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My bookish obsession, my favourite books of the year

December 05, 2019 539 Views 10 Comments

A blog about my growing obsession with reading, with a few personal recommendations. I didn’t care much for books as a child. I was too impatient to know the plot before I’d established who the characters were. Same with musical instruments. My piano teacher dared … [read more]

Fun

The Ethical Christmas Gift List: give well, do good

November 19, 2019 776 Views 0 Comment

Shop ethical – do good, feel good Every couple of years I bring you a list of ethical gifts to buy your loved ones, or treat yourself to at Christmas. This year, I visited two gift fairs to do my research – the Christmas in … [read more]

Wisdom

How to fail at job interviews

October 29, 2019 1451 Views 14 Comments

Busman’s holiday Write about what you know, so the saying goes. I doubt it would qualify as a specialist subject on Mastermind, but I know a fair bit about job interviews. Since joining my first recruitment consultancy in 2001, I have interviewed several thousand candidates. … [read more]

Food

Quick, easy, moist banana cake recipe

October 17, 2019 689 Views 2 Comments

I hate food waste. I buy healthy groceries with good intentions, but the fruit and vegetables are always on the turn before the next load of shopping arrives to replace them. Limp vegetables become soup. I seldom consult a recipe book for Leftovers Soup – … [read more]

Beauty

Is professional teeth whitening worth the money?

October 08, 2019 631 Views 2 Comments

Teething problems WARNING: this post contains ugly photos of teeth and gums. I had a brace as a child. I was given a retainer which pressed against the roof of my mouth and was almost invisible to the untrained eye. Apart from a silver stud … [read more]

Beauty

My day and night-time skincare routine for thirsty skin

September 27, 2019 638 Views 2 Comments

I have so many skincare products on the go at the moment, my bathroom cabinet looks like a miniature branch of Superdrug. Having finished the last drops of my Verso Skincare, I’ve been experimenting with several ranges to find the right combination for my thirsty … [read more]

Wisdom

The benefits of writing and keeping a journal

September 13, 2019 325 Views 0 Comment

September, you’re my favourite September is my favourite month. Whereas for most of the year my social calendar is as uncluttered as a Marie Kondo cupboard, I up my game in September – my birthday month – and make plans. This month brings three outings … [read more]

Beauty Popular posts

The honest blogger’s review of Verso Skincare

September 09, 2019 22071 Views 3 Comments

The honest blogger’s review of Verso Skincare Verso Skincare claims to have found a formula which can turn back time. Taking its name from the Latin for reverse, Verso has patented a formula which is eight times more potent than typical Retinol – or Vitamin … [read more]

Fashion

eShakti customised clothing. Is this the perfect fit?

August 17, 2019 487 Views 0 Comment

The despair of the high street Browsing the high street for the perfect dress can be a depressing experience. My mantra is ‘if only’. Not ‘if only I had enough money’, more ‘this would be the perfect dress, if only it had sleeves’, or ‘if … [read more]

Fun

Eagle Brae: a unique adventure in the Highlands of Scotland

August 08, 2019 441 Views 0 Comment

Town vs Country We are townies through and through. Our kids were born in an inner city hospital in East London and, for the first few years of their lives, we lived within walking distance of London’s Kings Cross. It was a huge wrench to … [read more]

My bookish obsession, my favourite books of the year

The Ethical Christmas Gift List: give well, do good

How to fail at job interviews

Quick, easy, moist banana cake recipe

Is professional teeth whitening worth the money?

My day and night-time skincare routine for thirsty skin

The benefits of writing and keeping a journal

eShakti customised clothing. Is this the perfect fit?

Eagle Brae: a unique adventure in the Highlands of Scotland

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