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Scenes from a suburban life
Max

Max

22 Jul, 2019 | dogs

That feeling when the heavens open just as you’re walking out for the first time with your new hair. Max is a 5 year old poodle, in a bus shelter dodging this morning’s sudden thunderstorm, just like me. He is obviously a Good Boy....
The jumper of idiocies (or tying up loose ends)

The jumper of idiocies (or tying up loose ends)

19 Jul, 2019 | arts and crafts

19th July 2019 Here’s the story, because there’s always a story. I started making this jumper for James in the summer of 2014. He had just got his A level results, which were better than we had anticipated, and was wondering what to do next. As he was waiting to apply...
A weekend in the kitchen

A weekend in the kitchen

14 Jul, 2019 | Food, Stuff, Upclose

14th July 2019 I’ve always been fond of cooking, especially when it’s not a question of the drudgery of planning, shopping and preparation every day. There are few things are comforting on a cold, dark November Sunday afternoon than baking a cake but I don’t even do...
Dr Dennis Gross Spectralite LED Eyecare Mask

Dr Dennis Gross Spectralite LED Eyecare Mask

7 Jul, 2019 | Beauty

7th July 2019 A dear friend of mine who, incidentally, follows this blog always used to fret and bother about her eyes and how she was desperate to have them “done.” I peered at them surreptitiously but at the time had no idea what she meant because they always looked...
Hainanese Chicken Rice

Hainanese Chicken Rice

4 Jul, 2019 | Food, Upclose

4th July 2019 I’m such a huge fan of my Thermomix that it was one of my first purchases when arriving here in Hong Kong. I’d left my original one behind in Beckenham to aid the offspring in making quick and nutritious meals for themselves… I’m a big fan of...
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