Exclusion as an Architectural Design
Star Zahra I have lived several different lives within the span of one. In Nigeria, class is not a static label; it is a pendulum, and I have swung across its entire arc. When I was born, my father, a young man in his twenties already established at the Nigerian Ports Authority as a fireman, […]
With love from Wolverhampton
Text and artwork by Kate Pritchard Over the past three or four years, balancing work, health, caring, and life has often felt impossible. Most of the time, I’ve felt like a failure, not fully present, waving from behind a steamed-up window. But I have learnt. A lot. About dementia, about care, about compassion. Support from […]
Working-Class Wardrobe Essentials
By Erica Crompton Shapermint launching in the UK feels like a win for anyone who needs clothes that keep up with real life. Their leggings, already a hit globally, have quickly become the kind of piece you reach for without thinking. Comfortable, reliable, and genuinely flattering. What makes them stand out is how easy they […]
Level-up with Sealevel Australia
By Erica Crompton I absolutely love the regal blues for the current season for Sealevel Australia. I wore my jumpsuit plenty of times in our 10 day trip in Brazil. We only had a rucksack each, so my wardrobe for this holiday needed to work hard. And it did. I opted for a playsuit because […]
Diamonds in the sky
By Erica Crompton Are you a diamond in the rough? Or a diamond geezer? You may simply sparkle. But one things for sure, in the advent of factory-made diamonds, the wee gem stones are more accessible than ever to all budgets. I’ have 16 diminutive sparklers on my engagement necklace. And there are plenty more […]
A Visit to Sacred Tones for Angelic Reiki
By Lisa Collins In a culture that prizes speed, productivity, and constant connection, stillness has become something of a luxury. Increasingly, it’s sought not on distant retreats but in carefully curated pockets of calm woven into the fabric of city life. Sacred Tones is one such place, a sanctuary that exists quietly beneath the surface, […]
A much-needed break at the Park Head Hotel
By Jo Hayley I didn’t realise just how much I needed a proper break until I arrived at the Park Head Hotel in Bishop Auckland. Life has been full-on lately—work, family, the usual juggling act—and stepping through those doors felt like letting out a breath I’d been holding for months. The place has a down to earth […]
A feast for fiances at the White Horse in King’s Sutton
By Erica Crompton My fiancé and I recently visited the White Horse in King’s Sutton in the Cotswolds for lunch together, and it turned out to be exactly the kind of relaxing lunch we’d been hoping for en-route to the chaos of Heathrow from our home in Staffordshire. The pub has a traditional, familiar feel, […]
ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL: And just like that, I got engaged at the W Sao Paulo!
By Erica Crompton My stay at the W São Paulo was unforgettable, not only because of the hotel’s vibrant energy but also because of how thoughtfully it handles accessibility. As a wheelchair user, I felt genuinely considered at every turn. The entrances are wide and flat, the elevators spacious, and the common areas are laid […]
ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL: The Sheraton Grand, Rio
By Erica Crompton Nestled on the fringes of the tropical Leblon beaches, between a favela, the mountains and the south Atlantic sea, is the Sheraton hotel. A tall, white statue of luxury piled on luxury, where we were fortunate to stay for our engagement trip to Brazil this spring. Each room has a balcony, which […]