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Louis Vuitton repair service

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on August 9, 2026August 8, 2026

The popper on my pocket-sized Louis Vuitton planner broke recently. One of the tiny metal…

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Jean Painlevé Art Deco salamander Bakelite/galaith bracelet

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on August 9, 2026August 8, 2026

  This is an old costume bracelet that I have been wearing quite frequently lately.…

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IKEA Kustfyr Halloween lamp

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on August 8, 2026August 7, 2026

These little hands sticking out of the box stopped me in my tracks. They are…

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Happy International Cat Day!

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on August 8, 2026August 8, 2026

 

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Monday Deep Moisture Hair Mask

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on August 8, 2026July 8, 2026

I love Monday Moist shampoo and conditioner. They are obviously not specialised salon products and…

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Happy Africanis month!

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on August 7, 2026August 4, 2026

No matter where you go in South Africa, you will find the Africanis. This bro,…

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Nail polish for summer

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on August 7, 2026July 8, 2026

I wear sandals in summer, so pretty nail polish is a must. These are my…

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Happy birthday to me!

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on August 6, 2026August 2, 2026

Unlike many people, I have always loved celebrating my birthday. Not necessarily with other people…

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I’m back!

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on August 6, 2026August 4, 2026

Thank you so much for your patience and your well wishes for my little break.…

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Blog posts resume on Thursday 6th August

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on August 3, 2026August 2, 2026

I start teaching again on Thursday this week, whereupon my blog posts will resume. At…

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