4 Books Every Freelancer and Blogger Should Read

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Updated in 2026. Previously written in 2019. When I set up as freelance in 2018, there’s the ideal home office dream you idolise, coffee dates and endless free time in your pyjamas but the actual business that comes with it that can disrupt that dream a little bit. I was always sending EVERY book recommendation […]

The GiNN Collection with Gin & Temple and Northants Life

I’ve been a rubbish blogger as of late but I couldn’t let September end without sharing a real career highlight from this month. As many readers know, I’m the editor of Northampton magazine, Northampton Life. I do most of the day-to-day running when it comes to content and sales and as a big fan of supporting […]

My Summer – What I’ve Been Up To

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It’s been a good few months since I’ve done an update on life, likewise blogging in general has been quiet but I find I’m more of an Autumn to Spring blogger anyway! I love the cosiness of sitting down with a laptop a lot more when it’s cooler. As it’s been so long I wanted […]

Where to Eat in Norwich: Rooftop Gardens

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Following on from my where to eat series in Norwich, where my first stop was Gonzo’s Tearoom, it’s all about a luxury dining experience this time. The Rooftop Gardens in Norwich city centre was beautiful and one of my favourite dinners we had, if you love a rootop bar then you need to book a […]

Where to Eat in Norwich: Gonzo’s Tea Room

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As you may have seen recently we had a city break in Norwich and whilst I wanted to share where we ate in one post, it would be the longest post in history. So I’ve decided to review each place separately as they all deserve some love. First up is Gonzo’s Tea Room which is […]

Pure Spa in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

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[Ad-gifted] Life gets busy! Whether it’s work, home or just the time of year – it’s hard to slow down and find five minutes for yourself where you fully switch off. I was recently invited to Pure Spa in Peterborough which is located within the David Loyd gym to experience their pamper experience. As I […]

No.82 The Unthank – Norwich

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Norwich is somewhere that I have always had a soft spot for. Not only is it only an hour away from where I grew up but there’s so much to see and do. As we didn’t have a hot abroad holiday this year we decided to book a couple nights away in Norwich to have […]

Lunching at Zizzi’s, Rushden Lakes

Rushden Lakes in Northampton is a real gem in East Northamptonshire and has created a real shopping spot in the county. Recently I was invited down to the Rushden Lakes festival which celebrated it's 2 year anniversary.

Rushden Lakes in Northampton is a real gem in East Northamptonshire and has created a real shopping spot in the county. Recently I was invited down to the Rushden Lakes festival which celebrated it’s 2 year anniversary. Since opening the shopping centre is full of shops, activities and food outlets. As part of the festival […]