52 weeks of happy (1 of 52)/10 things to be thankful for
The lovely Louise at Ramblings of a roachling has joined in a lovely challenge where you list 4 things a week that make you happy. I think this is lovely and links directly to my 10 things to be...
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Tart Tartan
Jacket- St Francis hospice, Victoriana sweater- MaxC, Trousers- M&S, Hat- charity shop/thrifted, Shoes- Irregular choice, Belt-Peacocks.Hands up who misses Vix?! I certainly do!I found the tartan...
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If it makes you smile, laugh or giggle...
Reminder to self- do not plop your head on top of a sign with your hair stuck behind yourself, you look like Mr Potato-head! I love this sign that came in my stocking from J and WOMOTM- it's really...
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All present and correct!
I was fairly restrained in the sales in that I decided to buy one item (apart from a charity-shop jacket and gifts for other people) and I decided to buy a more practical pair of Toms shoes. I really...
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RIP RSVP?
When I was little, it was the done thing to send a message saying whether you could come to a party or not or some other function. I always remember wondering what RSVP meant (and why is it we use the...
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Please store your luggage in the compartments above your seats
Sometimes feel like you've dressed in role? I looked at a shot of myself in this possibly vintage dress and was struck by how I could be:a) one of those red-jerseyed extras in Star Trek who always got...
View ArticleMemories of childhood guest post/link up
I love to reminisce about days of old, childhood memories, games, excursions and random events. I do think I drive CBC mad with this sometimes, he hears the same story about 10 times (and I am not the...
View ArticleHealing
I am going to share something personal in here. Please read it in the hope that I can be of some comfort to you if you have been in a similar situation or you might be in the future. I don’t usually...
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Ten green bottles
Hello there! How are you this fine and chilly day? I am well, despite a cold! What is brilliant is that I did not have to go to school today- a total boon which I did not expect because of the snow....
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52 weeks of happy (weeks 2 and 3)
Alas, I missed out on last week, so here's a 2x +2 post (i.e. two weeks worth of 4 plus a m=bonus 2).1. Snow silliness! Yes, it can be scary walking and travelling, after my broken wrist and sprained...
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Miserable Russian lady visits London's oldest wine bar
There is a reason I smile in all my blog photos (or virtually all of them). This is because I look like this if I don't smile! Miserable! CBC met me at Stratford on Sunday to go up to London to a...
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Jon Pertwee- Style inspiration
It seemed about time for another Who-spiration post!!!! Thus, here I am!Jon Pertwee, the most suave and gentleman-like of all the doctors, was known as the Dandy Doctor due to his assortment of...
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Again
I'm linking to 5-minute Friday on the subject of 'again'.http://lisajobaker.com/2013/01/five-minute-friday-again/Several thoughts come to mind when I think about 'again'. Firstly, what came first to...
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Blanket
I am more of a summer person, but I do enjoy the luxurious fabrics of the winter- wool, cashmere, sheepskin, furry stuff! Nothing like being nestled in something thick and fluffy!I wore this outfit to...
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Has to be seen to be believed!!! How oh how oh how is this even possible?!!?!?!!?!!From http://www.nzwide.com/swanlake.htm
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Ever after
Random fact of the day: it is exactly 200 years today since Pride and Prejudice was first published (thanks Mummykins, fount of all random trivia!)How could I miss a chance to ramble on about my...
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There's a time for everything
Roawwwr!This verse came up. I do like the balance of it- it's really important to remember and be relieved that appreciating the good times is all the sweeter for having experienced difficult times....
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Graph paper
(dress: vintage TRINA LEWIS & MARJON COUTURE from Number 24, Frinton; belt: Primark; shirt: White Stuff; Tights: Tescos; Shoes: Asda)The last time I wore this dress was here. It's fun to wear...
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CGDN Scavenger Hunt- January 2012
Yay! Month 2 of Sophie's resurrected Scavenger Hunt! I managed to get quite a few of them but some are veeeeeery tenuous to say the least!! •BlueCBC should take credit for this arty-shot, originally...
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Cultural grey-out
Sometimes, I sigh with despair when I look at pictures of me! But sometimes, I quite like them!! Despite the grey, I felt very visible, confident and happy about myself in this get up so I am linking...
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