Zoe Loves the Second Act

  ‘’NO PLEASURE IS A GUILTY ONE PAST 40’’   I’ve always loved beautiful things and a touch of luxury in my life and I’ve been very lucky to experience some wonderful luxuries over the years, especially during my years dancing on Cruise ships where we had passenger status along with high discounts on everything on board. Because of this I always had access to top of the range skincare, fragrances, accessories & fashion and my love of luxury has continued. Luxury can also be about guilty pleasures and now I’m in my mid 40’s I know I work hard enough to enjoy some little luxuries and guilty pleasures in my downtime.   1.    A delicious Pink G&T My tipple of choice at the moment   2.    A Crisp glass of Moet I’ll never say no to a delicious glass of fizz   3.    Estee Lauder Makeup I’ve worn Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation & their pressed powder since my wedding day & still love it to this d...

  My husband Tony & I recently spent a wonderful few days last week touring the stunning Cotswold villages. I’ve been longing to visit this glorious part of our country for a long time, and it really is simply magical. I’d heard about Daylesford Organic Farm through many influencers I follow and as we were visiting the beautiful village of Moreton-in-Marsh where it is situated, I couldn’t resist a visit to have our lunch there. From the minute you turn in to the car park you are transported into a world of beauty & luxury, and it is simply the most wonderful place. From the produce to the foliage, the home wear to the garden accessories it really is a country living dream & I was truly in heaven. Daylesford is a space dedicated to sustainable gardening, organic growing and outdoor living and I could have spent hours there.  We ate a delicious lunch at The Old Spot Restaurant, and both had the Cornish Crab on Sourdough toast. Beautifully presented it really ...

    As a business owner myself for over 24 years, I know first hand the pitfalls of work taking over your life. Any working parent knows that when you add children, partners, pets, homes to run, friends to see etc etc, the person at the bottom of the pile is inevitably you. But then, when you add being the business owner into the mix, it’s on another level. When it’s your own business, your ‘baby’ its almost impossible to switch off most of the time and there’s not really any such thing as clocking off time which can inevitably cause problems in your home life.   Why is self care important?  Self care is the act of self-initiated care that improves your physical, mental, social & emotional well-being. Practicing self care allows you stay in tune with your mind & body and develop a routine of nurturing habits to maintain good overall health. Neglecting aspects of your wellness overtime could lead to more serious physical or mental health issues.  ...

  As I approach my 50’s within the next couple of years, I realise  more & more how important it is to live each day to the fullest. Whilst big adventures & fabulous experiences are all wonderful, the real way to happiness for me is to elevate the little things on a daily basis to make life beautiful & luxurious! In a cost of living crisis, not everyone can afford big expensive luxuries but the little every day things around the home, your car, work space etc can really elevate your life on a daily basis which is so important for happiness, contentedness & good mental health. These will differ for everyone but here’s a few things I have elevated to make my daily life as luxurious & beautiful as possible.   1.     Your Home For me, my surrounding and their aesthetics are hugely important & have a profound effect on how I feel on a daily basis. We have made our home as beautiful as we can, so that I’m always happy with my s...