I recently spent a whirlwind 24 hours in Brighton. The reason? I was trying to get myself round all the many brilliant secondhand, vintage and charity shops. If you have all the time in the […]
Category: WE LOVE
MW Discovers #2
Lydia, founder of What Lydia Made, makes the most astonishingly beautiful underwear. Even better, she is passionate about size and gender inclusivity. Her bras and knickers are very clearly designed by a woman, for women: […]
MW Discovers #1
Distracting Manifesto Woman this week… The incredible photography of Chieska Fortune Smith. These amazing clogs by Beklina. Perfection. The archives of Yellow Trace – design inspiration by the bucketload. Lady Gaga’s voice in this song. […]
How to get what you want
Have 42 minutes to fill with a podcast? Want to feel galvanised and inspired? Then listen to this. A Ctrl Alt Delete interview with Farrah Storr focusing on the core tenets of her new book, […]
Mercantic: a must visit in Barcelona
If you’re lucky enough to find yourself in or around Barcelona then, whatever you do, don’t miss out on the best vintage market I’ve been to: Mercantic. Located in Sant Cugat, a twenty minute drive […]
Shanna Jones Photography
Every now and again you meet somebody so bloody good at what they do, you feel compelled to recommend them to everyone you meet. So here I am, recommending Shanna Jones. If you are getting […]
Fable & Moon
I think it’s a universal truth that planning a wedding isn’t easy (or cheap!). And in amongst the decisions about dresses and flowers and food and music, there is also the conundrum of what to […]
Perfectly drawn, perfectly French
One of the many, many things I love about living in London is the depth of talent in every square mile. And often hidden from view unless you probe a bit. Sabrina – the gorgeous […]
Love and Salvage
I am all over Love and Salvage. This is the future people… be part of it! Eli, the founder, is one of a growing number of people who have had enough of waste. Even better, […]
Dazed but Amazed
As you’ll probably know by now, I’m a big believer in small brands with grand plans, producing beautiful wares, operating with sustainability at their core. And if they’re run by a warm, engaging and inspiring […]
Manifesto Woman Discovers…
I’ve just discovered the poetry of Nicole Lyons and I’m blown away. This poem particularly resonates with me as I embark on my mission to challenge commonly-held views and behaviour around fashion: And this feels […]
Land of my dreams
In the spirit of discovery, we are sharing our new find: Anna Domino (new to us, maybe not new to you). This track is perfect for pretending you’re in a vintage convertible, sunglasses on, covering […]
The Joshua Tree
Before U2 became an international embarrassment they produced pretty good music – The Joshua Tree was the soundtrack to many of my teenage years. So the park has always felt iconic, even if a little […]
Hope Springs Eternal
Looking for the best boutique hotel in Palm Springs? Or simply in search of mid-century design fabulousness? Here’s a recommendation for one of the most photogenic boutique hotels on earth: Hope Springs Resort. Located in […]
House of dreams
There is a constant tension in our household between the desire for urban living vs. the lure of the Good Life. I have lived in a city all my life… four cities in three different […]
Alpha Female
Apparently the best indication of where you fall on the extrovert/ introvert spectrum is how you feel after being in a crowd. An extrovert absorbs energy from others, whilst an introvert feels depleted. I think […]
Podcasts: the recommendations
I have a noisy mind. Really noisy. Which means I avoided podcasts for a long time… who needs more voices in your ears when you’re already dealing with hundreds of conversations going on at once […]
A lesson in tenacity
I subscribe to the School of Life newsletter, which I highly recommend doing if you haven’t already. It’s genuinely insightful and a good read, with practical tips for navigating life a little more seamlessly. You […]
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