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SCARF DESIGNER DOMINIQUE MOSLEY
YOU ALL KNOW MARIGOLD AND I ARE DEDICATED FOLLOWERS OF FASHION, and we bring to you gifts of web sites and designers, well we have another golden find… let me introduce Dominique. Dominique Mosley I am a scarf designer and have recently launched my own label- my scarves were featured in a How to Wear Guide on vogue.com. All of my current Spring/ Summer … Read More »
BIRTHDAY PRESSIE …SUPER YUMMY
I had a birthday on Monday and it was fantastic… chilled and peaceful and an amazing amount of goodies! just look at these… so skin and eyes will be looking good I can boogie around the house with eyes and skin looking good… and I have this gorgeous … Read More »
RUBBISH ALERT
RUBBISH DISPOSAL… As a nation are we teaching our kids, including teenagers, how to get rid of their rubbish! I think not, I was parking in a supermarket car park next to a little cit saxo with three young girls inside, they were eating ‘lunch’ bought from the supermarket, as they finished one of the sandwiches they just chucked the wrapping out the window, tempted … Read More »
CARBS… GOOD OR EVIL
Last week I was reading a very interesting article about carbs and how to burn them off. (wallchart for gluttons) I was struck by the ‘value’ of carbs/calories of some these foods. One sausage roll has 61 cals and yet a cream cheese/smoke salmon bagal 229 cals… found that a shocker! I am not and have never been a carb/cal counter and was amazed ..who … Read More »
CLOTH MAGPIE, THE PERFECT BAGS FROM SAM CROSS
We are just loving these bags…. as you know Marigold and I have a ‘thing’ about handbags and look at these little cuties we found on line. Now don’t say we never share with you all, these are so scrummy and perfect for the summer, we had a little chat with Sam to find out more about her and her wonderful designs. Cloth Magpie … Read More »
WEST STOKE HOUSE, SHABBY VINTAGE CHIC with SENSATIONAL FOOD
WEST STOKE HOUSE gives you the shabby chic married to high tech ‘up to the very minuet’ luxury, it’s a restaurant with rooms, it is the ideal ‘get away from it all’ place to stay with SENSATIONAL FOOD. There is contemporary art on the walls along side antique french furniture and the most beautiful bedrooms and bathrooms. I have slept in this very bed … Read More »
FROM TWITTER WORLD TO YOU… OUR PRIZE JESSICA NAILS!
As some of you may know we are on twitter, this week we, well cupcake actually, won a prize from Jessica Cosmetics. It came in a wonderful package this morning, a ‘Jessica at home’ kit. we are going to have a good play later! This is what we won and here is a little info for you… Jessica Cosmetics was established … Read More »
FUN InStyle FASHION HUNT …GET THE MAGAZINE
INSTYLE LAUNCHES SUMMER’S MOST INCREDIBLE FASHION HUNT Fashion and beauty bible, InStyle is launching an exciting new Fashion Hunt which will take place over 7 days from Monday 7th June. Readers across London have to find the location of our InStyler who will have a hamper of goodies to give out to the first people to find them. Based in a different location over … Read More »
RESEARCH IN THE ART OF MOISTURISING TANNING LOTIONS
I wanted to make a little head way on the tanning front but am terrified of sunbeds and to be honest kinda worried about the real sun for more than 20/30 min’s per day for a proper clothes off and get the bod out there session. But I do need something to get me started before showing the winter whites to the world! So I asked the … Read More »
OH MY KNEE….
This is not a pretty story, yesterday I was cutting the grass, very happy really sun shining, birds singing, me singing, wonderful aroma of the cut grass…all was heavenly, and then walking back to the house, heard a strangle little noise in leg area, put my full weight on my right leg and horrible PAIN! many swear words very loud, may have offended new neighbours, … Read More »
CHELSEA… IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN
The Chelsea Flower Show opened today, the day when the celebs, press and the Queen get to preview the whole show. I have been lucky enough to go several times on the Press day, spent many happy hours looking out for the perfect garden, furniture and plants oh and of course the designers, and it’s worth every second. You do need a healthy bank … Read More »
SECOND LOVELY THING… IN MY GARDEN
Second lovely thing, or things are in my garden: bluebells geraniums clem’ and white bluebells all just a little walk from the back door
TWO LOVELY THINGS
The first lovely thing is this, a dear friend sent me this amazing piece of jewellery. It’s handcrafted from recycled magazine beads, made in Kisumu, Western Kenya. JUZI. It is so beautiful, I FEEL VERY SPOILT
MORE IN THE NEWS ABOUT MOBILE PHONES AND MASTS, THE DANGERS!
MOBILE PHONES AND TETRA MASTS… DO WE REALLY KNOW THE TRUTH? For many years I have been aware that mobile phones are really dodgy for our health… but all along we have been told ‘yes they are safe, there are no proven problems’ but every now and then there is another story in the press about the fact they are not!.. Again this week in … Read More »
SPOTTY HERBERT… DELISH HAND MADE JEWELLERY
more gorgeousness from H&H… we found these stunning necklaces…with a hint of vintage, for your delight…. they are so beautiful I am wearing mine now! …Spotty Herbert is a burgeoning new jewellery designer about to be launched on the unsuspecting lovers of distinctive, individual pieces. They’re a beautiful collection of … Read More »
PETER DAVISON IN LEGALLY BLOND, TOE TAPPING GREAT SHOW
After seeing Legally Blonde last week I thought we would re-run the interview we did with Peter Davison, he was amazing and so well cast. The dancing, music, costumes, everything was just right…came away tapping my foot like a gooden’ All the leads were fantastic, as is the whole cast, even the cutie dog! A great night out with heaps of feel good factor. Actor Peter Davison, … Read More »
PASSPORT PIX… OH NO
Realizing my passport ran out last month I had a mild panic, I may not need it quite yet but what a shocker. Off to the post office, I picked up the form, filled in and according to the lovely lady behind the counter, I did it badly, going over the box edges, only slightly I must tell you, who can write that small? and using … Read More »
LITHE OR LARDY
A SLIMMER’S DILEMNA…. want to eat but want to stay lithe! Having my hair done, you know what it’s like..trapped in the chair, the questions start like are you going somewhere nice for your holidays this year, this Christmas, this summer, yardayarda… and then it’s on to the weight concerns! I have a wonderful hairdresser and she like me is sort of rounded, not obese … Read More »
HU-LA HOOPING, NEW FITNESS CRAZE FOR THE 50′S TOY
For a number of years I have been having problems with my knees and back which has involved lots of physio… painful and hateful but needs must.. well at last weeks session my torturer recommended that I get a hula hoop… it will be perfect for my needs! I looked at the web sites selling the hoops, I needed one with light weights … Read More »
RESPECT and COURTESY FOR ALL PLEASE
I am driving along minding my own as they say and a BMW cuts me up… well I call him a few choice words.. in the peace and privacy of my own car, muttering about ’no courtesy on the roads’ and just get on with my journey. Ok I am now on a dual carriageway and the guy in the slow lane is going ridiculously … Read More »
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