Phlegm Gem!

I apologize in advance for the gross factor in this post. I am not a fan of PHLEGM per se, but it’s integral in my story (unfortunately) and so I’m bound to mention it. During our recent visit to Oregon, we stayed at a fantastic hotel in Portland for a couple of...

Fabulous Fridays: FALLING FOR FALL

I was determined to have an “in” day today. This year, it feels like I fell INTO the autumn season rather than fell FOR it. I usually like to savour the changes at a steady pace and appreciate the newness fall inevitably brings, but it seems as if I haven’t had...

BOOKS & DOUGHNUTS

Before leaving for our Oregon trip, we asked the experts what we should do whilst in Portland. You know how there are always certain hotspots every city is renowned for. Well, from everybody, and I mean EVERYBODY, there were two Portland destinations we must not miss...

UNPACKING OREGON

I’ve spent the last couple of days unpacking… not just the physical stuff from our Oregon adventure (how can 4 people possibly create so much dirty laundry in 5 days?), but also the “unphysical” stuff I absorbed and brought home to chew on. If you’ve ever...

Fabulous Fridays: PUMPKIN PASSION

Nothing says “fall’ or “autumn” like a pumpkin.  The smell in a candle, the smooth texture in baking, the perfect seasonal color… it’s an all round winner. Even if you’re not a fan of eating it, you have to admit it looks bulbously beautiful in fields and outside...

Fabulous Fridays: RAISE YOUR GLASSES!

Yes, I’m a little pumped. Spectacular spectacles, four-eyes, bins, goggles, rims, call them what you like, but I’m rather excited about becoming a glasses person. Well, a part-time one at least. My lovely optometrist (optician for you Brits) told me about 5 years ago...