When I started this month's challenge, I had no idea what to expect. Writing every day seemed like a nice idea and seemed suitably difficult to motivate me. Here is what I learnt, what I enjoyed, what I didn't enjoy and how I plan on taking my blog going forward. What did I learn? Consistency... Continue Reading →
As I write this penultimate Bloguary post, I'm thinking about the changes to come. It seems as though spring is in the air and March, for me, always represents the time of the year to rearrange, clean and take a deep breath. Here are three things that I am going to be doing over the... Continue Reading →
I recently read an interview featuring Guy Garvey, the lead singer from Elbow. In the interview, he was discussing his father and a series of recordings that they had made together over the period of a decade. When Guy's father passed away in 2018, he realised that what he had recorded was incredibly profound and... Continue Reading →
Here are ten simple things that made me happy today! 1. Giving Mr J his birthday present at 2am. 2. Watching an episode of F.R.I.E.N.D.S whilst I did my rowing work out. 3. Listening to Lolly Adefope on Love Stories on the way to work. 4. Reapplying my lipstick at lunch. 5. The sunny weather.... Continue Reading →
Today's post is another makeup video. Occasionally, if I am in a rush or don't have too much to do that day or my brushes are drying, I like to apply my makeup with my hands and fingers. I find that this gives me a very natural finish and makes me think carefully about colour... Continue Reading →
A work out in pjs, two chapters in the bath. Dressing in haste, Load up the car. Pit stop at the post office, Picking up my new palettes. Shades of Grey on the journey, Happy kisses as a parting. 20 cleaning products purchased, Mrs Hinch would be proud. A book mooch on Albany Road, Lunch... Continue Reading →
This weekend, there is a fair amount of travelling around. I love travelling and exploring, but I am someone who 100% needs a plan in order to combat and manage anxiety. It is Mr J's birthday on Monday, so on Thursday we drove to South Wales for a birthday meal with his family and then... Continue Reading →
Following on from a recent culinary triumph (last night's piece: an adaptation of Meera Sodha's Coriander Chutney Chicken), I have a confession to make....the night before, I ballsed the meal up. Entirely. Allow me to explain a little about the way that meals work in our house and how we have got to the position... Continue Reading →
Another series and another video on my fledgling youtube channel. This was how I adapted Meera Sodha's Coriander Chutney Chicken recipe. Her book, Made in India, was given to us as a Christmas gift and has immediately slotted into the title of 'Most-used cookbook'. The food is so flavourful and fresh and the ingredients absolutely don't... Continue Reading →
Today, I am going to write about my three favourite face masks. I started using masks about a year and a half ago; around the time when I started to take my skin care seriously. I discovered Caroline Hirons, Ruth Crilly and Nadine Baggott, who are experts in skin-care and I realised just how neglectful... Continue Reading →
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