A week before meeting Italy’s most famous contemporary film director Ferzan Özpetek, I wrote my review of Diamanti and I gave it a rating of ten out of ten stars.
For me, it is the most beautiful film of the past decade. It moved me deeply. On impulse, I wrote to him on Instagram. And he replied with a humility you do not expect from someone of his stature. With gratitude. With…
Improving the value of your property doesn’t always mean a major overhaul. In fact, small, thoughtful changes can make a noticeable difference, both aesthetically and financially. Many homeowners underestimate how much impact features like outdoor spaces, lighting, and modern fixtures can have on a property’s perceived value.
Enhancing your outdoor space
One of the easiest ways…
Organising a business gathering is a big job for any team. You want every part to go right so that your guests have a great time and learn something new. Success comes from the small choices and the big ideas that you put together over several weeks.
Planning takes a lot of effort to get the pieces in place before the guests arrive. Every choice from the room to the snacks will make an impact…
As a film enthusiast and an Italian mother raising a family in London, I am constantly searching for stories that resonate with the complex tapestry of modern womanhood. Between the school run, the pasta boil, and the bedtime stories, there is little time for the cinema. But every so often, a film comes along that doesn’t just deserve a babysitter and a night off – it demands one.
Few films…
Most parent-entrepreneurs are advised to set boundaries, practice self-care, and communicate with their family. This is good advice but it doesn’t help you build a resilient business. The advice that really goes a long way is this – build a business that won’t crumble the moment your toddler gets a fever or your school run runs long. The parents who get this right don’t have better…
By the time most women reach their early 40s, they’ve spent two decades figuring out what works for their skin. The cleanser that suits them. The moisturiser they trust. The routine that, for years, just worked.
And then, often around the same time other perimenopausal symptoms quietly arrive, the skin stops cooperating.
It happens gradually. The familiar moisturiser feels less effective.
Getting a teenager to put down their phone and pick up a book is harder than convincing them your 2005 playlist is “iconic”. But every so often, a story comes along that does the job for you. The Diary of Catherine Cunningham is one of those books.
And here’s the kicker: you’ll probably read it before they do.
What’s it about?
Meet Leona. She’s a teenager from the busy…
Looking to find a new home? In this blog London Mums explore the most desired cities in the world for expats seeking to move abroad.
Join the wave of digital nomads and expats who are migrating from their home countries to embark upon the unique experience of living abroad. In this post-covid world, people are more eager and flexible than ever to be able to work from another country, and a…
The idea of professional growth often brings to mind fluorescent lights and office cubicles. Many people assume that learning only happens when you are sitting at a desk or attending a seminar in a windowless room. Changing your environment can actually be the spark that reignites your passion for your career. Stepping away from the daily grind allows your mind to reset and view challenges through…
Move over, flying and laser vision – there’s a new superhero in town, and her name is Uma. She doesn’t wear a cape (well, not always), but she does something far more powerful: she listens, she cares, and she solves problems with kindness. Super Uma! – the dazzling new picture book from award-winning author Rashmi Sirdeshpande and debut illustrator Nakul P – is a love letter to every…