Gel nails at home – what I use from Amazon

Jan 25, 2017 | 0 comments

As someone who loves painting their nails I had decided not to go down the gel nail route as I thought it would be a huge pain to remove and re do.   But after a few trips to a salon to get gels done for special occasions and them just perfectly lasting for 2...

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Bedroom Furniture Make Over

Dec 22, 2016 | 0 comments

OK hands up who has loads of pine furniture left from the 90's? And mix in with that some IKEA Malm to kind of (not really) match it?

All I want for Christmas…

Nov 24, 2016 | 1 comment

I mean would like obviously, not want, that is rude and grabby… But my wishes are quite simple, expensive but simple.  But you know you have to aim high with these sorts of things… 1. Hush Piped Silk Pyjamas – £150 They are star print, do I need...

Review of Pee-Wee’s Big Holiday on Netflix

Apr 16, 2016 | 0 comments

A mystery box arrived yesterday, it was full of smaller boxes and an invitation to watch the new Netflix original film Pee-Wee’s Big Holiday.  In the box was also a map to follow through the film, with pictures telling you when to open each of the little boxes...

Season 2 for both Daredevil and DinoTrux out now on Netflix

Mar 18, 2016 | 0 comments

Well that is the 2 boys in my life sorted for Netflix viewing over the next few weeks (or if I am not kidding myself days/week or so.) For the small boy, the new season of Dinotrux is out,  if you are age 8 (or a bit younger/older) this is for you.  Dinosaurs and...

Primark Candle Review

Feb 12, 2016 | 0 comments

I am obsessed with candles, especially in winter they just add to the cosiness of being indoors all warm and wrapped up. What I don’t like is spending money on expensive candles that smell gorgeous in the shop, only to get them home, light them and nothing.  No...

Treating Hormonal Acne

Jan 27, 2016 | 4 comments

I was going to call this ‘treating hormonal acne once you are over 40, but then realised there it is not just us super lucky ones still battling it at my age.  There are lots fighting it from puberty onwards. At 41 I have never had totally clear skin, I have had...

What Ben (age 8) is watching on Netflix at the moment

Jan 18, 2016 | 0 comments

Ben over the last few months has worked his way through various Netflix shows, including Pokemon and Power Rangers.   I love the fact that the kids channel means he can choose what he wants to watch and it is ok for him.  He does seem to pick some odd things.  So here...