I went into No Chintz this morning to check out their drawer knobs (as you do). It’s actually rare that I go into a physical shop these days, so enamoured am I with the online shopping choice and convenience. Even though I love him dearly, my postie hates me. It’s all those heavy parcels. Anyway,…
This week I’m grateful for… little bits of lovely
Anyone who reads my blog (or probably even just glances at it) will know that I love a pretty picture. For me, the world has always been a colourful pageant of visual moments that I process and capture inside to keep for whenever I need a lift. A bottomless well of loveliness that I draw from every…
♥ Loving Deep Within the Armorie
The whimsical work of Stephanie Bracciano deserves a wide audience. She captures the essence of an emotion in a single moment. Her images settle within you like a poem. I imagine Stephanie to be a deep-thinker, a wise and kind soul. Noticing the details, hearing stories that are whispered only to her. A locked box of…
Cappers Kazoo will not brush her hair
Do you know Ella Kazoo? She of the untamed tresses and testing ‘tude? Well, that’s my Cappers right there. Red hair and everything. The only way I can get the dreaded School Hair done is to give her the choice of either the brush or the scissors. Her main ambition in life is to grow…
Bling on love on the big day
It’s Vaaaaaaaalentine’s Day! Cue intimate candlelit dinner for two (plus 48 other restaurant goers). Cue a dozen red roses (I guess it’s the thought that counts). Cue those little ‘love teddy bears’ that sit at the bottom of florist tubes (weird). Cue… meh. Couldn’t really care less, actually. I adore my husband every day, he…
Dealing with difficult people #7: Yummy mummies
Now, settle. I’m not talking about a mother who takes care of herself and pride in her appearance. I think we all like to think that we keep ourselves nice. I’m talking about capital Y Yummies who care about nothing except the way they and their offspring look. They half-sneer (all they can manage due…
The online persona
Would it surprise you to know that I never wear pink? My new-look blog is very pink, yet even my own sister was surprised to learn that it is actually my favourite colour. My response: I’m a redhead, of course I don’t wear pink! Inspired by Sarah at Just Me, I’ve been thinking a little bit about my…
Dealing with difficult people #4: Snooty salespeople
Have you met Dave? He works at a vacuum cleaner shop that shall of course remain… Godfreys. I don’t like Dave. Dave sells a complimentary dose of WTF? along with his fancy vacuum accessories and frankly I’m a lot tired of his superior attitude. I get that pulling the vacuum cleaner up the stairs by…
The Over-Styled Life
I was happy when Bubby Makes Three gave me the opportunity to let it all hang out. As much as I adore the aesthetics of life, I’ve got a bit of an issue with the Over-Styled Life. I previously mentioned Fleur Wood’s book and how much it made me cringe. Even though I couldn’t get into the…
The Zanorexic
Since my How to Look Good Naked post, I’ve been thinking more about body image. You see, even though I’ve worked out the key to strutting your stuff naked in the bedroom in the presence of your loving partner, I’ve yet to discover how to strut same stuff in the public space. Hence, I won’t…