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The 50 Shades effect

Those who don’t read books are currently page-turning into the night.  And, I can see how that is a good thing.  The shocking yet thrilling 2012 best seller (let alone trilogy) 50 Shades of Grey has brought about a reading … Continue reading

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herald another jewel-preneur

I recently met Erica Illingworth.  I had heard various positive reports of Molly Brown London; simple, pretty and ageless jewellery for little (and not so little) girls.  Children in jewels slightly jars with me (along with nail polish, pieced ears and … Continue reading

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teacher’s favourite @divertimenti

There are quite a few cooking courses out there for those looking to either learn some basic skills or for those who feel a huge need to be knock out in the kitchen.   The boy-who-is-a-friend in my life (as opposed to … Continue reading

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Skin3: some test tube action

Test tubes, Bunsen burners, the periodic table… there was nothing in the GCSE syllabus which (excuse the pun) lit my fire.  With glazed eyes and a wondering mind, 16 year old me sat there waiting for the bell to ring.  … Continue reading

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