So it was my birthday at the weekend. I was 43. How the devil did that happen? I decided I wanted a night away somewhere lovely. Crathorne Hall Hotel , Yarm had caught my eye a few weeks earlier. It’s part of the Hand Picked Hotel Group who describe it as follows: ‘As you meander down … Continue reading Birthday Weekend Fun…
Christmas Treats for Big Girls…
This may just have to go down in history as they best advent calendar ... ever! I'm not sure who gets most excited in the mornings. The cats Lola Lip and Frankie Pants who have a Dreamies calendar between them. The Mr's kids with their One Direction and Mushy Monsters Advent calendar or moi ici with my YOU … Continue reading Christmas Treats for Big Girls…
What we wore @ work….
We had an idea ... (it happens) a post which features what we wore each day during a full working week. I’m not sure about you but both Liz and I share a love of fashion and are fascinated by what people wear. Most posts tend to feature 'going out' outfits but when the majority of us … Continue reading What we wore @ work….
Let your inner Magpie free and head over to Biggleys …
I don’t go on twitter a great deal, however a few weeks ago I happened to be having a quick ‘flick through’ when I stumbled across a tweet by Biggley asking whether anybody would be interested in reviewing some jewellery for them? It took roughly 2 seconds for me to reply with a big YES. … Continue reading Let your inner Magpie free and head over to Biggleys …
When Tracey met Silversmiths and all for a great cause…
If you’ve never met Sue; for one your missing out and secondly she has more friends than anybody else I’ve ever met. Seriously... She’s like the United Nations with a little bit of Judith Charmers thrown in for good measure ; because like Ms Charmers Sue also gets about abit ! So Monday night by invitation … Continue reading When Tracey met Silversmiths and all for a great cause…
Mexican Memories – a photo diary
Ok...so I’ve been back from Mexico for 2 weeks now but what with jet lag (it lasts longer as you get older) and major renovations at home, I haven’t had to time to scratch my butt, let alone sit down and post a blog. I have posted about Cancun before (this time last year on … Continue reading Mexican Memories – a photo diary
Gimmi Gimmi ……ESPA Restorative Body Oil
I’m in Love ... yep again. I've been called many things Fickle being one of them! Only this time it’s with a body oil. I’ve told you before about my obsession with the feel of oil on skin and the beautifully dewy, moisturised skin it leaves you with. When we were younger Karen and I used to drown … Continue reading Gimmi Gimmi ……ESPA Restorative Body Oil
Lanzarote Ladies & a blow up doll called Dereck
"I'm just going through my old posts - this was first posted back in 2013 !! Great memories of a great weekend away. My photos have improved over time (I think so anyway) I don't mention the Hotel name which is probably because I was trying to block out all memories of it (but is very bad … Continue reading Lanzarote Ladies & a blow up doll called Dereck
the naughty forty diaries 