The Lilac Room with Wish

16/11/2025

We still don't have a confirmed move date

But the universe has the reins and we are trusting the system 😊

Our motorbikes left home yesterday, on the first leg of their journey to Scotland. We will see them again when we arrive. George, and my husband's 2 bikes are in safe hands and right now, they are enjoying heated winter quarters with the storage company.

We are due to exchange (2nd attempt) on Thursday 20th and if that's sucessful, we will have a definate move date for the diary.

If we hit another speedbump, we will likely have another Christmas here, and more time to huck out, and walk by the sea, before we go. If that happens, I will have some bonus work days and will be super happy to see some of you again before we leave ❤️

So we are not stressed (we hucked out the wine cupboard today 😆), we are trusting the process, we know everything is lining up in our best intrest and the universe has our back.

We have lovely people waiting to live here, and a beautiful home waiting for us north of the border.

07/11/2025

And.... that's a wrap 🙌

The end of the last day at work in Harwich.

Huge, huge thanks to everyone who has supported this small business through the last 21 years. I have loved it. Your trust in me has been humbling. It's been an honour and a privilege to be in your corner when you've needed me.

For my counselling clients - I will not be out of reach. I am grateful that you have all chosen to switch to online/telephone appointments. Thank you.

For my reflexology, massage, and "double whammy" peeps - I am leaving you in safe hands with Mari (The Aura Restorer).

I know Mari is going to enjoy her new job as much as I have mine, because of YOU! You're amazing.

A few of you have asked for updates on our Scottish adventure so I will post here when we arrive.

In the meantime - we STILL don't have a date set in stone, but it will be very soon.

This is the location of the new, Scottish, Lilac Room.

31/10/2025

The beautiful Louise Hay, who did so much good, and spread so much wisdom and love in her human adventure. What an amazing lady ❤️

Boo! Life loves you. 💖

This Halloween, remember, even in the spookiest moments, love surrounds you. 🎃✨

Happy Halloween from all of us at Hay House.

30/10/2025

Meet Mari!

Mari will be stepping into my Lilac Room shoes for all my fabulous reflexology and massage clients, as well as my home visit peeps 😊

As you know, I am finishing work on Friday next week. Mari will be taking over my home visits from 11th November, and will be taking appointment bookings from 19th November.

All of you who have asked to be handed over to Mari, you don't need to do anything. Mari now has your names and contact numbers and she will be getting in touch from Saturday.
Don't panic if you dont hear from her right away - it's quite a big list! And she will be managing two jobs for a while. I know you will be patient and kind as she settles in.

If you haven't seen me for a while and would like me to pass your details on, please message, and I will do that.

Mari will have her own, purpose built, self contained snazzy therapy space just a few minutes down the road from The Lilac Room. Full details will be on this page next week.

As ever, the Universe has outdone itself with my request to bring the perfect person to take the Lilac Room baton. I just love knowing how much Mari is going to enjoy her new job, and I know you will all take to her right away.

Any worries or concerns, you are welcome to message me.

We still dont have a move date, but aside for a few days for the actual move, I will be contactable on my usual mobile number and my counselling practice will continue, online and by phone.

With only 7 more working days to go, it's starting to feel real 😮 and I have been truly moved by the kind gifts and beautiful cards that have been trickling in, these past few days. Thank you so much 💓

❤️

20/10/2025

15 work days left before The Lilac Room closes its doors after 21 years in Harwich 😬😲

If you want an "in person" appointment, I have a few spaces left, but get 'em quick!

20/10/2025

Walking my talk with a weekend of relaxation, a water bed massage, heated loungers, a lava shell full body massage, lots of salad and herbal tea..... and some cake!

Christmas has arrived in Fortnum and Mason so a rainy afternoon in London felt quite festive ✨️

The fancy cakes in L'eto Covent Garden were spooktacular 😋 and delicious! And my Halloween boots took several hours of walking in the rain, in their stride 💪

I also found some mega expensive but worth it, new massage oil for work. One sniff and I had to order it! So, if you're in with me before we close on 7th Nov, remind me, and I will share some 😉

12/10/2025

Can you tell that the sea dip was a bit chilly today?? 🥶

It's a bit early for a rudolph nose 😆

But don't worry - a cuppa and a crunchie and I'm toasty warm and ready for a full Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 🙌

A couple of spaces left for Thursday if you feel the need for some self care (and probably a giggle - because you know how serious it is around here 😉)

11/10/2025

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10/10/2025

Here's the link if you're happy to leave me a review
https://g.page/r/CV5GEy7dBeIsEAE/review

It's really helpful. Thank you so much 🤗

As we head into the last month of The Lilac Room in Harwich, our thoughts are turning to the new introductions we will be making in a new village.

The Lilac Room's counselling service will be uninterrupted - we will just be switching from face to face appointments, to Teams or WhatsApp calls/video. I will not be leaving anyone high and dry.

But my relaxing head/face/neck/shoulders massage, and reflexology practice will be starting again from scratch.

We are moving to a beautiful, tiny place where nobody knows us, so if you have had counselling, massage, or reflexology here, a review on FB or Google would be really helpful, to let our new neighbours know what to expect from the new (middle aged) kid on the block.

Thank you 😊

And as ever - after our departure, if you hit a crisis, we will have excellent Internet service and good EE mobile reception so we won't be out of reach.
The Lilac Room's phone number will remain 07812241830.

08/10/2025

We aren't planning to hold a party before we leave BUT... we ARE going to this one! It's at The Waterfront.

Supporting a great charity introduced to us by Matt & Rachel, the lovely couple who are buying our house.

So if you'd like to join us for a drink and a boogie, scan the barcode thingy on the poster or follow the link on their FB page

Tickets are a tenner (with an option for VIP tables if you want to "go big"!)

See you there in my Halloween Bat Boots 🎃

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08/10/2025

Great viewing!

Loving a binge watch of these two having a cold water swimming adventure in Scotland

The perfect series for a new to cold water swimmer who is moving to Scotland 🙌

All available on BBC

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