In this series, Nico Kos Earle, Almost Essential Art curator, explores the surface work of eight artists working in very different media and process, ahead of their group show at JGM Gallery in June. She starts with Helen Barff.

How to create penmanship alive in this day and age of keyboard writing? Holly Dinsdale of our recommended Tutoring company gives us tips.

Nicole Mahal of Balance Property is sharing with us a page of her notebook related to her latest kitchen project.

We all need help when it comes to the boring admin side of personal finance. Andrew Bretell of Motco, tells us how it all started.

What to wear to go out for dinner when away in a beautiful city for the Spring Bank Holiday weekend? Here is our selection for you to buy directly online. Happy Shopping.

Finally we can think of our summer week end wardrobe. Here are a few items I fell in love with; They will bring a cool update to our Spring/Summer wardrobe. Happy shopping and enjoy the sun whilst it is here.

Welcome to the business end of the academic year! With only a month to go before the GCSE exams start students should be studying hard...

We love Spring shopping and we have come up with a gorgeous selection of items that you will instantly fall for. Lots of neutrals and feminine patterns to jazz up your wardrobe with some spring freshness.
Discover our cool picks and shop the selection here on Almost Essential.