Editor’s Perspective: 06 February 2020

“We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognising and appreciating what we do have.” Frederick Keonig     It’s long been said that money doesn’t buy happiness and I’m sure that no truer saying has been said. After all, some of the […]

Melinda Collins

Editor’s Perspective: 12 December 2019

While you’re looking after friends and family this festive season, it’s important you don’t forget to look after ‘you’. Wellbeing Specialist Sarah McGuinness shares her top tips for keeping well over Christmas. 1. Be right here, right now: Practicing mindfulness is probably the last thing you’d think to add to your festive to-do list, but […]

Editor’s Perspective: 5 December 2019

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”  – Maya Angelou     Remember that dress? It became a viral internet sensation on 26 February 2015, when viewers disagreed over whether the dress pictured was coloured blue and black, or white and gold. There were more than 10 […]

Editor’s Perspective: 21 November 2019

“Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.” – Gore Vidal     Looking down the line-up of The Crossing Fashion Starts Here Best Dressed Best Dressed finalists at Addington this year, I was struck by just how magnificent fashion is. It was Rachel Zoe that once […]

Melinda Collins

Editor’s Perspective: 7 November 2019

“Health is a crown that the healthy wear but only the sick can see it.” – Imam Shafi’ee     You hear about broken hearts all the time. What you don’t hear so much of are stories of broken pancreases. The pancreas plays a pretty important role in the body, producing insulin which keeps blood […]