Sofa and the City

Wednesday, 20 July 2011

Thank You and Goodbye!

Hey gorgeous people

As my life becomes less sofa and more city it is time for me to say goodbye to Sofa and the City. What a wonderful time I have had on this blogging adventure, (well, apart from that one episode but hey we don't need to talk about that do we?) I want to say a BIG THANK YOU to you all for reading and for being part of this experience. Writing has become such a big part of my life and that's down to you: everyone who reads SATC gives me the confidence to write more. There is no going back now. I AM a writer!

The Wellness Jigsaw

Hey my lovelies

I have written a new post on my progress on The Chrysalis Effect Recovery Programme. You can read it here.

Hope you are having a lovely weekend. We are in the middle of assembling wardrobes, bet you're not having that much fun! xx

Friday, 8 July 2011

The Palio di Siena

Oh Italy, I heart thee. It is rather like when Carrie knows the lady who has a scrunchy in her hair is not from New York; if you see someone in Italy who is not stylish they simply are NOT Italian. (I am actually surprised those sporting bumbags and trainers got through passport control.)

HealKick: Support for Young People

Hey my lovelies

Italy was just fabulous. I will write about the trip over the next few days but for today I have a guest post for you: Rachael writes about an on-line group for young people with neuro-immune illnesses. (I am not offended that I am too old!)

Ciao Bella!

Hey my lovelies, this girl is off to Siena for the week.

Let's hope my capsule - hand baggage only! - wardrobe is up to stylish Italian standards.

Ciao!

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