July has arrived, sneaking in between cursed UK heatwaves, and as we’re now halfway through the year, I’m pausing to take stock before looking forward and making fresh plans. So far, 2026 has been a mixed bag. It began gently, with a long-awaited break in January. Phil and I visited Edinburgh and caught up with friends we’d not seen for a couple of years. This felt like exactly the right way to step into a new year: time away in a new (to me) city, familiar faces, and a bit o

Hannah Kate Makes reflects on her journey through 2025 as a folklore and fantasy artist and looks back on a difficult year for independent business owners.

Happy New Year! Yes, it is the last day of January and I’m only just sharing my review of 2021… The start of 2022 has been a slow return...