Archive for January, 2010
QI BACK TO BACK – VERSES – AMERICAN DRAMA AND COMEDY
It’s Saturday evening… an evening at home, shoes off, feet up, wine in hand and relaxed with supper on laps in front of TV… We have watched the dance progs, Harry Hill, caught up with Modern Family and The Good Wife (sky) my choice and then back to back QI… four in a row thanks to sky plus… both OH and I were giggling, … Read More »
HIRE SOME STYLE ..KENNEDY PURPLE CAN HELP YOU
We are not all about the handbags but we do LOVE them…guilty secrets of large CC statements hidden from hubby and those glorious fabric protector bags when you purchase these little bits of heaven…. well we have found a guilt free solution!! ..hire yourself the style you love but may not be able to afford… what an inspired and clever idea from Kennedy Purple…. … Read More »
CASSIA BECK.. PHOTOGRAPHER WITH VINTAGE FLAIR
We found this fantastic photographer, she has prints and postcards printed with a difference.. a stunning vintage influence we hope you like these as much as we do… “I live in Brighton, UK; a bustling town by the sea. I love all things vintage and try to bring it into my work, often using old cameras. Imperfections are a big … Read More »
WE HAVE BEEN AWARDED A SUNSHINEBLOG AWARD
WE HAVE BEEN AWARDED A ‘SUNSHINEBLOG’ AWARD thanks to Natasha Bailie Vintage Clothes Co http://www.natashabailie.com
AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL, SERIES 13 ARE YOU A FAN
IF YOU ARE A FAN OF ANTM…. CHECK THIS OUT… we try to bring you a little of everything… here is some fun from over the pond… enjoy ANTM 13 – get involved in this week’s online challenge – the ‘Smize’! Season 13, Mondays at 9PM on LIVING The global juggernaut that is America’s Next Top Model is now back … Read More »
DAYLESFORD ORGANIC OUR FAVOURITE RETAILS EXPERIENCE
Daylesford Organic The genie only needed to have granted Aladdin one wish. And that wish would surely have been to go to Daylesford Organic, home and heartbeat of the stunning Bamford range. Daylesford Organic is my very favourite retail experience. It’s an evocative feast on the senses, with a palette of colours, textures and flavours that both stimulate and soothe the soul. … Read More »
The telephone call you never want to receive
I heard yesterday morning that the man to whom I was married for 13 years and who was the father of my three children had died suddenly. Shock is a dynamic all of its own. Numbness leads to disbelief, to grief, to guilt and to questions, question, questions – and of course the task of telling three people whose lives will never be the … Read More »
Maharaja
Having first read about it in the summer (if you’ve forgotten what that it, it’s supposedly the time when skies are blue, grass is green and we all sip chilled white wine with our friends round the BBQ), I made a last minute dash to the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this stunning exhibition before it closes finally today. India is the most amazing … Read More »
RECYCLE YOUR CHRICTMAS CARDS, WOODLAND TRUST
If your anything like me all your Christmas cards are sitting in a bag….waiting for a decision… I didn’t want to just chuck them out… and have found a few suggestion: First there is the Woodland Trust… they are running are recycling scheme with WHSmiths, M&S and TK Maxx. see details below…. or you could cut them up to use as next years present … Read More »
HORROR STORY…. NHS WHAT IS HAPPENING OUT THERE
I could sit here and write about Celeb Big Brother, Dancing on Ice, Glee, 30Rock, amusing anecdotes about Twitter or the latest ‘freeze jokes’ text to text… but I am sitting here with a heavy heart… Many years ago we lived in a very quiet little estate…most of the residents were retired, however one of the younger neighbours became good friends of the family. Mum would either be … Read More »
ONE APPLE TASTED, JOSA YOUNG
In case you have run out of good books to read during the ‘big freeze’ here is a little peach….oooppps apple! Lovely, charming and easy reading plus you get an amazing recipe for fish pie…. I have (with the authors permission) taken an extract… so you get the flavour of the writing and the fish pie…. A darn good read….enjoy x She took the … Read More »
Day 3 of the Big Freeze
It’s day 3 of the big freeze and I’m still housebound. So far, I’ve streamlined the filing cabinet, unearthed forgotten objects from the back of drawers and committed them to the dustbin and updated some photgraphs in frames. Desperation is setting in and I’ve also started buying on-line - dangerous in any circumstances – and looking at random sites. I’ve bought new eyeshadow, some kitchen crockery … Read More »
Everybody loves me!
I’m the cool kid in school, captain of the netball team and everyone’s new best friend. Everyone loves me. Why? I drive a 4 x 4 car, and suddenly am running a taxi service to people stranded in the snow. Normally 4 x 4 drivers are the subject of criticism, but miraculously now people are finding out why we drive such cars if you … Read More »
Greetings from Narnia!
There’s something very unseasonal about today’s snow. Isn’t today the kind of day we should have when writing Christmas cards, decorating the tree and pouring yet another glug of brandy over the cake? Bing Crosby singing ‘White Christmas’ is still ringing in my ears, as is that other song by another American crooner I can’t put a name to who sang ‘Let it snow, let … Read More »
STYLE, STYLE, STYLE, HAVE YOU GOT IT …
One mans style can be another mans ’joke’…and so it should be… “wouldn’t do if we were all alike” as my mother used to say… Recently purchased, although have to wait till March for delivery, what’s that about, I will have completely forgotten it by then… however back to… purchased a soft leather lounger/chair… in red, daughter horrified at the ‘red’ and even … Read More »
HAPPY NEW YEAR AND DECADE
WELL WE ARE ONE DAY INTO THE NEW YEAR… AND ANOTHER DECADE Spent last night with good buds and we had a jog down memory lane, what were you doing this time ten years ago.. there was some pleasure in seeing the good changes… (some not so good when looking down at christmas food induced muffin top!!) When you look at the way … Read More »