Tag: #lifestyle
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From Cinderella Porch to Pumpkin Kitchen
My Autumn Home Reveal As soon as the first leaves start to turn, I reach for the autumn décor boxes. There’s something about rich rusts, golden ambers, and those little pops of pumpkin orange that makes our home feel instantly cosy. This year I went all in—layering textures, mixing metallics, and letting every corner tell…
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From Fairy Tales to Falling Leaves
Returning from Disney & Embracing the Season of “Back to Me” After 17 magical (and slightly chaotic!) days in Florida… we’re home.Disney and Universal were everything we dreamed of — magical meet-and-greets, thrilling rides, fairy-tale makeovers, and even a few “we’ll laugh about this later” moments involving delayed luggage and recycled outfits (Rob, I’m looking…
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Five Years of Calm, Connection, and Confidence
A heartfelt look back as The Pamper Shed turns 5 This week, The Pamper Shed turns five. And if I’m completely honest… I’m feeling a little emotional writing that. What started as a dream — tucked into a converted garden space during a pandemic — has grown into something far more meaningful than I ever…
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The Glow-Up Diaries: How I’m Transforming Inside & Out This Summer
Let’s be real. A glow-up in your 40s isn’t about going viral on TikTok or magically morphing into a different person after one green juice and a Pilates class. It’s about coming home to yourself—tired eyes, stretch marks, snack drawer, and all. This summer, I’m in the thick of my own glow-up journey. Not the…
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This Season, I Choose to Elevate:
My Glow-Up Journey as a Mum, Woman & Work in Progress Let me set the scene… It’s 6:15 AM. My house is quiet, the kettle’s on, and I’m sat at my dressing table and my daughter, Sophia, is sat up on my lap—exactly where she always ends up as I get ready. She reaches for…
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Memory? Never Met Her – Life Lately with Menopausal Brain Fog
Let me set the scene…I confidently walk into my treatment room, ready to prep for my next client. I’ve got purpose, poise, and a plan… until I stop. And stare. Wait. What did I come in here for again? 🤔 Welcome to the world of menopausal brain fog—where short-term memory takes a short-term break and…
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The Summer Reset – A Glow Up Journey begins
Can you believe we’re already heading into summer? The first half of the year seems to have disappeared in a blur of nursery runs, work, hormones, and, let’s be real—life! Back in January, I made a quiet promise to myself: this would be the year I’d prioritise my health, glow up, and feel amazing by…
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Top 10 Skincare Myths – Busted!
Skincare can be confusing with so many products, trends, and advice floating around. As a beauty therapist, I often hear common myths from clients that need a little debunking. So, let’s set the record straight and bust some of the most popular skincare misconceptions. 1. You Don’t Need Sunscreen in the UK It’s easy to…
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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…
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