Living with less in your 60s has become a popular lifestyle choice for older people looking for a simpler and more meaningful existence post retirement. The idea is, that by intentionally decluttering your physical and mental spaces, you make room…
Rediscovering Your Creativity
This post considers why our sixties can be the perfect time to rediscover our creativity and live again with the fearless joy of childhood The uninhibited imagination and creativity of childhood When I was a little girl, I vividly remember…
Over 60 style inspiration: Linda V Wright
When I first discovered Linda V Wright about five years ago, it felt like a coming home. Here at last was a woman over sixty who wore the sort of clothes I loved and made them look fabulous. Not only…
A Love Letter from my late husband
Why am I writing a post about love letters on a blog aimed at over sixties? Because however old you are, however long your relationship, a love letter is the most tangible way that you can express your feelings to…
The Importance of staying Curious
Curiosity is a natural human trait that’s present from birth. Babies and toddlers constantly explore their surroundings, touching, tasting, and smelling everything they can get their hands on. As we get older though, we often lose that sense of fascination…
Timeless Fashion: The Fair Isle Sweater
This post considers the timeless quality and enduring popularity of the classic Fair Isle sweater and looks at its reinterpretation by two modern designers. A Timeless Classic The Fair Isle sweater is named after the tiny Shetland Island off the…
Challenging the little old lady stereotype
This post examines why we need to keep challenging the little old lady stereotype, and how the TV series Magpie Murders successfully does that. How Magpie Murders challenges the little old lady stereotype Last weekend I binge watched Magpie Murders on BBC iPlayer. It’s…