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April 9, 2018

Daytime Skincare, 3 Easy Steps

Since simplifying my nighttime skincare routine, my skin is much healthier and happier. I embraced a more refined approach...

by elizabeth

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April 2, 2018

Ameliorate Body Lotion

I have dry, itchy, uncomfortable skin which is exacerbated by cold weather. By the end of January, I’m miserable...

by elizabeth

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March 25, 2018

3:3:1 – Simplified Skin Care

Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been on a mission to simplify. I began by examining parts of...

by elizabeth

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March 12, 2018

Skincare Favorites 2017

A bit late, but as promised, I’ve compiled a list of my most-loved skincare from 2017. It wasn’t a...

by elizabeth

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Acceptance

Published by elizabeth

Thank you to everyone who took time to read my post about my learning to appreciate the indy movement and SNP. I was quite nervous admitting that I’d been...

May 21, 2017

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General, Miscellaneous

More United / SNP

Published by elizabeth

I was extremely dismayed to read this morning that Gina Miller’s tactical voting group will not be supporting any SNP candidates at this time (sorry – link behind paywall). This...

May 16, 2017

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General, Miscellaneous

Ben Folds & the Visceral Response

Published by elizabeth

My husband doesn’t like Ben Folds. It isn’t the music he doesn’t like as my husband would be hard-pressed to name a Ben Folds song. He doesn’t know why, but...

May 8, 2017

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General, Miscellaneous

Blisters and Landmines

Published by elizabeth

It’s an unfashionable view in the wake of the Brexit campaign, but I tend to trust experts. I like to hear from people who know more than I do...

May 1, 2017

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General, Miscellaneous

A Political Journey (Saying Sorry)

Published by elizabeth

Here’s a confession: I used to really dislike the SNP. I’d go so far as to say I actively disliked them. Were my reasons valid? I’m not sure. I...

April 19, 2017

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General, Miscellaneous

1958 Takumar

Published by elizabeth

One of the best features of a micro 4/3 camera is that you can easily adapt old SLR lenses to fit. I shot this with a 1958 Takumar lens...

April 9, 2017

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General, Photography, Photos

January 2, 2017

New Year Resolutions

I don’t tend to make resolutions – especially in January. It’s so dark and cold, and I don’t feel...

by elizabeth

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February 11, 2016

Many Glasses of Gin

It’s hard not to feel happy when standing this close to so many glasses of gin.

by elizabeth

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February 6, 2016

Gin Soaked

My friend and I had the good fortune of attending a gin tasting at a wine and spirits shop...

by elizabeth

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December 21, 2013

Homemade Toaster Strudel

Sometimes we get a hankering for toaster strudel, but it isn’t something we can find in the frozen food...

by elizabeth

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Stage one of decluttering is complete! I was so tired of trying to organise and store things I was holding onto for daft reasons – the silliest being ‘I might use that one day’. If it’s been stored out of sight for more than six months, there is a good chance I’ve forgotten it, and if that’s the case, I certainly don’t need it....

March 30, 2018

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Home & Garden, Minimising

Easy Online Minimising

by elizabeth

The Brexit vote kicked me hard. I’ve been deeply depressed about it since it happened, not only because of the suffering it will cause me and my family, but the awfulness it has unleashed on so many people. It’s horrible in every way, and it threw me into a dark pit. At the beginning of the year, I decided I couldn’t continue being so...

March 30, 2018

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Minimising

Clothing Reduction

by elizabeth

It was unpleasant realising my clothing consumption was out of control. My wardrobe was full of things I didn’t wear, and I stood many mornings in my dressing gown thinking that today would be the day I finally went to work naked. How did it come to this? Why did I have have garments with the tags still on hanging unloved and unworn in...

March 27, 2018

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Clothing & Accessories, Minimising

3:3:1 – Simplified Skin Care

by elizabeth

Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been on a mission to simplify. I began by examining parts of my life that I felt were overcomplicated, and skincare was one of these areas. I was spending too much money, effort, and time on my regime – and I was constantly buying things I didn’t finish – always on the lookout for the next miracle...

March 25, 2018

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Beauty Reviews, Face, Minimising, Skincare

The Minimiser

by elizabeth

Today I’m decluttering my office in a ruthless fashion. I’ve been on a bit of a journey since February. I wouldn’t say I’m becoming a minimalist, but I am minimising. Does that make me a minimiser? I’m not sure, but I’ll go with that for now. It’s a frustrating process, probably because I’ve begun with the unseen – my wardrobe, cupboards, and drawers. I’m...

March 21, 2018

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Minimising