Retailers as well as their stores appear to come and go, and Aldeburgh restaurants seem to rise and fall from grace, although the backbone of this glorious Suffolk High Street remains firm.  And I love Aldeburgh for its familiarity …

That lingering and intoxicating aroma of bread languishing in the toaster creates instant warmth and gets those taste buds dancing …

What better time is there to treat yourself to some self-love than Valentines?  I began with some new bras and a selection of professional chef’s knives …

I love Lemons and I love this phrase.  It’s so encouraging of optimism and positivity …

What a year it’s been already.  Glorious hellebores smiling at me by the front door and everything to look forward to as the garden matures.  Snowdrops next …

I’ve been known by many different names over the years and most of them polite.  Come to think of it, they’ve all been polite …

What do you want to be when you grow up? Such a strange question asked of me (and others) so many times during my (our) childhood years …

There are times when only a list will do. After a few hectic months at work, I’m conscious that I’ve been losing sight of the things I need to do for me.

Hands up, I am not very good at listening to myself and the advice I often give to others. I am a bit of a magnet for other people’s problems and challenges. It just happens that way …

Royalist or republican, who could resist the riot of colour which greeted us this Jubilee weekend? Just like the Queen, and her entourage I love colour …

Applying for jobs has never been a breeze, although some candidates find it so much easier than others to organise their thoughts, answer questions and stick with it.

It could be a new idea, an aspiration or a glass of sparkling water and perhaps a glass of champagne, although it’s always better when the sun shines.

Job adverts are the front door to your business and work opportunities. They’re often read by your customers …

How does this phrase make you feel? Throughout my career I’ve interviewed thousands of people and been interviewed – sometimes well and other times, I try to forget.

“Why don’t we simplify recruitment?” – it’s a loaded question and one I ask myself (as well as my clients) frequently. We dream of applications from amazing candidates …

A glorious day in the garden to celebrate the arrival of Spring. I missed that extra hour in bed as a rather fierce sounding hornet woke me up this morning, but it spurred me on to …

What talents there are to excite our senses. I was delighted that many of the great and good of film were out to support the Arts on Sunday evening at the BAFTA awards.

Today I am grateful for the freedom to say that I support the people of Ukraine. Join me and demonstrate your support.

Are we making interviews complicated? It’s a question I’ve been asking myself for so many years, my head hurts!

There’s a Blackbird in the garden this afternoon, who’s learned to hover over the Sarcococca and knock off the shiny black berries. Once they’re on the ground, he rummages around …