Stories
Everything I've written, newest first — at home, on the road, in the wardrobe, and on the shelf.
The Chair That Changed How I Read
It took me three years and four failed attempts to find a reading chair that actually made me want to sit down with a book. This is the story of the fourth one — and why I think everyone needs to be this particular about furniture at least once.
Mattress Reviews
I've Slept on a Saatva Classic for 6 Months. Here's What Happened to My Back.
Six months on a Saatva Classic. What happened to my morning back pain, what still annoys me, and who should skip this mattress entirely.
Saatva vs. Bed-in-a-Box: I Owned Both. Here's Why I Returned the Box.
I owned a bed-in-a-box for three weeks before returning it for a Saatva. Delivery, feel, durability, price, and the two places the boxed brands honestly win.
Saatva Classic Review 2026: What You Actually Get for the Price (and How to Save)
A hands-on Saatva Classic review after months of real sleep: the feel, who it suits, where it falls short, and every legitimate way to pay less.
Saatva Mattress Comparison 2026: Which Model Fits You (and When to Buy)
Which of the seven Saatva models is actually yours, how they stack up in a side-by-side, and the smartest time of year to buy.
More Stories
The Navy Sweater I'll Be Wearing in Ten Years
On buying one good jumper instead of five that pill by March.
Ten Days in Northern Spain, Slowly
What I learned about pace, from a country that doesn't rush lunch.
A Desert Safari, and the Silence That Came After
The dunes were the loud part. It was the quiet that stayed with me.
Redesigning My Bedroom for £200
Proof that a considered room doesn't need a big budget.
The Best Steak I've Ever Eaten Was in a Room With No Menu
One cut, one candle, and a chef who refused to be rushed.
What My Bookshelves Say About Me
A tour of the books I keep, and the ones I finally let go.