Foot Based Miracles

Foot Based Miracles

I am not a believer in miracle potions. One jar of goo is not going to roll back the years, alter my bone structure or hide the fact that I last slept through the night in 1997. That kind of stuff takes surgery, all the makeup and practicing good sleep hygiene. Good...
Face Paint

Face Paint

I am very excited. You should be grateful that I’m not typing this with the caps lock on and embedding squeaking noises into this. (Dear Tech Support, is this possible?!) Give me a moment while I get myself together.   OK, I’m good.    ...
The Big Chill

The Big Chill

I’m not sure if you’ve noticed but it’s pigging freezing out there at the moment. I can usually tell myself that it’s bracing, refreshing or a change from centrally heated clamminess. Not now. It is cold. I am cold. We are cold.    ...
Christmas Plumage

Christmas Plumage

What are you wearing on Christmas Day? It’s a loaded question.       When I was younger, the Christmas outfit was easy. Sparkly tights, sparkly frock, all the makeup and slippers. Now I’m usually making the dinner (not this year!) the idea...
New Pyjamas

New Pyjamas

One of the Christmas traditions I grew up with is new pyjamas for the big day. You need fresh pjs for present opening. It adds to the sense of occasion and it looks good in the pictures.   This year eldest monkey had an idea which I just had to go along with. In...
Getting Ready for a Night Out

Getting Ready for a Night Out

My darling friend G-Boo is the absolute mistress of extracting the joy out of life. I may have mentioned this earlier today. She kindly agreed to write here the definitive guide to getting your party on. Enjoy.     Top tips for the Christmas Party season!...