Around March time a random posting on Facebook by a very good friend got me thinking. The esteemable Andy Freeman had posted about Jools Hollands new tour and how amazing a performer he is. Well, I knew it was almost time for Andy to retire, so I got in touch with his wonderful wife,…

One Saturday morning I got up earlier than I ever normally would and got myself on a train to Birmingham. A £10 return was a total bargain and I needed to pop up and see my pals at Le Keux Vintage Studio. Hitting Brum around 930, I ambled around the Bullring for a short…

Those of you that know me or follow me will be aware of my addiction to dresses. It is quite legendary, in fact. My love of Pin Up Girl Clothing was so well known that I was nicknamed the PUG Queen. That title I have now handed over to the fabulous Boo as she…

When my children were small, around 7 0r 8 they wanted to have an early birthday party on Halloween. Back then Halloween wasn’t anywhere near as popular as it is now. You could barely find anything other than Pumpkins and Toffee Apples in the shops. You didn’t have the costumes, props or accessories that…

As many of you know I love a good musical. Old, New, Classical, Avant Garde, Historical or Factual, I really don’t care. I love them all! Doris Day, Howard Keel, Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Julie Andrews and even Yul Brynner. I bloody love them all. I used to watch the old musicals with my…