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Join the Riot encouraging older women to express their authentic self

As a ‘woman of a certain age’ Jane Horwood, owner of preloved clothing boutique Trash Chic is only too aware of the pressure many women feel to conform to age-old fashion rules. Inspired by the BBC

From Sketchbook to Catwalk

t had been two years since the creation of my last ethical occasion wear collection & fashion show. I was desperate to create some of my new ideas rather than just keep on sketching lots of designs

Authenticity Beats Artificial Any Time! From bestselling author, Dee Blick FCIM

I have spent the last 16 weeks hunched up in front of my laptop, copious coffee to hand, admittedly not enough water, writing my latest book. The title? You’re the Best, how to build an authentic and

The Book Worm Blog

Drawing on life experiences to write your book One author’s personal journey. It’s a question I’ve been asked many times. Why write a short story fiction book (The Boutique) after a successful

Top tips and self-confessed bloopers on how you can write and publish your best book, from experienced author, Dee Blick The First Lesson I Learned as a First-Time Author Dig underneath your vanity publisher’s

My Octopus Teacher

A documentary review I don’t normally watch documentaries, but I was intrigued by the title, I mean who wouldn’t be, right? And of course, with all the furor it has garnered with the many awards

Smart homes – we need them now!

… some tips to take away from a Victorian Retrofit There was a fantastic ad I saw the other day, where a man got locked out of his smart home after visiting the dentist. With a mouth numbed