Not long ago I was chuffed to discover that this ‘umble blog was the lavvy reading of choice at the home of a pal. For the smartphone generation littlest-room reading has no limits – with your pants around your ankles you can google yourself to where ever you fancy. Is it me, or is the […]
C’mon in Martha, I’ve got a few tips for you
A post from the day that Martha Stewart followed me on Twitter seeking household advice, obviously. Today Martha Stewart started to follow me on Twitter. I wondered what interest the former third most powerful woman in America, released prisoner and all-round homemaker might want with me. Then I realised – she’d obviously heard about […]
So sorry about the mess?
A little bit of bunting to draw the eye away from everything else… How many times have you said that to visitors? Yeah, me too. Even on the occasional times when there was no mess, no clutter of toys, no cobwebs, no stains, no odd smells and no dust, I said it. Only then I […]
What’s the point of feminism when so many men are shit?
It was magical. Sunlight made the mountain snow sparkle and the only sound was boots crunching. Boots crunching and people talking. Three women were chatting – intelligent, successful women enjoying the stunning Scottish scenery, respite from the festive round and the chance to climb a hill. What were these women discussing? They might have been […]
Karcher Steam Cleaner 2.500 – much more than a jet of steam
I love housework, I do. That’s something no one ever said in the Palace of Bundance. Not once, ever. Therefore, when I find a housework gadget (that isn’t a robot or a human with a damp cloth in their hand) which I love and makes my house less squalid without me expending much effort then […]