Category Archives: Blog

The Launch of Angada Yoga at the CHELSEA CLUB

yoga chelsea club

The Launch of Angada Yoga at the Chelsea Club I have dabbled with yoga and depending on the instructor love it or hate it … off with my mat and some oldies at the local village hall with cold drafts, snoring and the occasional farting is not my idea of blissing out… but now The Chelsea Club has launched Angada Yoga… I am heartened.. 5,000 year old yoga combining movement and meditation… will I see you there? “The Chelsea Club at Stamford Bridge has launched Angada Yoga at new spa, Antara. This unique form of yoga, based on 5,000 year old Ayurvedic principles, combines movement of … Read More »

Also posted in Lifestyle | Tagged , | Leave a comment

THE FRENCH BEDROOM COMPANY…WHITE IS THE NEW….WHITE

fbc Beauty Station

I am totally in love with the latest bits and bobs from The French Bedroom Company, think of slipping into clean, crisp WHITE  sheets…sheer bliss right, well FBC have found the most gorgeous furniture, calm the senses, indulge the pure sexiness of the textures…. and be the envy of mates with your ‘quirky but classy taste.. I want it ALL I have redesigned my boudoir… this fits, the beauty station… this is a must of course… need to see how ‘hot’ I’m looking…. hide behind… sitting comfy….. light of my life….. leg it …..       Here is a selection of pieces that make a … Read More »

Tagged , | Leave a comment

BRITISH STYLE BLOGGER OF THE MONTH

0f03f5cff9751071_BSBlogger Logo1_large

    BRITISH STYLE BLOGGER OF THE MONTH YOU CAN STILL VOTE FOR US, LAST FEW DAYS, WE ARE SECOND A TTHE MO…FIRST IS CALLING US AND YOU CAN HELP http://www.britishstylebloggers.org.uk/Blog-Month-Poll-13—Jan-2011-13178143

Leave a comment

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US…

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

WHOOP WHOOP WE HAVE BEEN GOING FOR TWO YEARS THIS WEEK HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US AT HANGUPS AND HANDBAGS

Tagged | Leave a comment

SHORTLISTED IN THE BRITISH STYLE BLOGGER OF THE MONTH

0f03f5cff9751071_BSBlogger Logo1_large

HEY HOW EXCITING IS THIS …H&H are on the short list for the BRISTISH STYLE BLOGGER of the MONTH help us win by using the link below…go on you know you want to xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  VOTE FOR US ….THANK YOU XX http://www.britishstylebloggers.org.uk/Blog-Month-Poll-13—Jan-2011-13178143                                                                   www.britishstylebloggers.org.uk http://www.britishstylebloggers.org.uk/Blog-Month-Poll-13—Jan-2011-13178143

Tagged , | Leave a comment

JOINTMUD HAILED AS THE ‘miracle cream’ PAIN RELIEF

mudjoint 2

  As you will all know by my ramblings on here ‘stuck at home on crutches’ and on twitter….  I have ankle and knee problems, this cold weather does not help and now I sound like a lady of one hundred and two…. Imagine my delight when I read this clipping on ‘Joint Mud’ and even more delight when the wonderful PR sent me a tube to test out. I have started today and will keep you posted on the results…so far ankle is feeling GOOOOOODDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD Last week saw the launch of the revolutionary new ‘Joint Mud’, hailed as the ‘miracle cream’ it has … Read More »

Also posted in Lifestyle | Tagged | Leave a comment

MOROCCAN CHICKEN SOUP FROM SPOONFED SUPPERS

soup dec 10

SPOONFED SUPPERS HAVE DONE IT AGAIN…JUST TRY THIS WINTER WARMER…IT IS DELISH AND YOU CAN FEEL IT DOING YOU GOOD… WELL WE COULD ! Moroccan Chicken Soup Soup that will make you feel stuffed! Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless ½ tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 red pepper, deseeded and diced 400g / 14 oz / 1 ¾ cup chopped tomatoes (can) 1 tbsp tomato purée 410g / 14 ½ oz/ 5 ½ cups chickpeas (can) 50g / 1 ¾ oz / ¼ cup couscous 150ml / ¼ pt reduced salt chicken stock (chicken stock / bouillon … Read More »

Also posted in Lifestyle | Tagged | Leave a comment

BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE

Virgin snow, office closed, kettle on, coffee brewed, Radio 4, thick socks, chunky cardi, letters written, e-mails sent, friends phoned, curtains closed, candles lit,  hot soup, good book, long bath, early night…….bliss.

Tagged , | Leave a comment

It’s National Curry Week!

whanda 1 rss

It’s National Curry Week!   21st-27th November 2010 we love our curries….even Alan Titchmarsh was celebrating the curry yesterday and cooking one, the world of beauty has joined in and www.Wahanda.com  has join in for our pleasure…lots of goodies to be had…see below   Not only is Indian curry one of Britain’s favourite foods, overtaking the likes of fish and chips, but the nation is crazy for Indian spa therapies too. To celebrate its 13th year http://www.Wahanda.com – the UK’s largest online community for beauty and wellness – has rounded up some of the best Indian treatment offers from some of the country’s most prestigious  … Read More »

1 Comment

ACTION FOR CHILDREN NEED EVERYONES HELP

‘ACTION FOR CHILDREN’ NEED OUR HELP This a little more serious than our usual posts and I hope you can help, please read and sign this ‘ACTION FOR CHILDREN’ Petition  http://act.actionforchildren.org.uk/ea-campaign/action.retrievestaticpage.do?ea_static_page_id=963 We’re asking the Government to fund services which help children, young people and families early on – before their problems get worse. Please could you click on the link below to sign the petition – it will take just moments and can help us to make a real difference. http://act.actionforchildren.org.uk/ea-campaign/action.retrievestaticpage.do?ea_static_page_id=963  We’d be delighted if you asked your family, friends and colleagues to sign up too, as the more signatures, the better!  Please fill … Read More »

Also posted in Lifestyle | Tagged | Leave a comment

A ‘I WILL NEVER EVER’ LIST

We do love a good list Marigold and I, so here is a list of things we would never ever do, inspired by Glamour this month, they had an anti-bucket list and I have to say there were one or two on it I totally go along with! but here is ours:  I would never ever.. get naked in public! even I’m to scared to look in the mirror! get pissed at a family gathering (in laws, say no more). go to a gym every day…I am just to lazy. shop lift, when I was at school a friend and I went in to local ‘Woolies’ and … Read More »

Also posted in Musings | Tagged | Leave a comment

BARRY JACKSON ACTOR

barry jackson

    ANOTHER Q&A INTERVIEW WITH ONE OF OUR WELL LOVED ACTORS BARRY JACKSON, we see him every week in Midsomer Murders, learn more about him here….     His film roles include: Ryan’s Daughter, Barry Lyndon, Aces High, The Raging Moon, Mr. Love and Wimbledon. TV credits include: A for Andromeda, The Mask of Janus, Adam Adamant Lives!, Doctor Who, Z-Cars, Dixon of Dock Green, The Troubleshooters, Doomwatch, Poldark, Oil Strike North, The New Avengers, Secret Army, Blake’s 7, The Professionals, Coronation Street, Enemy at the Door, All Creatures Great and Small, Minder, Bergerac, Lovejoy, Casualty, Peak Practice, Silent Witness, Kavanagh QC, The Bill, A … Read More »

Also posted in Entertainment | 1 Comment

PHONE ETIQUETTE

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

  PHONE ETIQUETTE… WHEN YOU SHOULD NEVER ANSWER THE PHONE    We have a whole list of when it is simply not on to answer your phone,or making that call, having said that boundaries are getting pushed… I rang a friend last week and could hear the tap running, at least I thought that is what it was…nope, she was having a pee! how in gods name was she going to pull pants up…wash her hands?.. she had tucked me under her chin and did all the necessary. So please do not pick up when:             going to the bathroom dentist or drs waiting rooms is a … Read More »

Also posted in Lifestyle | Tagged | 3 Comments

Migraine break through

The news earlier in the week that scientists may  have identified the gene that causes migraine came as pure music to my ears.  For people who do not suffer from migraine, it is hard to describe the intense pain and utter  despair that this condition can cause.  The feeling at times that life is not worth living and the utter misery of a control over your life that strikes at random rendering any plans utterly futile is indescribable.  This is a truly debilitating condition, and one that has scant similarity to a ‘headache’.  If only a couple of painkillers could quell this unwelcome impostor. One … Read More »

Also posted in Lifestyle | Leave a comment

Not a good week

I have no-one to blame but myself, but it hasn’t been a good week detox wise.  My resolve hasn’t slipped,  but one weekend at Goodwood Revival has done a disproportionate amount of damage to my otherwise squeaky clean detox. I’m telling myself its because I’d been eating such a clean diet that a sudden change of eating and drinking had such an effect.  And believe me reader when I tell you that I was still being careful.  It didn’t help that it was very, very cold one day which meant I just had to snack to keep warm – and of course drink coffee!  … Read More »

Also posted in Musings | Leave a comment