I wrote a whole post asking for jasmine perfume recommendations – because while I have a huge, amazing jasmine vine in my garden, I realised I have no jasmine-centric perfumes in my collection. I know I did in the past… Continue Reading
We appear to be having a respite during heatwave number 3. But just for a few days. This past Saturday night, when it was still stupid hot, I did this: It was utterly magical – and a welcome antidote to… Continue Reading
So, July. We’re out of our most recent mini heat wave and moving, by late this week, into number 3 of the summer. I went into town for a haircut, which was fun. A seriously snarky chat with hairdresser about… Continue Reading
We’re in the midst of another mini heat wave. As this post goes up I have my French lesson ‘in town’ on a day when I’d rather stay at home in front of the fan. Needs must. And yes, I… Continue Reading
We were in a heat wave which finally broke. This coming week will be ‘just’ warm as opposed to high temps (for here), very very high pollen count, and high humidity. Loads of weird white cottony stuff floating around. Happy… Continue Reading
Summer very soon and boy is the honeysuckle outperforming this year. The deluge receded and we’ve had lovely weather, during which I had the fun time of getting the braces installed (glue, bracket, wire, tighten) on my lower teeth. IMHO,… Continue Reading
We had an epic rainstorm yesterday. And I do mean epic. The road outside the house was a river. All ended by around 7 in the evening and today is glorious. Tomorrow is day 1 of braces – ie, the… Continue Reading