Allegra Hicks: a life redesigned
She possesses both a natural down to earth approach and a refined aesthetic sensibility. Designer Allegra Hicks, who in her 50s is experiencing a volcanic…
The secret alchemy of scent dinners
Tempted by a white onion & Oud soup? How about a Bergamot & rosemary cured salmon? Maybe you are not an avid food connoisseur, but…
The Beautiful Mess Effect
Feeling uncomfortable showing your weaknesses? Don’t worry, believe it or not, people tend to like you more when you are vulnerable and imperfect. Exposing what…
The Unstoppable rise of Glam-Mas
When you think of grandmas, what probably springs to mind are old fashion perms, big hugs, soft cardigans and boiled sweets but definitely not stylish…
When Barbie turns 60
She is 60 this year and still doesn’t have a single wrinkle. Blonde or brunette, slender or curvy, black or white, princess or president, Barbie…
The top 7 dog-friendly destinations in UK
Brits are well-known ardent pooch lovers, so here at CrunchyTales we thought we’d help you make your travel plans a little easier by finding places…
Love at first cash: how money impacts relationships
We might believe in "love conquering all" but money really does matter when you are in a relationship. It's because of the expectations that come…
A Healthy Start with Jacqueline Barleycorn
Being a retired mum, without any experience in running a business and still deciding to launch your own company, might be scary. Not for Jacqueline…
Take that Tiara off!
You might have been a Snow-White or a Cinderella fan in your youth. Growing up, you thought the right strategy to get noticed and rewarded…
Oops, you are dating again!
It’s never easy to do it when you're young, but it’s much harder the second time around. If you have just survived a painful break-up,…
The Novel Cure, How Books Can Save Your life
Have you ever heard about Bibliotherapy? It's a practice Ella Berthoud and Susan Elderkin know very well. "It's the art of recommending fiction for life's…
More than just a Yoga retreat
If you’re partial to a bit of yoga and it’s an integral part of your existence perhaps you might be interested in combining it with…
6 Free Motivational Apps To Boost Your Goals
We know it too well, adding healthy habits to our routines or sticking to our New Year resolutions was never easy and many have failed…
9 Top Tips To Achieve A Positive Mind-Set
Did you know your life is a reflection of your mindset and attitude? A positive attitude is essential to your happiness, and also benefits every…
FOMO, JOMO and other stories
Feeling anxious about missing out on something or that other people are having more fun than you? Are you always hyper-connected to keep up with…
The top 5 Romantic Paris Passageways
Have you ever seen Paris in the rain? Still beautiful but not the best set for a romantic stroll. For curious wanderers, there are better…
How Kintsugi can mend your scars
What happens when your best china hits the floor, bursting into a thousand pieces? What a mist of sorrow, anger and regret, when thinking that…
A Man Is Not A “Financial” Plan
Tough times for modern Princesses. When the Prince has gone, no castle or annual allowance might be left. Better to learn how to do maths.…
Cracking the Code of Ageing
All around the world, people are trying to avoid what they consider one of the most worrying conditions of their life: ageing. Why? What's so…
Dress to impress yourself, not others
Dressing appropriately for the environment you’re working in is so important, but is it also worthy to still be able to express your own sense…