December 2010
14 posts
A dull story that made my jetlag addled brain...
All shops should work like this:
Me (almost directly off plane): oh no, I need a fascinator for tonight! I can’t see any out here, but I don’t suppose I’m just being blind?
Unbelievably helpful woman in accessorize: No, there aren’t any out here, but we have some out back. What colour is your dress?
Me: coral
Uhwia: ok, I’ll be right back
{{leaves}}
Me:...
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Book review: Florence and Giles
Set in a crumbling new England mansion in the 1800s, Florence & Giles is a very creepy read. Florence is 12 and her younger brother, Giles, is 8. Their father and mother are both dead and their uncle, who is meant to be raising them, has left them in his country estate.
Florence occupies her time making up her own language, reading in the cavernous library, and entertaining her neighbour...
The weekend
Like everyone else in London, I spent most of this weekend playing in the snow and taking lots of pictures. Until it all melts and turns to slush, it makes everything so pretty! I just hope it melts in time for Gatwick to open and let me fly home on Thursday…
Why does the snow make this shape? Anyone?
Oh my freaking God, cookies stuffed with dulce de... →
Oh the weather outside is frightful
Boglin!
Bits from my weekend
London, innit
This weekend I went to see Matthew Bourne (no relation to Jason)’s Cinderella. It was soooooo pretty. Peter had never been to the ballet before, and I am not 100% sure this changed his mind, but I loved it. The sets were great and the dancing is beautiful. He just has such a different approach to dance. I especially liked the main Cinderella character and her soldier prince. I did not...
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Book review: Started Early, Took My Dog
Bringing back the wonderful Jackson Brodie (now accompanied by a friendly little pup he rescues from a bullying owner), Started Early, Took My Dog is another great Kate Atkinson crime caper. The difference between her and some of the other crime novels I read is that her characters are so vivid, so well-written, and so sympathetic. So whether it is the aging actress suffering from dementia,...
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Feeling Christmassy!
Yesterday Eleanor, Peter and I picked up a Christmas tree for the flat. It is my first ever Christmas tree in London! Previously I have just decorated my hibiscus plant. We ummed and ahhed for ages about how big we wanted to go, but in the end plumped for a 5 foot 8 beauty. Sure, it was crazy expensive. Yes, some of the branches did fall off when we unwrapped it. But those could be used to...
Happy Thanksgiving
Okay, it is VERY ALMOST a week late, but here are some of the things I am grateful for as 2010 comes to a close:
My parents are moving to London! This was supposed to happen about two years ago but got pushed back for one reason or another. Now it is Actually Happening and is very exciting. They have a house to move into and everything.
But not until April. Which means I may have some rent free...