Hearing about Amanda Holden’s traumatic experiences this week following her baby daughter’s birth is a stark reminder of the potential risks in childbirth. There is a great assumption in today’s society that firstly we can all have children, and secondly, when it comes to the birth, we can choose to swim with dolphins whilst swinging from a crystal chandelier eating chocolate truffles, if that is what is going to make us happy and gives us a more meaningful experience. The most important element is the health and safety of the mother and child. Childbirth is a miraculous thing, but full of potential dangers that … Read More »
I am an avid reader, each birthday and Christmas I am giving books, all sorts of books, lots of books and I am never disappointed… this Christmas my other half gave me ’COMFORT AND JOY’ a novel by INDIA KNIGHT. I follow India on twitter and read her Sunday Times columns, I have read The Thrift Book which I found both witty and helpful…so he was on a safe bet I would enjoy this latest book…I did, very much. I have been asked (on twitter and in real world)…was it good? so here is my short take on it, can’t say the word ‘review’ … Read More »
I’ve always been a fan of mirrors – not for reasons of vanity but for sheer beauty and versatility. Whatever the style, age or size, they furnish a room like nothing else, creating the feeling of light and space yet warmth and richness. Whereas once you would have to search high and low in designer furniture shops or sale rooms for something a little different, today it’s easy to find stylish mirrors to satisfy every taste and style at affordable prices. My favourite one stop shop for ideas is Graham and Green – fabulous mirrors and quirky designes to suit every style and fantasy. … Read More »
Great minds think alike Cupcake – I too have the exact same pair of black Ash trainers! They are my second pair, the first being a super cool bronze pair which were my default setting last summer. Warm and cosy with socks on a dull day yet cool with wide legged linen trousers when the temperature rose. And these trainers have edge, sorely lacking in your average high street pair. Definitely a wardrobe staple and real investment – I too am an Ash fan! marigold x
HAVE JUST BOUGHT MYSELF A PAIR OF NEW SHOWS. MY PRIDE AND JOY…soft as butter, warm as toast, totally gorgeous…and didn’t cost an arm and a leg…maybe just a foot! http://www.ashfootwear.co.uk/
The Washington Post’s Mensa Invitational once again invited readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting, or changing one letter, and supply a new definition. Here are the winners: 1. Cashtration (n.): The act of buying a house, which renders the subject financially impotent for an indefinite period of time. 2. Ignoranus: A person who’s both stupid and an asshole. 3. Intaxicaton: Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which lasts until you realize it was your money to start with. 4. Reintarnation: Coming back to life as a hillbilly. 5. Bozone ( n.): The substance surrounding stupid people that … Read More »
It may be winter outside, but in my heart it’s spring… isn’t that a line in a song? I’m telling my vintage now! But honestly, its freezing, freezing, freezing outside and I’ve just taken this image – one perfectly bright and sunny camelia flower with its face turned towards the sun and not showing a single sign of frost, cold or mildew. I’d love to say its my green fingers but I can’t take any credit at all – this beautiful flower blooming far earlier than expected is due to our extraordinarily mild winter to date. I’ve just seen irises in full bloom in … Read More »
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A lovely sunny day….. what better than to take the day off and popped down to Chichester, West Sussex with a friend and we spent some time in the Pallant House Gallery. The exhibition we both wanted to see is the EDWARD BURRA, it did not disappoint, it opened on the 35th anniversary of his death and runs until February 21st 2012. Of course you can’t take photos of the work but a gorgeous rotund tummied man said I could take a few snaps of the gallery (for this read landing) he was most helpful and rather lovely, he had an overwhelming passion for … Read More »
I’m sure we’re all feeling a few pounds heavier after Christmas, and this time of year is peppered with work out DVD’s, diet tips and the old lose weight fast tricks. So when I heard the words ‘Downsize in Dubai’ mentioned in the background on a certain morning TV programme, my ears pricked up. I’m not looking to lose a lot of weight, but find like many women the whole dieting and weight loss industry fascinating. What I heard reallyshocked me. Apparently viewers choose the contestants from a shortlist of people whom they feel deserve this ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity’ to go to … Read More »
This is just part of a large tree that this morning was resting….yep resting, that is tree surgeon talk for crashed onto the roof of the barn (we have a very small barn commonly known to most folks as a shed!)… this is the half that is still up there…it will have to come down on a less windy day (I’m told) tree man said “I’m not getting up a bloody ladder any more today” this is the biggest bit…. and this is next size down …. then this pile…. it turns out we have two massive willows in great danger to us too….see … Read More »
After reading an article in the paper this weekend, ‘no new clothes for a year’ I got to thinking and by that I mean looking at my wardrobe… my hub already thinks I have way to many clothes so had to hide the paper! In truth I have managed to fill the whole wardrobe in our bedroom, plus the one in the spare room and a cupboard in the office…. hangs head in shame… below spare room woollies… Thing is we have cats and a dog so I have ’at home’ clothes, a collection of jeans, sweatpants, and tee’s oh and the odd very … Read More »
Over the Christmas hol’s I meet an amazing woman, she has a body to die for and I found out the reason why…there is no end to this lady’s talents. For me this is the way to go to get a slimmed bod and have fun….no more gyms! Let me introduce you to Domini Winter Domini were did you get started with your interest in dance and movement for keeping fit? I have worked extensively in television, film and theatre as a dancer/choreographer, and as a director. So I have a wealth of experience and I have been teaching Pilates for many years. I … Read More »
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR READERS… You won’t find a list of new res’s from me… no point, I always forget them by the time I’m sober! There won’t be a review of the year from me either, we all know what has happened…who needs reminding! We would, however really like to say a big thank you and a happy new year to some of the most delightful people we have come across this last year….. including some gorgeous PR’s, amazaballs web sites, great designers, wonderful twitter folk/friends…. so folks, we wish you health, wealth and happiness in the new year may the … Read More »
Last Christmas Cupcake and I compiled a list of our Heroes and Villains for the past year – and great fun we had doing it too. It gave us the perfect opportunity to share some of our finds and favourites and vent our frustrations whilst making us laugh. So here goes with Marigold’s 2011 list. HEROES Steve Jobs. What would we all be doing now, and how would our lives be different? What a loss the man who took me to Florence Julian Fellowes has to be on my list again – ok Downton Abbey hasn’t had the same magic as last year, but … Read More »
TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS …. On the first day of christmas my true love gave to me…a massive 2k yellow diamond ring On the second day of christmas my fiancee gave to me two prada shoes and a massive 2k diamond ring. On the third day of christmas my fiancee gave to me three pink porsche’s, two parda shoes and a massive 2k diamond ring. On the fourth day of christmas my fiancee gave to me four hermes bags, three pink porsche’s, two prada shoes and a massive 2k diamond ring. On the fifth day of christmas my fiancee gave to me five tiffany bangles, … Read More »
