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Not A Reindeer
Guess who came for breakfast? I was drinking coffee; he was eating vines and greens. Life is a rich pageant. Follow me on social media...The post Not A Reindeer appeared first on a woman of a certain...
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Sparkle
New Year’s Eve is the time to sparkle: the sequin dress; the gold eye-shadow; the jewellery. Here is a quick trick to make your diamonds glimmer like they’d just been cleaned at the jewellers: Pour...
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Stunning Soprano
So what are you doing on this new day of the new year? While you are doing whatever, take a listen to this remarkable voice: Explore More: Website (here) | Youtube (here) | Twitter (here) | Facebook...
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Intentions Not Resolutions
So it is 2016. How’s it going so far? A brand new year seems like the perfect time to take stock, and hit the reset button on the parts of our life or personality that could use a little revision (or...
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Inspiration
Sometimes it’s the little things that make a difference. Mid-January often needs a bit of a boost in the motivation department. And so a few items of inspiration: an Audrey notebook to keep stylishly...
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Art in Everything
I have this theory about art. I think that art is all around us if we just have the eyes to recognize it. I also believe that you have to be creative about your selection of art for your home....
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My Back Yard
The sun is shining this Saturday morning. Nothing short of a weather miracle after weeks of pouring-down rain. The little creek in our back yard, has become a raging waterfall. It is amazing just how...
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Life Is Beautiful
When was the last time you bought flowers? Chances are, they were for someone else, not you. Why don’t we think of buying a bouquet for ourselves, for no reason or ocassion whatsoever? Well, it’s time...
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Valentine’s Day: Breakfast In Bed
Valentine’s Day is a holiday I can really get behind—roses, chocolate, champagne, sparkly things that come in little blue boxes—what’s not to like? Here is some inspiration for a dreamy morning of fine...
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Valentine’s Day: A Romantic Night
Unlike the two previous holidays—New Year’s and Christmas—Valentine’s Day has a much more light-hearted approach to celebration, more delight, less expectation or custom and tradition to define the...
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Sushi Craving
We have developed a serious sushi addiction. It all started innocently enough, I swear. I used to live in Vancouver, a city renowned for its exceptional sushi. Amazing, and ubiquitous– there are over...
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The Geometry of H₂O
Is a bottle still a bottle if it’s square? The geometry of cool and modern is clear. And slim. And square. The MEMOBOTTLE is an ingenious reusable water container made from high-quality, durable...
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Non-Green Thumb Gardening
I have two plants. If you are a gardener, you may laugh now. But to me, this seems like a big commitment–I already have two children, can I take on the care and feeding of plants? I’ve seen other...
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Happy Mummy
Wishes for a Happy Mother’s Day! We have a trio of well-well-loved stuffies. They are adorable and precious in their raggedy, thread-bare imperfection. You can’t buy any that look like this; it takes a...
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Easter
Sending Happy Easter greetings to my readers. Rejoice! Follow me on social media...The post Easter appeared first on a woman of a certain age.
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Queen Victoria
We are celebrating the Victoria Day long-weekend in Canada. Queen Victoria was the first Queen of Canada, sitting on the throne when this country was founded in 1867. Victoria, British Columbia is...
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Hydration
Sometimes we need a little inspiration to drink more water during our day. This “recipe” can be adapted to your tastes and mood. Lime works; so does mint; if you have fresh cucumber it’s refreshingly...
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The Misery of Migraines
My blog has been silent for the past few days. I wish I could say I was away – vacationing in the south of France or the Italian countryside – but alas, no; I was in bed with a cold compress on my...
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Water Is Life
Recently I wrote about a stylish new water bottle by Memobottle. ( See here if you missed it). A few months on, I can report that I use it daily and absolutely love it. Thank you Memo! Not only does...
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Blushing
My world-wide-web friend, Wendy, from a YouTube channel I subscribe to, Wendy S The Loving Fifty, has mentioned my blog in the most flattering way in her latest video. We’ve chatted through the...
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