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Elvis Costello sang ‘I don’t want to go to Chelsea’ but he doesn’t know what he was missing. Not only did Chelsea Football Club pave the way for celebration by winning Sunday night’s Champion’s League, but the sun – at last – is shining. Blue definitely is the colour, and it’s all over the catwalk too. And no doubt there will be plenty of blue at Chelsea Flower Show which blossoms from today. Open to RHS members from tomorrow, Tuesday, and the general public from Thursday, this week marks the real start to our spring – or is it summer? Nurserymen and designers from … Read More »
This is Heinz tomato soup weather. The sort of weather when you look for the comfort in everything and forget fashion in favour of feeling warm and shunning chilblains. I’ve put the bikini diet (though I hasten to add its been many, many years since I owned or even dared to own a bikini) on hold until the thermometer thaws out and last year’s sandals are still gathering dust in the back of the cupboard. I’m still in mid March wardrobe – boots (yes, always boots), as many pairs of socks as I can find and cashmere. Well, it should be cashmere but the … Read More »
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OK, we get the message. We need rain but this is ridiculous. What’s a girl to wear? I’ve been dying to slip my toes into some bejewelled flats but can’t bear to shed several pairs of socks and thick soled boots – can’t wait to feel the breeze in cool white linen but am still swathed in every sweater I own, and am loathed to give up my default winter black whilst the grey skies are a permanent feature. Each day my wardrobe tempts with glimpses of coral, pink and pistachio, but I’d be in danger of looking like the solitary deck chair on … Read More »
Is anyone else as obsessed as me with Homeland? Sunday nights have changed gear from a gentle TV drama in third gear to full throttle spy/sex/whodunnit/thriller series with absolutely no chance of leaving you with a warm Sunday feeling, but thrusting you head first into the fast lane of Monday morning. Homeland is fast and furious, racy and raunchy yet with surprisingly gentle and tender moments which only serve to enhance the seriousness and frightening probability of the plot. Confused? Ok, we’re talking Washington DC, and an American hostage returned to his native shores after 8 years captivity. Is he ‘turned’, ie now a … Read More »
It’s Sunday, the sun is shining and spring is nearly here. All I need is a comfy chair, a good book, a cup of tea and a hot cross bun. Bliss. marigold x
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The hardest thing to get right with make up is foundation. Too little and your skin looks smudgy and you look ill – too much and you can look tired, old and desperate. The dilemma of what to buy is never helped by the stark lighting in shops and extremely random colours on websites. Toones change with texture – a matt foundation gives a duller look yet a fresh, satin finish can look greasy. There is no easy answer and probably the only way to really get it right is to trust your instincts, ignore too much advertising and go with what feels right. … Read More »
Last night I went to see The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. I could hardly miss a film about a hotel named after me, could I? With a stellar cast and wonderful shots of Jaipur and Udaipur, it could hardly disappoint. The film was a tuk tuk ride of gentleness, humour and emotion – a group of elderly people looking for something in later life that opportunities and finances would not allow in this country. Fabulous performances by everyone, and I’m sure you’ve heard the cast list – Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Celia Imrie, Penelope Wilton, Tom Whittaker, Dev Patel, Ronald Pickup and … Read More »
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It was shocking to hear the tragic news yesterday of Marie Colvin, the Sunday Times journalist who was killed whilst reporting in Syria. Marie was the most professional of women, brave and bold, always balanced and fair, utterly readable and one who always looked for the human side of a story to convey her message. Whilst this is a tragic time for her family and friends, Marie’s death is a real loss to journalism which has of late received its share of very negative press. We are so used to criticising the press for intrusion and blanket celebrity coverage we forget at times the … Read More »
Today is pancake day. It’s lent tomorrow so all the more reason to bring on the maple syrup and let your soul sing. Like sandwiches, pancakes are an excuse to let your imagination run riot and as Shrove Tuesday is but once a year, lets waive the diet and waistline and go for it. Anything goes, and go they usually do, however many you make. And don’t forget the first two or three are always messed up in the pan (cooks perks, shame to throw them away…….) Traditional I know, but I still rate lemon and sugar as my number one favourite. This would … Read More »
Well said Cupcake on your thoughts re scurvy versus curvy on the catwalk. We all know size mini minus isn’t a good look yet season after season it’s a look wheeled out like the wonky supermarket trolley. We know it’s not right but we still have to go along with it. Like you I just love that warm and wonderful Ralph Lauren look. How can someone always get it so right? However many designs I secretly covet, there is always a season where the designer seems to go off piste but with Ralph you always know where you are. He always grabs the mood … Read More »
I love Valentine’s Day. I can say that because I’m lucky enough to have the love of a good man, but I’m well aware of the pain that can befall those who are recently bereaved, separated, those who have just never found their soul mate or live alone due to circumsance rather than choice. And the agony of loveless teenage years where Valentines Day’s come and go with no acknowledgement is immeasurable. I lived through some of those years and vowed then to be kind to myself, rather than be miserable, and started my own Valentine’s ritual. This is not a desperate measure like … Read More »
Hearing about Amanda Holden’s traumatic experiences this week following her baby daughter’s birth is a stark reminder of the potential risks in childbirth. There is a great assumption in today’s society that firstly we can all have children, and secondly, when it comes to the birth, we can choose to swim with dolphins whilst swinging from a crystal chandelier eating chocolate truffles, if that is what is going to make us happy and gives us a more meaningful experience. The most important element is the health and safety of the mother and child. Childbirth is a miraculous thing, but full of potential dangers that … Read More »
I’ve always been a fan of mirrors – not for reasons of vanity but for sheer beauty and versatility. Whatever the style, age or size, they furnish a room like nothing else, creating the feeling of light and space yet warmth and richness. Whereas once you would have to search high and low in designer furniture shops or sale rooms for something a little different, today it’s easy to find stylish mirrors to satisfy every taste and style at affordable prices. My favourite one stop shop for ideas is Graham and Green – fabulous mirrors and quirky designes to suit every style and fantasy. … Read More »
Great minds think alike Cupcake – I too have the exact same pair of black Ash trainers! They are my second pair, the first being a super cool bronze pair which were my default setting last summer. Warm and cosy with socks on a dull day yet cool with wide legged linen trousers when the temperature rose. And these trainers have edge, sorely lacking in your average high street pair. Definitely a wardrobe staple and real investment – I too am an Ash fan! marigold x
It may be winter outside, but in my heart it’s spring… isn’t that a line in a song? I’m telling my vintage now! But honestly, its freezing, freezing, freezing outside and I’ve just taken this image – one perfectly bright and sunny camelia flower with its face turned towards the sun and not showing a single sign of frost, cold or mildew. I’d love to say its my green fingers but I can’t take any credit at all – this beautiful flower blooming far earlier than expected is due to our extraordinarily mild winter to date. I’ve just seen irises in full bloom in … Read More »
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