Collected


Some stories I find. Some stories find me.

The same with things! Some I stumble across accidently, others I seek out or crave.

Collected Stories are moments, words, and creative pieces that share what fifty feels like for others, from elsewhere.

Collected Things are small objects that actually make a difference; simple stuff and easy rituals that have helped me.

This space will grow slowly.

One story. One thing. One at a time.

Collected Stories


  • Forty-eight

    My dad had a camera like this.Brown leather case. Heavy. Old. I always thought it was ugly. He took slides instead of photos.You had to hold…

  • Starting

    These pages will never be about perfection or inspiration, I’m just not wired that way. But I do feel happy sharing some things that worked for…

  • This is what fifty looks like… everywhere

    This is what fifty looks like on TikTok! Had to share, the gateway to 1000’s of people each sharing their own TIWFLL stories every day. Happy…

  • This is what over 50 looks like

    Stumbled into this stunning project by photographer Ian Treherne The images are simply beautiful and to get a glimpse into how they where made is pretty…

  • This is what fifty looks like – new nails

    Might be vanity. But I love it. My hard working hands. New nails bring me happiness. Cinnamon vibes for being fifty on Halloween.


Collected Things

  • This is what over 50 looks like

    This is what over 50 looks like

    Stumbled into this stunning project by photographer Ian Treherne The images are simply beautiful and to get a glimpse into how they where made is pretty special. Update:After sharing the video of What Over 50 Looks Like, I came across an interview about the project with Ayesha Walawalkar from MullenLowe — the creative director behind…