The Creative Apprentice
When I was fifteen it was time to leave school, I had no clear vocation in mind but a vague notion of wanting to help people…
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We’ll be there when life comes full circle…
We are very privileged to spend time with our guests during all the big events, i.e. births, exam results, engagements, weddings, break ups, career changes, sickness, BIG birthdays, travel adventures, and sadly when life comes to an end.
Do you like this weather? It’s hot, hot, hot!
Recently I popped in to visit my mum (“I’m 76 you know!”). She plopped down in her chair with eyes closed, “I hate this weather”. “Oh” I said, “you hate the rain and wind and snow also?” Pause, with one eye open, “I like the spring”. Personally, I’m torn between which season I love the […]
Happiness Hot News!
Usually, when I tell people about my holiday they say “how lovely”. Recently I was lucky enough to go to Antigua, however, it’s gone down like a brick, with responses like, “good for you” or “it’s alright for some!”. A holiday gives time for quiet reflection. I’d like to share the progress of our four […]
Best Present Ever!
Let’s talk about the best present you ever had…pearl earrings, diamond necklace, the Maserati – LOL!!! Let me tell you about the best present I ever had, it was of course my children (both blonde) and then my first set of highlights aged 15 – my stepmother gave them to me and I was introduced […]
What makes you happy?
Interesting question isn’t it? My happiness is quite basic – for example, the joy of a clean bed, hot shower, beans on toast. Next comes family, friends, health, education, freedom and leisure. I know how lucky I am to have all of these and not everyone gets to make their own luck even if they […]
The Art of Colour Application
You see, I’ve got some bad habits that bother my husband. In any town or country we visit I’m prone to pressing my nose against the glass of hair salons looking for new ideas (which he calls “nosey”). People watching (which he calls “staring”). Listening to other people’s conversations in restaurants (which he calls “rude”). […]