My Story

By day, I run Design Direction – creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind spaces, often in historic or listed buildings. I’m used to climbing ladders and solving tricky problems on site...

But this November, I’ll be swapping building sites for desert trails and sketchbooks for sandstorms.

I’m taking on a big challenge: trekking over 100km in six days

through Morocco’s Jebel Saghro mountains. Peaks, riverbeds, desert plateaus, and sleeping under the stars. I’m doing it to raise money for CoppaFeel!, the UK’s only breast cancer charity focused on awareness and early detection.

Like so many others, this cause is personal to me. I know what a difference early action can make, and I’m proud to be supporting that mission, one (very dusty) step at a time.

If you can spare a donation, no matter how small, I’d be incredibly grateful. And if not, just sharing this page is a huge help too.

If you’re in Scotland and fancy joining me on a training walk, give me a shout – I’d love the company.

Thanks so much for reading 💗

Melanie x