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Thinking out of the box - my latest space saving idea

I have always had this gorgeous retro, shabby chic cupboard in my spare room.  Now I have a new guest room, I have changed my 2nd bedroom into a dressing room.  The cupboard became just somewhere to hide things, like Christmas decorations! So I thought out of the box, and changed it into a shoe cupboard. Getting dressed has certainly got faster. Hope you like…

How to stay healthy on holiday

Apart from a tan and gifts for our folk, there are two things most of us want to avoid bringing home after a holiday abroad: an upset stomach and excess baggage around the waist!

Whether you are going to India or Spain, there are a few things you can do to avoid both. These same tips may even help you to come back healthier & slimmer, whether you’re travelling for months or just a couple of weeks…

How to do your make up in heat & humidity.

Now our thoughts are turning to a hot summer or, at least, a hot holiday away, I thought I would share with you what I pack in my very small make up bag.  Seeing as I tend to go to very hot & humid countries like India & Australia, I have learned through trial and error that less is definitely more when it comes to make up in the heat, especially if you have older skin…

India: if you've never been, go to Kerala it will break you in gently!

This is my fourth visit to India and I still haven't ventured out of the South!  From Goa to Mysore in the 80s,  from Mumbai to Munnar last year, this part of India, and in particular Kerala, has enchanted me so much that I still haven't explored the North.  Take a quick look at my three week escape to Kerala & Pondicherry. It might encourage you to come visit a less "in your face" part of this amazing country…