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Out & AboutNovember 14, 2012

Christmas present ideas for Iphone users

By Amanda

So, in other news… Can I point you in the direction of the rather fabulous Olloclip, an uplifting little gadget for anyone who uses their Iphone to take photos and an absolute MUST if you are a keen instagram user.… Read More

Health & Happiness, Middle Aged MumNovember 13, 2012

The middleagedmum Christmas advert

By Jane

This weekend saw the release of the advertising Holy Grail – the Christmas advert. During the X Factor commercial breaks, the world and his wife launched their Christmas campaigns and Twitter was awash with love (and contempt) as the big… Read More

Art, Culture & Craft, We Are ReadingNovember 12, 2012

Best in Show, 25 More Dogs to Knit by Sally Muir and Joanna Osbourne

By Amanda

You remember we wrote about the gorgeous Knit Your Own Dog and Knit Your Own Cat books here? Well Sally Muir and Joanna Osbourne have another book out, 25 More Dogs to Knit so you can add to your menagerie… Read More

Fashion & BeautyNovember 12, 2012

Two perfect sweaters: we’re back in love with COS

By Amanda

Despite our slight falling out of love with COS earlier this year, every time I walk down Regent Street I find myself inexplicably drawn to the store…it’s amazing how many walks through London coincidentely just happen to pass by COS.… Read More

Art & CultureNovember 11, 2012

Subversive icing

By Jane

We are out and proud about our love of baking and as you know, like nothing more than a decorating opportunity. Is it possible to enjoy domesticity and still be a feminist? We think so (more of this to come)… Read More

Out & AboutNovember 10, 2012

Sign up for our newsletter! The Women’s Room

By Amanda

Can I start with a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to all our brilliant readers who have left such supportive comments on yesterday’s post about our current predicament. It’s is heartening to have such intelligent comment, we are very cheered… Read More

Art & Culture, Health & Happiness, Out & AboutNovember 9, 2012

The importance of research: who owns the Women’s Room?

By Jane

The Internet is a truly fabulous thing which has opened a world of possibilities, conversations and online opportunities for everyone, from big brands, the lone voice shouting about a cause, or someone hand making candles in their kitchen. Democratising and… Read More

Fashion, We Are ReadingNovember 8, 2012

Grace, a Memoir, by Grace Coddington

By Amanda

Heads up, Grace, A Memoir, written by the word’s best fashion stylist is out on November 22nd. Essential reading for all fashion girls. End Of. Put it on your Christmas list. Grace Coddington Grace available from Amazon here… Read More

Fashion & BeautyNovember 8, 2012

Talking hair accessories with Anabel Kingsley

By Amanda

So, while talking to her better known dad Philip ( see Tuesday’s post) we couldn’t help but love Anabel Kingsley, who has grown up surrounded by hair experts. She happily admits she over bleaches her hair and used to love… Read More

Fashion & BeautyNovember 7, 2012

Buy this: BB Cream, the only cream you EVER need

By Jane

I don’t know about you but as I get older I get more cynical – about many things – but particularly about beauty products. I’ve never really been that interested tbh, but less so, as I get older and when… Read More

Health & HappinessNovember 6, 2012

Older hair health advice from Philip Kingsley

By Amanda

A few weeks ago we were at the M&S Oxford Street beauty hall launch (more on that in another post) and met the UK’s best known hair expert Philip Kingsley and his daughter Anabel. I am currently growing my hair… Read More

Home & GardenNovember 5, 2012

We love: Goodordering bags

By Jane

If you ride a bike, push a buggy or simply negotiate your way around town with shopping and a laptop, you will understand the need for a practical and stylish bag. Not always that easy to come by, bike panniers… Read More

Out & AboutNovember 4, 2012

Something for next weekend: Selvedge Winter Fair

By Amanda

Can you believe it’s that time of the year again? Christmas fairs are upon us, how can that be when it’s only just been summer…or whatever that wet patch was. Walking through London this week I noticed all the Christmas… Read More

Art & CultureNovember 3, 2012

Colour and style inspiration: Solange

By Jane

I love everything about this video, the song, the styling, the way it captures the amazing colours of South Africa and the wonderful stylish men of Le Sapeurs. Remember we told you about the Gentlemen of the Bakongo book way… Read More

Fashion & BeautyNovember 2, 2012

Now I’m grown up, I’m buying proper slippers

By Amanda

I haven’t bought a pair of proper slippers since I was about 12, and then my mum bought them for me. They were made from felted acrylic in turquoise floraI with a strip of nylon fluff as a trim. And… Read More

Things We LoveNovember 1, 2012

We love: Neom’s Christmas Wish candle and reed diffuser

By Amanda

Now Halloween’s over, it’s all about Christmas in terms of home decoration here at TWR and we’re starting with smell. Luxury organics brand Neom’s Christmas Wish candle seem’s a good place to start, as it smells as Christmas-y as mince… Read More

Middle Aged MumNovember 1, 2012

Middleagedmum.com: oestrogen who needs it?

By Jane

Back in January 2011, I read a feature by Joanna Moorehead in the Guardian, about the menopause. She talked about oestrogen, “the hormone that courses through our veins throughout our childbearing years, which is the lifeblood of our willingness to… Read More

Art & CultureOctober 31, 2012

We love: Sibella Court’s Bowerbird

By Amanda

We are big fans of Sibella Court, who is a stylist for some of our favourite retailers (Anthropologie, Bloomingdales) and has her own shop and brand in Sydney. And a lovely website. She’s written some great books on interior style… Read More

Art & CultureOctober 30, 2012

Stack, Anthology and Kinfolk

By Jane

From the age of eight, buying a new magazine was the highlight of my week and I still love the thrill of opening a brand new mag to see what undiscovered pleasures await. But these days, after I have waded… Read More

Novels & Biogs, We Are ReadingOctober 29, 2012

Vanished Years by Rupert Everett

By Amanda

I took Rupert to New York with me recently, he kept me sane through two 8 hour-long-hauls and he did make it FLY. Rupert is an OK actor but a dazzlingly funny, sharply observant writer with a wicked turn in… Read More

Art & CultureOctober 29, 2012

We love: Chuck Close using tapestry!

By Amanda

I’m not sure Jane and I would put ourselves forward as expert art critics, but we recognise a trend when we see one and tapestry is definitely having a ‘moment’ in art. Grayson Perry recently produced six beautiful tapestries for… Read More

Fashion & BeautyOctober 28, 2012

Christmas nails by OPI

By Jane

As you know we love a bit of a nail trend here at TWR. There is really is no easier way to jazz up (nan phrase) an outfit and make you feel instantly groomed. OPI are one of our favourite… Read More

Home & GardenOctober 27, 2012

When in New York…..Badass pumpkin carving for Halloween

By Amanda

Sooo, you thought you were good at pumpkin carving eh? Well frankly, we have nothing on the Americans. who elevate pumpkin carving around Halloween time to a new vegetable-based art form. New York had some awesome ones this week, above… Read More

Home & GardenOctober 26, 2012

Halloween decorating inspiration

By Jane

We are huge fans of any occasion that allows you to go mad with a glue gun and food colouring and Halloween offers all sorts of showing off/house/food decorating opportunities. Even though my teens are way past trick or treat… Read More

Health & HappinessOctober 25, 2012

Hot Flush Help: Coldfront Menopausal Cool Packs

By Amanda

Menopausal hot flush klaxon! We have written previously on our issues with menopausal hot flushes, well It’s possible we might have found some cooling relief for some of you. The Coldfront Menopause cool pack arrived recently from Woods of Morcombe… Read More

Fashion & BeautyOctober 24, 2012

Best of British: Dawson Denim

By Jane

With more than 15 years of experience working with denim, Scott Ogden and Kelly Dawson Denim set up Dawson Denim in September this year. Keeping the range simple they decided they to produce hard wearing aprons that made the customer… Read More

Middle Aged MumOctober 23, 2012

Middleagemum.com: thanks but I do NOT need to know EVERYTHING!

By Amanda

The world of the internet is a fine thing, obvs, we know how it has improved out lives in all sorts of unimaginable ways, (although there are downsides, see Jane’s post here) in fact some of us (ahem, me) are… Read More

Art & CultureOctober 22, 2012

Watch this: GIRLS

By Jane

Created by and starring filmmaker Lena Dunham (Tiny Furniture), GIRLS premiered in the US earlier this year and got great reviews. The Hollywood Reporter called it a “brilliant gem” and New York Magazine said it was “remarkably poignant” and “like… Read More

Food, We Are ReadingOctober 21, 2012

Edible Selby by Sally Singer, Todd Selby and Chad Robertson

By Jane

Photographer, illustrator and blogger Todd Selby takes a tour of the kitchens, gardens, homes, restaurants and workspaces of over forty of the most creative and dynamic foodies around the world.… Read More

Things We LoveOctober 21, 2012

Big Apple red by OPI and Bare Minerals

By Jane

I am always on the look out for the perfect red nail varnish (and lipstick) and think this week I may have found it. Big Apple Red by OPI is not too orange, not to pink, and comes with… Read More