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Lately, Musings Seeing Making Learning & Real Green Beauty

23/04/2019

I haven’t written a lately post for a few weeks. This last weekend being a long one in the UK, I’ve had time to relax and reflect and muse on a few of my favourite things. A catch-up post has been rattling around my brain for days so I think it is time to get some words on the page. Let me start with my thoughts on green beauty and what it really means…

Lately Musings etc Seeing, Making, Learning & Real Green Beauty

On sustainable Green beauty

Green beauty is the hot topic right now and its taking more money than ever before. Of course, I’m pleased I’m a huge advocate for organic, natural and sustainable beauty, but are brands cashing in on our need to help save the planet? How can we tell what is truly green and cruelty free?

What to look for:

Vogue have a wonderful article on what sustainable beauty really means and how to make sure a brand is truly ethical. For instance, it’s not just about the ingredients its also about how the brand disposes of their waste products.

Lately Musings etc Seeing, Making, Learning & Real Green Beauty

Good Reads:

How to Spot and Avoid ‘Green washing’ in Beauty

…and this one: 6 skincare ingredients which are harming the environment

So interesting, the beginning of the end perhaps? Why Lush is leaving social media

From Lazy Daisy Jones:  a few midlife Beauty posts from me: read about the sustainable products I use and love…

My latest beauty post on 5 summer favourites I love and will buy again. All cruelty free products

Lately Musings etc Seeing, Making, Learning & Real Green Beauty

News & a small claim to fame, BTS (behind the scenes)

Exciting stuff; even though I can’t show you or tell you much yet! I have been involved in a lovely campaign, with some gorgeous other ladies for a new product that is just about to launch in the UK. In the absence of more information, here is a pic of me getting my hair done by the lovely Patrick Wilson, who the very next day styled Jodie Comer’s hair!

In case you’ve been away, or you don’t watch TV (gasp) Jodie is one of the stars of killing Eve! Series two launching in the UK in June.

Lately Musings etc Seeing, Making, Learning & Real Green Beauty

Martin Parr ‘Being Human’ exhibition, National portrait gallery

Having had 2 weeks of school holidays that ended today. My teen boy and I took ourselves up to London last week for a day of culture and laughter. We shopped, we ate; we went to the movies and we viewed an excellent photographic exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery. Being Human is an aptly named collection of Martin Parr’s eclectic and authentically true British photographs…

You may have heard of Parr via the Gucci campaign he shot recently?

martin parr National portrait gallery 2019

I so want to be like this old gal, when I’m in my 80’s, what a doll I love her!

martin parr National portrait gallery 2019

Making:

Create and Escape Workshops with Mel Ward.

I will write more about Mel and her superb workshops soon, Mel is worth a whole post to herself. A few weeks ago, I spent an idyllic couple of hours with like minded women getting messy and having fun! We were learning how to print with wood blocks. Mel has a beautiful studio at the bottom of her garden, just look at what we made….

Lately Musings etc Seeing, Making, Learning & Real Green Beauty

… & more Crochet

I made a crochet succulent also known as ‘a string of pearls’ using Emma Varnam’s lovely book called ‘Crochet Succulents’ I plan on making more as they are very quick to hook up. Very low maintenance you won’t kill this one, talk about a green beauty !

Plus two new crochet bags have been started…watch this space crochet fans.

Lately Musings etc Seeing, Making, Learning & Real Green Beauty

So did you eat all the chocolate this Easter weekend? I hardly had any, well 2 packets of mini eggs dont really count do they?

Spill the beanz, are you trying out green beauty alternatives yet? I’d love to know your thoughts, views and better still any good recommendations, so do drop me a line in the comments below…

…wishing you lots of happy and sunshiny days!

Lately Musings etc Seeing, Making, Learning & Real Green Beauty
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2nd year of his commercial photography degreeand a selection of my boy’s @jacobcramp work can be found in @pierjournal issue 2.
I think he takes timeless portraits. He only uses film and develops his own film too. I won’t mention what he thinks about digital photography ( 😳) 
He is also becoming an very good cook. He cooks for us when he visits. 
I can’t wait to see what the future brings for him. 
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Proud Muvva ! 2nd year of his commercial photography degreeand a selection of my boy’s @jacobcramp work can be found in @pierjournal issue 2. I think he takes timeless portraits. He only uses film and develops his own film too. I won’t mention what he thinks about digital photography ( 😳) He is also becoming an very good cook. He cooks for us when he visits. I can’t wait to see what the future brings for him. . . . #myhouseandhome #myhouselikethis #mynestandburrow #autumnmood #howivintagehome #mycuratedaesthetic #handmadehomedecor #shadowsandshade #moreismoredecor #vintageroom #textilesandtextures #jacobcrampphotography #documentaryphotographer #analoguecommunity #pierjournal #photographystudent #lenscultureportrait #reportagephotography
2 days ago
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Me, my dog, a bowl of crochet monsters, coffee brewing and chocolate digestives in the tin. Welcome to my world. I’m so rock ‘n roll it hurts!
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Book is where the patterns for the monsters can be found, save for reference it’s a good one.
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#crocheteveryday #crochetgirlpower #yarnhoarder #crochethappy #crochetlifecreativelife #crochetlifestyle#hookedoncrochet #stitchandhustle #amigurumicrochet
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Me, my dog, a bowl of crochet monsters, coffee brewing and chocolate digestives in the tin. Welcome to my world. I’m so rock ‘n roll it hurts! . Book is where the patterns for the monsters can be found, save for reference it’s a good one. . . . #crochetbookmark #crochetbook @gmcpublications #yarnstagram #ourmakerlife #ganchillo #bhooked #makeitwearit #yarntherapy #mylifeinyarn #yarnfriendsrock #moderncrochet #grinandshareit #usethosescraps#crochetgeek #crochetismyyoga #crochetgram #crochetmakesmehappy #crochetaddict #crocheteveryday #crochetgirlpower #yarnhoarder #crochethappy #crochetlifecreativelife #crochetlifestyle#hookedoncrochet #stitchandhustle #amigurumicrochet
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Cashmere and wool from @nomad_slt saved from landfill and made into a warm, soft and squishy top! Pattern by @papercutpatterns I’ve had it years and made lots of T-shirts. 
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#sewinginspo #sewingreel #sewyourownway
#indiesewing #indiepatterns #indiepattern
#sewingaddict #memadewardrobe
#memade #imakemyownclothes
#slowsewing #instasew 
 #sewingpatternhack #papercutpatterns #ensistee 
#sewinglove #memadeeveryday #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle
#slowfashionmovement
#ecosewing #savedfromlandfill #usethosescraps
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Cashmere and wool from @nomad_slt saved from landfill and made into a warm, soft and squishy top! Pattern by @papercutpatterns I’ve had it years and made lots of T-shirts. . . . #sewinginspo #sewingreel #sewyourownway #indiesewing #indiepatterns #indiepattern #sewingaddict #memadewardrobe #memade #imakemyownclothes #slowsewing #instasew #sewingpatternhack #papercutpatterns #ensistee #sewinglove #memadeeveryday #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement #ecosewing #savedfromlandfill #usethosescraps
2 weeks ago
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I have a long list of stylish #japanesesewingpatterns I want to sew. They are mainly lightweight dresses and shirts, summer projects. All from these fabulous #japanesesewingbooks in my collection. 
One of my most worn makes was this shirt from the nano Iro book.
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#sewjapaneseinjanuary @bloglessanna 😘
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#sewjapanese #japanesesewingpatterns #sewyourownway
#indiesewing #indiepatterns #indiepattern
#sewingaddict #memadewardrobe
#memade #imakemyownclothes
#slowsewing #instasew 
#sewinginspiration #sewingpatternhack
#sewinglove #memadeeveryday 
#sewsewsew #SewingInspiration #SewSmart #SewingProject #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
#pdfsewingpatterns
I have a long list of stylish #japanesesewingpatterns I want to sew. They are mainly lightweight dresses and shirts, summer projects. All from these fabulous #japanesesewingbooks in my collection. 
One of my most worn makes was this shirt from the nano Iro book.
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#sewjapaneseinjanuary @bloglessanna 😘
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#sewjapanese #japanesesewingpatterns #sewyourownway
#indiesewing #indiepatterns #indiepattern
#sewingaddict #memadewardrobe
#memade #imakemyownclothes
#slowsewing #instasew 
#sewinginspiration #sewingpatternhack
#sewinglove #memadeeveryday 
#sewsewsew #SewingInspiration #SewSmart #SewingProject #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
#pdfsewingpatterns
I have a long list of stylish #japanesesewingpatterns I want to sew. They are mainly lightweight dresses and shirts, summer projects. All from these fabulous #japanesesewingbooks in my collection. 
One of my most worn makes was this shirt from the nano Iro book.
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#sewjapaneseinjanuary @bloglessanna 😘
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#sewjapanese #japanesesewingpatterns #sewyourownway
#indiesewing #indiepatterns #indiepattern
#sewingaddict #memadewardrobe
#memade #imakemyownclothes
#slowsewing #instasew 
#sewinginspiration #sewingpatternhack
#sewinglove #memadeeveryday 
#sewsewsew #SewingInspiration #SewSmart #SewingProject #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
#pdfsewingpatterns
I have a long list of stylish #japanesesewingpatterns I want to sew. They are mainly lightweight dresses and shirts, summer projects. All from these fabulous #japanesesewingbooks in my collection. 
One of my most worn makes was this shirt from the nano Iro book.
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#sewjapaneseinjanuary @bloglessanna 😘
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#sewjapanese #japanesesewingpatterns #sewyourownway
#indiesewing #indiepatterns #indiepattern
#sewingaddict #memadewardrobe
#memade #imakemyownclothes
#slowsewing #instasew 
#sewinginspiration #sewingpatternhack
#sewinglove #memadeeveryday 
#sewsewsew #SewingInspiration #SewSmart #SewingProject #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
#pdfsewingpatterns
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I have a long list of stylish #japanesesewingpatterns I want to sew. They are mainly lightweight dresses and shirts, summer projects. All from these fabulous #japanesesewingbooks in my collection. One of my most worn makes was this shirt from the nano Iro book. . #sewjapaneseinjanuary @bloglessanna 😘 . . . #sewjapanese #japanesesewingpatterns #sewyourownway #indiesewing #indiepatterns #indiepattern #sewingaddict #memadewardrobe #memade #imakemyownclothes #slowsewing #instasew #sewinginspiration #sewingpatternhack #sewinglove #memadeeveryday #sewsewsew #SewingInspiration #SewSmart #SewingProject #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #pdfsewingpatterns
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Apparently it’s National dress up your pet day, but I don’t do that. Instead here are pics of my boys in their natural habitat . . . 
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#nationaldressupyourpetday Not in our house ! 
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#shihtzunation #catsanddogslivingtogether #rescuecatsofinstagram  #catsinbasketsofinstagram #eyebleach #morningslikethese
#slowlived
#thissimplescene #mycuratedaesthetic
Apparently it’s National dress up your pet day, but I don’t do that. Instead here are pics of my boys in their natural habitat . . . 
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#nationaldressupyourpetday Not in our house ! 
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#shihtzunation #catsanddogslivingtogether #rescuecatsofinstagram  #catsinbasketsofinstagram #eyebleach #morningslikethese
#slowlived
#thissimplescene #mycuratedaesthetic
Apparently it’s National dress up your pet day, but I don’t do that. Instead here are pics of my boys in their natural habitat . . . 
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#nationaldressupyourpetday Not in our house ! 
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#shihtzunation #catsanddogslivingtogether #rescuecatsofinstagram  #catsinbasketsofinstagram #eyebleach #morningslikethese
#slowlived
#thissimplescene #mycuratedaesthetic
Apparently it’s National dress up your pet day, but I don’t do that. Instead here are pics of my boys in their natural habitat . . . 
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#nationaldressupyourpetday Not in our house ! 
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#shihtzunation #catsanddogslivingtogether #rescuecatsofinstagram  #catsinbasketsofinstagram #eyebleach #morningslikethese
#slowlived
#thissimplescene #mycuratedaesthetic
Apparently it’s National dress up your pet day, but I don’t do that. Instead here are pics of my boys in their natural habitat . . . 
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#nationaldressupyourpetday Not in our house ! 
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#shihtzunation #catsanddogslivingtogether #rescuecatsofinstagram  #catsinbasketsofinstagram #eyebleach #morningslikethese
#slowlived
#thissimplescene #mycuratedaesthetic
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Apparently it’s National dress up your pet day, but I don’t do that. Instead here are pics of my boys in their natural habitat . . . . . . #nationaldressupyourpetday Not in our house ! . . . #shihtzunation #catsanddogslivingtogether #rescuecatsofinstagram #catsinbasketsofinstagram #eyebleach #morningslikethese #slowlived #thissimplescene #mycuratedaesthetic
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A bowl of fossils found on the beach. Large jar of hag stones that Marc brings home for me. A collection of beautiful @penguinclassics from a house clearance sale. An old wooden panel from a skip. An Ikea lamp that is 25 years old. Bits and bobs from boot fairs. 
All this and more makes for a home with spirit and personality and a very pretty #shelfie ! 
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#livemoremagic #theartofslowliving #thatmagicmood #poetryofsimplethings #kindlecuriosity #littlejoys #bookstagram #readingcorner #vintagepenguins #moreismoredeco #nesttoimpress #eclectichomemix #creatcultivate #myeclecticmix #quietchaotics #makingmyhaven
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A bowl of fossils found on the beach. Large jar of hag stones that Marc brings home for me. A collection of beautiful @penguinclassics from a house clearance sale. An old wooden panel from a skip. An Ikea lamp that is 25 years old. Bits and bobs from boot fairs. All this and more makes for a home with spirit and personality and a very pretty #shelfie ! . . . . #livemoremagic #theartofslowliving #thatmagicmood #poetryofsimplethings #kindlecuriosity #littlejoys #bookstagram #readingcorner #vintagepenguins #moreismoredeco #nesttoimpress #eclectichomemix #creatcultivate #myeclecticmix #quietchaotics #makingmyhaven
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