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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
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
WEDDING LISTS at ROCKETT ST GEORGE
You may remember we bought to your attention the wonderful web site Rockett St George, we have used it for birthday and wedding pressies and now we find out the clever girls at RSG host a wedding list…. oh did that sound like a 70′s ad’ sorry but we love their things so much. This is their ad: Would you like Rockett … Read More »
MIR SKIN CARE ETHICAL PRODUCTS
So excited… had a bit of a shop fest and now own lots of the MIR SKIN CARE products. Having used up my little bits and bobs I went to the large size and can say, hand on heart, that they are FANTASTIC. This Argan Oil is divine… I am in love, plus the cleanser gel and the moisturizer are to die for…. Even … Read More »
THANK YOU COX & COX, FIVE STAR SERVICE
I love the company COX & COX, I have been using them for ages, great for gifts, the garden, childrens pressies and just ideas oh and wedding ‘bits’ I had ordered some bits for a wedding… table decorations to be precise, when they arrived the ‘bits’ were not quite right, not exactly how I thought they would look. I needed a few more … Read More »
AWARD WINNING DESIGNER MARTIN SWATTON
We bring you all sorts of diverse things on our blog posts and this is no exception… this is an amazing designer who took a 30′s bungalow and changed it beyond recognition… it is a fantastic open plan contemporary living space…. and I want it!! Award winning designer Martin Swatton uses his design skills in remodelling an ordinary property in a stunning contemporary style. … Read More »
SERIUOS WARNING OF FRAUD CASES
SERIUOS WARNING… BEWARE OF SOME AMAZON MARKETPLACE SELLERS… I have just heard of a very clever scam… even the ‘fraud dept police’ are now involved.. You go on to Amazon web site…see something, put it in your basket and purchase! it turns out the seller is an amazon marketplace seller… then your troubles begin! At first it seems like one very clever, greedy but … Read More »
Pass it on
Some of my best times have been shared with my girlfriends. There is nothing like the laughter and feeling of solidarity and sisterhood amongst a group of like minded women who can leave the challenges and stresses of everyday life behind them as they invest in the richness of each other’s company, advice and good old gossip. We’ve talked men, marriage, money, mistresses, but … Read More »
Mistresses
OK girls, be honest. How many of you who watched ‘Mistresses’ on Tuesday night were politely shocked but secretly intrigued and fascinated by Siobhan’s nocturnal outings?marigold
What’s a girl to do? Supersize or Superskinny, soya or dairy, kids or career, Stella or Luella? Choices today are endless, and rather than make life easier, only serve to create more stress and a feeling of failure. So how do we know when we are doing the right thing? What one magazine tells you today another will contradict tomorrow, and sometimes the advice … Read More »
CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS
this is the story of a friend, in her own words, I thank Jade for raising the profile of the disease and its stealthy attack.I was told, at 20yrs old, that I was too young for a smear test. Had I listened to that GP’s first opinion I would probably be in Jade’s position now. Luckily my GP suggested she put in my notes … Read More »
Bling or Bust
Its a complicated business, fashion. A sort of emotional science – find the right formula and you are singing with the angels, several stones lighter and with the confidence of a cashmere goat who has just negotiated a deal with a New York supplier. But get it wrong – and haven’t we all at times? – and you are blighted by rash of akwardness, … Read More »
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