This video is worth 27 minutes and 53 seconds of your time. It’s more than a story about a brand doing something differently. It’s the story of a way of being; a life with more. At a time of year where we are bombarded with messaging about buying and needing to own the latest and… Continue reading The Things You Already Own
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Football Photography
Next week, the incredibly talented Jenny Simmons will be showing some of her football photography at Shutterbug London, in support of Hackney Laces. Over the past year she has taken photos of the girls at training and during some of our ‘off the pitch’ activities. Here’s a sneak peak ..
Bicycles, Bouquets and Bees, oh MY!
Ignoring the small matter that is my deathly allergy to bee stings, Petalon is my kind of business. It’s a brilliant combination of local, sustainable and beautiful. For just £20, Petalon offers people a lovely bunch of flowers sourced from the Flower Market based on what is freshest and in season and then they get delivered… Continue reading Bicycles, Bouquets and Bees, oh MY!
12 Inches
Yes, that’s my pony tail. All that hair, in my hand and not on my head. It’s now being turned into a wig for someone who needs it more than I do. It was donated to the Little Princess Trust, a charity that makes wigs for children who have lost their hair when they’ve had… Continue reading 12 Inches
5 Inspiring Things
1. This beautiful piece of writing by Charles Warnke on why you should date a girl who can’t read. 2. Jenny Simmon’s website ‘Team Manon’, featuring stunning football photography. 3. Ada’s List, a growing online community of inspiring women in tech. 4. These lovely accessories made by women in Mozambique from scrap metal. 5. The… Continue reading 5 Inspiring Things
Hackney Neighbourhood Story
This rather beautiful video tells a story of craft and entrepreneurship in Hackney.
How Not To Street Fundraise
Today I was approached by a ‘chugger’ on the street. It was raining. I felt bad. I stopped and listened to his pitch. To be polite I will not mention the charity he was representing. He told me that for less than an hour of my pay each month I could sponsor a child in… Continue reading How Not To Street Fundraise
Don’t Eat Ants (And 59 Other Things Mum Taught Us)
Today my mum turns 60. For months my sister and I tried decide what we should do for her. What sort of gift or gesture would do justice everything she has done for us, our family, friends and the community. Our mum is an incredibly modest woman. She is never boastful, never seeking attention or… Continue reading Don’t Eat Ants (And 59 Other Things Mum Taught Us)
Football Type
Football and type are two very wonderful things. This limited edition book designed by Rick Banks looks at football and fonts and the ways they have connected over time, from the numbers and fonts used on the back to shirts to the meanings people prescribe to typography used in the game. And, to make it… Continue reading Football Type
‘Made With’ by John Grant
John Grant is one of my heroes. He is a brilliant brand strategist, ideas generator and in the words of my boss Naresh, he’s a “one man think tank”. He is truly inspiring. When I did my masters, John’s book The New Marketing Manifesto was on my required reading list at London School of Economics. Through… Continue reading ‘Made With’ by John Grant