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The advantages of taking a child to nursery are enormous. Socialisation for example, development, immunity to bugs... well lets stop there! Due to 'bugs' or lets say Pediculosis Capitis I have my...
A few days ago I purchased a bag of gems for the fabulous sum of £4! It contained everything - including a chain belt, earrings, necklaces, brooches, a schnauzer pendant (awesome!) earrings (all in...
As is known I trawl charity shops. Often unearthing some gems - literally! Also I love the idea of dressing up (although to be fair the days I do are getting fewer and further apart - note to self,...
The dungarees have a story (one of initial doubt)... Firstly I browsed (I mean, I didn't feel dungarees were initially aimed at 39 year olds). Then I bought (knowing they could be sent - straight -...
Sometimes I like to make stuff - simple as that. However with time restraints (and a lack of concentration) I like a simple fix (sad but honest).So, as I grabbed my 30 second fix in the local...
Tonight is Tate night... i.e Date night at the Tate. Denim Jacket - Acne, Boyfriend Jeans - Levis 80 Days, Shoes - Michael Kors, Sweatshirt - Current Elliott
So the conversation goes as follows - Me - Babe, do you want to take photos? Mushroom - Yes! I take camera... Me - Maybe not... Mushroom - Please! Me - ...with both hands? Mushroom - Yes! Me -...
In between running to the post office to return deliveries of denim jackets - too boxy, too cropped, all too wrong - and a host of other chores, I popped into the local RSPCA Charity Shop... Levis...
So later this week Mushroom turns 3! which means that this weekend just gone we held a wee party for 15 kids!! (yep thats not a typo - 15). The theme Pink Pigs - not hard to work out - he loves...
Trawling through the local charity shops is a pleasure, a past time, relaxing, fruitful and delightful. I love finding the unexpected, not only for myself and our family but also for friends....
I try and live by the motto that if I haven't got something nice to say, then I wont say anything at all - and mostly I have and will keep quiet. However. This is a bugbear of mine - Magazine press...
Ok so I really want the Kenzo sweatshirt / t-shirt, however 2 obstacles... firstly the price tag and secondly even if I wanted it enough to pay for it - you've got to get getting your hands on one!...
I have many an obsession but one in particular is that I love old, worn, second-hand, overly washed, slightly-might be ready to throw out t-shirts. So there for if I buy new then it has to be...
Kids play date = pant suit. 1980s Pant suit - RSPCA Stoke Newington, Sneakers - Superga, Tee - Acne
There is no intention to wear similar clothing, it just happens... near on daily! Jumper - M&S, Jeans - Lulu & Co (ASOS), Sunglasses - ChanelMushroom Tee - Ava & Luc (KyNa Boutique), Leggings -...
Mix and mix... animal print, florals and aztec... but who cares - the best thing here is my new love (for my new) Toms - comfort has never been so comfortable! Jumper - Paris Flea Market, Maxi...
What better way to end a summer days than to head out to support an event - Trekstock in conjunction with Whistles - a charity that supports young people with cancer. Best dash I've still got to...
Embracing the sun - I've high-lighted the suns rays with this cute 70's dress - more summer days please! Dress - Mind Charity Shop, Leather Belt - The Shop (Cheshire St)
Today for some unknown reason the word 'normal' popped into my head. Its a word I try not to use, its a word I know by definition I'm not but as I look around are any of us... Jumpsuit (that feels...
I know it's not great for your hands but I love hand washing! Hot soapy water, removing (years of) dirt and potential moths (my pet hate) from vintage clothing and charity shop finds - and - now...
Spring has arrived and there fore we are hitting the parks! Yepsters Mushroom and I going wild and embracing all East and North-east London parks - quite probably the ones with connections to good...
I make no secret or apology for my love of shopping in charity shops. I adore thinking about what I need v's finding things I wasn't expecting. Shopping for the Summer in Winter, or finding the...
So Spring is here! Yay! and panic has set in - the thought of bare legs!! So prior to a heat wave I'm still embracing opaque tight... Silk Dress - Lux (Mind Charity Shop), Ankle Boots - Minna...
As the sun shines I can't help but think of silk wafting in a breeze, blackberries growing on the Marshes (Hackney) - free for everyone to pick, BBQ's, summer evenings, breakfast alfresco, salads...
To combat the 'where are my keys' saga I have am reduced to a clear bag - how genius of Marc by Marc Jacobs! Never again will I shut the front door and panic - Keys!!!! and then search in a random...
So, Springs in the air - lambs on the jumper and another example that life goes full circle - Yep! Scrunchies are back in fashion! Please note that as I fully intent to have 'long' hair by my 40th...
Shoes - Charlotte Olympia The Outnet
Most days we make these cookies (they don't last long and better eaten fresh). They are simple to make, child friendly, pretty healthy, wheat free, sugar free (no refined sugar) and optional to not...
Quick DIY - remaking earrings... Requirements.Old earrings (or duplicates...)Tassles Snakes now to be pendants.
Ok - So the headless shots will continue till I've been to the hairdressers Friday! Seriously reconsidering growing the fringe out. At this rate I'll be 40 by the time its grown out - Oh flip thats...
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