Category Archives: Things I Like

Notes from a Holiday

Posted on September 18, 2018 by nicdempsey

So far we have walked on the beach, bought books (although I traded in some books so I didn’t technically buy books) and generally taken life slowly with some napping on the sofa. Today we are headed into Newcastle and … Continue reading →

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Recommendation: Teva’s

Posted on September 8, 2018 by nicdempsey

I have a problem and that problem is my feet. It’s not just that they’re ugly, it’s that they aren’t very good at being feet and have lots of issues, they are almost completely flat, large (UK size 8) and … Continue reading →

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Recommendation: Sally Hansen Nail Rehab

Posted on September 1, 2018 by nicdempsey

One of the strange side effects of having an allotment is that it really improved my nails. In the first two summers of having the plot , my nails stop flaking and peeling, I think it’s something to do with … Continue reading →

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Recommendations: Altruist Sun Screen

Posted on August 11, 2018 by nicdempsey

I have talked about how much I love this sun screen before. It is the magic unicorn of sunblock. Altruist covers UVA and UVB, hypoallergenic, fragrance free, water resistant, can be used on the face and body (doesn’t cause you … Continue reading →

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Recommendation: Elvis Juice

Posted on August 4, 2018 by nicdempsey

I quite like Brewdog beers (I also like the Lone Wolf gin they make but like the navy strength over the ordinary one, of course I do!). This one is my favourite, Elvis Juice

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Recommendation: Nightdress

Posted on July 28, 2018 by nicdempsey

In recent years, I have embraced sleepwear, I refused to wear clothes in bed until my 30’s and now I am a firm wearer of pyjamas. I generally find it difficult to get night ‘jamas though. I don’t want teddy … Continue reading →

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Recommendations: Hibiscus Tonic

Posted on July 21, 2018 by nicdempsey

As we move towards the school holidays, the weather seems to be getting colder and maybe, just maybe we’ll have some rain but for the last 3 weeks or so, it’s been hot. Sleeping has been harder, for two days … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Bathing

Posted on April 17, 2018 by nicdempsey

I have taken to a nightly bath. I’ve been trying to do something about my lack of sleep and a bath is relaxing, in part because rinsing the bath is easier than tidying up after a shower! Baths seems inherently … Continue reading →

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Dark Horse

Posted on February 13, 2018 by nicdempsey

Friday saw me venturing over to Stratford for drinks. Now I know that lots of people love East London but I’m firmly team West London and rarely get over that side of London. If I had to visualise London, the … Continue reading →

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A bit of culture

Posted on February 8, 2018 by nicdempsey

I left work early yesterday to go and see the Bridge Theatre’s production of Julius Caesar. It’s a good production, well acted and more urgent than the other productions I’ve seen. That is one of the things I love about Shakespeare, … Continue reading →

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