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Out of the blue – the psychology of colour

August 9, 2017 By Ellen

I hope you’re in the pink, chums. You’ve caught me red-handed trying to tickle the amused buds of your grey matter with some purple prose. Interior design. For many, it’s a black-and-white issue. Pick a colour you find peachy and, without getting in the red, you’ve got the green light to slap it all over. […]

Filed Under: review Tagged With: colour, decor, humour, paint, Review

Summer holiday in pictures

August 5, 2017 By Ellen

This year lack of forward-planning and money meant we were holidaying in the UK, near Hexham. As it turns out this was a fine choice and meant that even those of us who left our passport in the pocket of our trousers in the wash could come too. Also, being pessimists, we weren’t disappointed by […]

Filed Under: boys, family, review, things I learned from my children today Tagged With: Alnwick, Beamish, Hexham, Newcastle, Northumberland, The Sill, Victoria Tunnel

Woman on close examination

August 5, 2017 By Ellen

I like peering at things. The closer the better. Sometimes you find things you didn’t expect.                          

Filed Under: other things I have learned Tagged With: boys, health, in my life, interesting, investigation, me, My Life, on my mind, photos, selfies, woman

Is there a place for baby talk in the office?

August 5, 2017 By Ellen

An old post, but what do you think? I surprised myself yesterday. Working in an office, I overheard someone talking loudly about their baby. About his sleeping patterns or, actually, the lack thereof. She was going on about how her little treasure would often wake up and what cute things he would do in the […]

Filed Under: babies, feminsm, women

Do you hover to pee?

August 5, 2017 By Ellen

Photo by Dylan Gialanella on Unsplash “What are you doing, granny?” “I’m just putting this toilet paper here.” “Why?” “Erm. To protect you, sweetheart.” “Protect me?” “Yes. Against germs” “Toilet germs,” rising alarm. “Yes. There are germs in toilets that other people use. So if you sit on this, you’ll be protected.” “Thanks, granny… Granny?” “Yes, pet.” “Why […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned, Uncategorized Tagged With: eavesdrop, habit, hover, overheard, toilet

How to stop papering over environmental cracks.

August 5, 2017 By Ellen

Credit   The majority of people nowadays have some idea about their impact on the environment. It’s something that we’re careful with as a generation. We know our carbon footprint, we try to use ecologically sound cleaning products, we focus on ways we can reduce our energy usage.   No matter how green you might […]

Filed Under: review, Uncategorized Tagged With: Review

The Perfect Week: How to Set up Your Home Office Like a Pro

August 5, 2017 By Ellen

Working from home seems like the dream, right? Lounging around in your PJs, tidying up a bit around the house as you go, and enjoying lazy days where you get to work at your own pace. While all of this sounds like a lovely Sunday afternoon, it’s not quite the reality when it comes to […]

Filed Under: review Tagged With: Review

A very little pampering

August 1, 2017 By Ellen

I’m not really a mani-pedi kind of person – far too much hassle. So the idea of having someone in house who is happy to paint my toenails for me should, in theory, be bliss. Not necessarily the case when the kind helper in question is Boy Two.  

Filed Under: boy, Boy Two., boys, Uncategorized

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