Under the Oak Tree is…A meeting place for creative folk. Be inspired by their stories.Under the Oak Tree is…About travel and the wonderful people you meet along the way.Under the Oak Tree is…Somewhere to explore the latest interiors, style and travel trends.

Great writing is the same whether you are conjuring up a headline to shift papers or creating content for a client who wants to make their business dreams a reality.After a properly old-school newspaper journalism apprenticeship, I left Fleet Street (or, what remained of it) for New York in 2001 to work as a correspondent for publications including The Times, Marie Claire and Red magazine. Since settling in Sussex, I have tailored my writing to provide copy that sells for… Show more Great writing is the same whether you are conjuring up a headline to shift papers or creating content for a client who wants to make their business dreams a reality.After a properly old-school newspaper journalism apprenticeship, I left Fleet Street (or, what remained of it) for New York in 2001 to work as a correspondent for publications including The Times, Marie Claire and Red magazine. Since settling in Sussex, I have tailored my writing to provide copy that sells for commercial clients in the UK and France. Yes, France. I was born there and speak fluent français. Words are a great way to sell what you do. It is all about telling a story - in a way that people want to read and will remember. I love finding out what someone wants to say and working out the best way to help them say it. Show less

I am a professionally-trained print journalist, with 21 years experience, who has worked in both London and New York. Now a writer and interiors stylist, my work features in national and international magazines, including NZ House & Garden and Homes & Antiques. I also work with commercial copywriting clients to produce social media content, long-form blog posts, website copy and marketing tools. My passion for interiors and photography fuels my lifestyle blog, Under the Oak Tree – and… Show more I am a professionally-trained print journalist, with 21 years experience, who has worked in both London and New York. Now a writer and interiors stylist, my work features in national and international magazines, including NZ House & Garden and Homes & Antiques. I also work with commercial copywriting clients to produce social media content, long-form blog posts, website copy and marketing tools. My passion for interiors and photography fuels my lifestyle blog, Under the Oak Tree – and sees me undertaking the latest in a series of home renovations. A founding member of AKIN, Arundel’s creative collective, my inspirations include vintage furniture, travel and beach walks. Show less

I write, style and edit features for leading newspapers, interiors and women's interest magazines in the UK and New Zealand. My portfolio of translation (French to English) clients includes CHANEL, Lancôme, L'Occitane and leading French tourist attractions. My copywriting and editing work for corporate clients focuses on the construction and property industries.

Holiday and maternity cover for features editor and lifestyle editor roles across the company titles.

I set up and ran a mail order company selling interiors products and gifts imported from France.

Planning, commissioning and editing features. Planning issues, budgets and managing permanent and temporary staff. Liaising with other publications within the group.

Sourcing, styling and writing interiors features. Developing and writing women's interest, health and lifestyle features for magazines and newspapers. Writing and editing commercial publications for clients including Bloomberg, Fujitsu and The Construction Youth Trust. French to English translation for clients including Chanel, L'Occitane, Lançome, Christian Lacroix and leading tourism attractions throughout France.

Features planning, commissioning, writing, editing. Shoot planning and styling. Meeting deadlines. Managing features and departmental budgets.