Archive for July, 2010
ARE YOU DEFINED BY YOUR SIZE, SHOULD GP’S TELL YOU ”YOU’RE FAT”
Earlier this week Public Health Minister Anne Milton urged doctors to stop mincing their words and tell overweight patients the hard truth – that they are FAT! So how would you feel if your GP told you in no uncertain terms you are FAT.. would it shock you into asking for a diet that works or would you up and leave! I think … Read More »
COMP NOW CLOSED AND THE WINNER OF THE VINTAGE AT GOODWOOD
DRUM ROLL PLEASE ..******************************* WE HAVE A WINNER All the names of the peeps who answered the question correctly went into a hat… we put a blindfold on marigold, strapped her to a unicycle and spun her around, she then reached in to said hat…and pulled out AMY MARKS.. Well done Amy and we hope you have the most amazing time at the event xxxxxxxxxxxxxx answer … Read More »
VINTAGE AT GOODWOOD, 13TH – 15TH AUGUST COMP NOW CLOSED
Marigold and I have been in touch with the fab people at Goodwood and we have come up with a competition… the prize is TWO CAMPING AND ENTRANCE TICKETS to this amazing weekend event. So pack up your tent, jump in your morris traveler with your vintage outfits on and scoot along with tickets in hand to the glorious camping site at Goodwood, Nr Chichester, West … Read More »
42nd Street and Pygmalion
‘Too much of a good thing can be wonderful’ said Mae West. Clever girl. I thought the same when driving home from Chichester Festival Theatre a couple of nights ago. The story goes something like this. Last year I was taken to the aforementioned theatre and posted a review on this very blogspot. So I couldn’t believe my luck when I received two invitations … Read More »
LYNDA BELLINGHAM, LOST AND FOUND, MY STORY
Lynda Bellingham, Lost and Found, My Story. “ everyone has a story to tell. I realise how fortunate I am to be able to publish. I hope that people can identify with many of the things that have happened to me and I want everyone to know there is always hope at the end of the tunnel. “ Has Lynda Bellingham … Read More »
MEET LYNDA BELLINGHAM OUR Q&A INTERVIEW
SHE HAS DONE FILMS, TV DRAMA AND SITCOM, ADS AND NOW HER BOOK LOST AND FOUND, her story. Lynda Bellingham, the OXO mum, Helen in All Creatures Great and Small, tough nut crook in the Bill, getting naked in the West End ‘Calendar Girls’ and so much more. We are so pleased to have caught up with her, here are her Q&As interview. Book … Read More »
ANOTHER LITTLE TIME SAVING GEM FROM SPOONFED SUPPERS
HERE IS ANOTHER LITTLE GEM FROM SPOONFEDSUPPERS.COM…. WE ARE LOVING THIS BEAUTY Pronto Prawn Paella Repeat after me: “La comida estuvo deliciosa” Ah shucks. You are making me blush! Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 red pepper, sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 150g / 5 ¼ oz / ¾ cup paella rice Pinch saffron 1 … Read More »
KAI IS NOW IN THE UK
OMG I can’t believe it at last KAI is here in the UK…. for those who have not found the infinite pleasure of KAI products, it is simply the most beautiful perfume in the world. I was given a tiny perfume oil by a friend coming back from the States, she was telling me about all the celebs the other side of the pond … Read More »
QUICK INTERVIEW WITH DAVID ESSEX
Q&A Interview with David Essex who is currently appearing in ‘All the Fun of the Fair’ on at the Garrick Theatre until September. You will come out tapping your toes.. full details below Cupcake do you twitter? David no – but I sing a lot Cupcake I love black and white movies. Do you have a favourite genre of film, … Read More »
DESERT ISLAND MUST HAVES, TEN THINGS
Marigold got me thinking yesterday with her zero lost and found list… plus I had been talking about being stuck on a desert island with no phone or computer, that would be the most tragic thing for a start! but then I was wondering what could I never go without…. TEN THINGS (bit like desert island disc’s only we get ten) There are … Read More »
Ground zero
This week I’m celebrating (is that the right word?) a ‘zero’ birthday. Another decade passed, and very much a time for reflection. I’ve been thinking of all the things I’ve learnt, lost and gained over those 10 years, some silly, some scary, some sentimental. So here goes! LOST A much loved father and sister, a schoolfriend who was far too young, a quite frightening amount of skin … Read More »
AMAZING IDEA’S FROM SPOONFEDSUPPERS.COM
How about this for an amazing idea, everyday you get an email with fantastic idea’s for supper that evening, one day a week you get the shopping list… I am in love with Candy from Spoonfedsuppers.com it has to be the most useful and wonderful sight ever! check it out. today: Meat Free Mondays: Summer Couscous with Halloumi www.Spoonfedsuppers.com. A lazy supper … Read More »
Boys with balls
Tennis. (What else would this be about?) Love or hate the game, aren’t you going to miss the style and elegance of those tennis players after today’s men’s finals? Not to mention the pleasure of the one time you can genuinely say men look really good in shorts, even when they are wearing socks! Marigold xx
Out of the desert!
After what seems like an age, I’m back on line, back on blog and feel like I’ve re-joined the world. How can a major computer glitch have such an impact on your life? It’s maddening, but I can’t tell you the feeling of relief and re-control I now have. I’ve been in this internet and information desert and at last I’ve found my oasis. Firstly, … Read More »
SUNNY DAY WITH FRIENDS
Today Marigold and I met up with friends in the most stunning garden EVER, it was a beautiful sunny day with just the right amount of breeze. We talked about families, the government, theatre, HRT, designers, the pill, newspapers, food, TV programmes, wine, fashion, books, writers, sunglasses and then films, I will not cover every comment made, you may well fall asleep… but … Read More »