03/06/2026
So I went to Exeter today for some birthday treats. Didn’t quite succeed but enjoyed the day regardless
Needed a gym top with sleeves and cut to a reasonable length in colours that suit. Colours and shapes that didn’t suit can be found in copious numbers in both Sweaty Betty and M&S. I shall go back to BAM - Plymouth based and they did our very first bamboo socks twenty years ago. They’ve gone from strength to strength and found their niche. I got a murky green tee and vest in Finnistere instead. My colour. We’re v lucky to have their outlet store here!
Wanted/needed a trendy looking tall fan for my mezzanine bedroom which is always warm. Heat rises - who knew! Nope, I do not wish to pay £549 for a white plastic ugly looking Dyson thingie. Found one that suits and ordered from
Argos Tiverton instead. I like Argos.
Also need a new perfume - now, I am really struggling with this. Won’t lie, I think £150 is outrageous for a factory produced scent full of chemicals and the more I tried the more I felt a little bit queasy. Any recommendations? I used to like the Miller Harris range before it was sold out. I’m not sold on Jo Malone and I like more masculine scents rather than florals. I suit Chanel No 5 or vice verse but could not part with minimum of £112.
I did get a v good pastry in Ridge coffee house and an excellent flat white but I did think their service was bit too cool for school.
Yea, I think it has happened. I am officially a grumpy old woman.
Birthday treats included beautiful flowers, new Ugg slippers and a special attachment for my garden hose. That was from my romantic husband but yes I did ask for it! New ZZ plant for the bedroom with low light. Sorted.
Curry ordered. Back tomorrow.
