WHEN it comes to jewellery, there’s nothing I love more than a great big pair of bobby dazzler earrings. In fact, just call me Pat Butcher. Seriously. I would take that as a huge compliment. That woman knew her earrings. I’ve lost count of the amount of pairs that hang in my jewellery cabinet but suffice to say dear readers, I own quite a few. Unfortunately though I’ve recently learnt
IF you’ve got a christening coming up and are stuck for present ideas, then fear not. Here are five lovely christening gifts, that will cost you less than £20 and are a little bit different to the norm. After all, there are only so many silver spoons and egg cups a child can have ;-) * Name a star Yes folks for the un-princely sum of £20, you can name
AS a HUGE book fan (I will NEVER own a kindle) it’s perhaps no surprise to learn that I’m passionate about getting my little Elsie interested in books. Admittedly, she is very young still, however I’m already introducing her to all kinds of books from soft ones to squeaky ones, ‘baby’ ones to more grown up children’s ones. Two children’s books that have become firm favourites with Elsie (and myself)
THE world would be a much lovelier place if we all did something nice for each other, every now and then, don’t you think? So why not make a little effort today and make a stranger’s day by surprising them with a thoughtful gesture. Stuck for ideas? Fret not my pretties! Here are five easy peasy ways to cheer up someone you don’t even know. * Smile ‘A smile costs nothing
A FEW years ago on eBay I purchased this fabulous pair of vintage Russell & Bromley disco-tastic heels. They are one of the most divine pair of shoes I have ever seen in my life (and make no mistake I’ve seen a few), but there is a problem. Yes folks, unfortunately they are just a teeny bit too small for my size six feet. I’ve tried all manner of ways
IT’S always good to show some gratitude and celebrate the fabulousness which is all around us. So taking a little time to reflect on what I’ve loved this week, here is today’s Friday Five! * Cocktails and chatter with an inspiring pal On Wednesday night I spent a few wonderful hours catching up with a lovely friend over a cocktail – a cosmopolitan, my absolute favourite. The evening reminded me
A FEW weeks ago I ordered this rather wonderful little book ‘Start Your Day With Katie: 365 Affirmations for a Year of Positive Thinking‘ by the awe-inspiring and beautiful Katie Piper. It’s a book that you’re supposed to dip into every day for a daily affirmation, but I find it so comforting and uplifting, that I have been known to not being able to put it down! Many of the
THOSE of you lovely folk who visit my blog often, will know that over the last few weeks I’ve been on a bit of a mission to make my life a little less stressful. In a nutshell, I basically realised that, like many other women, I am often my own worst enemy when it comes to pressure and stress. I’m always expecting and demanding ridiculously high standards of myself, trying
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