Feminism Inspirational Station! Claire Chapman-Duffy, co-founder of ‘The Dip Society’ Posted on July 31, 2014May 2, 2025 By Becky As someone who has recently set up her own business, and is trying to juggle doing so with two small children, I am always fascinated by parents who have managed to go that bit further and do something a bit special. Whether it’s becoming super-successful with a business venture/career, managing… Read more
Family Diary A ‘What Would Irene Do?’ Shop Update & A Thank You Posted on June 7, 2014May 2, 2025 By Becky Happy Saturday folks! Apologies for the rather image-heavy post, but I had to share some of the new stock I have in my ‘What Would Irene Do?’ Vintage Crockery Shop now! I’m also excited to announce that I am now offering a vintage crockery hire service for small weddings/tea parties/ events… Read more
Fashion & Beauty Hey Joe (Browns)! Posted on May 27, 2014May 2, 2025 By Becky When Leeds-based clothing company, Joe Browns, contacted me wanting to work with me, I was tres chuffed. Not only did I remember their store from my days as a student in Leeds, but I LOVED many items on their website- I was like a kid in a sweet shop! I… Read more
Interiors Advice ‘What Would Irene Do?’ Vintage Crockery- A Launch Date Posted on April 14, 2014November 8, 2024 By Becky Good morning and happy Monday! Hope you had a great weekend? Just a quick update regarding my ‘What Would Irene Do?’ Vintage Crockery Store, which I can now reveal will be open online for business from Monday 19th May 2014! I have delayed the launch by a few weeks as… Read more
Life in general The Joy of Doing Nothing Posted on April 3, 2014November 8, 2024 By Becky As I mentioned in my post on Monday, we’ve been hit by the inevitable end-of-winter illness the last couple of weeks. First poor Freddie was ill with a nasty viral sick bug, which led on to a double bacterial ear infection, so he was knocked out for a whole… Read more
Opinion Why banning books in prisons is ludicrous, & will only serve to damage further the families left behind Posted on March 27, 2014November 8, 2024 By Becky New rules introduced by the justice secretary, Chris Grayling, have banned family and friends from sending in books, and other reading materials, to prisoners. As of now, anyone serving time at Her Majesty’s Pleasure, will not be able to receive a book from the outside world. This is, according to… Read more
Interiors Advice ‘What Would Irene Do?’ Vintage Crockery Shop – A Preview Posted on March 26, 2014May 2, 2025 By Becky Good morning! I thought today i’d show you some of the vintage crockery that i’ll be selling in my online shop, ‘What Would Irene Do?’, once I’ve got everything sorted. It’s taking quite a bit of time to clean and photograph each individual item, plus edit the pictures and do… Read more
Life in general 30 Things to Know about your 30s (according to my friend) Posted on March 24, 2014November 7, 2024 By Becky In November I turned 30. It felt good. I had a lot some vino out with good friends, a swish hotel in Soho for a night with my lover and got engaged (huzzah!). The ensuing gastric bug that followed the night of our engagement, not so good, but that’s another… Read more
Fashion & Beauty GAP Kids Toddler Boy Lookbook – Spring 2014 Posted on March 20, 2014November 7, 2024 By Becky As I mentioned yesterday, I have begun a mini-series on my favourite children’s spring/summer 2014 looks from all the major (plus lesser known) retailers and designers of kiddy style. The above are all my favourite items of toddler boy clothing from GAP UK, currently new-in on their website. Particularly loving… Read more