Dimples doesn't like spiders. Last time she saw one in the bathtub, she refused to physically enter the room for a week, and we had to work gradually on her standing next to the tub, playing with the water, before eventually reintroducing her to baths. It was painful. For us all. So, last weekend, when I spotted another (or maybe the same idiotic) spider, I was swift to act. After mere moments, our Arachnid found himself washed down the … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2012
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Fine Wines Direct
There is very little I need to tell you about Fine Wines Direct, other than that I thoroughly recommend them. They very kindly sent us some wine to test at DG Manor. The service was utterly remarkable: no sooner had I mailed to tell them of the sort of wines DH and I enjoy that three delicious wines were on my doorstep. Service, quality and understanding: what is not to love? The Chablis I took to the first Parent Representative … [Read more...]
How to make an Autumn Nature Wreath
I'm getting used to my new normal: the daily school run, ensuring LBG has her Show and Tell item on a Tuesday and her gym bag on a Thursday, as well as her blazer and her book bag, her boater and her water bottle. And then I have to remember which days to take Dimples back home with me! Now that I have Dimples by herself two days a week, I am getting into the habit of making time to do activities with her, some that I did with her sister at … [Read more...]
Cocktails at Beaufort House
I had the luxury of enjoying a drink by myself on Tuesday. In this case the drink was an amazing Espresso Martini, served by candlelight in the ground floor of Beaufort House, whilst I read a few pages on my Kindle, unencumbered by children. And yet, it transpires that Beaufort House is child-friendly. Eons ago, when I lived across the bridge in Battersea, the building was a Russian bar called Babushka that I only ever walked past. Now … [Read more...]
Nespresso Challenge: Maracas
A few weeks ago I tagged on to the tail end of a conversation about crafting with leftover Nespresso capsules and boxes. As a Nespresso fan, I stuck my nose in and before you could say "curiosity killed the cat" I found myself agreeing to get involved in Feisty Tapas' #NespressoChallenge. When I was in the States a few weeks ago, I stocked up on lots of fun craft stuff that is hard to come by over here, including a few rolls of coloured … [Read more...]
Blogcamp
I always get excited about Blogcamp. I am totally in love with the ethos that the Evil Overlord has in a) making it free and b) keeping swag and so on to a minimum, and focussing on getting good content rather than ticking as many boxes as possible. I would rather have two or three useful talks than a dozen lightweight ones. Which is how I came to be a trifle disappointed when Blogcamp London started last week and the Google+ presentation … [Read more...]
