Welcome to my new blog Almost Chic. Why almost chic? Well I am always trying to obtain the elusive ‘je ne sais quai’, but do I actually achieve it? This is my reflections on how I approach style, life, travel and family life with a little bit of chic.

I am always looking elsewhere, for the next best place to live, the next best holiday, the next best gadget - especially now, it’s endless. What if instead we could cultivate happiness with what we have?

I was inspired to write by some of the other blogs and books I’ve read over the years such as Jennifer L Scott and Fiona Ferris as their reflections on chic living resonated.

However it’s always hard starting something new. You wonder if there is any point to it or even if I should start. What if nobody even reads it or even cares? Well I think I will enjoy doing it anyway and, why not?

I hope you find something here that you can relate to.

With warm regards