Life from a (slightly) more mature perspective
Brrrr another cold day today, frost everywhere this morning. It’s losing its appeal now, so it was good to see these summery cushions. For me, they conjure up images of past seaside holidays, egg and tomato sand-wiches, sandcastles on the beach and family fun. And while balmy, warm weather may be several months away they certainly cheered me up! Roll on summer.
Faux suede cushions by Martin Wiscombe, from Rustic Angels
This cold weather is taking its toll on my skin, particularly when I’m out a couple of hours a day, every day, mucking out and caring for my horse. Runny noses and icy feet are par for the course but I’ve received information about a product that could turn out to be a favourite – it helps prevent chapped lips and red cheeks.
Calendula Weather Protection Cream by Weleda is actually formulated for babies but works just as well on adults apparently. It is quickly absorbed, gel-like, full of natural ingredients including organic sweet almond oil and of course calendula. It is also suitable for vegetarians and is free from synthetic perfumes, colours and ingredients.
I haven’t tried it yet but if it’s anything like Weleda’s calendula nappy cream then it promises to be great. I can speak with authority about that product – when my daughter was little it was the only cream that worked for her, as a barrier cream and for preventing nappy rash. The fact it contains only natural ingredients was another great attraction for me and we got through tubes of the stuff. Loved it.
The hunt was out in our area today so of course John had to stay in otherwise he might well have joined them when they went past. A couple of the others who knew what it was all about, having hunted before, got a little excited (the hunt was meeting just down the road) but in fact I don’t think John, happily tucking in to hay and carrots in his stable, realised anything was up, which seems to suggest he has not.
I wish I knew more about his past. According to his owner before me, he was an eventer in his younger days – and the state of his legs would seem to back that up – but she got him from a dealer and didn’t know anymore than that. He does have a freeze mark but again, according to his last owner, she tried to trace it and discovered the company responsible had gone out of business.
Is there any way to trace a horse’s history without putting a pleading ad in the back of horse magazines?
This is my first find of the new year and something that’s very exciting in that I’m sure it’s making me look younger – it’s certainly making my skin softer and smoother, (I know, I know, it can’t really make me younger). It’s having an effect though and one I like. I haven’t tried the other products in the range, just the serum, and as it costs around £33 on one website I’ve seen, I don’t know when I will be using it again. While I have it though I’m going to enjoy it.
Just thought, I wonder how many people use a serum under their moisturiser or instead of it? I fall into the latter group at the moment and it hasn’t had a negative effect that I can see or feel, but does it reduce the efficacy of the products? One to ponder and research further perhaps.