Ellenarnison

LATEST ARTICLES ( 927 )

• WIN Some April Fools Day Fun with a Box of Shocks

  

  I suspect the optimum age for relishing April Fools-type fun is about 10¾. While the rest of us can enjoy a little delight at making someone look an... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 76/365 a Little Horse

  

  The scratchy throat excuse, the don't want to be too tired excuse, and the I don't have the right pants* excuse had all run out. I was off out early for my... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 75/365 Colour Me Cosy - Thermal Image Pics

  

  The intense white blob on the left is the vent for the central heating not an apparition. We had an extension built four years ago. Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 74/365 Just Because I Like It

  

  I bought this bottle of olive oil in Booths - probably my favourite supermarket. I like it so much I'm considering a one-woman campaign to get them to open a... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 73/365 Trained to the Whistle

  

  This is the most likely view of at least two thirds of the fruit of my loins at any given moment. Goodness knows what they're listening to... or perhaps they... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 72/365 Sunrise Towards Glasgow

  

  If I took this picture on my proper camera rather than my phone you'd be able to see the layers of hazy blue cityscape towards the horizon. However, as I was... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 71/365 Accents on Women in Business

  

  I was at a Scottish Women in Business networking lunch today. That's chairman Morag Malloy of Fission Creative introducing the book swap event at Sisters. Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Introducing Baralech: A Mother's Tale

  

  Baralech Mulisa at her front door My name is Barelech Mulisa. I’m 34 years old and I’m married with four children, Tsasaye, 19, Gile, 15, Melkamu, 12 and Wagari... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 70/365 Central Station Window

  

  Dashing to get the train home this afternoon. The sun was streaming in the windows by platform 15 at Glasgow Central. Of course, by the time I got my phone out... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Visit from the Emergency Services

  

  Don't worry, not a proper one. But we did have a couple of firemen round this week and they parked their big red fire engine right outside. It started when Boy... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Favourite Things About Being a Mum

  

  Sneaking up on them... I do love Mother's Day with the whispered plans and milky tea served with cuddles and hand-made cards. And the fact that I must make... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 69/365 The Battle of Mother's Day

  

  My dear chaps, including the Panther, let me have the peace to do some yoga this morning. I'm not sure how they occupied themselves but this was the aftermath. Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 68/365 Pie Angles

  

  These beauties were very kindly given to me by Rachel from A Wee Pinch Of Sugar after she showed me some pie porn on Twitter and I got a bit excited. Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 67/365 Black to the Future

  

  It was a work in progress, honest. I paid a visit to the new Laser Light Clinic for a carbon laser facial. This was taken during the carbon phase. Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Things I've Learned from eBay

  

  Some people turn to drink, others eat chocolate. A good cry, or a hysterical shout can also hit the spot. Folk play patience or phone their lovers or their... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Charlie Talks About 100 Little Words on Parenthood

  

  Way back in October, Charlie asked if I would mind contributing to her new project. It was a book on parenting where everyone who contributes has only 100 to... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 66/365 What Became of My Mother's Day Treat?

  

  Boy Three has been busy at nursery. They've been creating treat biscuits to give to their mummies. Look, it has icing, jam and an array of sprinkles. Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Nailing Grown up Hands for Once

  

  For most of my life, I've avoided nail polish. This is partly because I thought painting my nails would draw attention to my not-very-elegant hands, and partly... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Which Mother's Day Gifts Are Your Cup of Tea?

  

  ]Has the whispering started yet? It has here - people go very quiet and look shifty when I come into a room. It's because it's Mother's Day soon and small peopl... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Essential Things to Take on a Family Break

  

  We're contemplating our family jollies this year when Team Bundance takes to the road one way or another again. We've had one or two expeditions over the years... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL