Himalayan Salt Tea Light...lovely bit of rock

Stopped off at one of the numerous pop up Xmas markets over the weekend and got this lovely gift for myself. Looks stunning when lit at night and apparently has a number of health benefits.
Thanks Magna, will be getting the lamp in the new year.

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Clair Huxtable: Style Icon

Recently I was chatting with a friend about parenting and one of the questions that came up was: Which famous mother do I aspire to be like? My immediate answer was Clair Huxtable, from the eighties sitcom: The Cosby Show!

Well it looks like there are a whole heap of people who also admire this lady because blogs are springing up celebrating the style of this very smart, wise, straight talking and loved up mum.

http://clairhuxtable.tumblr.com/

http://huxtablehotness.blogspot.com/

So many clips to choose from, but I picked this one as I actually remember when I first watched this episode and just being blown away by the clever and very funny scene!

On UK television there was no one else like her. The fact that she was the first positive black female character I thought of (over twenty years later !!!!) says a lot about the show and the actress Phylicia Rashad. I was lucky enough to see her perform in the stage play, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof last year in London, along with James Earl Jones.

Bet you ending up watching more clips!

Nia: Spirit of Purpose Sunday Dec 11th

Had a great time at Afridiziak yesterday!

Now onto next sunday, where you have another opportunity to get some gifts for yourself and christmas. Hope to greet you there!

nearest train station is West Norwood Rail

Alek Wek news article

Alek Wek who went hungry as a child in Sudan couldn't believe people 'chose not to eat' when she started out in the fashion industry

The model knows how it feels to go hungry. She grew up in Southern Sudan during the civil war where her family survived off food their mother had grown in the garden.

Full Story:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2068146/Alek-Wek-believe-people-chose-eat-started-model.html

Afridiziak Saturday 3rd December

I am really looking forward to this event! More news to come!

It's almost here!

I mean Christmas of course! The season has already started on our high streets with christmas decorations springing up everywhere and of course the TVads.

Anyone seen any Coca Cola xmas ads yet?

There have also been some great events happening for those interested in handmade, unique goods, with a cultural vibe.

The next one will be Afridiziak on Saturday the 3rd December. It's a day long event with workshops, childrens' activities and a raffle with the Jimmy Akingbola, off Holby City, making a guest appearence. After you've shopped there's even an after party from 7pm till late. Now you won't get that at Westfield!

 Just looking at the list of sellers it's going to a great event! I'm going be doing some gift shopping myself as I know I will be getting high quality goods at reasonable prices.

Cabbi Arts and Textiles will be there with bags, cushions and clothing and textiles accessories.

This annual event will be held in south London, do click here for directions. Hope to see you there!

All is well in the world...

...when you can spend time and laugh with old friends! Well done to the birthday girl Mrs Clarke-Grant! Had a great time cruising and dining in style on the Thames. Glad to see we're all still a little bit crazy after all these years!

Living Doll!

Not a scene from some horror movie!

I attended a first aid training day course today and these are the resuscitation models we practised on. I have been looking to do a course like this for a while, so jumped at the chance when I spotted this one on the Stephen Lawrence Centre website.
I can now put you in the recovery position, perform CPR, clear your airway if choking; as well as dress your wounds and put your arm in a sling. Of course I hope to never have to use these skills (or rather attempt to use them) but one of the many good points made today was: it’s about giving someone in trouble more time, until the professionals arrive.
Performing CPR can give someone an extra few minutes which can make the difference, of not just surviving but avoiding brain damage. Despite years of watching ER, Casualty, and Scrubs, I learned CPR is actually about pumping oxygen to the brain, not restarting the heart, that’s the paramedics and doctors jobs. Also you don’t actually have to do the mouth to mouth part to successfully perform CPR, unless the unconscious person is Idris Elba, then I think it’s actually compulsory!

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