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By Rachel M Posted on December 20, 2020

Still not testing enough and vintage clothes

They’ve back-tracked on the Christmas relaxation of restrictions and instead of allowing three households to mix from the 23rd to the 27th December they can meet on the 25th December … Continue reading Still not testing enough and vintage clothes

Categories: JournalTags: charity shop, clothes, covid, fashion, opshop, pandemic, restrictions, sustainable fashion, vintage, virus
By Rachel M Posted on December 29, 2019

Hand-knitted jumpers

I’ve spent the past few days crocheting while binge-watching Downton Abbey. It has been a wonderfully enjoyable way to spend the holidays. I finished this skirt for Elizabeth. Yesterday we … Continue reading Hand-knitted jumpers

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeenshire, charity shop, Crathes Castle, crochet, knitting, opshop, walk
By Rachel M Posted on December 9, 2019

We passed the test

I’m very happy to say that Ben and I both passed the Life in the UK test today. It’s the test you have to take to get indefinite leave to … Continue reading We passed the test

Categories: JournalTags: Burberry, charity shop, fashion, life in the UK, opshop, skirt, study, test
By Rachel M Posted on November 9, 2019

Sparkly dress

I got this lovely dress from the charity shop today. The sequins are sewn onto a soft, stretchy fabric which makes it very comfortable and easy to wear. I almost … Continue reading Sparkly dress

Categories: JournalTags: charity shop, dress, fashion, Hobbs, opshopping
By Rachel M Posted on June 2, 2019June 2, 2019

Dresses, gardening, cycling, and lectures

I got a magnificent gown at the charity shop yesterday. I have no idea when or where I’ll ever wear this but it was too lovely to resist and fits … Continue reading Dresses, gardening, cycling, and lectures

Categories: JournalTags: campaigning, charity shop, council, course, cycling, gardening, lecture, May Fest, product management, symmetry
By Rachel M Posted on March 4, 2019

A clothing library

I got some great stuff at the charity shop on the weekend. One treasure is this turtleneck top made by Geiger of Austria which I bought for £7. I’ve not … Continue reading A clothing library

Categories: JournalTags: charity shop, clothes, fashion, opshop, second hand, vintage
By Rachel M Posted on January 27, 2019January 27, 2019

How to get exercise without doing any exercise

I’ve started wearing my Fitbit again and yesterday, without doing any exercise at all, I managed to clock up 15,427 steps and 87 minutes of moderate activity in one day. … Continue reading How to get exercise without doing any exercise

Categories: JournalTags: active travel, carpet bag, charity shop, cycling, exercise, Fitbit, opshop, St Michael, vintage
By Rachel M Posted on December 8, 2018

Strong, fit, and healthy

I love Saturdays. I feel so strong and energetic right now and the weekend is my time to get outside for some physical activity. Today I have been particularly active … Continue reading Strong, fit, and healthy

Categories: JournalTags: cargo bike, charity shop, cycling, dress, electric bike, fashion, fit, grit salt, healthy, opshop, winter
By Rachel M Posted on May 28, 2017

A new dress

I haven’t been op-shopping for ages but had the chance to duck into a charity shop on our way home from the vegan festival today. I got this lovely dress.

Categories: JournalTags: charity shop, fashion, opshop, opshopping, vintage
By Rachel M Posted on December 17, 2015

Pianos and dresses

The rental property we were living in this past year had a piano. Since moving into our new house I have been missing having a piano and so I’ve been … Continue reading Pianos and dresses

Categories: JournalTags: charity shop, dresses, movers, opshop, piano
By Rachel M Posted on March 19, 2015March 20, 2015

The dentist and playing dress-ups

I took Elizabeth to the dentist this morning and everything is fine which is a big relief after the shock we had last year. We’ve found a terrific dentist here. … Continue reading The dentist and playing dress-ups

Categories: JournalTags: charity shop, crowns, dentist, dress, dress ups, Monsoon, opshop, teeth

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