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How wonderful it is to back! Through what has turned out to be a hairy two weeks, I have missed you terribly… Our blogs are essentially our virtual homes, and from time to time they start to feel a little shabby (and not in a chic way). And so it was with BrocanteHome. While it…

  Ah, Halloween. The night when my door is pelted with eggs and gigantic teenagers stoop down low and pretend they are not to old to be trick and treating…. Oh we love it really don’t we? We love the idea of nearly drowning when we duck for apples. (Or is it only me who…

If you don’t hear  much from me this week it it will be because  it is half term week  and I am busy trying to convine Finn and his favorite person in the whole world, Gabriel, that  Mummies in pink nighties make  perfectly good Power Rangers and should be allowed to join the  battle  against…

One must also accept that one has "uncreative" moments. The more honestly one can accept that, the quicker these moments will pass.  One  must  have the courage to call  a halt , to feel empty and discouraged."Etty Hillesum.  Sometimes I go  away. Not literally. For the most part I go no further than the garden…

From The Book of Hints and Wrinkle, 1934) HOUSEWORK  is very hard on  one’s appearance,  this cannot be gainsaid; but without fussing or extraordinary trouble, you can do much to relieve the results of the hard work on your hands, face and skin.Those who are able to spend a certain amount on beauty culture can,…