The art (or should that be science) of packing
I have written several times about the art of packing. I am neither an over-packer not an under-packer. My problem is weather-related. I tend to travel to areas where the weather can change and I do...
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This is the last of the Pearl Jam biographies I had on my pile. Not for you, Pearl Jam and the Present Tense by Ronen Givony was not popular in some circles, but I always enjoy seeing the lifetime of...
View ArticleWella and It’s a 10 hair products
I am using these products at the moment. It’s a 10 has always been a hit for my hair, though it’s been a bit hard to find in Sweden. The Wella range is a new one that my hairdresser used on my hair...
View ArticleLa Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+
For some reason, my skin is unusually dry at the moment. I am well-versed in moisturising, to the extent that my family teases me about it, but this is something beyond that. My heels are cracking,...
View ArticleBeauty products
I am swapping between these Lush products at the moment. Grass and Rose Jam are old favourites. The Sakura and Honey I Washed the Kids have not impressed me though. I much prefer Nuxe Reve de Miel Face...
View ArticleSilk sleep masks
This is a new style of sleep mask that I am trying at the moment. I thought it would be uncomfortable compared to the traditional ones I usually use at this time of year, but it has worked really well....
View ArticleSmells
I saw this in the underground station today: I often think that smell is one of our underappreciated senses. We usually think of sight and hearing, but smell can be so evocative. I love the smell of...
View ArticleA day
Finally warm enough to wear shoes! In the spring sunshine, I wore my classic trench coat by Filippa K and a gold-plated sterling silver ball bracelet For an evening meeting: HOPE shirt, Maanesten Leo...
View ArticleJimmy Boyd Wild Roses shower gel
This is another brand I like for shower gels. They do body milk as well but most body milks are not moisturising enough for me. The shower gels smell really nice though and are not too strong. I love...
View ArticleScrunchies
I really love scrunchies. My hair can be uncontrollable, so they are nice to do half-up half-down styles, as well as for sleeping and a full bun. Normal elastic bands ‘disappear’ in my hair, so...
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