There's a really lovely trend doing the rounds on social media, inspired by poet Jennae Cecilia, about meeting your younger self for coffee. You can...
Self Love & Singlehood
New Thing Thursday: lighting experiments
Welcome to New Thing Thursday! An excuse to learn/experiment with new things and blog about them. Some will be photography and some won't, and I'll...
My Burlesquiversary – six years of burlesque & body confidence
A little bit of a personal post today - can we talk about burlesque? April 18th marked my six year burlesquiversary. (That is absolutely definitely...
A body positive, burlesque weekend
If you've landed here, you'll know that body positivity is a strong influence in my work and in my attitude to life. Towards the end of last year, I...
Body positivity and doing what you love – at the WI!
Back in October, I was invited to speak at the January meeting of the fabulous Cake and Revolution W.I. in Ipswich. I'd heard loads about the W.I....
Your invisible crown
There's a wonderful quote my friend Mimi told me once - "Always wear your invisible crown." Your invisible crown means you can be the brilliant...
Body positive – and proud
Recently I stumbled across this incredible lady - Megan of bodyposipanda. Megan posts gorgeous images and messages around the theme of loving your...
Dreams, impatience and those what-ifs that haunt me
I'm so impatient. I can't wait for the life of my dreams to unfold before me, magically brought into being by the force of my wanting. Browsing the...
Unusual compliments
This week I have been complimented by several people, which is always lovely. But not on the things I thought I wanted to be complimented on....
On kindred spirits
Remember those deep, soul-searing friendships of your childhood that you just knew were going to be forever? The people you shared your deepest...





