In truth, it is usually the next piece that I am working on, but if pushed to choose I always come back to the crisp packet – it takes 10 moulds to make and it really is like a small work of art.

Anya Read an excerpt from If in Doubt, Wash Your Hair: Anya

I was corrected, in the nicest possible way, by someone on my team, who pointed out that not noticing someone’s colour was disrespectful. Lending equal attention to the importance of having a productive personal mindset, and the practical requirements involved, Jarvis’ book is a sound investment for any self-starter. I'm far removed from the middle class white girl as you can get, however, I resonated with much of the content. Anya talks about her journey as a businesswoman and a designer, her life experiences, she shares what she has learned and wants to pass on, from to-do lists to balancing work life and personal life, to telling you to just go for it.

The excerpt that follows features Hindmarch's insights on building a diverse workforce, the need to employ more women in the organised sector to create role models for future generations and owning a business that employees would want to work for. As soon as I saw the title, I immediately wondered what in the world that this book could possibly be about. Russell Foster, Professor of Circadian Neuroscience at Oxford University said that "when people are very sleep-deprived they can only lay down negative memories in their long-term memory.

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Reading about her thoughts on work and parenthood were particularly helpful and honest as although some authors touch on it and say "be kind to yourself" and will be honest in their experience few give their insight into what worked for them. So brands like Faith in Nature shampoo, conditioner and body wash which comes in a recycled bottle and is refillable. I can digest an image immediately and effortlessly – I can close my eyes and tell you exactly what is in the room – whereas text takes me that bit longer. It helps to come back to a good book after a long day, which looks and feels like a warm sunshine company and you don’t mind spending some alone time with it.

I have been planning this project for over two years and it really feels as if I am going back to my roots on Pont Street. All are tackled with a direct, forthright honesty and most importantly, with a large dollop of humour, that feels as though she is sitting talking to you at her kitchen table. We both had so many ideas for the menu and it has been such a huge pleasure to bring it to life together. Anyone can book in with friends (can take it over as a group of 4) or on their own for a hairwash and a blow dry with a delicious coffee or cocktail.

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I love Battersea Park and Chelsea Physic garden and Fischers for dinner (below) and Olivogelo for ice cream (below) and the new Anya Café for lunch! Life throws all sorts of challenges at us and I have faced plenty along the way and am sure there will be more to come. And that's because our issues with food aren't really issues with food: they're issues with feelings and emotions, and what food has come to mean to us, whether that's comfort or love or guilt or reward or control or lack of it. It’s not quick to fix, as lost skills that could take a while to build up again, but I’m really hopeful it can happen. XD Anyway, so in here she kind of outlines how she has been able to function and manage her life - which includes shouldering the responsibilities not only at her work but also looking after her 5 children, husband and herself.In the early 2000s, she created an it bag that everyone had to have, known as the "I'm Not a Plastic Bag" bag. I had in mind a really creative place that is ever changing and fun for everyone, especially with the Anya Cafe. In this book, she shares her life experiences from the challenges of managing business, family and her own personal happiness at the same time.