Monthly Archives: June 2012

BUILDERS NEARLY DONE…..SO AM I!

BUILDERS ARE NEARLY FINISHED……PHEW They have been lovely, kind, witty and filthy (not in a sexual way, natch) but every single room in the house is covered in gritty dust….water stains and builders butts… my hands were shaking as I snuck up behind one to take this pic!…. this one is the least hairy! We now have a semi functioning loo…. and an ‘almost there’ wash basin… the tap is gorgeous it has to be said.. We nearly have a new shower… the tiles are in/on and the glass door/shield is up…not sure what you call it but it looks good. It will all … Read More »

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POPPY’S FUNERALS, A modern funeral company.

How many of us avoid the subject of death and funerals, I do…bet we all do, well I have been chatting to a young lady who has a company which helps you have any kind of funeral you want… she is the most gentle and amazing woman who has taken the fear out of the whole subject and I for one have become her biggest fan. Poppy’s was founded by Poppy Mardall because she wanted to help people take creative control of their funerals. She feels strongly that everyone deserves a ‘good’ funeral. It should be a funeral that reflects the person who has … Read More »

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BUILDING WORKS…. IN MY HOUSE!

Both Marigold and I have builders in the house, well they are still in my house, think she has got rid of hers already… I kid you not my whole house is upside down and this is all centred around a shower room…in fact it was a shower room but we decided to updated it … how can this tiny space cause so much upheaval… tis beyond me. My builder, Dave, is wonderful as is Kev the Plumber and Si the leccie, they are all working together (not at the same time, room is tiny) but they accommodate each other and try their best … Read More »

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LANOLIPS NEW GOLDEN OINTMENT

LANOLIPS OLDEN OINTMENT. I have been using some of this gorgeous ointment for the weeks now, started with my gardening wrecked hands! they were horrid, now I ma back to soft and ladylike fingers and thumbs… seriously good product, it looks thick and you may feel it a bit goopy but it is truly lovely. I know use it on my flip-flop hard skin heels, again it has worked a miracle when I put on my top totty sling back heels I look for all the world a lady. Lanolips new Golden Ointment (50g, £17.99) is a super moisturiser and natural healer. Ideal for … Read More »

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