Studio PR Group presents
Notice More.
Thoughtful recommendations for the products, places, experiences and ideas that deserve your time, attention and money.
Curated by Joan Bateman · photographer · psychiatric nurse · editor · traveller · creative strategist
The philosophy
The extraordinary is often hidden in plain sight.
Whether I am exploring a hidden café, testing a beauty product, visiting a restaurant, photographing a destination, attending an event or discovering useful technology, the purpose is the same: to help you Notice More™.
More beauty. More craftsmanship. More kindness. More thoughtful design. More confidence. More stories worth remembering.
Curated collections
Start with what interests you.
Gauche or Glorious™
Every recommendation earns its place.
I look beyond popularity to consider quality, usefulness, atmosphere, aesthetics, hospitality, value, accessibility and emotional impact.
Your curator
Hi, I’m Joan Bateman.
I am the founder of Studio PR Group and creator of Gauche or Glorious™. My work brings together decades of experience in photography, mental health, fashion media, branding, travel, technology and human connection.
Here you will find coffee shops, restaurants, makeup, skincare, home purchases, travel discoveries, creative tools, science-inspired innovations, AI resources, fashion finds and the everyday products I genuinely believe are worth considering.
A quieter way to discover
Spend less time searching. Choose better.
Explore the latest curated finds on Benable, then follow the stories through Gauche or Glorious™, Travelling Spotlight™, Spotlight Magazine™ and Studio PR Group™.
Open Joan’s Benable profile