ABBIE'S NOTEBOOK

Recently I was interviewed by Balancing the Grind on work-life balance. It's such a hot topic at the moment and rightly so. For me, it's less about balance and more about what works for me at a particular time. My priorities change, sometimes work is a priority and personal and family life takes a back seat. Other times, work is put on hold for my family. There is no set formula. A lot of pressure is put on us to try to find the perfect balance. I'll take give and take any day, who wants to strive for perfection? Definitely not me.

50% more people are googling sustainable fashion than they were this time last year. With the fashion indust...

If you ask Google what a PK is you will find it's a gaming term, something I learnt today while writing this...

The road to eating a plant-based diet was not an easy one. And the reason why may surprise you.     Growing Up Much of my childhood was centred aro...

I can pinpoint the exact moment I decided to become an environmentalist. I remember the day so well. My eldest daughter was about 6 months old and ...

As I walk through the aisle of my local supermarket I see so many more organic brands gracing the shelves. It’s easier to find gluten-free options,...

My story may be similar to yours. It's a story with a history of wanting to change parts of my body that couldn't be changed. It's a way most of us...

I am taking my fashion designer hat off for a moment and putting my environmentalist hat on. I'm assuming you and I are alike, we want the planet t...

I remember when I became a new mum and I learnt it was a thing for people not to wear perfum to visit the new baby. It makes a lot of sense. That overwhelming scent cloud of perfume in a room, imagine what this is like for a baby.