My Glittering Career as an Influencer (All 60 Seconds of It)

I was offered the sacred honour of promoting someone elseโ€™s tat for free. A brief foray into the glamorous world of influencing โ€” and an even briefer exit. Apparently, Iโ€™m an influencer now. A brand offered me the chance to post about their product in exchange for the sacred honour of keeping it, and then … Continue reading My Glittering Career as an Influencer (All 60 Seconds of It)

Why You Donโ€™t Need Holiday Mode: A 5-Minute-a-Day Strategy to Keep Your Etsy Shop Thriving While Youโ€™re Away

If youโ€™ve been selling on Etsy for any length of time, youโ€™ve probably felt the anxiety that comes when you need time away from your shop. Whether itโ€™s a much-needed holiday, a family commitment, or simply a break to recharge, the platformโ€™s default advice is clear: switch on Holiday Mode. But after years of running … Continue reading Why You Donโ€™t Need Holiday Mode: A 5-Minute-a-Day Strategy to Keep Your Etsy Shop Thriving While Youโ€™re Away

Why So Many Old Mirrors Look Like Theyโ€™ve Lost Their Other Half (Because They Have)

For Keys I bought two beautiful 19th Century mirrors this morning at Ford Market near Arundel, you can see them, still dusty in the images. Over the last couple of centuries, the vintage furniture trade has ended up with a small army of orphaned mirrors. Wander around any antiques fair or flea market and youโ€™ll … Continue reading Why So Many Old Mirrors Look Like Theyโ€™ve Lost Their Other Half (Because They Have)