We've all been there. Stuck in a rut, wearing the same clothes, and feeling a bit down about ourselves. But what if changing your wardrobe wasn't just about looking good, but about feeling good too? I've noticed that I havn't felt as much "myself" when wearing my vintage lately which got me thinking, is it … Continue reading How Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone Can Boost Your Self-Esteem
Feeling overwhelmed this spooky season? Wanting things to be a bit more cozy and calm? Here are 10 cosy activities to try out this spooky season! These activities are great for a small gatherings, solo nights or couples evenings. They are designed to get you thinking creatively, have a little fun, do something a little … Continue reading 10 Super Cosy Activities for a Quiet Spooky Season
Part One: The Plan, The Seeds and the Location. For anyone unaware, I am Eastern European by background, which means that I grew up eating some unique foods. Living in Australia, it was very rare and costly when we went back to Europe to visit family, but it also meant we were flooded with delicious … Continue reading Garden Quest: Growing Alpine Strawberries
Tending the Garden, Tending the Soul: How Gardening Can Heal Gardening, at its core, is an act of nurturing. We cultivate seeds, provide sunlight, water, and protection, all with the hope of witnessing vibrant growth. But gardening, much like life itself, is a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. It's a humbling experience that … Continue reading The Mental Health Garden: How Gardening Changed the Way I See Relationships
In the age of social media, the pressure to document every aspect of our lives can be overwhelming. We spend countless hours capturing moments through phone lenses, editing the colours to be just right, crafting captions, and chasing likes. But what happened to simply enjoying the experience itself? Recently I took a lengthy break off … Continue reading Put Down the Phone: It’s Okay to Live in the Moment
Beyond the Boudoir For many, lingerie is associated solely with romance and bedroom intimacy. However, the truth is, the right lingerie can have a surprising and positive impact on your mental health, even if it's never seen by anyone else. It's easy to get into the habit of seeing undergarments as just something we have … Continue reading How Pretty Lingerie Can Boost Your Mental Health
How a Vintage Boudoir Photoshoot Can bring out your Inner Goddess In today's world, particularly women are bombarded by unrealistic beauty standards and filtered images which can make feeling confident in one's skin a bit of a challenge. Moreover, social media constantly sharing and boosting body shapes and lifestyles that aren't achievable by many can … Continue reading A Vintage Journey to Self-Love: Why a Vintage Boudoir Photoshoot Can Be Empowering and Fun
Rediscovering the Joy of Your Childhood Passions Somewhere along the path to adulthood, we often shelve the carefree joys of childhood. Responsibilities pile up, priorities shift, and the activities that once sparked pure excitement get pushed aside. But what if the key to a happier, more fulfilling life lies in revisiting those forgotten passions? Embracing … Continue reading Why Reconnecting with Childhood Passions Can Boost Your Mental Wellbeing
What I've noticed after taking almost a year off from social media If you've followed me on any of my social media, you might have noticed that I've taken a huge break and haven't posted for close to a year at this point. Although that may sound like social media suicide for some people, I … Continue reading Unplugging for Peace: Why Taking a Social Media Break is a Mental Health Must
A Moment of Calm in a Chaotic World In our fast-paced lives, filled with deadlines, errands, and constant connectivity, it's easy to forget the simple pleasures. But amidst the chaos, there exists a small, steaming cup of happiness waiting to be savoured: a cup of tea. If you've spent any time on my blog, you'd … Continue reading The Simple Joy of a Cup of Tea
Clear Your Space, Clear Your Mind: How Decluttering Can Boost Your Mental Health Most of us in the pinup, retro and vintage sphere will know the feeling of having overflowing wardrobes, way too many shoes and accessories as well as heaps of petticoats, stockings and more. It gets a little overwhelming and most of us … Continue reading Decluttering for Mental Clarity
There's nothing quite like a holiday; a chance to take a break, explore, indulge and get away from the daily grind. Unfortunately, like most good things, they are over too soon and it's back to reality at the blink of an eye. Coming home from a holiday can often lead to the 'post-travel blues', a … Continue reading How to Beat the Post-Travel Blues
In the wise words of Jennifer Coolidge, "Wanna know the secret to confidence? Not caring!" and truer words were never spoken. Embracing the pinup style can do wonders for ones confidence. However, there are many ways to boost ones confidence as your pinup journey continues. I often get asked how you can boost your confidence … Continue reading How to Boost your Confidence with Pinup
I thought I was handling 2022 just fine, until I realised I really wasn't. It's not always easy to ask for help, and it's sometimes harder to accept it, which is exactly why I booked myself a week-long stay at Escape Haven Bali, a women's wellness resort in beautiful Canggu. It's been a while since … Continue reading Spending a Week at a Women’s Retreat in Bali
We've all heard of writers block but as any creative knows, there are many different types of creative blocks including sewing block. If you love a certain type of craft, you might suddenly find that one day, nothing inspires you to create and anything you do create just isn't as good as you'd like it … Continue reading How to Get Out of a Sewing Block
It's Christmas Eve and I know that there are definitely people struggling or alone at the moment so I wanted to take some time and send you all a special Christmas message. https://youtu.be/IJhEIfibdPU It's certainly been a difficult year for many, myself included, so I just wanted you all to know that you are loved, … Continue reading A Quick Christmas Message to you all
For many, it's been a very difficult year or two and 2022 is still looking uncertain and a little murky. As Christmas songs are blasting messages of the most wonderful time of the year, adverts are reminding us that we must find the perfect gift and stores are decorated with so much Christmas cheer your … Continue reading Signs of Mental Health Struggle this Christmas
The pinup and vintage loving community has prided itself on generally being one that is empowering, supportive and inclusive but over the last year or so, I've started to notice a huge shift in it's original values. I should start by saying that no community will ever get along with no issues or quarrels, that's … Continue reading Is Pinup Culture Toxic?