Wardrobes, Wellness, Water & Why live now

Hello pal,

How are you? How is your week going?

I am having such a beautiful week housesitting & dog sitting down the west coast of Scotland. It has been a pretty full week and I have loads to share with you.?

First up is my discovery of the INCREDIBLE Victoria Lee, Scottish Stylist of the Year and (Sustainable Stylist on Instagram) and why I booked a wardrobe edit with her. When I left Australia to move back to Scotland I basically sold everything I owned so I have very minimal clothes. And from a sustainability perspective I have really stopped buying new clothes and really don't want to be apart of the fast fashion world. I even have this vision of one day having a capsule wardrobe because I believe simplicity across all areas of your life (which includes making decisions about your outfits each day) can create so much joy. ?

However, I had sort of lost myself and my sense of style in the transition from Aussie beach vibes to Scottish winter pretty much all year round vibes! I have realised over the years that the type of clothes you wear really can transform you - from natural materials to wearing something that brings out your personality & can create so much confidence.?

When I discovered Victoria I got excited because I really liked that she was all about re purposing clothes, buying second hand and creating multiple outfits from key pieces. We spent two hours together and I ended up de-cluttering (a bunch of stuff off to the charity shop and the rest I sold on Vinted) and now I feel like I have my style spark back :)?

Perhaps this weekend, have a wee de-clutter of your wardrobe. In the words of Marie Kondo ask yourself “does this spark joy?” and if not let it go.?

Welcome to Wellness event

Over the last year my Arbonne pals and I have been running “Welcome to Wellness Events” for people to come together, meet like minded people, learn about gut health, experience Yoga Nidra, try some Arbonne nutrition products & learn how our programs can help them with their health goals.??

On Sunday it was such a glorious day in Ayr and we decided to host an intimate wellness event in the garden. I find gathering women together so powerful and empowering, We had deep and meaningful conversations about our wellbeing practices and what we struggle with. One of the common themes that came up was about the challenges of finding a group of friends that align with your values, especially your wellbeing. That's why I love having a wellness business like Arbonne because it empowers me to improve my own wellbeing and at the same time help others too.?

If you would like us to host one of these welcome to wellness or come along to our next one - let me know and we can make it happen! :) They are so dreamy.?

A wee reminder…. if you haven't tried ocean dipping or wild swimming - do it!?

I have been geeking out recently reading up on everything to do with planet ocean and basically my conclusion is that there is wisdom in the water. The ocean is the oldest thing we have on the planet and so it carries so much wisdom for us to soak in. So go dip in the ocean - immerse yourself in it.?

… it doesn't matter how long you live it is what you do in your years that matter.?

I visited the town of Alloway where Scotland's most famous Poet, Robert “ Rabbie” Burns was born. Everywhere you walk and look in this town, pays homage to him, from his poetry on the walls of the local pub, museums dedicated to sharing his life and work, to statues and monuments of him high in the sky, to walks poignantly named “Poet Paths”?

?It struck me when I saw this sign on the cottage where he lived that he was only 37.5 years old when he passed…. Imagine only being around for such a short period of time but having such a huge impact on Scotland's culture, history, music, art and being known both locally and around the world. Someone who Scotland has & will always admire and remember.?

?It made me stop and think…. it really doesn't matter how long you live it is what you do in your years that matter. :) You don't need to become a famous poet with an entire town and country dedicated to you but what would you choose to do now to make a positive impact on others ? How would you choose to live now? And why not just go for it? :)

Lastly, events.?

I am running a workshop all about how to Become a B Corp in Edinburgh next week - if you are a business owner curious about learning what the process is and how becoming a B Corp can help benefit your business, then come along. All details below and you can click here to register.

I've got your back,