If you’re craving the relaxation of a retreat, or just want a couple of hours to focus on yourself, there are a few easy changes you can make to your home so you can unwind without going outside. Freshen up your home One of the […]

Practising some regular self nurturing is a great way to help you feel better about yourself, rebuild your confidence, sense of self-worth and self-esteem. Though it is amazing to being looked after and nurtured by others, don’t rely solely on them for nurturing – you […]

Self-love is a state of appreciation for oneself that grows from actions that support our physical, psychological and spiritual growth. We spend so much time doing our best work on the outside — working on our bodies, careers, relationships, cooking skills and goals. It’s just […]

The act of self-care varies from person to person. Whichever way you choose to practice this lifestyle concept, taking the time to stop and show yourself some love is a necessary to-do — whether that’s through mental-health mindfulness, journaling, body care buys, beauty treatments and more. So I’ve specially curated […]

If you have been following me, you will know I am a big lover of Paris and a big advocate of practising Self-Love & Self-Care. You might even remember one of my posts; ‘You are not for everyone and that is your Super Power‘? It was […]

Everyone wants to feel confident and happy in their own skin. Fortunately, modern beauty treatments are convenient, affordable and can have a massive impact on your confidence and self-esteem. With this in mind, here are four amazing beauty treatments to instantly boost your confidence. 1. […]

We are halfway through our Summer holidays and it has been pretty hectic Khushi and I both working, daily life routines, unexpected death of a family member and funeral in Lisbon 🇵🇹 and then a visit to Hastings to check out the area before our […]

You might remember a post I wrote last year about ‘Enjoy Your Own Company‘ where I put emphasis on the importance of spending time alone with yourself, without distractions, that it’s crucial for all of us because it opens up space for our real thoughts […]

It is great to strive to be fashionable, however it is unfortunately not always the most realistic option with the busyness of life. There are restrictions on your clothing choices as it is important that your fashion options match up to your daily lifestyle. You […]

1. Embrace the changes in your skin. Consider whether you need more hydration in your skin, or a less powdered finish, for example. DON’T Keep wearing the make-up looks you did two decades ago. Embrace a more sophisticated style that complements your skin and suits […]

Looking after your health is a long-term challenge for many. It takes time and patience (and money) to keep yourself feeling happy and healthy, which is why many people do not practice wellbeing as much as they should. There are many ways to look after […]

As this month is all about Signature Style, Fashion & Beauty here at Design the Lifestyle YOU Desire HQ, I got up close with the lovely Clémence von Mueffling @beautyandwb where she talks about her new book, French Beauty Secrets and more. Tell us a […]

Just like the process of discovering your Signature Style, finding (and sticking to) a Signature Scent can be downright intimidating. Unless you’re 100% sure you’ve met your match, the idea of wearing skinny jeans every day is just as daunting as giving off a whiff […]

Since becoming a Mother (14.5 years ago), I had let myself go. I suddenly didn’t matter that much anymore, being a Single Mum, workload, my Mother had cancer and more resulted in me not being a priority in my life. Even though life had taken […]

Motherhood can demand a lot of energy and attention from you, during and after your pregnancy. Being pregnant can be the most charming part of being a mother; that glow on your face, eating your favourite food without guilt, and most importantly, being pampered by […]

There’s something about Sunday that symbolises rest, and relaxation. I use Sunday to prepare myself for the upcoming week, mentally, physically, and emotionally. I guess that’s why the term “Self-Care Sunday” is so popular right? If I don’t put my head on straight on Sunday […]

Whether you’ve had a long day, an awesome day, overall good or bad day it’s important to unwind, calm down and let your body know it’s time to sleep. (#FREE printable below – just scroll down!) “It’s just as important to end your day right […]

There is more to self-care than simply taking care of yourself. Doing kind things for yourself and for your own body such as nourishing with good food, moving and stretching, engaging in relaxing or pleasant activities all constitute the act of taking care of yourself. Housework is care […]

Let’s take an ordinary day in your life when nothing feels particularly terrible or wonderful. You wake up and… How do you greet this day? Is this a perfect day or 24 hours of hassle? Is your life a precious gift or are you just […]

First of all; HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! Second; You made it to Day 5 of the ‘5 days to Self-Love’ Challenge! Yay! Today’s challenge is to take yourself on a date! I must admit it’s a great tip and a wonderful excuse to please yourself if I can […]