I once ordered what I thought were the most fetching socks online. When they arrived, they looked great on the website—sleek, stylish, absolutely “wow” for the feet. But in reality? They were thin. So thin that while my feet looked amazing, the cold went straight through, and I spent the first chilly morning hopping around … Read more
Why Boring Beats Brilliant I’ll admit it: when I first picked up The Little Book of Common Sense Investing, my expectations were mixed. On the one hand, I’d heard about John Bogle and his devoted Bogleheads for years — they’re practically the monks of the low-cost index fund temple. On the other hand, that title … Read more
I never thought I’d find myself hunched over a table on a Sunday morning, needle in hand, fabric scattered like confetti, muttering under my breath about “just two metres of polar fleece, how hard can it be?” And yet, here I was, armed with fox-patterned fabric, scissors, and a vague memory of sewing two tea … Read more
The Simple Joy of Autumn: Little Ones and Snug Walks There’s something quietly magical about Autumn. The way the leaves turn copper and gold, the air grows crisp, and mornings carry a gentle hush that makes you slow down, even if just a little. This week, I bundled my little one into their snug pram … Read more
When a Tiny Human Depends on You – Call the Most Expensive Transport There’s a strange clarity that comes when a tiny human suddenly depends on you in a big way. My little one’s temperature had shot up, and suddenly the streets of London felt enormous. I panicked, my partner stayed cool, and we moved … Read more
