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Trying a New Hairstyle

Lydia | February 2, 2013

Imogen’s hair is absolutely beautiful. It’s a soft caramel colour with no particular parting, it decides to sprout in every which direction it pleases. She has gorgeous soft curls that are sometimes very curly and at other times they turn into gentle waves.

We’ve had some amazingly hot weather in New Zealand so I decided to put her up into a ponytail to give her neck the chance to feel a breeze and help cool her down.

I couldn’t be more surprised with how different Imogen looks with her hair up. It really shows her face in a different light and to me she looks so much older.

The ponytail lasted five minutes until it was yanked out with little fingers.

Trying a new hairstyle is always strange at first. I will persevere, especially in this hot weather.

The Photo Gallery: Bond

Lydia | January 30, 2013

This week’s theme for The Photo Gallery is Bond. Not as in James Bond but as in the everlasting bond that is created between family, friends and pets.

I’ve been surprised at the amazingly strong bond created between Imogen and her cousin Baby Amber and with Molly my beloved rescue cat of 17 years.

The absolute beauty of these intense bonds is that they’ve developed in only four weeks since our arrival in New Zealand.

Imogen and Amber are the best of friends. They share toys (most of the time) and enjoy holding hands and running together, splashing in the paddling pool and most of all they both adore giving one another big hugs.

Imogen is so loving and gentle of Molly despite being a toddler and wanting to share her exuberant energy. Molly has an arthritic hip which makes her very slow to move and she likes to sleep a lot. Rather than running around the garden Imogen spends a lot of time talking to Molly and giving her plenty of strokes and many kisses.

My parents kindly took over the care of Molly the cat when I ventured from New Zealand to England in the summer of 2003. It was heart wrenching saying goodbye to Molly and I have been so fortunate to see her again, especially this time given she is such a ripe old age.

Joules Clothing

Lydia | January 30, 2013

As a lover of nature and the great outdoors I’m a big fan of Joules colourful clothing for our family. Joules have a beautiful range of casual and outdoor attire to suit all ages with their signature prints on wellies, coats, jumpers, trousers and accessories for Mum, Dad, Girls, Boys and Baby.

My favourite picks from the boys, girls and baby clothing ranges.

1. Joules Boys Jnr Captain Sweatshirt; 2. Joules Girls Jnr Irene Dress; 3. Joules Baby Girls Wellies; 4. Joules Baby Boys Fleece

And from the Joule’s womens range I’m loving this jacket and jumper.

5. Moredale Womens Quilted Jacket; 6. Womens Anchor Jumper

Much to my absolute delight Joules also have a Home and Garden range with bedding, cushions, mugs, stationery, towels, nursery bedding and pet accessories.

Joules have notified me of some special discount codes on full priced items when you shop before 13 February 2013: