• Packing Light: a Week in Shropshire

    Last week we were on holiday in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. November holidays usually bring a mix of weather, so it was important to make sure I had flexible pieces that would enable me to cope with everything from heavy rain and near-freezing temperatures to sunny autumn days. I love to travel light on trips, and aim…

  • Shopping for Knitwear

    As summer turned into autumn, I noticed some of my knitwear was looking a bit tired, and decided it was time to look for replacements. Full of good intentions, I got rid of two old items to make space in the wardrobe for two new ones. I ended up buying four. Oops. One of them…