It has been pretty quiet of late as Amy and I have both been given increasing responsibilities at work – which make us sound like we started as security risks and have now managed to ‘adult’ (not far from the truth in my case). In light of that I am going to begin posting again but with much more streamlined approach. Tuesdays are strictly for tiara’s / jewels and Fridays are all about the tunes for the weekend. Hopefully this will motivate me...
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A song to play you out: Blonde’s All Cried Out is a tune to strut your way out of work to. What to watch: (aside from Great British Bake Off, obviously) I am waiting for Lady Chatterley’s Lover
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Come with me now on a journey through Time and Space… #tiaratuesday : British Museum Shell Parure A beautiful and over-the-top pastel shell tiara – I chose it because at each end are beautiful undulating sea horses, such a shame they aren’t pictured! Celebrity Chef cooking tips that are useful and I definitely need! My Dad Tried to Kill Me with an Alligator is an article that reminded me of many a family holiday! You’ll want...
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The end of another short week – FRIDAY!!! A song to play you out: It is meant to reach 21 C here in London so this summer classic seemed appropriate. What to watch: If you like witty banter, food and Italy, you should watch The Trip. Something to catch your fancy: Amusing responses to male IT guys who are unable to appropriately communicate with...
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A song to play you out: Straight up Tune. What to watch: I realise I am late to this particular party but MAD MEN. Something to catch your fancy: Our family always has a Boxing Day walk with other families before or after another huge lunch. Here are some of the top ones from around the country, according to the Independent. For those thinking of travelling to the U.K. and desirous of a ramble, most of these are all...
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All Hallow’s Inspiration These are not witty or DIY or quick fix, but all you really need for most is make up and an all white or all black get up with grey accents. The undisputed . . . Queen of Halloween !!! Ghost / Woman in White An white nightgown, charity shop bridal gown slashed to ribbons and a piece of gauzy or lace white fabric = ghost. Vampire Really dark eyes and red lips…boring, but a cloak does make it marginally more...
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Come with me now on a journey through Time and Space… SUMMER Oh wow. Tumblr just keeps on giving this month. For those of you looking for some light amusement, British humour and to understand the game below, click here. Name says it all: Ikea or Death. “We need a certain measure of ugliness to enjoy the beautiful. But how much do we need?” Tiara of the week: #tiaratuesdays We have the...
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Come with me now on a journey through Time and Space . . . Memento boxes for your summer travels from a great blog. Sweet pea is my personal favourite but they missed Jasmine off the list. ‘Tis the season for wedding bells and this made me laugh. Tiny batman! This echoes my own thoughts about the power of Google’s doodle to reach people. Most of the tiaras featured here are antiques but this tiara shows just how...
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