Conversations through the middle

Life from a (slightly) more mature perspective

Staying cool in the heat

It is a hot day today in Teesdale. I know those of you south of York have been melting for weeks in this glorious weather, but up here, it’s been a tad chilly. One day last week I had to switch the heating on!

Not today though, today it’s 26 degrees C and the sun is blazing in the sky (doesn’t sunshine just make you feel happy!) I took Dilly and Mabel out for a short walk – don’t worry, I kept it short, we stayed in the shade where possible and I tested the heat of the pavement before we set out. It’s a fine balance, but I decided their mental and physical health would benefit from stretching their legs and having a good old sniff.Read more

Rose Kiss Spritz – review

Many years ago a friend introduced me to the bliss of Evian Facial Mist – there’s nothing like it when you’re hot and bothered in summer. I used to buy it in France for just a few francs for a large spray can and it lasted ages.

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Summer citrus – 2014

Summer time means summer fragrance and for me this year it has been Bronnley’s Lime & Bergamot Eau de Toilette. It’s part of their new citrus collection, which also includes Orange & Jasmine and Lemon & Neroli. The fragrance is light and subtly fruity, not overpoweringly citrus. It’s a daytime scent – it doesn’t last for hours, but then I wouldn’t expect it to, yet because it’s light it can be respritzed at will without becoming overpowering.

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Back to the 70s with Aqua Manda

Boozy oranges, lipstick, powder and other people’s mums…

I have just received a bottle of Aqua Manda perfume, it has only just been delivered by courier and I’ve only just opened the bottle, but I am already back in the 70s and a kid at school.Read more