LAURA TURNER
I’ve been blogging here about my life and style since June 2013. What started out as a personal journey to creating my own creative space has culminated in opening my own shop. In October 2014 I opened Hero – a fashion and lifestyle store in Stockbridge, Hampshire. I now juggle my life between owning my own business and being a wife and mother, friend, sister and daughter. This has to be my most challenging but rewarding chapter yet.
Previously, I graduated with a degree in Marketing before working for an investment bank in the City. Following a brief spell living in Sydney I settled down to have a family in Hampshire.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT HERO
“Hero is about creating a timeless style and easy elegance that elevates the everyday. It’s a happy place where the little details mean everything and where most often you’ll find that less is most definitely more. The journey to the perfect life never ends so our ultimate goal is to strive for progress not perfection and do our best to make each day better.
We are devoted to curating the perfect combination of classic wardrobe staples alongside those pieces you can’t resist but will love forever. Nothing fancy, not complicated just a little bit of everyday luxury”.
You can follow the daily life of Hero on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook too and if you’d like to pop along to the shop we’d love to say hi!
L x
![Rigid structure or routine rebel? I’ve always resisted routine [ except when it came to babies. Then, I was military ] and really hated the idea of anything restricting my freedom. - What if I just wasn’t feeling it on the day?! - Last year felt so tumultuous and although there was a structure to my work, of sorts, I could never quite get a grasp on feeling in control. - The freedom that I was so precious about holding onto, was actually never there. I felt strangled by own lifestyle. - This year, I’ve restructured my working week + now get to spend every Monday with this little hooligan . - I’ve got really geeky about planning, productivity + routine and have found SO much more freedom. - If you love all things planning too, this week’s Little Chapters podcast by @simpleandseason + @jessicarosewilliams is all about routine and I would definitely recommend a listen. - You can also follow @josephinepbrooks ~ a Planning + Productivity Coach. - If you sign up to her newsletter you can download a four week mini course about ‘how to make time for your side hustle and do more of what you love’. - So, do you love structure or rebel again the routine?? ✨ #littlechapters #routine #creativelife #herostockbridge #beyourownhero #livemoremagic #podcast](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/vp/89b32bd7e3c2d43c3be23ea7263cc73d/5D788657/t51.2885-15/e35/p320x320/52893375_2713903335316965_5826880143895897962_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com "Rigid structure or routine rebel? I’ve always resisted routine [ except when it came to babies. Then, I was military ] and really hated the idea of anything restricting my freedom. - What if I just wasn’t feeling it on the day?! - Last year felt so tumultuous and although there was a structure to my work, of sorts, I could never quite get a grasp on feeling in control. - The freedom that I was so precious about holding onto, was actually never there. I felt strangled by own lifestyle. - This year, I’ve restructured my working week + now get to spend every Monday with this little hooligan . - I’ve got really geeky about planning, productivity + routine and have found SO much more freedom. - If you love all things planning too, this week’s Little Chapters podcast by @simpleandseason + @jessicarosewilliams is all about routine and I would definitely recommend a listen. - You can also follow @josephinepbrooks ~ a Planning + Productivity Coach. - If you sign up to her newsletter you can download a four week mini course about ‘how to make time for your side hustle and do more of what you love’. - So, do you love structure or rebel again the routine?? ✨ #littlechapters #routine #creativelife #herostockbridge #beyourownhero #livemoremagic #podcast")
![I’ve been so caught up with @herostockbridge I almost forgot I had this account . • I’m currently 9 days into a thirteen day stint at the shop + I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t getting a little bit like Groundhog Day now... • This summer was always going to be different ~ all the changes in the business meant no holiday + an adjustment to how the summer holidays were going to look for us as a family. • Of-course I love what I’m doing but I’m really appreciating the value of rest + reset. A change of scenery would be nice too ☺️ • The girls left on their first unaccompanied flight to Alderney + I’m joining them on Sunday for a few days when I intend to fully unplug • Have you ever had to sacrifice a summer? [ by @sarahloufrancis ] . . . . . . #herostockbridge #summer #workingmum #creativebusiness #worklife #reset #timetorest #livemoremagic #motherhoodthroughinstagram](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/vp/4ff19ffe396b099b2fdcb1cb9dd8aeff/5D9DCCDD/t51.2885-15/e35/s320x320/38184074_2082310321793627_1720974643679985664_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com "I’ve been so caught up with @herostockbridge I almost forgot I had this account . • I’m currently 9 days into a thirteen day stint at the shop + I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t getting a little bit like Groundhog Day now... • This summer was always going to be different ~ all the changes in the business meant no holiday + an adjustment to how the summer holidays were going to look for us as a family. • Of-course I love what I’m doing but I’m really appreciating the value of rest + reset. A change of scenery would be nice too ☺️ • The girls left on their first unaccompanied flight to Alderney + I’m joining them on Sunday for a few days when I intend to fully unplug • Have you ever had to sacrifice a summer? [ by @sarahloufrancis ] . . . . . . #herostockbridge #summer #workingmum #creativebusiness #worklife #reset #timetorest #livemoremagic #motherhoodthroughinstagram")
![Almost eight months to the day since I became a surrogate mother and this special little man was born . Despite the grey hair and no make-up, this is one of my all time favourite photos. I could say more but for me, this photo says everything ❤️. [ photo by @helencocker ] #surrogate #surrogacyrocks #surrogatemother](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/vp/9be5211e2a04ca16fb6387674241da23/5D9A25C4/t51.2885-15/e35/p320x320/44741337_1290438874438370_4362262897815059951_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com "Almost eight months to the day since I became a surrogate mother and this special little man was born . Despite the grey hair and no make-up, this is one of my all time favourite photos. I could say more but for me, this photo says everything ❤️. [ photo by @helencocker ] #surrogate #surrogacyrocks #surrogatemother")
Your blog is so lovely. Love the chic layout. Xx
Thank you Jemima! What lovely words…nice to ‘meet’ you x
Beautiful blog, loving your content and style. Ignore Jess and keep up the good work
xxx
Ps. Also in love with your Instagram!!
Thanks Noni! So lovely to hear, hope you enjoy! x
There’s nothing I hate more than plain, mediocre women who think they can blog.
Hi Jess, Thank you so much for taking the time out your day to comment on my blog. Perhaps you could send me the link to your blog so I can see how it’s done? Best wishes, Laura.
@Jess – There’s nothing I can’t bare more than negative women who post useless, catty comments for no reason whatsoever. Laura – I think this is a great blog, keep it up!