Sian's Journal

The long winter nights of January can provide the perfect opportunity to go to bed early, put on our favourite pyjamas and read a chapter or two of a new book. After the busyness of Christmas; shopping, wrapping pressies, catching up with friends, what can seem more delightful than hunkering down under a blanket with a cuppa in one hand and book in the other? I have to admit that since welcoming my new addition into the World earlier in the year, it has felt like there has been little chance to find a moment to read but this last week as I've tried to listen to my body to take things slower; I have fallen in love again with putting my pyjamas on as early as possible and escaping upstairs to read a few pages before bed.
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Some true classics and some new adaptions and series, here is our guide on what to watch this Winter. In your pyjamas of course!
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Starting your own business is a leap of faith. For me, after losing my parents I felt that life was too short not to try and that I would regret it if I didn’t give it a go. Entrepreneurship...
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The ever so lovely Natasha, who is the Books Editor at YOU magazine and is also a delight to follow on Instagram (@wearandwhere) has shared with me some of her Summer reading recommendations. Now all that is needed is a cup of tea and a pair of good pyjamas!
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Deborah Brett has been a wonderful supporter of Sian Esther since the beginning of my small brand and I am huge admirer of all that she does to bring joy and creativity to others. I sometimes wonder how she has time to relax and how she practices Shabbat (Hebrew for the Sabbath). For me the Sabbath and taking time to relax is also something I am working on. Recently I read a book called Un Hurry by John Mark Comer and it encouraged me to take time to slow down and enjoy the moment. Here is a fascinating read and insight into Deborah’s thoughts of the importance of Shabbat.
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