Q&A: Pacing & Chronic lllness

After the wonderful response to my last post all about what I learned at a Pacing Masterclass with Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall, I’m delighted to be able to share more information that I hope will help other people who haven’t had access to appropriate care and support when it comes to learning to pace, rest, … Read more

Rose’s Wardrobe: Running A Vintage Fashion Brand With Chronic Illness

Emma Rose's Vintage

Today’s interview is with the absolutely lovely Emma, who alongside her wife Leanne, runs the Scotland-based vintage-inspired (and sustainability focussed) fashion brand Rose’s Wardrobe. Think scarf-like headbands (I was lucky enough to receive one in PR and it was the most comfortable I’ve tried, by the way!), half circle skirts, shirt dresses, and blouses – handmade … Read more

This Thing They Call Recovery: Being A Chronically Ill Graphic Designer With Jenny McGibbon

Photos of Jenny McGibbon in an illustrated polaroid

In today’s post, I’m interviewing my lovely pal Jenny McGibbon of This Thing They Call Recovery about how she’s developing a career as a freelance graphic designer from home around her chronic illness. I’ve been a huge fan of Jenny’s work since I first stumbled across her Instagram: she has such a clear aesthetic and … Read more

designed2enable: Assistive Products With Style

One of the first sites I ever discovered when I was searching for good-looking disability products was designed2enable. I don’t remember quite how I came across it, but I remember being really excited when I clicked through and saw a curation of items that were actually…attractive. Something, if you’ve read my blog or followed me … Read more

But Make It Accessible: Intimately.co

If you enjoyed my last inclusive lingerie post, where I interviewed the team behind Elba London, you’ll want to keep reading. Today I’m interviewing Emma Butler, founder of Intimately.co, a US-based web store that curates lingerie where, as they say, fashion meets function. Hi Emma! Tell me a little bit about your business! My lingerie is … Read more