Following on from my recent post about a new found love of cross-stitch and the resulting creation, Mildred the Giraffe I have actually been commissioned to create another notebook. If you missed the colourful Giraffa camelopardalis, to give her the scientific name, you can see her in all her glory HERE It took around…

I wrote a blog a couple of months ago about getting my hair done at a new salon across the road from where I was now working. I had actually watched as the building was renovated, wondering what was going to be inside and was thrilled when C & C Hair and Beauty by…

Several weeks ago I had an optician appointment for a check up. As a contact lens wearer, I make sure that my eyes are checked every year, whether I have any issues or not. My current lenses are ones that can be worn for a continuous 30 days before they need to be removed…

If you read me recently you will know all about my love for the wonderful ladies, Caroline and Lauretta over at Retropeepers. Over the past 18 months I  have tried a multitude of glasses and have loved every single one of them; Bettie, Zsa-Zsa, Frida Sunglasses and Marilyn. Now I was feeling the need…

A few years back I became acquainted with the wonderful Tracey, otherwise known as Miss Violet Bright. We chatted in vintage groups and had a lot in common, but never met. Then one day around two years ago, I was at LondonEdge for the twice yearly spectacular and spotted a familiar character! I mean,…