by Claire Melvin | May 31, 2026 | Observations
I recently became a White Ribbon champion. It’s something I’ve thought of doing for a while and I finally got round to it. I’m very vocal about my recent decision to pivot my business and become a menopause champion and to me, becoming a White Ribbon...
by Claire Melvin | May 27, 2026 | Observations
Milestone birthdays can mean different things to people. I have one coming up and I realised that the reason I’ve been nervous about turning 50, is because I’m hoping that I haven’t let the ‘young’ me down. The life I thought I’d...
by Claire Melvin | Mar 22, 2026 | Observations
I live in the West Midlands. This time of year, for a very short time, the cherry blossoms in Brindley Place, Birmingham, are a riot of pink. I knew all about it, I’ve lived in the region for just under 10 years, but never seen it before. So, on Saturday, I took...
by Claire Melvin | Dec 28, 2025 | Observations
2025 Flew By — and I Did More Than I Realised 2025 – blink and you miss it! One minute it was the beginning of December and the next, it’s over in 2 days! I’m really proud of what I’ve achieved in 2025 – I started a business, built a website, launched a podcast,...
by Claire Melvin | Jun 16, 2025 | Observations
Last week, I took some well-earned time off work, and I’ve tried to find a photo I took that encapsulates the week and it was tough! Why? Because I had such an amazing time filled with moments that ticked so many boxes. A Week That Fed My Soul I fed my inner nerd by...
by Claire Melvin | May 12, 2025 | Observations
I read an article in the Metro recently, about someone who was renting a flat and with the permission of her landlord, she decorated her kitchen and painted it so many bright colours. She was even nominated for design awards because of how great it looked. I’ll admit,...