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February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 helenlouisechandler

My January Books

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2019 goals

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Gratitude

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Spring is in the air

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My January Books

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2016 Reading Challenge

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The Sixth Day of Advent: Reading

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The Third Day of Advent: My daughters

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School’s (almost) out for the summer!

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To Have and to Hold

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Books in prisons

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Cherry Cake and Ginger Beer

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Return to normality

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This was one of my absolute favourite ever dresses from @boden_clothing - I just love the 1950s style Riviera print. However, it was never that good a fit for my post-pregnancy and breastfeeding shape, so when the zip gave up the unequal struggle and broke, my super talented SIL @esther.chandler turned it into the most gorgeous midi skirt. It is now super-comfortable as well as pretty, and I am loving the Mid-September sunshine which is enabling me to get some wear out of it this year.
Taking things one step at a time this week. It has been the first week of both children being back at school, and my expectations of what I could/should/must achieve might have been a *tad* unrealistic this week.
Finishing off the summer holidays for this one with the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (first time I've ever seen it too), then a picnic in St James' Park and a spot of tree climbing in Green Park. Love being a tourist in our own city sometimes.
When I saw this photo, one of a load my friend took on a camping trip at the weekend, my first reaction was that I looked like a pregnant hippo, and a wave of scalding shame washed over me.
Mid week, mid holidays feels.
You know that thing when the zip on your suitcase breaks completely and irretrievably while you are packing? Well, sourcing a replacement suitcase in West Cornwall on a Sunday afternoon proved tricky, so I have come up with this pragmatic solution. Chic, isn't it?

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