The Shed Diaries

Running a Business from Home with a Family

When I first set up The Pamper Shed, I had a vision: a cosy, welcoming space that allowed me to do what I love, on my terms. What I didn’t quite realise at the time was how beautifully (and sometimes chaotically!) that vision would intertwine with family life. Running a business from home is both…

Emma Tucker

29/04/2025

Business Behind the Scenes

#beauty, #homebeautysalon, #homesalonvibes, #jugglinglife, #lifestyle, #mumlife, #self-employedlife, #skincare, #womeninbusiness, #worklifebalance, family, life, love, mental-health, writing

Let’s Talk Menopause: You Are Not Alone

I’m sharing my journey through perimenopause not because I have all the answers — far from it — but because I know how lonely and confusing this time can feel. If even one person reading this nods along and feels seen, then it’s worth every word. Looking back, my symptoms started when I was 39.…

Emma Tucker

24/04/2025

Women’s Health and Wellness

#anxiety, #hrt, #lifestyle, #menopausesupport, #mumlife, #perimenopause, #realliferealtalk, #wellnessover40, health, menopause, wellness, womens-health

Do You Know Your Skin Type? Here’s Why It Matters

When it comes to skincare, one of the most common mistakes people make is confusing skin type with skin condition. Understanding the difference between the two is key to giving your skin the care it really needs. What Is a Skin Type? Your skin type is something you’re born with. It’s influenced by genetics and…

Emma Tucker

21/04/2025

Beauty and Skin

#beauty, #dryoilycomboskin, #facials, #healthyskintips, #knowyourskin, #lifestyle, #skincare

How I Decorate My Home for Easter and Add a Touch of Magic

A celebration of spring, soft pastels, and a little seasonal joy Anyone who knows me knows I love to decorate for the seasons. There’s something so joyful about marking the changes in nature with little touches around the home—it helps me feel connected, creative, and (let’s be honest) a little more in control of the…

Emma Tucker

15/04/2025

Seasonal Decorating & Organisation

#creatingmagic, #easterdecor, #homeorganisation, #lifestyle, #mumlife, #springdecor, easter, family, holiday, holidays, spring

Welcome to My World: Beauty, Balance & a Bit of Magic

Hi, and welcome to my very first blog post! I’m Emma, a beauty therapist and the owner of The Pamper Shed in Bridgwater—a cosy little salon where women (and men) come to relax, unwind, and leave glowing from the inside out. But there’s so much more to me than just nails, facials and skincare routines…

Emma Tucker

14/04/2025

Introduction

#beauty, #disney, #homeorganisation, #lifestyle, #mumlife, #skincare