Christmas…New Year...the most indulgent times of the year which leave most of us with that ‘uggghhhhh’ feeling.

Although the colder months bring seasonal fun they can wreak havoc with skin that's lacking in moisture.

When do you start on that bucket list? At the top of mine was yoga in India, to immerse myself in a kind of spiritual calling that has been knocking at the door for some time.

Will Lyons, senior fine wine advisor for Berry Bros. & Rudd and wine writer for The Dish in The Sunday Times, was the perfect person to ask about wines for our winter dining and the festive season ahead.

A road trip! I haven’t done one of those for years, other than the regular pilgrimage to my spiritual home north of the border.

How best can I tell the story of Thyme, who we are, what we are, what we do and what is important to us?

Thyme Travels

For many years we have escaped the dreary English weather of January & February, for the warmth and wonder of the Cape.

The story of a seed, a scientist, an artist & an exhibition. Many years ago my brother gave me a collection of seedpods.

Thyme travels

Just before Christmas, I was very lucky to travel to Rajasthan as a guest of British Polo Day, visiting the beautiful cities of Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur.