Author Archives: yablon
a real diamond of a story
I loved the sound of a diamond photo shoot. Who wouldn’t? ‘We’ll style you – clothes, make-up, hair – and you’ll just wear the diamonds and strike a pose,’ explained the PR. So I agreed. But then as it got closer … Continue reading
Filed under photography, prizes, shopping
Cracknell and Atherton MAN up
We hear a lot of the rise of the mumpreneurs. The stay-at-home mum who keeps one eye on seven smalls while launching a multi-billion pound business from her kitchen table. But I must confess, I’ve got a bit of a … Continue reading
book review: The Dinner
Last night I couldn’t bear to shut my eyes. But after having been home for over a week, I can’t blame the jet lag. I felt compelled to finish Herman Koch’s The Dinner. And now I feel compelled to urge … Continue reading
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Competition: Village England’s Ickford
Incase I sound like a broken record, I apologise now. But honestly, now IS great time for a new handbag and this month’s blog sponsor, Village England, has got all the arm candy you deserve at non-eyewatering prices. Talking of … Continue reading
