After a visit to my hairdresser this week I have literally gone back to my roots. I must admit to colouring my hair for so long I had forgotten the look of my light brown hair and I rather like it. The upkeep of the lighter colour was becoming a chore , to say nothing of the expense, and with…
One of my favourite pastimes at this time of the year is to visit private gardens on their open days.Last weekend we visited Old Wesley Dale, a property dating back to 1836. The beautiful gardens have been created over the last fifteen years by the very talented owners in a style reminiscent of traditional English gardens full of roses ,…
A riot of colour has exploded in my garden over this last week with the first of my roses bursting into bloom and filling the air with their intoxicating fragrance. I decided to add my own touch of colour in this Asian inspired floral print coat that I happened upon during the week at Red Fox , a new to…
I had great plans this week to do some creative writing accompanied by scenic photos but life had other plans and I found myself working heaps more than usual leaving very little time for much else. The scenic surrounds became my back garden on a blustery evening and even though I am smiling here, most of the time I was…
Today’s post is running a little late , after sitting looking at the computer screen expecting words to magically appear I gave up and went to bed resolving to start afresh in the morning. I rose bright and early to complete the post before work only to find I had no internet connection, the joys of modern technology. Wearing a…
