So I'm out of hibernation, but not yet quite ready for the flip-flops. To celebrate (and this might sound just a little strange) I rolled back the carpet in the front room, turned up the laptop and went one to one with Peta from the fabulous Swing Patrol, who is teaching me and the gorgeous one to Lindy Hop. We whirled for a whole hour, in fact I am now officially a TWIRLY GIRL.  They have classes all over the place and their workshops ar...

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BRRRRRRRR.... It's COLD. The office boiler broke so I am blogging in my mittens (Christmas pressie, yummy cashmere from Loft - tres chic).

Well didn't you always know it? This seasons must have (Prada, Fendi, Anastase ) is the see-through handbag. So if you haven't already got one, and can't afford the squillions for a Prada, get a Clippy bag.

I am doing the not drinking for January bit. This means I have to keep active ...

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A new (ish) music magazine landed on our desks this week called NOTION. But think less NME and more i-D magazine thanks to the super-cool fashion pages that are dotted throughout this gorgeous glossy. Notion features not just interviews and news on the latest bands, but also reviews films, gives you the low-down on new club nights and also offers some hip styling advice. What’s not to love? The photography is sublime and it’s all printed on beautiful quality matte paper.
This has meant we have ripped the magazine to complete shreds to fi...

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I DO want to run off and join the circus, but only if it's Giffords!  The latest show is called 'Jasmine'.  We were packed like little sardines into the tiny tent and watched enthralled for 90 minutes of musical circus.  Brilliant band, delicious raggedy costumes (all of which I want, except maybe the pig's head - which might be a bit hot).  Supper afterwards is a MUST (or you can have cream tea if you visit for matinee).  Emma Bridgewater plates, candles and benches - bring your own wine.  Only touring Gloucestershir...

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