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Coffee break – courtesy of Nespresso’s festive range

December 02, 2014 708 Views 2 Comments

Having a really rich cup of coffee on the way to work used to be part of my morning routine. Now that ‘work’ is up one flight of stairs or driving to clients, I’ve saved a fortune on my daily Costa fix – about £270 … [read more]

Fun Wisdom

Musings of a 40-something

November 28, 2014 802 Views 3 Comments

Following on from my earlier blog about the Fabulous 40s, here are some more musings. I think this may become a series… I’m a child trapped in a woman’s body My husband and I often muse that we still feel like children. We believe there … [read more]

Fun Wisdom

Christmas Gifts – from the unusual to the downright crazy

November 25, 2014 18822 Views 14 Comments

I’ve been trawling the internet again and have found some unusual, fun and truly bizarre gifts for the people in your life who already have all the useful things they actually need. In no particular order (but saving the best until last): London Underground Tube … [read more]

Winter exercise for the athletically challenged

November 24, 2014 598 Views 1 Comment

If you’re a regular reader, you’ve probably got the measure of me by now. I’m more likely to be shopping (at least of the window variety) than cycling and, although I have been known to jog with my 6 year old personal trainer, I’ve just … [read more]

Beauty

Christmas Beauty Picks

November 21, 2014 793 Views 2 Comments

Over the course of the next few weeks I’m going to publish my recommendations for Christmas gifts. I’ve done loads of research and have hunted down a selection of good bargains, mid-priced presents and luxury items. Basically, I’ve done the window shopping so you don’t … [read more]

Food

Aubaine Restaurant, Marylebone

November 19, 2014 1101 Views 3 Comments

Why is Oxford Street such a popular shopping destination? Shopping for clothes with my better half on Monday, as a treat for his birthday (the haul, not the act of shopping itself) we headed straight for John Lewis and then hot-footed it out of Oxford … [read more]

Fun Wisdom

Bloglovin’

November 10, 2014 871 Views 1 Comment

Bloglovin’ I have an admission to make: I’m learning about this blogging malarkey as I go along. I haven’t been an avid reader of blogs myself, having never found one that appealed to me. Blogs for professional women of my age group seem impossibly, unattainably … [read more]

Fashion

Sheridan – Spring Summer 15 Collection

November 06, 2014 652 Views 0 Comment

Earlier this week the lovely people at Sheridan invited me to have a look at their new Spring/Summer 2015 collection – Postcards from Australia. What nicer way to spend a morning than in denial of the cold weather outside, immersing myself in luxurious fabrics, gorgeous … [read more]

Beauty

Quick time makeup video

November 05, 2014 756 Views 1 Comment

For today’s quick time makeup video, I used: Arbonne Makeup Primer. Makeup: Arbonne Sheer Finish Tinted Moisturiser in Light; Arbonne Blush in Blossom; Kiko Pearly Eye Base Primer; Makeup Store Tri Brow Color; Nars ‘and God Created the Women’ Eye Shadow Palette; Laura Mercier Natural … [read more]

Food

Date Night at YumYum Thai Restaurant

November 03, 2014 567 Views 0 Comment

Last weekend we visited Yum Yum Thai Restaurant, an old haunt of ours in Stoke Newington, North London. It’s been months since we’ve booked a babysitter: in fact this one was booked so that we could visit friends, and when they cancelled we decided to … [read more]

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Wisdom

Helpdesk hell: 13 steps to raising your blood pressure

May 28, 2015 12581 Views 0 Comment

Over the last few days, I have spent nearly 3 hours of my life on the phone to a customer helpline. As time slowly slipped away and I waited, listening to the same piece of Jazz inspired muzak played on a loop, I was repeatedly … [read more]

Spring, Sunshine and The Language of Flowers

April 15, 2015 942 Views 0 Comment

We spent the Easter week in Norfolk. The sun shone, we mostly ate, drank wine and marvelled at our boys’ willingness to play together for a change. And now I realise it’s been nearly two weeks since I’ve posted anything here. Where does the time go? My … [read more]

Wisdom

The truth about being pregnant at work

July 27, 2015 901 Views 0 Comment

A report by the Equality & Human Rights Commission has found that 11% of new mothers interviewed reported having been dismissed, made redundant, or treated so poorly that they had to leave their jobs. In addition, one in five new mothers experienced harassment or negative … [read more]

Beauty

This week I’ve been testing… Prai Beauty, Meraki and more

July 26, 2016 12264 Views 0 Comment

I’ve been hoarding products again so I can bring you a round up of my favourite beauty buys (plus a couple you might want to avoid this week!). PRAI Beauty: £23 to £78 on QVC Starting on a high note, let’s begin with PRAI Beauty’s … [read more]

9 ways to boost your blooms

January 28, 2017 2864 Views 0 Comment

I kill plants. Even the most hardy of flora cannot survive in my custody. I’m currently trying to nurse an orchid back from the brink. It brought much needed colour to our hallway for less a month. It is now just a bare stick in a … [read more]

ClassPass – exercise for commitment-phobes

March 26, 2015 1584 Views 0 Comment

I joined a gym once. About 15 years ago and recently singularised, I decided the best way to attract a mate was to have Madonna style abs. The lack of results after three gruelling sessions on the machines was so disappointing I never returned. I … [read more]

Wisdom

Five essential characteristics of entrepreneurs

September 18, 2015 1396 Views 0 Comment

Since leaving full time employment last year, I’ve heard so many fascinating stories from entrepreneurs, who have left behind professions for which they’ve trained for many years, and sacrificed everything in order to pursue their passion and become their own boss. Amongst my new connections, … [read more]

Food

Everdine: clean meals delivered

May 29, 2017 5758 Views 0 Comment

I recently experienced fine dining at Paris House, a restaurant in Woburn Park which Michelin needs to sort out with a star or two. We had an eight course taster menu with a flight of wines. It was a feast for the tastebuds and the … [read more]

Wisdom

7 MORE ways to improve your personal impact

June 05, 2015 1135 Views 0 Comment

I had a great response from my recent post about how to improve your personal impact. It seems that I can intersperse beauty reviews with posts about professional development. So here are more great ways to improve your personal impact and leave an impression – whether … [read more]

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Coffee break – courtesy of Nespresso’s festive range

Musings of a 40-something

Christmas Gifts – from the unusual to the downright crazy

Winter exercise for the athletically challenged

Christmas Beauty Picks

Aubaine Restaurant, Marylebone

Sheridan – Spring Summer 15 Collection

Quick time makeup video

Date Night at YumYum Thai Restaurant

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