• Spray Painting Our Kitchen uPVC Doors and Windows – And, Paying with Guitar Lessons

    It’s amazing what a splash of paint can do and, yes, we paid for the job of spray painting our kitchen doors and window with guitar lessons – but, more on that later. We live…

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    TV Series, Books and Podcasts – Here Are My Favourites

    The weather has been dismal throughout the summer months, fortunately, right now, we are experiencing a warm plume hovering over the whole country – hoorah! Yes, this is how thankful and desperate we get in the…

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    Hunting For A Bargain? Three Dresses And A Handbag I’ve Found In The Summer Sales

    I love hunting for a bargain and try my best not to impulse buy because I have learned it usually leads to costly mistakes. I also know that, having a budget to work within, also…

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    Midlife Travel Post | Celebrationg Our Wedding Anniversary in Rhodes, Greece!

    Foreword  As I settled down to write this travel post on our recent holiday to Rhodes, I was alarmed by what was coming through on the UK national news. The newscaster said that, due to…

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    Over Fifty, Sixty and Beyond. How To Rock Summer Trousers.

    Clothes-wise, I’ve never been one to wear something just because it is the latest craze or “must-have”. And, growing up in the seventies and eighties, I’ve lived through most style trends – some I loved…

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    A Midlife Catch-up – Microblading, Summer Beauty and More….

    The weather is slowly beginning to improve, hence, summer may decide to arrive.  Today, I am sharing with you my sun protection strategy – including the tanning and skin care products I use to get…

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    Just Jeans and a Tee Shirt – Six Ways I’m Styling Mine!

    I’m a huge fan of the simple look of a teeshirt and jeans.   I have grown up wearing denim jeans and a tee. Being a tomboy, when I was a youngster, meant they were the…

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    Perfume Dupes on the High Street for Men and Women – Are They Worth the Money?

    Are you looking for a cheaper alternative to your designer perfume or aftershave? One that smells divine while not breaking the bank.  The aroma probably won’t last as long as your expensive favourite but a…

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    Outfit Post : My Favourite Spring Coats

    Spring is finally on its way…… and, what a long Winter this seems to have been.  I heard a great saying, the other day, “March roars in like a lion and goes out like a…

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    Last Minute Holidays – The Good, The “Not” Bad and The Ugly! My Experience.

    We decided to try and nab a last-minute holiday deal in January, this year.  I had heard a rumour that, because of covid, the holiday companies had reduced their capacity of flights and hotels, which…

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