ABOUT ME

I was brought up in Brighton but moved to Kent when I met my husband ten years ago. We have been in Dubai for almost six years, me, my hubby and my 14 year old son. I have three older step sons, two in the UK and one in Australia. We have one rescue dog and currently three rescue cats although that number rises regularly! I started my own business, DD Designs three years ago, which keeps me busy. When I’m not working though you’ll find me on the golf course…..often!

WHERE IS HOME?

Dubai when I’m here, UK when I’m there!

WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU WERE YOUNGER? 

As I’m very curious by nature, I wanted to be an archaeologist.

WHAT DO YOU DO?

I run my own business designing and producing novelty personalised gifts, DD Designs.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ACTIVITY TO DO WITH YOUR CHILDREN?

He’s 14, screen obsessed, enough said!

HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR WEEKENDS?

I love the outdoors and quite enjoy spending my spending my weekends on the golf course.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE MOVIE?

Pretty Woman. I love the chemistry between Julia Roberts and Richard Gere.

IF YOU COULD EAT ONE MEAL FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

Any type of salad!

WHO’S YOUR CELEBRITY CRUSH?

Jessie Pavelka. (If you don’t know who he is, Google him….seriously!!!!)

WHICH DESTINATION IS ON YOUR BUCKET LIST TO VISIT?

Canada. One of the best reasons to visit Canada is to take advantage of the fabulous outdoors— and there’s a lot of it!

WHAT’S YOUR GUILTY PLEASURE?

Watching “Say Yes to the Dress”.

IF YOU COULD HAVE A SUPER POWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

Right now, to be able to get back to the UK to see my parents.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT LIVING IN DUBAI?

The lifestyle; never had it before and I’ll never have it again. I’m very lucky.