A Scent for Every Mood: My Latest Fragrance Finds

Jun 26, 2026 | Fragrance, Gift Ideas, Review

A Sunshine Lunch & Catch-Up In St Athan

Jun 15, 2026 | Food & Drink, St Athan, Women In Business

Why Slow Fashion Matters More Than Ever in 2026

May 7, 2026 | Fashion, Gift Ideas, Wales

Bicester Village, But Not As You Know It

Apr 25, 2026 | Accessories, Boutiques, Fashion

A Little Visit To Vale Pre Loved, Cowbridge

Apr 8, 2026 | Accessories, Business, Fashion

Sweet Celebrations with Lola’s Cakes – Red V...

Mar 31, 2026 | Baking, Food & Drink, Gift Ideas

Subtletee: Minimalist Tees with Meaningful Style

Mar 31, 2026 | Fashion, Gift Ideas, Lifestyle

Boux Avenue: Snuggle-worthy PJs In A Bag & Be...

Mar 31, 2026 | Customer Service, Gift Ideas, Lingerie

Sunday Lunch at HYLL: A Life-Styled Review

Feb 25, 2026 | Food & Drink, Hotel, Oxfordshire

Genevieve Sweeney: British-Made Luxury Socks and S...

Jan 15, 2026 | Fashion, Lifestyle, Socks

Grown Alchemist: Clean, High-Performance Skincare ...

Jan 15, 2026 | Beauty, Hand Cream, Skincare

The VQ Halo Bluetooth Speaker with Built-In Power ...

Jan 14, 2026 | Accessories, Lifestyle, Products

Food & Drink

A Sunshine Lunch & Catch-Up In St Athan

Jun 15, 2026 | Food & Drink, St Athan, Women In Business

There’s something wonderfully restorative about stepping away from the desk for a working lunch...

Sweet Celebrations with Lola’s Cakes – Red Velvet, Triple Chocolate & Rainbow Sprinkle

Mar 31, 2026 | Baking, Food & Drink, Gift Ideas
Sunday Lunch at HYLL: A Life-Styled Review

Feb 25, 2026 | Food & Drink, Hotel, Oxfordshire
A Taste Of France, With A View! Bistrot Pierre, Mumbles

Apr 5, 2025 | Food & Drink, Restaurant, Swansea

Health

Vionic: Science That Sets You In Motion

Oct 2, 2023 | Gift Ideas, Health, Shoes & Footwear, Walking

I’ve been raving about Vionic Shoes to anyone who will listen since I received my first pair of...

What Is Fibromyalgia?

Jun 27, 2023 | Health
How To Lose That Lockdown Stone, Maybe…

May 10, 2023 | Health, Healthy Eating, Lifestyle, Nature, Travel
Walk The Talk: My Walking Life

May 10, 2023 | Health, Nature, Vale Life, Walking

Hair & Beauty

Our High Streets Need Your Support

Aug 17, 2020 | Barry, Fashion, Food & Drink, Hair, Hair & Beauty

More than ever we need to support our small and independent businesses on our high street. They...

Royalty Comes to Barry Island

Sep 14, 2020 | Barry, Barry Island, Fashion, Hair & Beauty
Review: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Mini Sculpture Unlocked

Nov 28, 2020 | Beauty, Hair & Beauty, Review
Review: Honest Beauty Get It Together Eye Palette

Nov 28, 2020 | Beauty, Hair & Beauty, Review

Fashion

Food Glorious Food!

Jul 27, 2020 | Accessories, Fashion, Food

Part of my job as Editor of Vale Life and City Life Cardiff is meeting with clients. This is...

M&S Makeover (Well, We All Like A Change)

Aug 19, 2022 | Fashion, Jewellery, Marks and Spencer, Shoes, Style Tips
We Love Bath

Aug 28, 2020 | Boutique Hotel, Fashion, Travel
A Little Visit To Vale Pre Loved, Cowbridge

Apr 8, 2026 | Accessories, Business, Fashion

Travel

Grey Is The New Black!

Sep 3, 2020 | Cardiff, Food & Drink, Hotel, Travel

It’s been quite some time since we last stayed at The Hilton in Cardiff. It’s situated...

A Very Talented Lady

Oct 18, 2020 | Art, Creative, Travel
Summer Beach Dresses: Sheer Style!

Jan 13, 2021 | Beach, Fashion, Pretty Little Thing, Travel
Last Of The Summer Dress

Nov 17, 2021 | Boutiques, Dresses, Food & Drink, Travel

Home & Garden

Needful Things: The VQ Laura Ashley Collection

Mar 3, 2024 | Accessories, Gift Ideas, Home & Garden, Kitchen

On a recent weekend away, we dined in a fabulously chic restaurant which had wood panelling in a...

A Trip To Cowbridge: Mum’s The Word

Jul 31, 2020 | Cowbridge, Daily Outfit, Food & Drink, Home & Garden, Mum, Vale Life
I Love Jo Loves Candles

Nov 17, 2020 | Candle, Gift, Home & Garden, Interiors
Review: The Throw Company

Nov 28, 2020 | Cushions, Gift, Home & Garden, Interiors, Throws

Lifestyle

Genevieve Sweeney: British-Made Luxury Socks and Sustainable Knitwear

Jan 15, 2026 | Fashion, Lifestyle, Socks

Genevieve Sweeney is a British luxury knitwear brand known for its high-quality craftsmanship and...

The VQ Halo Bluetooth Speaker with Built-In Power Bank and Lantern, The All-In-One Outdoor Companion

Jan 14, 2026 | Accessories, Lifestyle, Products
How To Lose That Lockdown Stone, Maybe…

May 10, 2023 | Health, Healthy Eating, Lifestyle, Nature, Travel
What Do I Know About Style?

May 30, 2022 | Fashion, Lifestyle, Style Tips

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Kapten & Son: Stylish, Practical Travel Bags & Backpacks for Modern Explorers

Jan 2, 2026 | Accessories, Bags, Travel

If you’re searching for travel bags that combine timeless design, thoughtful functionality, and...

Feel The Mexican Sunshine This Christmas At Wahaca

Dec 1, 2024 | Cardiff, Christmas, Food & Drink
Jigsaw – When the Pieces Don’t Join Up

Jan 6, 2025 | Customer Service, Fashion, Online Shopping
Royal Mail’s Declining Service: A Cautionary Tale

Jan 15, 2025 | Customer Service, Royal Mail

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