My happy place

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Here is my happy place. Whenever I have been in a situation I didn’t like, I’ve imagined myself floating in this cove, with only the sounds of gentle waves lapping and birds singing.


When I relocated to Portugal 2 and a half years ago, I thought I would find another perfect happy place. I treasured moments swimming in the river, with kingfishers, turtles, frogs and the occasional visit from the white horses. But nowhere can match the magic of my little cove. It’s one of the main reasons I couldn’t stay away, so we returned last October to our little house in Devon. I couldn’t be happier, floating on the tranquil high tide.


Having a small home has so many benefits, not least that I have more time to hike and swim. Minimalism completely changed my life for the better.
Where is your happy place?


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Victim or survivor?

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I could refer to myself as a victim of aging.

I choose survivor.

I could hate my body for the way it looks underneath layers of clothing.

I choose to be grateful. .
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Beautiful sportswear from @bamboo_clothing – sorry it wasn’t a more flattering photo of me ?

#oopherectomy#scars#survivor#csection#hysterectomy#stretchmarks#appendectomy#over50#imasurvivor#silverhair#positivity#bodypositive#selflove#agepositive#proaging#fitover50#midlife#maturewoman

Vegan sweetie surprise

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Surprise gift of vegan sweeties / candies ? from the Vegan Sweet Factory

Thank you to @vegansweetsfactory for this amazing surprise gift of vegan sweeties! I never buy sweets / candies as I can’t find any good vegan options. But oh my goodness, these are mouth wateringly delicious. Be warned, those cherries are very sour!!! I can’t tell you how sour, it was quite a surprise. A mixed variety bag of sweet treats delivered to my door in a resealable bag.
This microphone is so sensitive, I sound like such a noisy eater ?

I’ve hidden them from myself as I can’t leave them alone. More walking later to walk off the flying saucers ??
Thanks again @vegansweetsfactory !!! ?

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How to make your white hair pop

I’ve cheated a little bit with my silver hair today to make my whites pop. Check out the IGTV I just posted to see how I did this using Coconut Kiss Dry Shampoo from @superdrug
I just found a stash of summer clothes hidden in a storage box! I’m so happy I found this dress again. A bargain from a local charity (thrift) store. £3 with the tag still attached. I do love a bargain.


#thriftedfashion #charityshop #whitehair #midlife #proaging #cottonhairedwoman #goinggray #greyhair #healthyaging #over50style #crueltyfreebeauty #pelogris #vegan #silversisters #aginggracefully
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Top tip to make silver hair look thicker

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Yesterday I posted about the thinning hair on my temples. I was inspired to share my tip by @isthistooyoungforme when she mentioned the use of coloured spray in her post, I wanted to share what I’ve been using to cover my whites. If I have this problem, I know others do too. It’s just a natural sign of ageing! I filmed a short IGTV this morning on how I boost my hair thickness and make my whites pop with a spritz of cruelty free dry shampoo from @superdrug. ?
Product from: @superdrug


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