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Art & CultureFebruary 27, 2017

Kids Author Liz Pichon On Enjoying Success Later In Life

By Amanda

I knew I was going love children’s book author and illustrator Liz Pichon when I found out her favourite kids TV programmes had been The Double Deckers and The Banana Splits. They were mine too. She also loved Vision On,… Read More

Out & AboutJanuary 13, 2015

What to buy from Bright Old Things at Selfridges

By Amanda

As you can imagine, I have been spending an inordinate amount of time in Selfridges recently, what with MADs stint as a Bright Old Thing. This isn’t good for me, there are way too many tempting treats within its walls.… Read More

Home & GardenJanuary 7, 2015

Eat Your Books, a Q&A with co-founder Jane Kelly

By Amanda

I put Eat Your Books up on Monday as a Things We Love feature. Shortly after, co founder Jane Kelly made contact and she sounded so fabulous I felt we needed to know more, so we did a quick email… Read More

Health & HappinessDecember 20, 2014

Weekend (Christmas) Woman: Patti sings carols

By Amanda

Yes I know we’ve already had Patti Smith as an inspiring Weekend Woman, but since this is the last WW post before Christmas, we thought we’d put up Patti singing carols. Not only does she sound good, but she’s wearing… Read More