If you go out for a meal, what do you look for? Do you go and find a place with beautiful surroundings, lots of space, fine dining (you know, like arty farty food), cheap prices, good service etc. Well the first thing I look for is non- pretentious food menus, as you are probably aware. I do not care for fast service, fine dining or beautiful surroundings. All I require is enough space so that I am not hitting elbows with my neighbours and a warm seating area that’s not within 5 metres of the entrance door, so that I do not have to contend with blasts of cold air…
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The Old Curiosity Shop/Book Review
I have just finished reading the most wonderful book. The old curiosity shop by Charles Dickens. This has got to be my favourite novel of his, which is difficult to say considering that only a while ago I read David Copperfield and felt the same way. The story kind of centres on Little Nell and her Grandfather that live in the curiosity shop, but through the grandfathers gambling habits, they become homeless and wander aimlessly for miles meeting characters who help them and provide shelter. I really enjoyed the way the little stories come and go describing each of the lives of the ones that were somehow connected to these…
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Rosie Goodwin – A Great Storyteller!
Lately, I have been reading books by Rosie Goodwin. You know when you feel like a reading a really good story that flows along nicely and is easy to understand? Well, this author’s novels are just the ticket! She creates great characters and interesting plots, and if the story is a period piece, she has always researched her subjects very well. She talks about what life was like in the 1850s and onward, and many of the stories are set in Nuneaton in England (“?”, i hear you shrug…), with which she is familiar. For me, a great author creates interest for their readers within the first few pages, and…
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Running Around Bonkers at Conkers
The school holidays have finally arrived, and children up and down the UK are truly excited to have 6 weeks off school. After about a week, boredom can start to set in and it can be a problem trying to find things for them to do. My children are now teenagers and do tend to entertain themselves by going out with friends, so it has become a little easier for me in this regard. One of the tried and trusted places of interest still, for me and my boys is the discovery centre called ‘Conkers’ in Moira near Ashby de la Zouch, in Derbyshire. It is situated in the…
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An Anti-Wrinkle Cream that Works for me.
I’ve always been a little concerned about my appearance, but not in a fastidious way. I enjoy using make-up, pampering myself occasionally and trying out new products, yet never truly feeling that anything will alter my appearance. I’m a realist! For instance, I’ve never had a professional manicure, a facial or a luxury spa day! I’m missing something here, I know! As I said before though, I’m not really into this whole in-depth beauty regime advice for this and that, that celebrity magazines keep harping on about, ‘If you take this pill it will make you thinner’, If you use this cream you’ll look 10 years younger’ or ‘If…
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Bags of Colourful Fun
I popped into my local town centre today, primarily to find a smart black jacket. Unfortunately, I didn’t find this item of clothing; well one I liked anyway. I did spot however, a gorgeous cross-over bag. There seems to be a trend at the moment for this style, a cross between Aztec, Jaquard and beaded bags, with the occasional addition of pom poms. I continued with my shopping and noticed many others of the same style. I really love this look and it’s seems to be bang on trend at the moment, from totes, shoppers and clutch bags. Here’s a selection of my favourites: Next: Black leather beaded bag, £69…
