Can we just stop with all the Dad-bashing please – How to co-parent the Aristo-Chic way

I happily co-parent with the Frenchman. Do I think this is a fair 50/50 ? Absolutely not. Does he do parenting to my standards? 100% not. Am I incredibly grateful that he is there to co-parent with me in his own style. One thousand percent, YES ! Warning: This is not a woke post. I … More Can we just stop with all the Dad-bashing please – How to co-parent the Aristo-Chic way

How to find your professional superpower

To find your professional superpower, ask yourself the following questions.  ACTION: Start a Glimpses of Brilliance book. Note down every time someone calls you a star. What situations were happening that prompted such amazing feedback? What skill were you demonstrating at that particular time? Each of these are triggers that will unearth your core professional … More How to find your professional superpower

Feeling overwhelmed? How to tackle it the Aristo-Chic way

Ever come home and thought there is TOO much going on ?? The afterschool clubs for children, the homework, the messy kitchen, the ever increasing laundry pile, the papers you forgot to fill in and send off, one of the darling mini-humans just told you her friend had overheard someone else say that someone in … More Feeling overwhelmed? How to tackle it the Aristo-Chic way

How to declutter to allow space in for Aristo-Chic inspiration

I’ve got notebooks everywhere, I like stuff. But I like minimalism more. My home is cosy, but my desk is sparse. I need professional space to think. When it came to the pandemic, the Frenchman and I had to choose spaces in the house to work. His desk is cluttered and gives me heart palpitations, … More How to declutter to allow space in for Aristo-Chic inspiration

JFDI: ‘No amount of scheming or plotting will ever replace just  ****ing doing it !’

I am totally an alpha female, so I LOVED when I first came across this quote. I don’t know who wrote it, but absolute credit to whoever did. I muthafudgin’ LOVE IT !! It is possible to procrastinate on so many things professionally. I know, as an alpha female Mama-zonian I can also procrastinate, but … More JFDI: ‘No amount of scheming or plotting will ever replace just  ****ing doing it !’

How to network and work the room the Aristo-Chic way

For those of you still working in offices or having to attend professional events, here’s how you overcome your fear of networking. The number of times I have entered a room full of people I didn’t know and thought, Ok, here goes! TOP TIP: I absolutely use my English culture to its advantage here (but … More How to network and work the room the Aristo-Chic way