Three cheers for coffee

It's a Mystery! I have many passions and one of them is watching my fave detectives. And reading them! There are so many! I have to start this blog with my fave murder mystery author, Agatha Christie. What an amazing mind she had! And the brilliance of her Miss Marple and Poirot!  I love this quote from pinterest. Makes you think! Miss Marple is an amazing character. I did not realise all these actresses had played her, especially Angela Lansbury! I love seeing this picture, remembering the start of the series and the music for when Joan Hickson was Miss Marple.  Miss Marple takes her knitting everywhere with her! I have to admit that my favourite Marple is played by Juila Fields. She has such a kind, friendly face. I have just been ill and rewatched some Miss Marples on itv catch up, The Caribbean Mystery being one of them.  I would love to watch the play Mousetrap, in London. I remember walking past the theatre, all lit up, years ago and thinking how inviting it looked!...

Less criticism, more acceptance "You've never been very good at taking criticism", Mum commented the other day. "Me? I don't know what you mean!"              Answered in such a way that clearly showed I cannot take criticism!  And this has been a big problem for me throughout my life. It's a mixture of reasons. Firstly, I'm a Virgo who needs to get things right, needs assurance it's right and is their own worst critic. They are already criticising themselves for what they have spotted they have done wrong so when someone comes along and echoes it, it's not welcomed very much! Secondly, I'm a people pleasing, mediating pacifier who likes to stray away from conflict so getting it right and doing well is good. The problems arise when the Virgo in me goes overboard and my over analysing and thinking stops me enjoying the moment. We can be so busy analysing what someone just said, or a look they just gave us, that we don't just get on wit...

 Handmade with love I love this from Zazzle on pinterest. Anyone who knows me, knows I love to buy handmade and support small businesses. I feel so happy supporting the makers and the artists, buying from independents and adding original pieces to my home. In turn, I know the people I have bought from are very happy too. As shown in this pinterest quote. It is a massive passion of mine. And now, I have not only been a loyal customer of handmade, I have actually worked for a lovely, small business that produces gorgeous, eco friendly and conscious skincare, handmade in Yorkshire. I am so proud to have worked for such an amazing company and when I worked there I would go home smelling absolutely divine! They have so many lovely things at The Pretty Little Treat Company but two of my faves are their Handcream and Matchbox Perfume in the same fragrance, Number 22.  I love to always have a little box of things I can use as little prezzies, for a Get Well or a Thankyou and their lit...