Let’s Explore


Motivational Monday – one word to motivate your month.  Schools out for summer and that means there’s more time to EXPLORE. Home or abroad there’s plenty to satisfy every taste. Remember when you were a child and the summer holiday seemed to go on forever and ever. Of course that’s due to children not having […]

Exploring Oundle in Northamptonshire


Brewbalou, artisan tea and coffee shop in Oundle, Northamptonshire

It is no secret that my heart belongs to the Cotwolds, however a rival has come on the scene.  A couple of weekends ago we spent a gloriously sunny Saturday taking in the splendour of Oundle in Northamptonshire. With it’s golden stone you’d be forgiven for thinking you might well be in the Cotswolds. I […]

Motivational Monday – Let Go of Fear


Motivational Monday – one word to motivate your month.  At one time or another we’ve all been gripped by fear.  But we shouldn’t let the unknown or what others might think rule how we feel or behave.  This month I want you to let go of FEAR. There are lots of different scenarios which evoke […]

Motivational Monday – Let’s Shine


Motivational Monday Quote

Motivational Monday – one word to inspire your month. Today is the start of summer, here in the UK, and there’s no better time for you shine. There’s something about the warmth of the sun and being outdoors which provides that relaxed feel you only get at this time of year. The demands of everyday […]

Feeling Energised


Early morning

For the last two weeks I have been enjoying a new morning routine which is leaving me feeling energised.  I’ve previously written about my 10 Top Tips to Re-energise Your Life and along with my new routine, over the last few months, I’ve been taking my own advice enjoying having fun and re-energising my life. […]

Street Art in Birmingham


City of Colours, Digbeth, Birmingham

Having had so much fun on the inaugural Visit Birmingham Instameet photographing reflections around Paradise Circus, I was excited for the second instameet. This took place around the creative quarter in Digbeth, Birmingham’s urban heritage area, and focused on the street art developed for the City of Colours. The Instameet was led by street arts specialists, […]