from the week: mini me

Debbie: I've been looking at some old photographs this week. This is me, aged about 5 or 6 I think, in the school playground. 

from the week

Debbie: The Young Philosopher and the lovely Miss S home from university last weekend. I want to be 18 again so I can have my hair done like that. Are plaits and felted spiky bits too much when you are in your forties? Thought so......

from the week: making peace with imperfection

Debbie: The other day I received the advice to smile at myself every time I catch sight of myself in a mirror. You know that moment when you see yourself and think 'ugh' - well give yourself a little smirk, instead! Much nicer. This was me this morning - no make up, unbrushed hair and a mirror that needs a clean. Real life. 

from the weekend: town and country

From the week: neglected

Debbie: my garden is so neglected these days that I had almost forgotten this little fellow was there, reading his book amongst the ivy. 

from the week: beauty everywhere

Debbie: Ms Spider spun her web across the doorway when I left the front door open for a while. I was reminded that there is beauty everywhere, even when the wheelie bins are in the background.