Category: life
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Food for thought: Rhia Cook on indie food publishing, inclusivity in the kitchen, and community
In the storm of a pandemic many people turned to the kitchen for comfort. The same can be said of Rhia Cook, Editor and creator of Potluck, cheerleading a new cohort of food writers and lovers alike. Birthed in May of 2020, Potluck was a response to the media Rhia was consuming during the start…
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“How To Be A Sustainable Marine Tourist 101”
Written by Flynn Moore Marine tourism, especially boat-based tours & in-water experiences have been increasingly in popularity in recent years and even more so after the height of the pandemic as countries seek to promote their unique marine environments for “staycations”. Experiencing a country or region and its marine inhabitants from the water is a…
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New year, new you… Same old earth
It’s that time of year again – the time for celebrations, welcoming the new year ahead and of course, resolutions. I, like many others, have fallen prey to making unrealistic, potentially even unachievable resolutions that leave you feeling defeated and even a little drained. I’ve done them all but this year I encourage you to…
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Have a lush little Christmas
With the big day less than two weeks away, theres little time left to find those last few gifts. Luckily lush have a range of great products perfect for stocking fillers and more. Orange pop Fun and festive bath bomb with a surprise popping candy centre! Looks like an orange and smells like an orange,…
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Halloween at Lush: Spooky season review
With spooky season just around the corner we asked eco queen and Lush connoisseur Flynn Moore to review their new Halloween range. Prepare to be a little spooked, but a lot fresher. Ghostie If you’re looking for something that looks fantastic and smells amazing too, look no further than this bath bomb! Amazingly fresh for…
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Dumping digital for the humble letter
Apparently in Victorian London there was such a demand for post that in some areas it was delivered up to twelve times per day. Whilst that might not quite be true today, letter writing, book swapping, and online impulse purchases have all become much more common within the past year. Like many others, I am…
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The strange phenomena of Japan’s KitKats
In a lockdown that feels never-ending, with memories of precedented times fading with each passing day, I think we are all craving the chance to once again travel and experience something different to the routine everyday. While this certainly isn’t easy, all is not lost, as we can still fill the more recent gaps in…
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Podcasts to keep you company (and ease your creative constipation)
It’s easy to feel lonely right now, the deafening silence of isolation echoing throughout your lonesome home. But fear no more, your four legged friend is no longer your only companion. When I’m alone and need to feel a sense of comfort I can always rely on a warm cup of coffee and a good…
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Sustainable stocking fillers
With the festive season only weeks away it’s time to start planning your Christmas list, and start ticking off others too. Here is a list of our favourite sustainable stocking fillers suppliers (who are also just great companies full stop). 1) First on the list we have the snuggly critically endangered socks. These socks aren’t…
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Quarantine: a blessing in disguise?
I’m from Poland, but I’m a full-time Illustration student in London. So when the pandemic started to get serious, I was back in my dorm in London, alone and anxious. It was finals week for the term, so while trying to work on my final assignments I navigated my way through living in London without…
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