Welcome to the sharp and frosty beautiful month of DECEMBER. I don’t know about you, but this year, December seems to have suddenly arrived! Maybe it’s because we had a lot of uncertainty a year ago and therefore, these days we move towards the future with a degree of caution, holding our plans lightly; but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Personally, whilst having some solid events to plan for and look forward to, I love to leave room for spontaneity, or even just an unashamed ...

Hello autumn and winter! Two seasons which bring us crisp golden leaves, darker cosier evenings, and a chilly drop in temperature, meaning it’s time for warm woolly jumpers, boots, gloves, hats and everything else. But what happens to your body in the colder months?

Our protective skin barrier is exposed to new elements, like the cold air whipping through, low humidity which steals any moisture in the air and indoor dry heat keeping our homes warm from the outside weather. It’s ...

Sensitive skin is a skin concern that many people can relate to, you know the feeling of tightness, dryness, itching and general irritation. There are many questions surrounding sensitive skin, is it something that can happen to anyone at any time? Are there some ingredients or products that I should avoid for sensitive skin? And the biggest question of all, how do I know if I have sensitive skin?

Like oily, dry and combination, sensitive skin is another skin type to add and can be mixed ...

Our hotel of the month this November is perfect for autumnal weekends away. 

Located in the leafy suburb of Didsbury, one of Manchester’s most coveted neighbourhoods, four-star Didsbury House Hotel offers style, comfort and the right amount of luxury.  Relax in a roll-top bath, get toasty in front of the lounge fire, or head to the walled terrace for an atmospheric pre-dinner drink.

We spoke to the team at Didsbury House ...

November always brings thoughts of country walks and cosy weekends, delicious food and serious pamper sessions. Our spa of the month this autumn delivers on all levels. Stanley House Hotel & Spa is a Grade II listed manor house located in picturesque Ribble Valley with a luxury, award-winning spa to boot!

Set in 54 acres of private land, Stanley House remains extremely accessible whilst on the doorstep of this spectacular Area of Outstanding ...

Welcome to the beautiful month of November. The clocks have changed, the nights are drawing in, so we adjust our minds and bodies to all things warm and cozy and embrace this month of a delicious autumn-winter fusion.

I mentioned last month that our house has been decorated in all things golden and amber, wardrobes have been winterized, our trusty Barbour’s have been waxed and my darling husband polished up all our boots in readiness for the new season. We’re so ready for this ...

Claire Rother MSc is a somatic practitioner, mind-body expert, holistic coach and integrative health specialist with over 10 years’ experience. Here she shares her mental health experience and journey with us.

As a professional who helps others to reclaim their health and vibrancy and heal from the effects of chronic stress, burnout and trauma, I have spent a lot of my life thinking and studying mental health - understanding how and why humans struggle in the ways they do and what can ...

Rosie Underwood is a teacher and specialist in Vinyasa flow with positive psychology, alongside being a holistic and integrative health coach and freelance journalist. Rosie shares her mental health awareness and journey with us:

Nowadays, the polarities between our actual lives and the lives we portray on social media can be starkly different. But when you work in the media, it’s even greater. When I was just 24, my career went from fast paced to lightning ...