“Having a child has made me much more aware of my own privilege. I now understand the advantages I have had as a white, middle class, able-bodied woman. Having a child who is part of a marginalised group is incredibly eye-opening.” Penny Wincer on family life…
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Family
“We live in a converted Jacobethan train station, built in 1846. It came complete with a dual-faced platform, waiting room clock and worn steps to the ticket office (now our dining room) from footfall.” Charlotte Noone on family life in Yorkshire…
Wellbeing
During a consultation with a homeopath, Annie Ridout was given an implicit analysis of the inner workings of her mind – based on the state of her home. This morning, she questions whether a tidy house reflects inner calm or if decluttering is futile…
Family
“My kids mainly wear dresses. The longer and frillier, the better! I love collecting special pieces for them.” Mum of two girls Rebecca O’Brien (house_of_douglas on Instagram) talks family life with The Early Hour…
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She’s a mum-of-four (soon to be five) and co-owns the lifestyle website Babyccino but Courtney Adamo had major gap year dreams. So she and her husband sold their north London house and packed (lightly) for a year abroad, en famille…
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“Clutter is like dust; it collects without you realising, and everything feels nicer once it’s gone,” says writer and photographer Sara Tasker. Her whitewashed, linen-draped home is Instagram-famous (@me_and_orla has 128k followers). We take a look inside…
Wellbeing
Based on ancient Chinese philosophies, feng shui is about creating harmony between people and their environments. Here, we share five simple tips for making your home a happier place…