Work, Play, Rest: Repeat (Day 7)

Today was a gorgeous, sunny day – yet utterly baltic.  I can tell you that because I went for a cycle in the afternoon and despite some strenuous hills that had my blood pumping and my lungs nearly in shock, I arrived home with numb toes and an icy bottom. To  get both the fresh […]

Deliciously Productive (Day 6)

Today I worked hard – damn hard. I scrubbed – I hoovered – I dusted – I tidied – I washed.  In among all that cleaning I also squeezed in a solid photography session for my husband’s jewellery business. Productive?  I think so. Initially I thought I’d head off somewhere nice for cake and coffee, […]

Coffee and Scribbles

Purple Nails (because you’re worth it) (Day 5)

It’s interesting how such a small thing can make you feel so good.  As I’ve mentioned in my previous daily scribbles, I’m a pretty low-maintenance girl; I prefer spending my money on travel/books/coffee so manicures, facials and visits to the hair salon are minimal.

Coffee and Scribbles

Selfies, Trends and French Ladies (Day 4)

What is it with the trend these days of selfies, of documenting every single aspect of your life on social media, from what you ate for breakfast to what you’re wearing to your current mood… Isn’t it weird? I understand how it makes special stories out of the mundane – if you’ve ever watched a […]

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Chocolate Santa and You Snooze You Lose (Day 2)

Day two of a brand new year and I can reveal that my new year resolutions have already fallen flat on their faces, with several resounding SPLATS. A few examples… Cut down on sweet foods Yesterday I scoffed an entire chocolate Santa – gobbled up the entire thing.  Felt ill and repulsed towards the end […]